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MacBook Neo, the ultimate value king? A comparison with MacBook Air M2 and Mac Mini M4Apple's new MacBook Neo is attracting significant attention with its surprising price of 850,000 won when student discounts are applied. This video provides a detailed analysis of the MacBook Neo's design, display, and performance, comparing its real-world usage experience with the MacBook Air M2 and Mac mini M4 to see how well it performs for everyday tasks. Despite being an 8GB RAM model, it boasts comfortable multitasking performance thanks to Apple's optimization technology.
1. ✨ MacBook Neo: Why It's Gaining Attention as a Value-for-Money Laptop
· The MacBook Neo was pre-ordered in its signature Citrus color, chosen for lightweight use due to the weight burden of the existing MacBook Pro 16-inch.
· It can be purchased for 850,000 won with student discounts, making it a truly value-for-money laptop.
· While not suitable for professionals using heavy programs or users who understand the importance of RAM, for light users who use laptops for simple tasks, its design and display alone are attractive enough.
· It can be purchased for 850,000 won with student discounts, making it a truly value-for-money laptop.
· While not suitable for professionals using heavy programs or users who understand the importance of RAM, for light users who use laptops for simple tasks, its design and display alone are attractive enough.
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1. ✨ MacBook Neo: Why It's Gaining Attention as a Value-for-Money Laptop
· The MacBook Neo was pre-ordered in its signature Citrus color, chosen for lightweight use due to the weight burden of the existing MacBook Pro 16-inch.
· It can be purchased for 850,000 won with student discounts, making it a truly value-for-money laptop.
· While not suitable for professionals using heavy programs or users who understand the importance of RAM, for light users who use laptops for simple tasks, its design and display alone are attractive enough.
· It can be purchased for 850,000 won with student discounts, making it a truly value-for-money laptop.
· While not suitable for professionals using heavy programs or users who understand the importance of RAM, for light users who use laptops for simple tasks, its design and display alone are attractive enough.
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2. 🎨 Design: Premium Finish and Refreshing Colors
· Contrary to concerns about it being a low-cost MacBook before its release, it boasts a premium aluminum finish.
· While lighter than the MacBook Pro 16-inch, its small size and similar weight to the MacBook Air might make it feel heavier than the Air.
· I was worried the Citrus color might be too intense, like the iPhone 17 Pro Orange, but in reality, it's a refreshing and satisfying color the more I look at it.
· It makes me feel refreshed when I sit at my desk, and its color has an irreplaceable charm.
· While lighter than the MacBook Pro 16-inch, its small size and similar weight to the MacBook Air might make it feel heavier than the Air.
· I was worried the Citrus color might be too intense, like the iPhone 17 Pro Orange, but in reality, it's a refreshing and satisfying color the more I look at it.
· It makes me feel refreshed when I sit at my desk, and its color has an irreplaceable charm.
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3. 🖥️ Display: Sharp Screen and Bezel Design
· The sharp, glossy 218 PPI display immediately conveys a high-quality screen upon opening the laptop.
· It offers a level of satisfaction incomparable to other laptops in a similar price range.
· While some might find the bezels thicker compared to the MacBook Air or Pro, making it look like an iPad with a keyboard attached, the absence of the M-notch is a clean advantage.
· It offers a level of satisfaction incomparable to other laptops in a similar price range.
· While some might find the bezels thicker compared to the MacBook Air or Pro, making it look like an iPad with a keyboard attached, the absence of the M-notch is a clean advantage.
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4. 🚀 Performance: Everyday Multitasking and Light Video Editing Capabilities
· Even with 30 Safari tabs, 30 Chrome tabs open, and KakaoTalk, Instagram, YouTube, and ChatGPT running simultaneously, it shows very comfortable performance.
· Compared to the Mac mini M4 I'm currently using, it felt no slower at all, and web browsing or single program usage felt even faster than the MacBook Air M2 I used last year.
· Despite having 8GB of RAM, Apple's optimization allows it to deliver excellent performance in everyday tasks.
· It can be used for general web browsing, video watching, and light program multitasking without any worries.
· This video was also edited on the MacBook Neo, and editing was possible without any lag, making it perfectly suitable for creating Shorts or Reels videos.
· Compared to the Mac mini M4 I'm currently using, it felt no slower at all, and web browsing or single program usage felt even faster than the MacBook Air M2 I used last year.
· Despite having 8GB of RAM, Apple's optimization allows it to deliver excellent performance in everyday tasks.
· It can be used for general web browsing, video watching, and light program multitasking without any worries.
· This video was also edited on the MacBook Neo, and editing was possible without any lag, making it perfectly suitable for creating Shorts or Reels videos.
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5. 🤔 MacBook Neo's Disadvantages
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| No Touch ID | The 256GB base model lacks Touch ID, requiring a password to be entered every time. This can be inconvenient for users who don't use an Apple Watch. |
| Limited External Monitor Connection | While the MacBook Air M3 and later models support connecting two external monitors, the MacBook Neo can only connect one. Only one of the two USB-C ports (the USB 3.0 port) supports external display connection. |
| No Fast Charging Support | The lack of fast charging is a drawback, but it's not a major disadvantage as it can still be charged with a phone's USB-C cable. |
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6. 📊 Overall Review and Comparison with MacBook Air M2, Mac mini M4
· Existing MacBook users sometimes recommend a used M1 or M2 Air over the MacBook Neo, which also implies that MacBooks from 3-4 years ago are still perfectly usable.
· While the M2 Air has better multi-core performance, most light users find single-core performance sufficient.
· The MacBook Neo's single-core performance is benchmarked at M3-level, and in real-world everyday use, there was no significant difference compared to the Mac mini M4 I'm currently using.
· In a web browsing comparison video between the Mac mini M4 and MacBook Neo, both devices showed comfortable speeds when simultaneously clicking 30 Safari tabs and 30 Chrome tabs.
· The MacBook Neo is a good choice for users who are hesitant about buying used or worried about scams, those who prefer installment purchases, and users who want to experience the joy of unboxing a new Apple product.
· The MacBook Neo's unique color offers an irreplaceable charm.
· While the M2 Air has better multi-core performance, most light users find single-core performance sufficient.
· The MacBook Neo's single-core performance is benchmarked at M3-level, and in real-world everyday use, there was no significant difference compared to the Mac mini M4 I'm currently using.
· In a web browsing comparison video between the Mac mini M4 and MacBook Neo, both devices showed comfortable speeds when simultaneously clicking 30 Safari tabs and 30 Chrome tabs.
· The MacBook Neo is a good choice for users who are hesitant about buying used or worried about scams, those who prefer installment purchases, and users who want to experience the joy of unboxing a new Apple product.
· The MacBook Neo's unique color offers an irreplaceable charm.
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7. ✅ Conclusion: MacBook Neo, a Well-Made Value-for-Money Laptop
· It can be said that the MacBook Neo's only competitor is the older MacBook Air models.
· It's a well-made laptop that satisfies in terms of performance, design, and price.
· It's a well-made laptop that satisfies in terms of performance, design, and price.