Apple has announced its next-generation 2nm M5 Silicon family alongside the all-new ultra-portable MacBook Neo starting at $799 with 16GB unified memory standard.
Apple has officially unveiled its fifth-generation Apple Silicon computing architecture: the M5 family, spearheaded by a brand-new notebook line dubbed the MacBook Neo.
Designed as an entry-level ultra-portable for students, developers, and mobile professionals, the MacBook Neo brings fanless Apple Silicon efficiency to an accessible $799 starting price point while establishing 16GB of unified memory as the baseline standard across all configurations.
Key architectural specifications include:
Sets $799 with 16GB memory as the new baseline value standard for ultra-portable laptops.
Thunderbolt 5 (120Gbps) equips creative workstations for high-bandwidth multi-monitor and PCIe storage arrays.
The MacBook Neo introduces a razor-thin chassis weighing just 2.1 pounds (0.95 kg) with a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560x1664, 500 nits, P3 color), 1080p FaceTime HD camera with Center Stage, and MagSafe 3 charging.
For creative professionals, Apple updated the 14-inch and 16-inch MacBook Pro lineup with M5 Pro and M5 Max:
The display engine natively drives up to two external 6K 60Hz displays simultaneously while keeping the laptop lid open.
The MacBook Neo launches at $799 USD MSRP ($699 education pricing) with 16GB memory and 256GB SSD storage, replacing the aging M2 MacBook Air as the value champion. The MacBook Pro 14-inch M5 starts at $1,599 USD, while M5 Pro/Max models start at $1,999 and $3,199.
Key ownership tradeoffs to consider:
The M5 family solidifies Apple's lead in personal computing power efficiency, delivering unmatched performance in silent, lightweight form factors.
2.1-lb Fanless 2nm M5 Notebook with 24-Hour Battery ($799)
14" Liquid Retina XDR Notebook with Thunderbolt 5 ($1,599)
13.6" M3 Lightweight Laptop
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