Apple MacBook Neo vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
40.4Performance50.9
29.8Display38.4
20Battery50.9
86.4Portability80
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
InnoReviews verdict
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+31) and performance (+11). 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 80
- 27% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,790
- 20% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.9 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,599
Reasons to pick the Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 51 vs 20
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13.5 ″+4% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | IPS (matte) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1920 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | AMD Ryzen AI 7 350 |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | AMD Radeon 860M |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+27%Top 24% | 2,790Bottom 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 6% | 13,100+47%Bottom 41% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 61 Wh+67% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 10 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 60 W+200% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+5% | 1.3 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+20% | 15.9 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with privacy switches |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint reader |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 |
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