Apple MacBook Neo vs Framework Laptop 12
40.4Performance30.7
29.8Display26.5
20Battery—
86.4Portability83.2
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo1 spec wins — Framework Laptop 12
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Neo scores 41.6 against 41.5 for Framework Laptop 12. Pick by the categories that matter to you — Apple MacBook Neo edges ahead in performance and display, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Neo
- Stronger performance score: 40 vs 31
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 27
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 83
- 25% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 400 nits
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $799
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 12
- 100% higher storage: 512 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″+7% | 12.2 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+25% | 400 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | — |
| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5200 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB+100% |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535Top 24% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | — |
| Charging | 20 W | — |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+5% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | — |
| Material | Aluminum | Overmolded TPU over PC/ABS plastic with an inner metal frame |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | Modular Expansion Card system (USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, MicroSD) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | — |
| Bluetooth | 6 | — |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | — |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 12 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 / Linux |
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