Apple MacBook Neo vs Framework Laptop 13 Pro
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
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | LCD (LTPS, matte anti-glare touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 700 nits+40% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra X9 388H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc B390 (12 Xe3 cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 64 GB+700% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5X-7467 (LPCAMM2) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 5.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework 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
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 74 Wh+104% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 15.9 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 100 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+15% | 1.44 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+20% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | CNC-machined 6063 aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 4x swappable Expansion Cards (USB-C/Thunderbolt 4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, Ethernet, microSD/SD), 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 (Intel BE211) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 6.0 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p 30fps (9.2MP sensor), privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Pro (Ubuntu 24.04 LTS option available) |
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