Apple MacBook Neo vs Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
40.4Performance66.2
29.8Display74.3
20Battery77.1
86.4Portability53
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) wins this laptop face-off, 68.2 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+45). 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 53
- 43% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 2.16 kg
- 24% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.8 mm
- 13% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 3,120
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $3,499
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max)
- Stronger performance score: 66 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 74 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 20
- 600% higher charging: 140 W vs 20 W
- 350% higher RAM: 36 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16.2 ″+25% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | Mini-LED (Liquid Retina XDR) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 3456x2234 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,600 nits+220% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Apple M3 Max (14-core) |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Apple M3 Max 30-core GPU |
| RAM | 8 GB | 36 GB+350% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+13%Top 24% | 3,120Top 28% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 20,200+126%Top 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 100 Wh+174% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 13 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 140 W+600% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+43% | 2.16 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+24% | 16.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 3x Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SDXC, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Apple MacBook Pro 16 (M3 Max) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | macOS Sonoma |
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