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Apple MacBook Neo vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)

Apple MacBook Neo
41.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
A
69.1Inno Score
40.4Performance67.1
29.8Display74.3
20Battery63.2
86.4Portability73.1
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo9 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)

InnoReviews verdict

Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5) wins this laptop face-off, 69.1 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in display (+45) and battery (+43). Apple MacBook Neo still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo

  • Stronger portability score: 86 vs 73
  • 21% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.55 kg
  • 18% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.5 mm
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,599

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)

  • Stronger performance score: 67 vs 40
  • Stronger display score: 74 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 63 vs 20
  • 380% higher charging: 96 W vs 20 W
  • 220% higher Peak brightness: 1,600 nits vs 500 nits

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
Screen size13 ″14.2 ″+9%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDMini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR)
Resolution2408x15063024x1964
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness500 nits1,600 nits+220%

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
ProcessorApple A18 Pro (6-core)Apple M5 (10-core)
GraphicsApple A18 Pro 5-core GPUApple M5 10-core GPU
RAM8 GB16 GB+100%
RAM typeLPDDR5X (unified)LPDDR5X (unified)
Storage256 GB512 GB+100%
Storage typeSSDSSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
Geekbench 6 (single)3,535Top 24%4,288+21%Top 9%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,920Bottom 6%17,926+101%Top 31%

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
Capacity37 Wh72 Wh+98%
Charging20 W96 W+380%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
Weight1.23 kg+21%1.55 kg
Thickness12.7 mm+18%15.5 mm
MaterialAluminumRecycled Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
PortsUSB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI 2.1, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth65.3
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD12MP Center Stage
BiometricsTouch ID (512GB model only)Touch ID

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
SpecApple MacBook NeoApple MacBook Pro 14 (M5)
Operating systemmacOS TahoemacOS Tahoe

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