Apple MacBook Neo "A18 Pro" 6 CPU/5 GPU 13" Specs
Identifiers: 13-Inch, A18 Pro, 2026 - Pending - Pending - A3404 - 8984*
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Perhaps most notable for being the least expensive notebook computer Apple has ever shipped, the Apple MacBook Neo "A18 Pro" 6-Core CPU/5-Core GPU 13-Inch (2026) model features a 4.0 GHz Apple A18 Pro processor with 6 CPU cores (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 5-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB of "unified" default onboard RAM, and a 256 GB or 512 GB onboard SSD. If configured with 512 GB of storage, the keyboard also is equipped with "Touch ID" authentication. The RAM and SSD cannot be configured with higher capacities at the time of initial notebook purchase or upgraded subsequently, either.
This all is tucked in a uniformly thin aluminum case with an integrated 1080p "FaceTime HD" webcam, a dual-speaker sound system, a non-backlit "Magic Keyboard", a "Multi-Touch" (not "Force Touch" trackpad), and a 13.0" LED-backlit 2408x1506 (219 ppi, 500 nits) display with IPS technology.
The aluminum case is available in four color options -- silver, (light pink) "Blush", yellow "Citrus" (pictured, left), and dark blue "Indigo". It weighs 2.7 pounds (1.23 kg). Apple estimates battery life at 11-16 hours depending on the task performed.
Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, two USB-C ports (one USB 2 and one USB 3 speed), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
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| Introduction Date: |
March 4, 2026 |
Discontinued Date: |
N/A |
| Details: |
The "Introduction Date" refers to the date a model was introduced via press release. The "Discontinued Date" refers to the date a model either was replaced by a subsequent system or production otherwise ended.
This model was introduced on March 4, 2026 and offered for pre-order the same day. It was available in stores/initial orders started to arrive to customers on March 11, 2026.
Also see: All Macs introduced in 2026. |
| Processors: |
1 (6 Cores) |
Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| Geekbench 2 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 2 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
The Geekbench 2 benchmark does not support this Mac. These numbers reflect an average of user provided 32-bit and 64-bit results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit and 64-bit Geekbench 2 user submissions for Macs with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (32): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 32-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
Geekbench 3 (64): |
N/A |
| Details: |
Geekbench 3 does not support this Mac. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all 64-bit single core and multicore Geekbench 3 user submissions for Macs with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 4 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 4 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
*The Geekbench 4 benchmark is running under the Rosetta 2 environment on this model. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 4 user submissions for Macs with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
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| Geekbench 5 (SC): |
Pending |
Geekbench 5 (MC): |
Pending |
| Details: |
These Geekbench 5 benchmarks are are for a single processor core and all processor cores, respectively. All Geekbench 5 benchmarks for the Mac are 64-bit. Both numbers reflect an average of user provided results as submitted to the Geekbench website. Higher numbers are better.
You also might be interested in reviewing all single core and multicore Geekbench 5 user submissions for Macs with the Pending Model Identifier, which may include multiple models.
To dynamically compare Geekbench 5 results from different Macs side-by-side, see EveryMac.com's Ultimate Mac Comparison. |
| Processor Speed: |
4.0 GHz |
Processor Type: |
Apple A18 Pro |
| Details: |
This model is powered by a 3 nm Apple A18 Pro processor with six CPU cores (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores). Third-party software reports that it has a variable clockspeed around 4.0 GHz. It also has a five-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, and 60 GB/s memory bandwidth. |
| Turbo Boost: |
N/A |
Custom Speeds: |
N/A |
| Processor Upgrade: |
Soldered |
FPU: |
Integrated |
| System Bus Speed: |
N/A* |
Cache Bus Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This system does not have a traditional system bus; it uses an integrated SoC (system-on-a-chip). |
| ROM/Firmware Type: |
Proprietary |
EFI Architecture: |
64-Bit |
| L1 Cache: |
N/A |
L2/L3 Cache: |
N/A |
| RAM Type: |
Unified* |
Min. RAM Speed: |
N/A |
| Details: |
*This model has 8 GB of "unified" onboard memory. |
| Standard RAM: |
8 GB* |
Maximum RAM: |
8 GB* |
| Details: |
*8 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. RAM cannot be custom configured with higher capacity at the time of initial purchase. The RAM cannot be upgraded later, either.
