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| MacBook Neo | OmniBook 5 14 (2026) | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Graphics | — | Intel integrated graphics |
| Memory Bandwidth | About 60 GB/s (LPDDR5X) | LPDDR5-6400 (soldered) |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | — |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (fanless, 3 nm); CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 6-core with hardware ray tracing | Intel Core 5 315 (6 cores, up to 4.4 GHz); Intel Core 7 350 (up to 4.8 GHz) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 11 March 2026 | Expected 2026-10 (US); Core 7 350 from mid-October 2026; UK January 2027 |
| Status | Available | Coming soon; expected 2026-10 (US); Core 7 350 from mid-October 2026; UK January 2027 |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | Up to 620 nits (2.5K OLED), 300 nits (2K OLED) |
| Color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | — |
| Resolution | 2408 × 1506 pixels | 1920 x 1200 (FHD+/2K, touch or non-touch); 2560 x 1600 (2.5K/QHD+ HDR touch, planned March 2027) |
| Size | 13-inch (Diagonal) | 14 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina display with anti-reflective coating (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) | OLED, 100% DCI-P3, Gorilla Glass 3, 90% screen-to-body ratio |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | £679 (Base) — UK |
| Launch Price (USD) | $599.00 (reference only — see Price in Nigeria above for the actual retail price) | $699.99 (US launch price) |
| Price in Nigeria | ₦839,000 | ₦980,000 (estimate, converted from US launch price) |
| OVERVIEW | ||
| Chip | Apple A18 Pro Chip (6-core CPU, 6-core GPU) — the first Mac powered by an iPhone-class chip | Intel Core Series 3 (Wildcat Lake) with integrated NPU; Graphics: Intel integrated graphics |
| Manufacturer | Apple | HP |
| Model | Apple MacBook Neo | HP OmniBook 5 14 (2026) |
| Operating System | macOS Tahoe at launch | Windows 11 |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Silver, Indigo, Blush, Citrus | Smoke Silver, Starlit Blue, Peony Pink, Soft Honeydew |
| Dimensions | — | 11.77 mm thick |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminum chassis, 180-degree hinge |
| Weight | 1.22 kg / 2.7 lb | 1.16 kg |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| Configurations | — | 8GB+256GB (base), 12GB, 16GB; up to 1TB SSD |
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory (not configurable) | 8GB, 12GB or 16GB LPDDR5 (shared) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB (varies by model) | 256GB up to 1TB SSD |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | PCIe Gen 4 SSD |
| PORTS AND CONNECTIVITY | ||
| Ports and connectivity | 2 × USB-C (one USB 2 at 480 Mb/s, one USB 3 at 10 Gb/s; no Thunderbolt), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 6, one external display. | 2x full-function USB-C (10Gbps, Power Delivery 3.1, DisplayPort 2.1); HDMI: HDMI; Audio: 3.5mm; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E; Bluetooth: 5.3 or 5.4 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 42 hours local 1080p video playback at 200 nits (HP claim) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 60 Wh |
| Charging | USB-C; 20W USB-C Power Adapter included | 65W USB-C GaN charger |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual microphones with directional beamforming | Dual microphones |
| Speakers | Dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio | Poly Studio audio, DTS:X Ultra, dual microphones |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | FHD IR camera (Windows Hello) |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard; Magic Keyboard with Touch ID on the 512 GB model | — |
| Operating System | macOS Tahoe at launch | Windows 11 |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the $699 model; password only on the base model | FHD IR camera with Windows Hello facial recognition |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | — |