Apple MacBook Neo vs Chuwi MiniBook X U300
40.4Performance44
29.8Display25.7
20Battery20
86.4Portability89.7
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo4 spec wins — Chuwi MiniBook X U300
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 42.4 for Chuwi MiniBook X U300. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Chuwi MiniBook X U300 edges ahead in performance and portability, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 26
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 26% higher capacity: 37 Wh vs 29 Wh
- 26% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 17.2 mm
- 24% higher Screen size: 13 ″ vs 10.5 ″
Reasons to pick the Chuwi MiniBook X U300
- Stronger performance score: 44 vs 40
- Stronger portability score: 90 vs 86
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
- 80% higher charging: 36 W vs 20 W
- Lower launch price: $469 vs $599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″+24% | 10.5 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | — |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Processor U300 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (48EU) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR4X |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh+26% | 29 Wh |
| Charging | 20 W | 36 W+80% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 0.92 kg+25% |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+26% | 17.2 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aerospace-grade aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (data, PD charging, DisplayPort out), 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 2MP |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi MiniBook X U300 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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