Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026
Apple
58 Overall Score
vs
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
MSI
74 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
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
No customer feedback yet
Scores
Creator
Gaming
Entertainment
Compact
Student
Business
Developer
Ai Llm
Specifications
| Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro | MSI Creator 14" A13V | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU* | Apple A18 Pro | Intel Core i7 13620H★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | ||
| Cores | 6 | 10★ |
| Frequency | — | 2.4 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 24 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU | Apple A18 Pro 5-core | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4060★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | No data | |
| Type | integrated★ | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 8 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR6★ |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | — | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 512 GB | 2 TB★ |
| Storage 1 Type | SSD | NVMe SSD★ |
| Display | ||
| Size | 13" | 14" |
| Resolution | 2408 px | 2880 px★ |
| Panel | IPS | IPS |
| Refresh Rate | — | 60 Hz★ |
| Brightness | 500 nits★ | — |
| Color Gamut | one billion colors | 100% DCIP3 |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 2★ | 1 |
| USB Ports | 2 | 3★ |
| HDMI | — | 1 x HDMI |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth | BT 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | — | Gigabit Ethernet |
| Physical | ||
| Weight | 1.23 kg★ | 1.60 kg |
| Battery | 36 Wh | 54 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)
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 2024
- Strong storage (94th percentile)94th %ile
- Strong screen (90th percentile)90th %ile
- Strong gpu (85th percentile)85th %ile
- Strong ram (84th percentile)84th %ile
Pricing
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 20260.083score per dollar
vs
MSI Creator 14" A13V Lunar Gray 20240.051score per dollar
Apple MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro Citrus 2026 offers 1.6x better value for money
Verdict
Winner: MSI Creator 14" A13V
Scores 74 overall, wins 8 of 8 usage categories and 19 of 29 specs.