Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 (Gen 10) vs Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch (A18 Pro)
Get the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 if you live in a browser. A nicer OLED touchscreen, a backlit keyboard and more memory, for less. The MacBook Neo runs real Mac apps, but has 8GB and no backlight.
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Which one is for you?
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14
Get the Chromebook if this sounds like you: everything in a browser, an OLED touchscreen, less money.
Is the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14 (Gen 10) worth it?MacBook Neo
Mac apps or an iPhone, the odd photo or video edit, Apple's resale value? Then it's the MacBook Neo.
Is the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch (A18 Pro) worth it?Key differences
Software
Screen
Backlit keyboard
Battery in tests
Weight
What owners say
Verified buyers only; every 1–3 star review read by us. How we do this
Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14
Owners love how quick, well made and long-lasting it is, and several praise the OLED screen. Three of the 16 were unhappy, two with the keyboard.
- Fast
- Well built
- Long battery life
Nothing came up often enough to list.
MacBook Neo
Owners love the look and colours, how light it is and getting a Mac for less. Many bought it for study. The few complaints say 8GB of memory feels tight.
- Looks great, lovely colours
- Light and compact
- Easy to set up and use
- 8GB of memory feels slow or tight
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How we reached this verdict
We compared independent expert reviews with the manufacturer's specifications, then checked it's sold at a major retailer where you live. We don't test products ourselves.
Sources: Engadget, Expert Reviews, TechRadar, manufacturer specifications.
Owner reports for the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14: 16 verified buyer ratings at Currys and Best Buy (Canada), read November 2026.
Owner reports for the MacBook Neo: 347 verified buyer ratings at Currys, Harvey Norman (NZ, Australia), Takealot (South Africa), Costco (Canada), Otto (Germany) and Expert (Netherlands), read November 2026.