Also see: Actual Max RAM of All G3 & Later Macs. |
| Motherboard RAM: |
8 GB* |
RAM Slots: |
None |
| Details: |
*There are no RAM slots. 8 GB of "unified" RAM is onboard by default. |
| Video Card: |
5-Core |
VRAM Type: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
This model has an integrated Apple GPU with 5-cores. |
| Standard VRAM: |
Integrated |
Maximum VRAM: |
Integrated |
| Details: |
The 5-Core GPU is integrated with the SoC. |
| Built-in Display: |
13.0" |
Native Resolution: |
2408x1506 |
| Details: |
13.0" color widescreen LED-backlit display with IPS technology. It has a 2408 by 1506 native resolution at 219 ppi, 500 nits of brightness, support for 1 billion colors, and sRGB color support.
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| 2nd Display Support: |
Dual/Mirroring* |
2nd Max. Resolution: |
3840x2160 |
| Details: |
*This model supports full native resolution on the interior display and one external display up to 3840x2160 (4K) at 60 Hz. The USB 3 (USB-C) port supports native DispayPort 1.4 speeds (up to HBR3). |
| Standard Storage: |
256 GB, 512 GB SSD |
Std. Storage Speed: |
Onboard |
| Storage Dimensions: |
Soldered |
Storage Interface: |
Onboard* |
| Details: |
*The SSD in this model is onboard. It cannot be upgraded after purchase. |
| Standard Optical: |
None |
Standard Disk: |
None |
| Details: |
MacBook Neo models do not have an internal optical drive. |
| Standard Modem: |
None |
Standard Ethernet: |
None* |
| Details: |
*No MacBook Neo models have an internal Ethernet port. |
| Standard AirPort: |
802.11ax (Wi-Fi 6E) |
Standard Bluetooth: |
6 |
| Details: |
802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 are standard. |
| USB Ports: |
2* (USB-C/2, 3) |
Firewire Ports: |
None |
| Details: |
*This model has two USB-C ports; the one toward the front supports USB 2 (up to 480 Mb/s) and the one toward the hinge supports USB 3 (up to 10 Gb/s). |
| Expansion Slots: |
None |
Expansion Bays: |
None |
| Details: |
No expansion slots or bays provided.
In the US (and many other countries), site sponsor Other World Computing sells a wide variety of external accessories, including docks, adapters, input devices, cases, and more for this MacBook Neo.
In the UK, site sponsor Flexx sells external storage, docks, adapters, and more for this MacBook Neo. |
| Incl. Keyboard: |
Full-size (Magic Keyboard) |
Incl. Input: |
Trackpad (Multi Touch) |
| Details: |
Apple reports that the keyboard in this model is a "Magic Keyboard" with 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, "including 12 full-height function keys". It is not backlit; it has no ambient light sensor. Likewise, it has a "Multi-Touch" trackpad for "precise cursor control and support for gestures" but it is not "Force Touch" capable; it physically clicks. If configured with 256 GB of storage, the keyboard does not support "Touch ID". If configured with 512 GB of storage, the keyboard does include a "Touch ID" sensor. |
| Case Type: |
Notebook |
Form Factor: |
MacBook Neo |
| Details: |
This MacBook Neo uses a uniformly thin aluminum case design with a "catchless" magnetic latch. There are four color options -- silver, "Blush" (light pink), "Citrus" (yellow), and "Indigo" (dark blue). |
| Apple Order No: |
Pending |
Apple Subfamily: |
13-Inch, A18 Pro, 2026 |
| Details: |
Order numbers will be added soon (Pending). |
| Apple Model No: |
A3404 (EMC 8984*) |
Model ID: |
Pending |
| Details: |
Additional details forthcoming (Pending).
