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Apple MacBook Neo vs Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)

Apple MacBook Neo
41.6Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
53Inno Score
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

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Screen size13 ″13.5 ″+4%
Panel typeLiquid Retina IPS LCDIPS (matte)
Resolution2408x15062880x1920
Refresh rate60 Hz120 Hz+100%
Peak brightness500 nits500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
ProcessorApple A18 Pro (6-core)AMD Ryzen AI 7 350
GraphicsApple A18 Pro 5-core GPUAMD Radeon 860M
RAM8 GB32 GB+300%
RAM typeLPDDR5X (unified)DDR5-5600 (2x SO-DIMM)
Storage256 GB1,024 GB+300%
Storage typeSSDPCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework 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

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Capacity37 Wh61 Wh+67%
Web browsing endurance—10 h
Charging20 W60 W+200%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Weight1.23 kg+5%1.3 kg
Thickness12.7 mm+20%15.9 mm
MaterialAluminumAluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
PortsUSB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm4x swappable expansion cards (USB4, USB-A, HDMI, DisplayPort, microSD), 3.5mm
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 7
Bluetooth65.4
Webcam1080p FaceTime HD1080p with privacy switches
BiometricsTouch ID (512GB model only)Fingerprint reader

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Neo versus Framework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
SpecApple MacBook NeoFramework Laptop 13 (Ryzen AI 300)
Operating systemmacOS TahoeWindows 11

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