Apple Expands MacBook Range with Neo and M5 Series to Suit All Budgets

9 articles · Updated · Boy Genius Report · Apr 18

Apple has revamped its MacBook lineup for 2026, introducing the affordable MacBook Neo and updating the Air and Pro models with M5 processors.
The MacBook Neo targets budget-conscious users at $599, while the Air and Pro models cater to more demanding workloads with greater performance and features.
This expanded lineup aims to cover a broad range of needs, from students to professionals, making MacBooks accessible across various price segments.

At just $599, has the new MacBook Neo finally made the iPad with a keyboard irrelevant?

Does the iPhone chip in the MacBook Neo signal the end of the M-series for entry-level Macs?

With only 8GB of RAM, is Apple's new budget MacBook Neo already obsolete upon arrival?

Can the M5 Max MacBook Pro truly challenge high-end Windows gaming laptops with Nvidia's RTX 5080?

Can the MacBook Pro's old design handle the extreme heat from its powerful new M5 Max chip?

Is Apple's rumored touchscreen Mac the first step towards merging the MacBook and iPad?