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MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro) vs MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)

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Quick verdict

  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) is better for study, office and browsing.
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) is better for photo, video and design.
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) is better for coding and multitasking.
  • MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro) is better for light to carry.
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) is better for long battery.
  • MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro) offers better overall value (2.9 points per ₹10,000).
  • MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) has the higher Comparezi Score (50.5).
  • MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro) is the cheaper option at ₹79,900.

Computed from stored specifications, the published laptops scoring rules and recorded prices. Not an opinion.

Winners by area

Performance MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
Memory and storage MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
Display MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
Battery and build MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro)
Value MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro)

Specifications side by side

Spec
MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro)
MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
Overview
Type
Everyday
Creator
Operating system
macOS
macOS
OS edition
macOS
macOS
Performance
Processor
Apple A18 Pro (6-core CPU, 5-core GPU)
Apple M5 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)
Processor brand
Apple
Apple
CPU cores
6
10 (better)
Graphics
Apple A18 Pro 5-core GPU
Apple M5 10-core GPU
Dedicated graphics
No
No
Memory and storage
RAM
8 GB
16 GB (better)
RAM type
Unified memory
Unified memory
Storage
256 GB
1 TB (better)
Storage type
SSD
SSD
Memory options
8GB unified memory, 256GB SSD (Magic Keyboard without Touch ID); 8GB unified memory, 512GB SSD (Magic Keyboard with Touch ID)
16GB unified memory, 1TB SSD; 24GB unified memory, 1TB SSD; 32GB unified memory, 1TB SSD
Display
Display size
13"
14.2"
Resolution
2408 x 1506
3024 x 1964
Display panel
Liquid Retina
Liquid Retina XDR
Refresh rate
—
120 Hz
Peak brightness
500 nits
1,000 nits (better)
Battery and build
Battery
36.5 Wh
72.4 Wh (better)
Charger
20 W
70 W
Weight
1.23 kg (better)
1.5 kg
Thickness
12.7 mm (better)
15.5 mm
Backlit keyboard
—
Yes
Colours
Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo
Space Black, Silver
Connectivity and warranty
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ports
1x USB 3 (USB-C), 1x USB 2 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone jack
MagSafe 3 port, 3x Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), HDMI, SDXC card slot, 3.5 mm headphone jack

A tick marks the better value where the category rules say higher (or lower) is better. Text values are shown without a winner. Ties have no winner.

Price and availability

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MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro)

₹79,900

MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)

₹2,39,900

Pros and cons

MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro)

  • Pro: Weighs 1.23 kg, lighter than 97% of the 34 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 500 nits screen brightness, brighter than 97% of the 35 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Pro: 12.7 mm thick, thinner than 97% of the 34 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it
  • Con: Smaller battery than 94% of the 39 everyday laptops on Comparezi that state it (36.5 Wh)

MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU)

  • Pro: Weighs 1.5 kg, lighter than 84% of the 13 creator laptops on Comparezi that state it

Which should you buy?

MacBook Pro 14-inch (Apple M5, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) if you want the strongest overall specification: it has the higher Comparezi Score (50.5).

MacBook Neo 13-inch (Apple A18 Pro) if price matters most: it is the cheaper option at ₹79,900 and gives the most score per rupee .

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