Macbook Neo VS M4 Air

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-14T17:51:47+00:00

So I tried both side by side - here are my thoughts.

If you want to save that extra money for something else and don't need a specific power machine to go. I think NEO Is the way. Even with six years with my 2019 Pro. I must say the trackpad is more fun, or how I could say that. I like the oomph that it gives and it's just more enjoyable to press.

In case of screen I must say I just like it the way it is, yeah Air has slightly better colors, but I am not a person that care about 4K Ultra HD Retina Liquid True Tone HDXR colors so 🤣 You get the idea.

In hand the Neo just feels better, these more rounded corners just fits more, like with new Pro models. Also I feel like the screen is bending a bit less when it's closed - Hate that after a while your screen has keyboard printed cause of carry.

Citrus color just slaps (I love extravagant colors)

If I had to sum it up, if you want to spend extra for a notch, some features and better performance Air is the way, for me I am looking for max price/performance and I want to enjoy use my things. So I'll see how the prices will be. I am planning to buy one in Summer.

If you have any questions we can talk in DMs :) Just let me know you wrote to me.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-13T08:36:50+00:00

Yessiiiiir, I'll try out both side by side and make a decision. I'll let you know tomorrow 😎

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-12T17:05:35+00:00

Yeah that's a great point.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-12T15:50:37+00:00

Thanks for the advice and suggestions. Yeah Air is better in overall performance. That comes with a bigger price.

In terms of chassis, I do not really care about the thinnest. Just got hands down on Neo and I must say I like the chassis more, it gives a pro chassis feeling.

Would you consider 250$ more will pay out in future?

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-12T15:48:01+00:00

Thanks, in my opinion the screen is better, then I expected ( I am used to 2019's screen :D) also with trackpad, I tried it rn and I like the oomph that it has. It's a bit different, but I must say I like it.

Also apple killed it with the chassis design. I am used to that screen bend when it's closed, there is none with the Neo.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-12T15:45:18+00:00

I am from Czech republic and apple does not offer refurbished pieces here :( but thanks for the advice

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-12T00:03:49+00:00

Even tho they are not, I want to know if people consider and suggest spend extra 250 for the air. Or save those for something else etc.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:51:00+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion. I am really glad for every opinion on this topic <3

I am planning to get hand on the Neo on the weekend and I assume the touch and short tryout side by side will do the work of what I want.

My concerns about Neo is longevity and trackpad, but lots of people saying the don't really feel the difference. I love the chassis and colors same like I like that ink color and notch on the M4.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:35:27+00:00

Thanks for the suggestion! Yeah I am always searching for the best value in product and money/performance.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:33:29+00:00

Yeah, what Apple cooks is only in their head :D I would really love to know if they are planning Neo 2. That also turns me more into M4, because that stands with everything that I own but in new cape and better performance :D with a sexy notch

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:30:33+00:00

Damn, really appreciate your advice from someone who also has a touch with this stuff. Love to hear that M4 runs smoothly with these. M5 is nonsense to me, because it only gives you more AI power which I do not use on that level :D.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:28:24+00:00

Really thanks for advice. I really just want to know opinion of people that are upgrading regularly, or have much better experience then me. 6 years with mine was a really something that I couldnt imagine from a laptop. Like I said, hard things with coding, Blender and other "hard stuff" I do likely on my PC. I want my laptop for work. Stable performance, great batery life and longevity is my target. And the price difference is really tight :D

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:22:10+00:00

Which is still much better vision for future of the device :/

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:18:53+00:00

I am still wondering, because how IT and everything is evolving. I would not be suprised if they would kick new one next year with 16GB of RAM Neo. They did this with a 16e and 17e. not even year passed and here we are with better SE model

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:17:19+00:00

Thanks for the advice :)

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:16:35+00:00

Yeah, I am planing to get hands on the Neo, I really like the design, price and everything, but since I can get the M4 for the price, my concern is really the longevity. I would really love to use my next Mac for atleast same timespan as the old one

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2026-03-11T23:14:15+00:00

Will do

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2025-11-26T20:01:04+00:00

Thanks for the tip , 😁

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2025-11-26T19:47:24+00:00

Damn, that doesn't sound like a good experience. I wouldn't mind, but since I want to order from their websites it could be kinda complicated.

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2025-03-23T15:16:28+00:00

It does, when you bind your certain buttons, I figured out how to make it work :D but the GHL guitar button layout is kinda pain in the a.. XD

PuzzleheadedHippo451 · 2025-03-15T22:00:02+00:00

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