MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro vs Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB
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| Feature |  MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |  Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.0 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512 GB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) | Lenovo LOQ 15IAX9E Essential |
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Gaming laptop |
| Color | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo | Luna Grey |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.75 × 20.64 × 1.27 cm | 359.3 × 236 × 19.9–22.95 mm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | Starting at 1.77 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | PC-ABS top and bottom |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.0 inches | 15.6-inch |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | IPS anti-glare |
| Resolution | 2408 × 1506 | 1920 × 1080 (FHD) |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 144 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 300 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 219 ppi, 1 billion colors, sRGB | 16:9, 100% sRGB, 1000:1 contrast, 88% active-area ratio |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Intel Core i5-12450HX |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 8 cores (4 P-cores + 4 E-cores), 12 threads; up to 4.4 GHz; 12 MB Intel Smart Cache |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 Laptop GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | 6 GB GDDR6 |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | DDR5-4800 SO-DIMM |
| Storage Type | SSD | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512 GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36.5Wh lithium-ion | 3-cell 57 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours wireless web; up to 16 hours video streaming | Up to 6 hours (Lenovo target; usage-dependent) |
| Charging | USB-C Power Delivery | Rapid Charge Pro: up to 50% in 30 minutes |
| Power Adapter | 20W USB-C power adapter (sold separately on some markets) | 135 W Slim Tip AC adapter |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax 2×2) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45) |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | HD 720p webcam with electronic privacy shutter |
| Speakers | Dual-speaker sound system | 2 × 2 W stereo speakers |
| Microphones | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual-array microphones |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes | Realtek HD Audio; Nahimic Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard | 6-row keyboard with numeric keypad |
| Keyboard Backlight | No | White backlight |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad | Precision multi-touch touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID (configuration dependent) | — |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | 3 × USB-A |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports (one USB 3 and one USB 2) | 1 × USB-C with DisplayPort 1.4 and USB PD |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | No | No |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI | HDMI 2.1 |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 over the USB 3 (USB-C) port | DisplayPort via USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | 3.5 mm headphone/microphone combo jack |
| Other Ports | None | Power connector |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID (configuration dependent) | Firmware TPM 2.0; electronic camera shutter |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Dual-fan gaming cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 4K at 60Hz | NVIDIA DLSS; Dynamic Boost 2.0 |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential - Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | Lenovo LOQ 15 Essential – Core i5-12450HX,16GB RAM, 512GB SSD, RTX 3050 6GB |
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