Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12
Apple MacBook Neo wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (2 tied) — including overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.8/10).
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: which one should you buy?
Choose the Apple MacBook Neo if you care most about overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.8/10), performance score (6.4/10 vs 5.7/10) and connectivity score (7.9/10 vs 7.2/10).
Choose the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 if you care most about display score (5.7/10 vs 5.1/10), geekbench (multi-core) (10380 vs 8581) and cpu threads (8 vs 6).
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Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Apple MacBook Neo
|
 Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 6.3/10 | 5.8/10 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Build & Design
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Portability score | 9.7/10 | 10/10 |
| Weight | 1.23 kg | 0.68 kg |
| Thickness | 12.7 mm | 7.8 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | No |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | No | No |
| Facial recognition | No | Yes |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Silver, Blue, Pink, Yellow | Gray, Blue, Purple |
| Keyboard | Island | No |
| Key travel | 1 mm | — |
| Cooling system | Passive | Passive |
| Dimensions | 297.5 x 206.4 x 12.7 mm | 274 x 190 x 7.8 mm |
| Footprint | 614 cm2 (95.2 inches2) | 521 cm2 (80.7 inches2) |
| Touchpad size | 11.5 x 7.2 cm | — |
| Touchpad surface | Glass | — |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Benchmarks
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Performance score | 6.4/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 654 | 638 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 161 | 99 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 8581 | 10380 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 3412 | 2200 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: CPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| CPU threads | 6 | 8 |
| CPU | Apple A18 Pro | Qualcomm Snapdragon X Plus |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 8 |
| CPU base frequency | 2 GHz | 3.2 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.05 GHz | 3.4 GHz |
| CPU L3 cache | — | 6 MB |
| CPU manufacturing process | 3 nm | 4 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Apple A18 Pro | X1P-42-100 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: GPU
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| GPU compute | 2.3 TFLOPS | 1.7 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Qualcomm Adreno X1-45 |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| GPU memory bus | 128 bit | — |
| GPU base clock | — | 280 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1490 MHz | 1107 MHz |
| GPU configurations available | Apple A18 Pro GPU | Adreno X1-45 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Memory
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| RAM clock speed | 7500 MHz | 8448 MHz |
| RAM channels | 2x4 GB | 2x8 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB | 16GB |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Storage
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | No |
| Storage upgradable | No | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | Custom | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB | 256GB, 512GB |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Display
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Display score | 5.1/10 | 5.7/10 |
| Display size | 13 in | 12 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 90 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 400 nits |
| Pixel density | 218 ppi | 220 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | Yes |
| Display type | IPS LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2408 x 1506 | 2196 x 1464 |
| Screen coating | Glossy | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:10 | 3:2 |
| Contrast ratio | 1142:1 | 1200:1 |
| sRGB coverage | 97.9% | 98.1% |
| Response time | 18 ms | 25 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~79.8% | ~82.4% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 10.2 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | 135° | 360° |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Battery
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Battery score | 7.6/10 | 7.3/10 |
| Battery capacity | 36.5 Wh | 38 Wh |
| Charging speed | 20 W | 45 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | No | No |
| Battery type | Li-Po | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 2:00 hr | 2:05 hr |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Connectivity score | 7.9/10 | 7.2/10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 7 |
| Bluetooth version | 6 | 5.4 |
| Thunderbolt | No | No |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | No | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | No | No |
| USB-C ports | 2x USB 3.2 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Audio
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Dolby Atmos | Yes | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Speaker loudness | ~83 dB | ~82.1 dB |
| Speaker power | — | 2x2W |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: OS & Software
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS | Windows 11 |
Apple MacBook Neo vs Microsoft Surface Pro 12: Extras & Features
| Spec |
Apple MacBook Neo
|
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
|
|---|---|---|
| 2-in-1 convertible | No | Yes |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Apple MacBook Neo
- Overall score: 6.3/10 (vs 5.8/10)
- Performance score: 6.4/10 (vs 5.7/10)
- Battery score: 7.6/10 (vs 7.3/10)
- Connectivity score: 7.9/10 (vs 7.2/10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 654 (vs 638)
- Cinebench (single-core): 161 (vs 99)
- Geekbench (single-core): 3412 (vs 2200)
- GPU compute: 2.3 TFLOPS (vs 1.7 TFLOPS)
- NVMe storage
- Display size: 13 in (vs 12 in)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 400 nits)
- Fingerprint reader
- Bluetooth version: 6 (vs 5.4)
Microsoft Surface Pro 12
- Portability score: 10/10 (vs 9.7/10)
- Display score: 5.7/10 (vs 5.1/10)
- Geekbench (multi-core): 10380 (vs 8581)
- CPU threads: 8 (vs 6)
- RAM: 16 GB (vs 8 GB)
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz (vs 60 Hz)
- Pixel density: 220 ppi (vs 218 ppi)
- Touchscreen
- Battery capacity: 38 Wh (vs 36.5 Wh)
- Charging speed: 45 W (vs 20 W)
- Weight: 0.68 kg (vs 1.23 kg)
- Thickness: 7.8 mm (vs 12.7 mm)
- Facial recognition
- Wi-Fi generation: 7 (vs 6)
- 2-in-1 convertible
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which is better, the Apple MacBook Neo or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
Apple MacBook Neo wins 6 of the 12 categories we compared, against 4 for Microsoft Surface Pro 12 (2 tied) — including overall score (6.3/10 vs 5.8/10).
Which is cheaper, the Apple MacBook Neo or the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The Apple MacBook Neo costs around $599, $100 less than the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 at around $699.
What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Neo and the Microsoft Surface Pro 12?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (6.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 5.8/10); performance score (6.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Neo vs 5.7/10); display score (5.7/10 on the Microsoft Surface Pro 12 vs 5.1/10).