Choose the MacBook Neo if…
- You carry it around every day.
Apple MacBook Neo vs Apple MacBook Pro 14 (M6)
The MacBook Pro 14 is the stronger all-rounder: it is faster, has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge. The MacBook Neo is lighter.
The MacBook Pro 14 is the stronger all-rounder: it is faster, has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge. The MacBook Neo is lighter.
The MacBook Pro 14 is the stronger all-rounder: it is faster, has the nicer screen and lasts longer on a charge. The MacBook Neo is lighter.
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This comparison starts with each model's base configuration. Pick the ones you're considering and the whole page compares exactly those.
| Spec | MacBook Neo | MacBook Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 1 TB |
Dashed options are sold in another configuration. Picking one switches the other specs to match.
Which one to choose
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Performance
MacBook Pro 14 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
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Display
MacBook Pro 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and brighter.
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Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
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Portability
MacBook Neo wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
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Ports
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It adds Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader without an adapter.
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Performance
MacBook Pro 14 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
MacBook Pro 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and brighter.
-
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
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Portability
MacBook Neo wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
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Ports
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It adds Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader.
Choose the MacBook Neo if…
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader without an adapter.
-
Performance
MacBook Pro 14 wins
A higher-class chip and more processor cores: quicker with big projects and many apps open.
-
Display
MacBook Pro 14 wins
Its screen is sharper and brighter.
-
Battery life
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It should go longer between charges.
-
Portability
MacBook Neo wins
It is the lighter one to carry around.
-
Ports
MacBook Pro 14 wins
It adds Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader.
Choose the MacBook Neo if…
- You carry it around every day.
Choose the MacBook Pro 14 if…
- You edit photos or video, or run other heavy apps.
- You spend long hours looking at the screen.
- You often work away from a plug.
- You want Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader without an adapter.
Spec by spec
Change configurations| Specification | MacBook Neo | MacBook Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. It is the better pick for editing and other heavy work; the MacBook Neo still handles everyday work with ease. | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple M6 |
| CPU cores | 6 | 12 |
| Core types | 2 performance + 4 efficiency | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 2nm |
| Graphics | 5-core GPU | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | unified memory | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 170 GB/s |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and brighter. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2K (2408 x 1506) | 3K (3024 x 1964) |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Color range | sRGB | P3 wide color gamut |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| HDR | — | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 should last longer between charges, while the MacBook Neo is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 36.5 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Charger | 20 W | 70 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm (11.71 x 8.13 x 0.5 in) | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) |
| Color | Blush | Space Black |
| Colors available | Blush | Space Black |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 adds Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 1x USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s), 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC card slot, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3 |
| External displays (max) | 1 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | — | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 12MP, 1080p |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor |
| Login | Touch ID | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Multi-Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | Dual-speaker sound system, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Neo | MacBook Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. It is the better pick for editing and other heavy work; the MacBook Neo still handles everyday work with ease. | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple M6 |
| CPU cores | 6 | 12 |
| Core types | 2 performance + 4 efficiency | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 2nm |
| Graphics | 5-core GPU | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | unified memory | — |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 170 GB/s |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and brighter. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2K (2408 x 1506) | 3K (3024 x 1964) |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Color range | sRGB | P3 wide color gamut |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| HDR | — | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 should last longer between charges, while the MacBook Neo is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 36.5 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Charger | 20 W | 70 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm (11.71 x 8.13 x 0.5 in) | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) |
| Color | Blush | Space Black |
| Colors available | Blush | Space Black |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 adds Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 1x USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort), 1x USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s), 3.5 mm headphone jack | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC card slot, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3 |
| External displays (max) | 1 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | — | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 12MP, 1080p |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor |
| Login | Touch ID | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Multi-Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | Dual-speaker sound system, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |
| Specification | MacBook Neo | MacBook Pro 14 |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 is the faster laptop, with a higher-class chip and more processor cores. It is the better pick for editing and other heavy work; the MacBook Neo still handles everyday work with ease. | ||
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Apple M6 |
| CPU cores | 6 | 12 |
| Core types | 2 performance + 4 efficiency | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency |
| Manufacturing process | 3nm | 2nm |
| Graphics | Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU | Apple M6 12-core GPU |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Memory type | unified memory | — |
| Storage | 512 GB | 1 TB |
| Storage type | SSD | — |
| Memory bandwidth | — | 170 GB/s |
| Screen | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 has the nicer screen: it is sharper and brighter. Its screen is also bigger. | ||
| Screen size | 13" | 14.2" |
| Resolution | 2K (2408 x 1506) | 3K (3024 x 1964) |
| Panel | IPS | LCD |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits |
| Color range | sRGB | P3 wide color gamut |
| Refresh rate | — | 120 Hz |
| Variable refresh (VRR) | — | Yes |
| HDR | — | XDR (Extreme Dynamic Range) |
| Battery and size | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 should last longer between charges, while the MacBook Neo is lighter to carry. | ||
| Battery life (maker claim) | Up to 16 hours | Up to 24 hours |
| Battery capacity | 36.5 Wh | 72.4 Wh |
| Charger | 20 W | 70 W |
| Charges via | USB-C | MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg (2.7 lb) | 1.55 kg (3.4 lb) |
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm (11.71 x 8.13 x 0.5 in) | 312.6 x 221.2 x 15.5 mm (12.31 x 8.71 x 0.61 in) |
| Color | Silver | Space Black |
| Colors available | Silver | Space Black |
| Fast charging | — | Fast-charge capable with 96W or higher USB PD power source |
| Ports and wireless | ||
| The MacBook Pro 14 adds Thunderbolt, HDMI and a card reader, so you'll need fewer adapters. | ||
| Ports | 1x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s), 1x USB-C (USB 2, 480Mb/s), 3.5 mm audio | 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 1x HDMI, 1x SDXC card slot, 1x 3.5 mm headphone jack, 1x MagSafe 3 |
| External displays (max) | 1 | 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| Card reader | — | SDXC |
| Wi-Fi card | — | Apple N1 |
| Features | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 12MP, 1080p |
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys | Backlit Magic Keyboard, 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID, ambient light sensor |
| Login | Touch ID | Fingerprint |
| Touchpad | Multi-Touch trackpad | Force Touch trackpad |
| Speakers | Dual-speaker sound system, Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos | High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming |
| Backlit keyboard | — | Yes |
| Software and model | ||
| Operating system | macOS | macOS |
| Released | 2026 | 2026 |