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Apple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro) entry-level 13-inch laptop in Silver, open front view
Apple MN1S4B/A
A18 Pro
iPhone-class chip
13 " Retina
Liquid Retina
macOS
Full Tahoe support
4 colours
Silver/Blush/Citrus/Indigo
Authorised Reseller
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🔒 Full Warranty
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Key Specifications
ModelApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)
Display13" Liquid Retina IPS, True Tone, P3 wide colour
ChipApple A18 Pro — 6-core CPU (2P + 4E), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Memory16 GB unified memory (LPDDR5x)
Storage256 GB or 512 GB SSD
Ports2× USB-C (USB 3, no Thunderbolt), 3.5 mm combo jack
WirelessWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 (Apple N1 chip)
Camera12 MP Center Stage
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AppleSKU: MN1S4B/A

Apple MacBook Neo with A18 Pro Chip

New entry-level Mac — A18 Pro silicon in a 13-inch Mac laptop

Apple's new entry-level Mac, launched March 2026. First Mac to ship an A-series (iPhone-class) chip rather than M-series silicon — Apple's play for the sub-£800 education and entry-business segment. Four colours, Liquid Retina display, runs full macOS.

  • 13" Liquid Retina display
  • Apple A18 Pro chip (iPhone-class, ARM)
  • 16 GB unified memory standard
  • 256 GB or 512 GB SSD
  • Runs full macOS Tahoe (not iPadOS)
  • 2× USB-C + 3.5 mm jack
  • Four colours: Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo
  • Touch ID or new Lock Key option

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Key Features

Everything you need in one device

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New product category

Apple's first Mac laptop using A-series (iPhone-class) silicon rather than M-series. Targets the sub-£800 price tier MacBook Air has historically struggled to reach.

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A18 Pro chip

Same A18 Pro silicon as iPhone 16 Pro — 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine. Less powerful than M-series but adequate for the target buyer (students, entry-level office work).

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Four bold colours

Silver (the only neutral), plus Blush (pink), Citrus (yellow-green), Indigo (blue) — a more consumer-iPhone-style palette than the Air's muted business tones.

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13" Liquid Retina

Same display family as the MacBook Air 13" — Liquid Retina IPS, True Tone, P3 wide colour.

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Full macOS Tahoe

Runs full macOS (not iPadOS) — supports all standard Mac applications, multi-window workflows, Finder, Terminal, developer tools.

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USB-C + 3.5 mm

Two USB-C (not Thunderbolt) ports + 3.5 mm combo. Charging via USB-C; no MagSafe.

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Touch ID or Lock Key

Standard Touch ID (Apple's capacitive fingerprint reader) or the new Lock Key option (mechanical key with embedded sensor).

About the MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)

The MacBook Neo, launched March 2026, is Apple's new entry-level Mac and the first Mac laptop to ship A-series (iPhone-class) silicon rather than the M-series chips that have defined the Mac line since 2020. It targets the price tier the MacBook Air has historically struggled to reach — sub-£800 — and competes more directly with mid-range Chromebooks, entry Windows laptops, and the iPad Pro + Magic Keyboard combo for student / entry-business / hybrid-tablet buyers.

The silicon shift is the headline. The A18 Pro is the same chip Apple ships in iPhone 16 Pro — 6-core CPU, 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine — fabricated on the same TSMC 3nm process as the M-series but with iPhone-class power budgets. CPU performance lands roughly between M1 and M2; GPU performance closer to M1. For mainstream productivity work (Office, browser, Mail, Teams, light Adobe), it's adequate; for sustained creative or developer workloads, the MacBook Air M5 remains the right product.

The chassis itself is interesting — four bold colours (Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo) versus the Air's muted business palette suggest Apple is targeting the same consumer-iPhone aesthetic for personal-use Mac buyers. Display is 13" Liquid Retina (same panel family as the Air), I/O is 2× USB-C (not Thunderbolt) + 3.5 mm jack, charging is via USB-C with no MagSafe.

For UK business buyers, the Neo is a niche product — adequate for non-power-user roles (reception, retail, light office, education), but the spec gap to the MacBook Air M5 is wide enough that most business fleets should standardise on the Air. The Neo is more relevant for: pupil device rollouts in schools, retail floor-staff iPads-but-with-keyboards, and individuals who want the cheapest macOS device. Servnet quotes the Neo on request.

Technical Specifications

ModelApple MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026)
Display13" Liquid Retina IPS, True Tone, P3 wide colour
ChipApple A18 Pro — 6-core CPU (2P + 4E), 6-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
Memory16 GB unified memory (LPDDR5x)
Storage256 GB or 512 GB SSD
Ports2× USB-C (USB 3, no Thunderbolt), 3.5 mm combo jack
WirelessWi-Fi 7 + Bluetooth 6 (Apple N1 chip)
Camera12 MP Center Stage
AudioStereo speakers with Spatial Audio
KeyboardMagic Keyboard backlit, Touch ID standard or Lock Key option
BatteryUp to 16 hours typical use
Adapter30 W USB-C
ColoursSilver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo
OSmacOS Tahoe (full version, not iPadOS)
Warranty1-year limited; AppleCare+ for Business extends to 3 years + ADP
Use Cases

Ideal for a wide range of deployments

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Education rollouts

Sub-£800 macOS device for school / college pupil deployments where Chromebook would otherwise win on price.

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Retail / front-of-house

Cashier / POS / reception devices where the Air is overspecified.

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Personal entry Mac

Individual purchasers who want the cheapest possible macOS device for browsing / Mail / writing.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Q. MacBook Neo or MacBook Air M5 — which?

Air for any real productivity, developer, or creative work — M5 silicon is meaningfully faster, supports more memory (32 GB vs 16 GB), and has Thunderbolt 4 (not just USB-C). Neo for buyers prioritising price below all else, students on a budget, or organisations standardising on a single-tier Mac for low-spec roles.

Q. Why an A18 Pro chip, not an M-series?

Cost. A-series silicon is significantly cheaper to manufacture than M-series and allowed Apple to hit a sub-£800 price point. The performance trade-off is real but acceptable for the target use cases. This is the same strategic move Apple made putting A-series chips in the entry iPad.

Q. Does it run all Mac apps?

Yes — full macOS Tahoe, same as the Air / Pro. All ARM-native Mac apps run. x86 Mac apps run via Rosetta 2 translation, slightly slower than on M-series. iPhone / iPad apps run natively (always have on Apple Silicon).

Q. Worth a business fleet rollout?

Rarely — for most UK business roles, the MacBook Air M5 is the more sensible default. The Neo's relevance is in education, retail, and price-sensitive entry roles. Servnet quotes both; ask if the use case isn't clear.

Why Servnet

Why buy from Servnet?

Trusted UK IT reseller since 2003 — supplying businesses of all sizes with genuine, competitively priced technology.

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Authorised UK Reseller

Servnet is an authorised IT reseller with direct access to leading product lines at competitive pricing.

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Expert Pre-Sales Advice

Our engineers will help you select the right product and advise on compatibility with your existing infrastructure.

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Fast UK Delivery

Most products ship from UK stock. Express delivery available for urgent deployments.

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Genuine, Warranted Kit

All products are genuine, brand-new, with full manufacturer warranty and RMA support.

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Configuration Services

We can pre-configure your hardware before shipping — reducing on-site deployment time and cost.

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24/7 Support

Post-sale support from our certified engineers. We're here if anything goes wrong.

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