Apple Macbook Neo Price in the Philippines Starts at PHP 39,990 - Officially Announced
Apple introduces the colorful new MacBook Neo, bringing Apple silicon performance and all-day battery life to a more affordable Mac laptop.
- Affordable Mac Experience: Apple unveils a new MacBook designed to bring the signature Mac experience to more users with a breakthrough starting price.
- A18 Pro Power: The new laptop leverages Apple silicon to deliver faster everyday performance and improved on-device AI capabilities.
- Colorful Aluminum Design: MacBook Neo arrives in four vibrant finishes while maintaining Apple’s durable aluminum construction.
Apple is making the Mac experience more accessible than ever with the launch of the MacBook Neo, an all-new laptop that blends Apple’s signature design with capable performance and a breakthrough price point. Starting at just PHP 39,990 and PHP 33,990 for education customers, the new model is now Apple’s most affordable Mac laptop.
Announced from Cupertino, California, MacBook Neo is designed to deliver everyday computing power, portability, and premium design for students, creators, and professionals alike. Despite the lower price point, Apple has not cut corners. The laptop features a durable aluminum body, a stunning 13-inch Liquid Retina display, the power of Apple silicon, and all-day battery life.
According to John Ternus, Apple’s senior vice president of Hardware Engineering, the new laptop represents a major step toward making the Mac ecosystem accessible to more users worldwide.
John Ternus said, “We’re incredibly excited to introduce MacBook Neo, which delivers the magic of the Mac at a breakthrough price. Built from the ground up to be more affordable for even more people, MacBook Neo is a laptop only Apple could create. It features a durable aluminum design in four beautiful colors; a brilliant Liquid Retina display; Apple silicon-powered performance; all-day battery life; a high-quality camera, mics, and speakers; a Magic Keyboard and Multi-Touch trackpad; and the intuitive and powerful features of macOS. There is simply no other laptop like it.”
Premium Aluminum Design with Fresh Colors
MacBook Neo continues Apple’s tradition of elegant industrial design. The laptop features a sleek aluminum enclosure that is both durable and lightweight, weighing just 2.7 pounds.
The design also introduces a more playful approach to Mac aesthetics. Apple offers the laptop in four color options: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus. These colors extend across the device’s keyboard and wallpapers, creating a cohesive visual identity.
The soft rounded edges and slim profile make MacBook Neo easy to carry inside a backpack or handbag. It is a device designed for mobility, whether users are working in a classroom, a café, or while traveling.
Vibrant Liquid Retina Display
At the heart of the MacBook Neo experience is its 13-inch Liquid Retina display. The panel features a resolution of 2408 by 1506, delivering sharp text and vivid visuals for everyday computing tasks.
The display also reaches up to 500 nits of brightness and supports one billion colors, allowing photos, videos, and creative content to appear vibrant and detailed. Apple also includes an anti-reflective coating that improves visibility in various lighting conditions.
For students editing presentations, professionals reviewing documents, or casual users watching movies, the display promises a premium viewing experience that stands out within its price range.
Apple Silicon Performance with A18 Pro
Powering MacBook Neo is the A18 Pro chip, Apple’s silicon that drives fast performance and improved energy efficiency. This processor enables the laptop to handle everyday tasks with ease, including web browsing, content streaming, document creation, and photo editing.
Apple claims the laptop is up to 50 percent faster for everyday tasks such as web browsing compared to the bestselling PC powered by the latest Intel Core Ultra 5 processor. For more demanding workloads, the device can deliver up to three times faster performance for on-device AI tasks.
The A18 Pro chip also features a 16-core Neural Engine that powers Apple Intelligence capabilities. This allows features such as note summarization, image editing tools, and AI-powered productivity features to run directly on the device while maintaining strong privacy protections.
Notably, MacBook Neo runs completely silent thanks to its fanless design, making it ideal for quiet environments like libraries or classrooms.
Battery Life That Lasts All Day
Apple silicon’s efficiency allows MacBook Neo to deliver up to 16 hours of battery life on a single charge. This makes it suitable for an entire day of work or school without needing to reach for a charger.
Whether users are attending lectures, editing photos, answering emails, or streaming content, the laptop is designed to keep up with their daily routine.
Camera, Audio, and Keyboard Experience
MacBook Neo also includes a range of features that enhance everyday usability. A 1080p FaceTime HD camera ensures clear video calls, while dual microphones with directional beamforming help reduce background noise during meetings or classes.
The laptop also features dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support, delivering immersive sound when watching movies, listening to music, or creating content.
