SAVE $9.01: As of Sept. 17, the 512GB Apple MacBook Neo is on sale for $789.99 at Amazon, down from its list price of $799.
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Ever since the ongoing RAMageddon memory shortage forced Apple to slap broad price hikes across its Mac and iPad lineups in late June, finding any discount on Apple hardware feels like a major victory.
The MacBook Neo was one of the victims of that repricing — the base tier jumped from $599 to $699, while the upgraded 512GB configuration with Touch ID spiked from $699 to $799.
Right now, Amazon has the 512GB MacBook Neo down to $789.99. While a $10 price drop on Amazon doesn't sound like an earth-shattering clearance event on paper, shaving anything from a Mac that literally just saw a $100 bump helps soften the blow. If you were eyeing that extra storage and Touch ID anyway, now's the time to jump in.
Beyond the extra storage and Touch ID, this upgraded tier gets you all the standard features that make the Neo a surprisingly capable machine. It’s built with a 6-core CPU, 5-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine — and features a 13-inch Liquid Retina display pushing up to 500 nits of brightness. You also get a notch-free 1080p FaceTime HD camera, dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio, and full support for Apple Intelligence and macOS features like iPhone Mirroring.
As for how it performs in the real world, Mashable gives the laptop high marks despite its budget compromises. Reviewer Haley Henschel notes that the Neo "doesn't have a ton of pizzazz or multitasking brawn, but it's great for what it is: a very cheap MacBook." In Mashable's benchmark testing, the A18 Pro chip delivered single-core speeds "on par with an M4 MacBook Air," making everyday tasks like browsing, emailing, and streaming feel lightning fast. Tech Editor Timothy Beck Werth even managed to run light video edits in Final Cut Pro without issue.
The MacBook Neo completely outclasses similarly priced Windows laptops and Chromebooks. Its sturdy all-aluminum build, vibrant display, and solid 15-hour battery life make it "an amazing starter laptop" or a secondary machine for students and casual users who just need the basics done right.
If you need a reliable Mac that won't destroy your budget, grab this rare deal before it goes back to full price.