Apple MacBook Neo vs HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
40.4Performance46.9
29.8Display38.4
20Battery77.3
86.4Portability55.2
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo7 spec wins — HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 53 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+57) and display (+9). 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 55
- 46% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,426
- 37% lower weight: 1.23 kg vs 1.95 kg
- 36% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 19.8 mm
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $1,600
Reasons to pick the HP Spectre x360 16 (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 47 vs 40
- Stronger display score: 38 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 77 vs 20
- 400% higher charging: 100 W vs 20 W
- 300% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 8 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 16 ″+23% |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | OLED (2-in-1 touch) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 2880x1800 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Intel Core Ultra 7 155H |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | SSD | PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+46%Top 13% | 2,426Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 12,896+45%Bottom 45% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 83 Wh+127% |
| Charging | 20 W | 100 W+400% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg+37% | 1.95 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+36% | 19.8 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum (recycled metal), ocean-bound plastic bezel |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4 (40Gbps, USB PD, DisplayPort), 1x USB-A 10Gbps, HDMI 2.1, 3.5mm combo jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E (Wi-Fi 7 on some configs) |
| Bluetooth | 6 | 5.3 (5.4 with Wi-Fi 7) |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 9MP IR (HP Wide Vision) with privacy shutter |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | IR face recognition (Windows Hello), fingerprint reader (optional on some configs) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | HP Spectre x360 16 (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home |
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