Apple’s Magic Keyboard remains part of the package, offering a comfortable and precise typing experience. A large Multi-Touch trackpad supports intuitive gestures for navigation, while select models include Touch ID for secure and convenient authentication.
Modern Connectivity and Wireless Features
Connectivity options include two USB-C ports that support charging, accessories, and external displays. A traditional headphone jack is also present for wired audio.
On the wireless side, MacBook Neo supports Wi-Fi 6E for fast internet connectivity and Bluetooth 6 for stable connections with peripherals such as wireless headphones, keyboards, and mice.
macOS and Seamless iPhone Integration
MacBook Neo ships with macOS Tahoe, Apple’s operating system designed to deliver a smooth and intuitive user experience. Built-in apps such as Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime are ready to use right out of the box.
The laptop also benefits from Apple’s ecosystem integration. Continuity features allow users to move tasks between their iPhone and Mac effortlessly. Tools such as Handoff, Universal Clipboard, and iPhone Mirroring make cross-device workflows seamless.
For users switching from other platforms, Apple also offers easy data transfer options from iPhone, including photos, files, passwords, and settings.
Designed with Sustainability in Mind
Apple says MacBook Neo is built with environmental responsibility in mind. The laptop uses 60 percent recycled content overall, including 90 percent recycled aluminum and 100 percent recycled cobalt in its battery.
The device is also manufactured using renewable electricity across parts of the supply chain, while its packaging is made from 100 percent fiber-based materials that can be easily recycled.
Pricing and Availability
Customers will soon be able to order MacBook Neo through Apple’s official Philippine online store and authorized resellers.
The laptop starts at PHP 39,990, while students and educators can purchase it at a discounted starting price of PHP 33,990. It is available in four colors: blush, indigo, silver, and citrus.
With its combination of premium design, Apple silicon performance, and a much lower entry price, MacBook Neo signals a major push by Apple to bring the Mac experience to a broader audience.
Apple MacBook Neo Specifications
MacBook Neo (256GB)
PricePHP 39,990
Chip
- Apple A18 Pro chip
- 6-core CPU (2 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)
- 5-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 60GB/s memory bandwidth
- Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
- Video decode engine
- Video encode engine
- ProRes encode and decode engine
- AV1 decode
8GB unified memory
Storage
256GB SSD
Display
- 13-inch Liquid Retina display
- 2408 × 1506 resolution at 219 ppi
- IPS technology
- 500 nits brightness
- Support for 1 billion colors
- sRGB color
- Up to 16 hours video streaming
- Up to 11 hours wireless web browsing
- 36.5Wh lithium-ion battery
- 20W USB-C power adapter
- 1 × USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging)
- 1 × USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s, charging)
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Supports one external display up to 4K at 60Hz
Keyboard and Trackpad
- Magic Keyboard
- 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys
- 12 full-height function keys
- Multi-Touch trackpad
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth 6
1080p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
- Dual-speaker sound system
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- Dual-mic array with directional beamforming
- Height: 1.27 cm
- Width: 29.75 cm
- Depth: 20.64 cm
- Weight: 1.23 kg
macOS with Apple Intelligence support
Colors
Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo
MacBook Neo (512GB)
PricePHP 46,990
Chip
- Apple A18 Pro chip
- 6-core CPU (2 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)
- 5-core GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- 16-core Neural Engine
- 60GB/s memory bandwidth
- Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
- Video decode engine
- Video encode engine
- ProRes encode and decode engine
- AV1 decode
8GB unified memory
Storage
512GB SSD
Display
- 13-inch Liquid Retina display
- 2408 × 1506 resolution at 219 ppi
- IPS technology
- 500 nits brightness
- Support for 1 billion colors
- sRGB color
- Up to 16 hours video streaming
- Up to 11 hours wireless web browsing
- 36.5Wh lithium-ion battery
- 20W USB-C power adapter
- 1 × USB-C (USB 3, up to 10Gb/s, DisplayPort, charging)
- 1 × USB-C (USB 2, up to 480Mb/s, charging)
- 3.5mm headphone jack
Supports one external display up to 4K at 60Hz
Keyboard and Trackpad
- Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
- 78 (ANSI) or 79 (ISO) keys
- 12 full-height function keys
- Multi-Touch trackpad
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
- Bluetooth 6
1080p FaceTime HD camera
Audio
- Dual-speaker sound system
- Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos
- Dual-mic array with directional beamforming
- Height: 1.27 cm
- Width: 29.75 cm
- Depth: 20.64 cm
- Weight: 1.23 kg
macOS with Apple Intelligence support
Colors
Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo
