Dodge Apple's price hike on the MacBook Neo – Amazon just sliced £100 off the 512GB version
Tech Phones & Tablets Dodge Apple's price hike on the MacBook Neo – Amazon just sliced £100 off the 512GB version Deals By Beren Neale Published 13 July 2026 Get the latest MacBook for the early adopter price! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission....
Tech Phones & Tablets Dodge Apple's price hike on the MacBook Neo – Amazon just sliced £100 off the 512GB version Deals By Beren Neale Published 13 July 2026 Get the latest MacBook for the early adopter price! When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Here’s how it works. (Image credit: Future/Apple) Copy link Facebook X Whatsapp Pinterest Flipboard Email Share this article 0 Join the conversation Follow us Add us as a preferred source on Google Newsletter Subscribe to our newsletter The Apple MacBook Neo was a storming success on its March release this year. But then a shortage of chips meant that Apple hiked up the excellent starting price by £100. Today, there's a slew of deals that have taken the popular budget Apple laptop back down to the original asking price.The 256GB model is down from £699 to £599 at LaptopsDirect.The 512GB (with Touch ID) is down from £799 to £699 at Amazon.If you're a student, chronic content consumer, or occasional photo editor, all you really need from a laptop is a gorgeous screen, a battery that really lasts all day, and an OS that doesn't stutter when you have a dozen tabs open. Oh, and that is fun and easy to physically interact with.That used to require spending over a grand on a MacBook Air, but Apple became a bonafide budget brand with the Neo.Save £100Apple Neo: was £699 now £599 at Laptops DirectThis is the 'entry level' MacBook Neo. It's got 256GB storage, and doesn't have the touch ID button, but otherwise, it's the same as the one below – 13-inch screen and both A18 Pro chip and 8GB RAM.View DealSave £100Apple Neo: was £799 now £699 at AmazonFor me, this is the Neo deal I would get. It has the same A18 Pro chip and moderate 8GB RAM, but it has a larger 512GB storage and touch ID. Remember that Apple don't let you add more internal storage, so that starting point of 512GB is really helpful for a general all-rounder laptop. View DealWhy would you need anything more?With the A18 Pro chip and a glorious 13-inch Liquid Retina display, this is my favourite MacBook model for one main reason – it brings the premium Apple laptop experience down to an accessible price point.For students writing essays/endlessly watching TikToks, or creatives sketching out light design work, the A18 Pro offers snappy performance. It handles multitasking between Pages, Spotify, and loads of Chrome tabs, and the 16-hour battery life means you can genuinely leave your charger at home.Most importantly, the second deal above gets you the 512GB model, which is essential. It gives you the storage headroom to actually download your project files and movies without things screeching to a halt. Even better, it includes the physical Touch ID button, instantly unlocking your device and passwords without the hassle of typing them out every time you sit down in a lecture hall.It's lightweight, totally silent, and remains the most affordable way to get a gorgeous, modern Apple MacBook in your life. And, most importantly, it's probably all you need! £599 at Laptops Direct £599 at John Lewis £699 at very.co.uk £699 at Currys Get the Creative Bloq NewsletterSign up to Creative Bloq's daily newsletter, which brings you the latest news and inspiration from the worlds of art, design and technology.Contact me with news and offers from other Future brandsReceive email from us on behalf of our trusted partners or sponsorsBy submitting your information you agree to the Terms & Conditions and Privacy Policy and are aged 16 or over. TOPICS Graphic Design Apple MacBook Beren NealeSocial Links NavigationEcom EditorBeren cut his teeth as Staff Writer on digital art magazine ImagineFX, and has since worked on and edited several creative titles, including Paint & Draw and Computer Arts. As Ecom Editor on Creative Bloq, when he's not reviewing the latest audiophile headphones or evaluating the best designed ergonomic office chairs, he’s testing laptops, TVs and monitors, all so he can find the best tech deals for Creative Bloq’s digital professional audience. View More You must confirm your public display name before commenting Please logout and then login again, you will then be prompted to enter your display name. 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