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Apple MacBook Neo vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro

Apple MacBook Neo
41.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 Pro
63.5Inno Score
40.4Performance61.1
29.8Display44.9
20Battery78.5
86.4Portability75.9
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo8 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 Pro

InnoReviews verdict

Framework Laptop 13 Pro wins this laptop face-off, 63.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+59) and performance (+21). 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 76
  • 20% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,952
  • 20% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.9 mm
  • 15% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.44 kg
  • Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,499

Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 Pro

  • Stronger performance score: 61 vs 40
  • Stronger display score: 45 vs 30
  • Stronger battery score: 79 vs 20
  • 700% higher RAM: 64 GB vs 8 GB
  • 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
Screen size13 ″13.5 ″+4%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDLCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen)
Resolution2408x15062880x1920
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness500 nits700 nits+40%

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
ProcessorApple A18 Pro (6-core)Intel Core Ultra X9 388H
GraphicsApple A18 Pro 5-core GPUIntel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores)
RAM8 GB64 GB+700%
RAM typeLPDDR5X (unified)LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2)
Storage256 GB2,048 GB+700%
Storage typeSSDPCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
Geekbench 6 (single)3,535+20%Top 24%2,952Top 43%
Geekbench 6 (multi)8,920Bottom 6%14,965+68%Top 41%

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
Capacity37 Wh74 Wh+104%
Web browsing endurance—15.9 h
Charging20 W100 W+400%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
Weight1.23 kg+15%1.44 kg
Thickness12.7 mm+20%15.9 mm
MaterialAluminumCNC-machined 6063 aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
PortsUSB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211)
Bluetooth66.0
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch
BiometricsTouch ID (512GB model only)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 Pro
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 Pro
Operating systemmacOS TahoeWindows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available)

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