Apple MacBook Neo

After about a week of use the reviewer finds the Neo the best laptop at this price, beating Windows rivals on screen, trackpad and overall feel.

A tested review that calls the Neo a budget-laptop game changer and gives it an Editors' Choice award.

A very good entry-level laptop with a nice screen, camera, trackpad and battery life, though the reviewer used it only about four days.

A well-built, attractive budget Mac that handles basic work and even some Adobe apps.

The reviewer calls the Neo a best-buy, near-perfect budget laptop and a no-brainer for students despite a few flaws.

An Editor's Choice review calling the Neo a spectacular budget laptop that never feels like a lesser machine.

A follow-up stress test where the reviewer pushed the 8GB Neo with 4K editing and dozens of browser tabs and saw no noticeable slowdowns.

The reviewer names the Neo the best laptop at around $600 that feels like a real Mac.

After three weeks as a daily work laptop, the reviewer finds the Neo far more capable than expected and arguably the best budget laptop.

After a weekend of use, the reviewer calls the Neo probably the best affordable laptop and a genuine Mac for students and families.

The reviewer finds the Neo sensational, with premium build and strong everyday performance that beats rivals at its price.

Praises the Neo as a stunning sub-600 pound laptop that does not feel cheap, with a best-in-class keyboard and trackpad.

Very enthusiastic tested review praising the build, keyboard, trackpad, battery life, screen and speakers for the price.

After a week as a sole computer, the reviewer calls the Neo the best in its price range by a wide margin.

The reviewer calls the Neo a great laptop and the first to consider in the $500 to $800 range, with strong build, battery and keyboard.

A hands-on 4K video editing trial found the Neo handles demanding footage and light grading better than expected.

After a month replacing her work laptop, the reviewer finds the Neo a dependable, affordable entry to the Mac world for everyday tasks.

After a month as her main machine, the reviewer still considers the Neo a fantastic starter or travel MacBook.

A bargain Mac that handles everyday and light creative work better than expected, but struggles with video and 3D.

The MacBook Neo is a well-built, capable budget laptop that offers impressive performance for its price point, though it is held back by limited RAM and a mediocre display.