Best MacBooks We’ve Tested (May 2026)

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And Neo makes three. Apple's new budget laptop gives MacBook shoppers a third option next to the established MacBook Air and Pro lines. The MacBook Neo is a near-perfect starter Mac, and I'm willing to live without most of its features because of its low price. It costs $500 less than the cheapest MacBook Air. We've got reviews of the new Neo and M5 MacBook Air as well as the big 16-inch MacBook Pro with both the M5 Pro and M5 Max chips. We have a MacBook favorite for any budget.

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