Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
40.4Performance35.5
29.8Display27.3
20Battery69.5
86.4Portability82.8
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Neo5 spec wins — Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
InnoReviews verdict
Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) wins this laptop face-off, 49.5 to 41.6, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+50). 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 performance score: 40 vs 36
- Stronger portability score: 86 vs 83
- 55% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,535 vs 2,287
- 19% lower thickness: 12.7 mm vs 15.6 mm
- 18% higher Peak brightness: 500 nits vs 425 nits
- Lower launch price: $599 vs $900
Reasons to pick the Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition)
- Stronger battery score: 70 vs 20
- 125% higher charging: 45 W vs 20 W
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 37% higher capacity: 50 Wh vs 37 Wh
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 11,125 vs 8,920
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13 ″ | 13 ″ |
| Panel type | Liquid Retina IPS LCD | PixelSense IPS LCD (touchscreen) |
| Resolution | 2408x1506 | 1920x1280 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+18% | 425 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (6-core) | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus (X1P-42-100) |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5x |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | SSD | UFS 4.0 (removable) |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,535+55%Top 13% | 2,287Bottom 7% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 8,920Bottom 7% | 11,125+25%Bottom 18% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 37 Wh | 50 Wh+37% |
| Web browsing endurance | — | 16 h |
| Charging | 20 W | 45 W+125% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 1.22 kg+1% |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm+19% | 15.6 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | USB-C 3 (10Gb/s, DisplayPort), USB-C 2 (480Mb/s), 3.5mm | 2x USB-C (USB 3.2, DisplayPort 1.4a), USB-A, 3.5mm headphone jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p Full HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID (512GB model only) | Fingerprint (Windows Hello, in power button) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Neo | Microsoft Surface Laptop 13-inch (1st Edition) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Tahoe | Windows 11 Home (Arm) |
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