You Only Get 8 GB

The MacBook Neo comes in only two configurations, both of which pack in only 8 GB of memory. That’s likely a limitation of the unified memory in the A18 Pro chip, which has always had 8 GB as the only standard. It’s a reasonable baseline in a $599 MacBook, but that also makes it a pretty huge jump to the next tier; those who want 16 GB of memory will need to splurge for the $1,099 M5 MacBook Air.

Of course, you’re getting more for that price, as Apple’s MacBook Air now starts with a 512 GB SSD — the one upgrade that is available for the MacBook Neo. The $599 model will get you 256 GB while paying a $100 more will net you 512 GB, plus another feature that’s exclusive to the pricier version…