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I tested three Windows laptops in the MacBook Neo’s price range — there’s no contest
- Antonio G. Di Benedetto
- April 9, 2026 at 11:00 AM
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The Neo king of affordable laptops. | Photo: Antonio G. Di Benedetto / The Verge
When the MacBook Neo arrived last month, I knew Windows laptop makers were in trouble. For $599, the Neo offers fantastic build quality and solid performance in a sleek and ultra-portable package. Windows laptops in this price range tend to be ugly, cheap-feeling, and a little slow.
Despite years of rumors, the MacBook Neo still seemed to take the Windows world by surprise. I expect proper competitors to pop up just as soon as the companies can manage, but I wanted to see what the competition in the PC space is like now.
So I asked a bunch of laptop manufacturers to send me their best answers to the MacBook Neo.
The MacBook Neo is a 13-i …
Originally published at The Verge