MacBook Neo price drops to under Rs 40,000 on Croma: 4 reasons to buy and 1 to skip it

MacBooks are among the best laptops available today. These machines are performance powerhouses and stand out from the crowd as they come with Apple’s proprietary macOS, Apple Silicon, and a tightly integrated Apple ecosystem. MacBooks are aspirational products for many buyers, as customers usually need to spend upwards of Rs 1 lakh to get their hands on an entry-level machine.

However, this March, Apple launched a budget MacBook for the first time to provide an entry point for students and casual users into its ecosystem. The newly launched MacBook Neo is now available for sale and starts at Rs 69,900 for the base variant. Compared to entry-level Windows laptops, this price is still high, but the ongoing Croma Everything Apple sale offers several discounts on the MacBook Neo, bringing its effective price down to Rs 39,410.

MacBook Neo Croma deal breakdown

The MacBook Neo is currently retailing at a starting price of Rs 69,900. With the student and teacher offer, buyers can get it for Rs 62,910. In addition to this, Croma is offering a Rs 7,000 exchange bonus for those looking to exchange their old device. The retailer is also offering up to Rs 12,500 as the exchange value of an old device.

There are bank offers as well. Buyers can get a bank cashback of Rs 4,000. With these combined offers, the effective price of the MacBook Neo drops to Rs 39,410.

Four reasons why you should choose MacBook Neo over similarly priced Windows laptops.

Reason 1: Apple ecosystem

If you love Apple’s ecosystem or want to experience it, this device could be a good option. The MacBook Neo runs Apple’s macOS, which is known for its stability and intuitive interface. For iPhone users, this laptop will offer them a similar experience, as macOS is integrated with iOS.

Reason 2: Build quality

The overall build quality of the MacBook Neo is impressive. It is made from aluminium and feels premium and sturdy, similar to other expensive MacBooks. It is lighter in weight and just 0.5 inches thicker than the MacBook Air.

Additionally, it is available in four colour options, Silver, Citrus, Blush, and Indigo, which gives the device a cute look.

Reason 3: Best battery in the competition

The MacBook Neo’s battery performance is better than many Windows alternatives available in this price range. It is among the best battery performances seen in laptops in this segment. You can also use a standard 20W iPhone charger to charge its battery.

Reason 4: Keyboard

The MacBook Neo’s keyboard features keys that are lighter than many competing devices and offer the right amount of key travel and feedback. In addition, the keyboard has a unique design as its colour matches the colour of the device.

Why you may want to skip the MacBook Neo

If you cannot go without a backlit keyboard, this machine may not be suitable for you, as it does not come with a backlit keyboard. Its display is better than the competition but may not fully live up to the MacBook name and might feel dull at times. There are also fewer ports compared to the MacBook Air.

The device also comes with 8GB of RAM, and you may face slowdowns or crashes if you push the system heavily.