Apple MacBook Neo vs Chuwi NeoBook
40.4Performance25.3
29.8Display23.3
20Battery37.8
86.4Portability82.4
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo4 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Neo wins this laptop face-off, 41.6 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+15) and display (+7). Chuwi NeoBook 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 performance score: 40 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 82
- 67% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 300 nits
- 23% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 16.4 mm
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- Stronger battery score: 38 vs 20
- 225% higher charging: 65 W vs 20 W
- 46% higher capacity: 53 Wh vs 37 Wh
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $599
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 14 ″+8% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 53 Wh+46% |
| Charging | 20 W | 65 W+225% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.2 kg+2% |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+23% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro |
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