Nowadays, you can buy a MacBook Air with 512GB of storage and 16GB of memory for $1099 directly from Apple, when such a configuration would’ve cost $1599 just a few years ago. And on top of that, we have MacBook Neo bringing the entry-point down substantially.

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CNET’s expert staff reviews and rates dozens of new products and services each month, building on more than a quarter century of expertise. With the 13-inch Air no longer the MacBook entry point, who is it for? The much cheaper Neo is now my pick for ...

There are now three MacBooks to choose from, but which one is right for you? We detail the differences between the MacBook Neo, Air M5, and Pro M5.

In a first, Apple has used its flagship mobile processor -- the A18 Pro -- in the newly launched MacBook Neo. Here's how it fares against the M1 chip from 2020.

If you need something more powerful than the Neo, is the mainstream MacBook Air the right choice or do you need to spend more for a MacBook Pro? Let's go in-depth to find the right MacBook for your needs and budget.