MacBook Neo 2 Could Feature Touchscreen

Source: MacRumors

Apple’s second‑generation MacBook Neo is slated to launch in 2027 and could feature a touchscreen, according to analyst Ming‑Chi Kuo.

Launch and Pricing

Apple announced the MacBook Neo, an entry‑level laptop priced at $599 (education pricing at $499). The device is positioned to compete with lower‑cost Windows laptops and Chromebooks, expanding the Mac lineup with a more affordable option.

Design and Features

• Display: 13‑inch Liquid Retina with uniform iPad‑style bezels (no notch)
• Keyboard: Color‑matched Magic Keyboard
• Trackpad: Mechanical trackpad
• Ports: Two USB‑C ports, headphone jack
• Memory: 8 GB RAM
• Camera & Audio: 1080p camera, dual microphones, dual speakers with Spatial Audio
• Battery: Up to 16 hours of usage

Analyst Predictions

• In a report shared last year, Ming‑Chi Kuo correctly predicted that the first‑generation MacBook Neo would enter mass production in Q4 2025, but would not include a touchscreen.
• In the same report, Kuo hinted that the second‑generation model could adopt on‑cell touch technology, which integrates touch sensors directly into the display panel’s top layer, reducing thickness.
• As of September 2025, specifications for the second‑generation MacBook Neo were still under discussion. A faster chip, such as the A19 Pro, is considered highly likely.

Future Possibilities

• The first touchscreen Mac is expected later this year in a high‑end MacBook Pro featuring an OLED display and a new design.
• With the anticipated adoption of touch support in macOS 27, additional MacBooks with touchscreens could follow, aligning Apple with competitors like HP, Lenovo, Acer, and ASUS, many of which already offer touchscreen laptops.
• Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman suggested Apple might extend the “Neo” branding to other low‑cost devices, such as the Apple Watch SE, potentially renaming it the Apple Watch Neo.