Also see: All Macs with the A3404 Model Number, the 8984* EMC Number, and the Pending Model Identifier.
For more about these identifiers and how to locate them on each Mac, please refer to EveryMac.com's Mac Identification section. |
| Battery Type: |
36.5 W h Li-Poly |
Battery Life: |
11-16 Hours |
| Details: |
Apple reports that this model can provide up to 11 hours of "wireless web" and up to 16 hours of video streaming. By default, this model is bundled with a 20W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C Charge Cable (1.5m) in the US and most countries (it does not ship with a power adapter by default in the UK and EU). It does not support MagSafe 3. |
| Pre-Installed MacOS: |
macOS 26 (Pending) |
Maximum MacOS: |
Current |
| Details: |
This model is fully compatible with the current version of the macOS -- macOS Tahoe (macOS 26).
Also see: Which Macs are compatible with macOS Tahoe (macOS 26)? What are the system requirements? What are the major new features? Do all features work with all supported Macs? |
| Minimum Windows: |
None* |
Maximum Windows: |
None* |
| Details: |
*Apple Boot Camp is not compatible with this notebook, so it cannot boot Windows. It is capable of running Windows via a third-party virtualization app, though. |
| MacOS 9 Support: |
None |
Windows Support: |
Virtualization |
| Details: |
For more on running Windows on Macs, please refer to the exhaustive Windows on Mac Q&A. |
| Dimensions: |
0.5 x 11.71 x 8.12 |
Avg. Weight: |
2.7 lbs (1.23 kg) |
| Details: |
In inches while closed - height by width by depth, (1.27 cm x 29.75 cm x 20.64 cm). |
| Original Price (US): |
US$599, US$699* |
Est. Current Retail: |
US$599, US$699* |
| Details: |
*If configured with 256 GB of storage, the MacBook Neo costs US$599; if configured with 512 GB of storage and Touch ID, it costs US$699. All color options are the same price.
Photo Credit: Apple, Inc. |
Global original prices for the MacBook Neo "A18 Pro" 6 CPU/5 GPU 13" in 34 different countries and territories follow; organized alphabetically by region.
For global original prices for Intel Macs in one particular country on a single page, please refer to EveryMac.com's Global Original Prices section.
Original Prices - North & South America
| Canada: |
C$799, C$999 |
Brazil: |
R$7.299, R$8.499 |
| Mexico: |
MXN $12,999, $14,999 |
United States: |
US$599, US$699* |
Original Prices - Europe
| Austria: |
€699, €799 |
Belgium: |
€699, €799 |
| Denmark: |
DKK 5,499, 6,499 |
Finland: |
€699, €799 |
| France: |
€699, €799 |
Germany: |
€699, €799 |
| Ireland: |
€699, €799 |
Italy: |
€699, €799 |
| Luxembourg: |
€675,90, €772,59 |
Netherlands: |
€699, €799 |
| Norway: |
NOK 7.790, 8.990 |
Portugal: |
€699, €799 |
| Spain: |
€699, €799 |
Sweden: |
SEK 7.995, 8.995 |
| Switzerland: |
CHF 579, 679 |
United Kingdom: |
£599, £699 |
Original Prices - Asia
| China: |
RMB 4,599, 5,299 |
Hong Kong: |
HK$4,799, HK$5,499 |
| India: |
Rs 69,900, 79,900 |
Indonesia: |
Pending |
| Japan: |
¥99,800, ¥114,800 |
Korea: |
KRW 990,000, 1,190,000 |
| Malaysia: |
RM 2,499, 2,899 |
The Philippines: |
PHP 39,990, 46,990 |
| Singapore: |
S$849, S$999 |
Taiwan: |
NT$19,990, NT$22,900 |
| Thailand: |
THB 19,990, 22,900 |
Vietnam: |
VND 16,499,000, 18,999,000 |
Original Prices - Australia & New Zealand
| Australia: |
A$899, A$1099 |
New Zealand: |
NZ$1149, NZ$1349 |
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