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MacBook Neo is So Popular That Apple Reportedly Doubled Production
Analyst Ming-Chi Kuo estimates that MacBook Neo shipments rose from an initial target of 5 million units to about 10 million in 2026, following its March debut. Apple reportedly underestimated demand as the Neo attracted a broad base of first-time Mac buyers and generated significant market attention, supported by IDC data. Dell acknowledged the Neo's appeal, even while contrasting its own XPS 13 with additional features not found on the Neo. The Neo starts at $599 in the United States, with college pricing at $499, and comes in several finishes, including Citrus and Blush, powered by the iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip. A second-generation Neo with the A19 Pro chip and 12GB of RAM is planned for next year, signaling Apple’s continued push into a more affordable premium laptop tier while maintaining performance parity with higher-end models.
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Published 3 Jun 2026, 17:05 UTC1 min read
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Summary
TL;DR
- Kuo: Neo shipments doubled to 10M in 2026 after March launch
- Apple undercalled demand; record first-time Mac buyers reported
- IDC data corroborates Neo's strong sales performance
- Dell notes Neo's features not found on its own XPS 13
- Neo starts at $599 in the US; education pricing at $499
- Second-generation Neo due next year with A19 Pro and 12GB RAM
- Colors include Citrus and Blush
Interesting facts
- Neo is positioned as Apple's most affordable MacBook to date
- The device uses an iPhone-derived A18 Pro chip