The M5 Pro and M5 Max in the new MacBook Pros are interesting not because they deliver a solid speed increase for Apple’s fastest laptop processors but because they also include substantial under-the-hood changes.

It’s hard to believe that it’s been almost four years since Apple gave the MacBook Air a serious glow-up. The 2022 model was a total redesign that bumped its performance with the M2 chip and also improved a number of key components.

Our tech writer reviewed the MacBook Air M5, and he explains how it differs from the MacBook Neo and how similar it is to previous MacBook Air models.

The MacBook Neo now exists, and it’s an awesome little computer for $500 less than the base 13-inch Air. The Neo’s existence doesnt

We may receive a commission on purchases made from links. The MacBook Air has always been one of the best thin and light laptops on the market, and Apple's migration from Intel chips to its own silicon a few years back has further enhanced its allure.

The MacBook Neo is now Apple's entry-level MacBook, undercutting the MacBook Air by $500. To deliver such a dramatically lower price, the ‌MacBook Neo‌ has a significant number of tradeoffs. Here's everything that's different between the two devices.

Apple’s MacBook Air continues to prove itself as the ultimate portable powerhouse for creative professionals, students and everyday users alike. Whether you’re team M2 or M3 — or you upgraded to the latest M4 chip — these sleek laptops punch well ...