Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
Apple
58 Overall Score
vs
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
ASUS
82 Overall Score
What Buyers Say
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
88 out of 100 high confidence 270 reviews
The MacBook Neo is overwhelmingly praised as a lightweight, reliable, and affordable entry-level Mac, ideal for students and everyday tasks. Users love its battery life, performance, and seamless integration with the Apple ecosystem. The main criticisms are the lack of a backlit keyboard and limited ports, but most agree it's a great value for the price.
Pros
- Lightweight and portable
- Great battery life
- Affordable price
- Seamless Apple ecosystem integration
- Fast performance for daily tasks
Cons
- No keyboard backlight
- Limited ports
- Screen resolution could be better
- Not for heavy gaming or intensive software
Battery life 12
Build quality 8
Value for money 15
Performance 10
Keyboard backlight 6
Ports 3
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
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Scores
Gaming
Entertainment
Creator
Student
Business
Developer
Compact
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro | ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A18 Pro | AMD Ryzen AI 9 HX 370★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 12★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.0 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple A18 Pro 5-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | LPDDR5X★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | SSD |
| Storage 2 | — | 1 TB★ |
| Storage 2 Type | — | HDD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2408 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | OLED★ |
| Refresh Rate | — | 120 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Color Gamut | one billion colors | 100 percent |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2 | 2 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 2 |
| Thunderbolt | — | Thunderbolt 4 |
| HDMI | — | HDMI 2.1 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | Bluetooth |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.57 kg |
| Battery | 36 Wh★ | — |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
- Strong social proof (100th percentile)100th %ile
- Strong reliability (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong portability (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Below average ram (4th percentile)4th %ile
- Below average gpu (14th percentile)14th %ile
- Below average port selection (28th percentile)
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
- Strong social proof (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong screen (96th percentile)96th %ile
- Strong gpu (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong ram (91st percentile)91st %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
No current pricing available
ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI Platinum White 2025
Verdict
Winner: ASUS ROG Zephyrus 14" GA403WR-G14.R95070TI
Scores 82 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 17 of 31 specs.
