89.2
Best for students and professionals seeking macbook-like battery life on windows
- Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus 10-core CPU
- 13.8 inch PixelSense Flow Display
- 45+ TOPS NPU for AI workloads
$934
Head to head · Laptops
2025 MacBook Pro Laptop vs 2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop
Ravvy scores 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop at 95.23 and 2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop at 89.26. 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop takes the overall pick, best for creative professionals and power users prioritizing ai efficiency and display quality..
Ravvy pick
95.2
$2,049
Creative professionals should buy this for its peerless display and AI-enhanced performance, accepting the high cost of storage and a familiar physical design.
89.3
$690
A perfect entry point for the Apple Intelligence era that trades port variety for unmatched portability and a surprisingly accessible price.
How they score
| Factor | 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop | 2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| Portability | 89.5 | 98.5 |
| Battery life | 96 | – |
| Display quality | 98.2 | – |
| Value for money | 72.5 | – |
| Processing power | 97.4 | – |
| Value | – | 94.5 |
| Connectivity | – | 65 |
| AI Performance | – | 92 |
| Display Quality | – | 88 |
2025 MacBook Pro Laptop
What owners praise
- M5 chip features specialized Neural Accelerators for superior AI speed
- Generous 24GB starting memory handles demanding workflows
- Exceptional 1000 nit SDR brightness for outdoor visibility
- Reliable 24-hour battery life for true all-day portability
- Upgraded 12MP Center Stage camera significantly improves video calls
What to know first
- Design remains largely unchanged from previous generations
- Premium pricing compared to high-end Windows ultrabooks
- Internal storage upgrades remain expensive after purchase
- Physical size is slightly heavier than the MacBook Air
Skip it if budget-conscious users or owners of the m4 macbook pro
2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop
What owners praise
- Incredible price-to-performance ratio for AI tasks
- Ultra-lightweight 2.7-pound recycled aluminum frame
- Stunning 1080p FaceTime camera for clear video calls
- Impressive 16-hour battery life for all-day use
- Vibrant Liquid Retina display with 500 nits brightness
What to know first
- Only one USB-C port supports high-speed USB 3 transfers
- 8GB of memory may limit heavy multitasking in professional suites
- Limited to a single external 4K monitor
Skip it if video editors or power users requiring multiple high-speed peripherals
Specs side by side
| Spec | 2025 MacBook Pro Laptop | 2026 MacBook Neo 13-inch Laptop |
|---|---|---|
| ASIN | B0FWD726XF | B0GR6KJ72L |
| Chip | Apple M5 chip10‑core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores10‑core GPUNeural AcceleratorsHardware-accelerated ray tracing16-core Neural Engine153GB/s memory bandwidthMedia EngineHardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAWVideo decode engineVideo encode engineProRes encode and decode engineAV1 decode | Apple A18 Pro chip6-core CPU with 2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores5-core GPUHardware-accelerated ray tracing16-core Neural Engine60GB/s memory bandwidthMedia EngineHardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAWVideo decode engineVideo encode engineProRes encode and decode engineAV1 decode |
| Audio | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofersWide stereo soundSupport for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakersSpatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max9Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphonesHDMI port supports multichannel audio output | Dual-speaker sound systemSupport for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakersDual-mic array with directional beamformingVoice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes for enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Color | Space Black | Blush |
| Camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View1080p HD video recordingAdvanced image signal processor with computational video | – |
| Display | Liquid Retina XDR display14.2-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina XDR display;2 3024-by-1964 native resolution at 254 pixels per inchXDR (Extreme Dynamic Range)1,000,000:1 contrast ratioXDR brightness: 1000 nits sustained full-screen, 1600 nits peak3 (HDR content only)SDR brightness: up to 1000 nits (outdoor)ColorSupport for 1 billion colorsWide color (P3)True Tone technologyRefresh ratesProMotion technology for adaptive refresh rates up to 120Hz | Liquid Retina display13.0-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 2408-by-1506 native resolution at 219 pixels per inch500 nits brightnessColorSupport for 1 billion colorssRGB color |
| Wireless | Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)8BluetoothBluetooth 5.3 | – |
| Batteries | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) | 1 Lithium Ion batteries required. (included) |
| CPU Model | Apple M4 | Apple A18 Pro |
| Model Name | MacBook Pro | MacBook Neo |
| Item Weight | 3.41 pounds | 2.71 pounds |
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