We just finished reviewing the MacBook Neo, and we’re stunned by its battery life. While it’s not one of the longest-lasting laptops we’ve tested at Tom’s Guide, Apple’s most affordable MacBook endures far longer than the best budget laptops in this range. It’s no exaggeration when I say you’re getting near M-series MacBook battery life from the Neo.
The MacBook Neo runs on an A18 Pro chip, the same processor that drives the iPhone 16 Pro. That slice of Apple silicon is designed for the iPhone's tight thermal constraints, so it’s not too surprising that this affordable MacBook is punching well above its weight class in efficiency. When you buy one of the best MacBooks, you expect all-day (and then some) battery life, and the Neo certainly fits that bill.
