MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro vs 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11
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| Feature |  MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro |  13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.0 inches | 13 inches |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Microsoft |
| Model | MacBook Neo (A18 Pro, 2026) | Surface Pro 11th Edition 13-inch |
| Announced | 2026 | 2024 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Detachable 2-in-1 |
| Color | Silver, Blush, Citrus, Indigo | Platinum, Black, Sapphire, Dune |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 29.75 × 20.64 × 1.27 cm | 28.7 × 20.9 × 0.93 cm |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 895 g (without keyboard) |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Anodized aluminum enclosure with kickstand |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.0 inches | 13 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | PixelSense Flow OLED |
| Resolution | 2408 × 1506 | 2880 × 1920 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | Dynamic refresh rate up to 120Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits SDR; 900 nits peak HDR |
| Touchscreen | No | 10-point multi-touch |
| Display Features | 219 ppi, 1 billion colors, sRGB | 267 ppi, 3:2 aspect ratio, adaptive color and contrast, Dolby Vision IQ, Gorilla Glass 5 |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro | Snapdragon X Elite / Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU | 6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 12-core or 10-core CPU (configuration dependent) |
| GPU | Apple 5-core GPU | Qualcomm Adreno GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared system memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | LPDDR5x |
| Storage Type | SSD | Removable PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB / 32GB |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 512GB / 1TB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 36.5Wh lithium-ion | 53Wh nominal |
| Battery Life | Up to 11 hours wireless web; up to 16 hours video streaming | Up to 10 hours active web use; up to 14 hours local video playback |
| Charging | USB-C Power Delivery | Surface Connect or USB-C Power Delivery; fast charging supported |
| Power Adapter | 20W USB-C power adapter (sold separately on some markets) | 39W Surface power supply in selected configurations |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | Quad HD front camera; 10MP rear camera |
| Speakers | Dual-speaker sound system | 2W stereo speakers with Dolby Atmos |
| Microphones | Dual-mic array with directional beamforming | Dual Studio Mics with Voice Focus |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes | Dolby Atmos, Bluetooth LE Audio |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Magic Keyboard | Optional Surface Pro Keyboard / Flex Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | No | Available with optional keyboard |
| Trackpad | Multi-Touch trackpad | Optional Surface precision haptic touchpad |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID (configuration dependent) | No; Windows Hello facial authentication |
| Stylus Support | No | Surface Slim Pen and Microsoft Pen Protocol |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports (one USB 3 and one USB 2) | 2 × USB-C / USB4 ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | No | 2 × USB4 ports; compatible with Surface Thunderbolt 4 Dock |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI | No built-in HDMI |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort 1.4 over the USB 3 (USB-C) port | DisplayPort 1.4a over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack | No |
| Other Ports | None | Surface Connect; Surface Pro Keyboard port |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID (configuration dependent) | Microsoft Pluton TPM 2.0, Secured-core PC, Windows Hello face authentication |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Integrated thermal module |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; supports one external display up to 4K at 60Hz | Qualcomm Hexagon NPU, 45 TOPS; 165-degree kickstand; keyboard and pen sold separately |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro | 13inch Microsoft Surface Pro 11 |
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