MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air M5 — how do they compare and which should you buy?

Apple announced a clutch of new laptops last week, and two models in particular will catch the eye of the typical consumer: the MacBook Air M5 and MacBook Neo.

The former is the latest instalment in what was Apple's most affordable MacBook line-up, while the latter now takes the crown of the most wallet-friendly laptop in Apple's roster.

In fact, the baseline MacBook Neo is almost half the price of the new 13-inch MacBook Air M5; there's also a 15-inch take on the Air, but here, we're thinking more about the 13-inch model due to the closer pricing and direct size comparison.