# Each Contrast Between MacBook Neo and MacBook Air
The latest [MacBook Neo](https://amzn.to/470gK2H) has been launched, offering a strong alternative to the [MacBook Air](https://amzn.to/4uerTa4) for everyday users. With a $500 price gap, it’s crucial to investigate the differences between these two 13-inch machines.
## Pricing and Features
The **MacBook Neo** is available for **$599** for **256GB storage** and **8GB RAM**, driven by a variant of Apple’s A18 Pro chip, which first appeared with the iPhone 16 Pro. For an extra $100, users can enhance to **512GB storage** and acquire a Touch ID fingerprint sensor, although RAM remains limited to **8GB**.
Conversely, the **MacBook Air** begins at **$1099** for **512GB storage** and **16GB RAM**, utilizing Apple’s newest M5 chip, also featured in the current iPad Pro and 14-inch MacBook Pro. The MacBook Air provides storage options up to **4TB** and RAM configurations of **24GB or 32GB**, with Touch ID incorporated in every version.
## Color Selections
The MacBook Neo comes in **silver**, **blush** (pink), **citrus** (yellow), and **indigo**, whereas the MacBook Air is offered in **silver**, **sky blue**, **starlight** (light gold), and **midnight** (dark blue), giving the Neo an advantage in color variety.
## Performance: A18 Pro vs M5
The **A18 Pro chip** in the MacBook Neo showcases a **6-core CPU** and a **5-core GPU**, while the **M5 chip** in the MacBook Air features a **10-core CPU** and an **8-core GPU**.
### A18 Pro Chip
– 6-core CPU (2 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)
– 5-core GPU
– Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
– 16-core Neural Engine
– 60GB/s memory bandwidth
### M5 Chip
– 10-core CPU (4 super cores, 6 efficiency cores)
– Up to 10-core GPU
– Neural Accelerators
– Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
– 16-core Neural Engine
– 153GB/s memory bandwidth
## Battery Duration and Charging
The MacBook Neo offers up to **11 hours** of wireless internet browsing and **16 hours** of video streaming, powered by a **36.5-watt-hour battery**. The MacBook Air, on the other hand, provides up to **15 hours** of web browsing and **18 hours** of streaming, with a **53.8-watt-hour battery**.
The Neo is shipped with a **20W USB-C Power Adapter** and charges through USB-C, while the Air includes a **40W Dynamic Power Adapter** and supports charging through both USB-C and MagSafe.
## Display Variations
The MacBook Neo is equipped with a **13-inch Liquid Retina display** boasting a resolution of **2408 x 1506 pixels** at **219 pixels per inch**, lacking True Tone technology. The MacBook Air features a larger **13.6-inch display** with a resolution of **2560 x 1664 pixels** at **224 pixels per inch**, supporting wide color (P3) and True Tone.
Both displays are rated for **500 nits brightness**, but the Air can accommodate **two external displays** at once, while the Neo is limited to **one**.
## Measurements and Weight
Both laptops have a weight of **2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)**, but the Neo is marginally thicker at **0.5 inches** in comparison to the Air’s **0.44 inches**. The Neo measures **11.71 inches** wide and **8.12 inches** deep, while the Air is **11.97 inches** wide and **8.46 inches** deep.
## Keyboard and Trackpad
Interestingly, the MacBook Neo is the first Apple laptop in 16 years to lack a **backlit keyboard**, which could be a significant disadvantage for numerous users. It also employs a mechanical-click trackpad instead of the **Force Touch trackpad** featured on the MacBook Air, which includes a backlit keyboard and Touch ID.
## I/O Contrast
The MacBook Neo supports **Wi-Fi 6E** and is equipped with two USB-C ports, with one supporting USB 3 speeds and the other USB 2. The MacBook Air, featuring **Wi-Fi 7**, also possesses two Thunderbolt 4 ports, providing enhanced flexibility in data transfer and charging.
## Audio Comparison
Regarding sound, the MacBook Neo has a **dual-speaker system**, while the MacBook Air includes a **four-speaker system**.