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| MacBook Neo | IdeaPad Vibe 15 | |
|---|---|---|
| PERFORMANCE | ||
| Memory Bandwidth | About 60 GB/s (LPDDR5X) | DDR5-5600 (two SODIMM slots) — AMD model |
| Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine (AI & machine learning) | AMD Ryzen AI NPU, up to 50 TOPS (AMD model) |
| Processor | Apple A18 Pro (fanless, 3 nm); CPU: 6-core (2 performance + 4 efficiency); GPU: 6-core with hardware ray tracing | AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series; Qualcomm Snapdragon X (Intel models to follow) |
| LAUNCH DATE | ||
| Released | 11 March 2026 | Expected 2026-10 (AMD), 2026-11 (Snapdragon) |
| Status | Available | Announced; expected 2026-10 (AMD), 2026-11 (Snapdragon) |
| DISPLAY | ||
| Brightness | Up to 500 nits typical | 500 nits (OLED), 400 nits (IPS) |
| Color | Millions of colors, wide color (P3) | 100% DCI-P3 (OLED); 45% NTSC or 100% sRGB (IPS) |
| Refresh Rate | Standard 60 Hz | Up to 120Hz (IPS) |
| Resolution | 2408 × 1506 pixels | OLED: 2.1K, 100% DCI-P3 (Moody Blue/Lowkey Grey); IPS: 120Hz, 100% sRGB |
| Size | 13-inch (Diagonal) | 15 inches |
| Type | Liquid Retina display with anti-reflective coating (high-resolution IPS-based Apple panel) | OLED or IPS |
| ADDITIONAL INFORMATION | ||
| Launch Price | — | €799 (Base configuration) — Europe |
| 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 | AMD Ryzen AI 400 Series; Qualcomm Snapdragon X (Intel models to follow) |
| Manufacturer | Apple | Lenovo |
| Model | Apple MacBook Neo | Lenovo IdeaPad Vibe 15 |
| Operating System | macOS Tahoe at launch | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Release Year | 2026 | 2026 |
| BODY AND BUILD | ||
| Colors | Silver, Indigo, Blush, Citrus | Dreamy Violet, Spicy Gold, Zen Green, Chill Blue, Radiant Coral, Moody Blue, Lowkey Grey |
| Material | Aluminum unibody | Aluminium top cover; PC-ABS or aluminium bottom |
| Weight | 1.22 kg / 2.7 lb | From 1.42 kg (50Wh OLED) to 1.60 kg (65Wh IPS) — AMD model |
| MEMORY AND STORAGE | ||
| RAM | Standard: 8 GB Unified Memory (not configurable) | Up to 24GB (Snapdragon X); up to 16GB DDR5-5600, upgradable dual-channel (Ryzen AI 400); up to 32GB DDR5-5600 (Ryzen AI 5 330) |
| Storage | SSD Options: 256 GB / 512 GB (varies by model) | Up to 1TB SSD, dual SSD slots |
| Storage Type | SSD (PCIe/NVMe) | M.2 2242 PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe 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 USB-C, 2x USB-A; Video: HDMI 1.4; Card reader: microSD; Audio: 3.5mm headphone jack; Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 7 |
| BATTERY AND CHARGING | ||
| Battery Life | Up to 16 hours video playback (official) (Apple-rated endurance figure) | Up to 21.9 hours video playback / 12.4 hours MobileMark 30 (65Wh, AMD model) |
| Battery Type | Built-in lithium-polymer battery | 65 Wh (Ryzen AI 400), 50 Wh (Snapdragon X) |
| Charging | USB-C; 20W USB-C Power Adapter included | 65W USB-C adapter (PD 3.0), Rapid Charge (2 hours runtime from 15 minutes) — AMD model |
| AUDIO AND WEBCAM | ||
| Microphones | Dual microphones with directional beamforming | Dual-microphone array |
| Speakers | Dual side-firing speakers with Spatial Audio | 2x 2W speakers |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | IR camera with physical privacy shutter |
| SOFTWARE AND EXTRAS | ||
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard; Magic Keyboard with Touch ID on the 512 GB model | Customizable/replaceable colored keycaps |
| Operating System | macOS Tahoe at launch | Windows 11 (Copilot+ PC) |
| Security | Touch ID fingerprint sensor on the $699 model; password only on the base model | IR camera (Windows Hello) |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad | Buttonless Mylar touchpad, Precision TouchPad, 75 x 120 mm |