Apple’s budget-friendly MacBook Neo is seeing big success in the global education market, with 170,000 units sold to students and teachers in the Philippines.
Apple sold 170,000 MacBook Neos to educators and students in the Philippines during Q4 2026.
Apple sold 170,000 MacBook Neos to educators and students in the Philippines during Q4 2026.
Announced in March 2026, the MacBook Neo is the first Apple laptop powered by an iPhone chip: the A18 Pro. Though initially priced at $499 for the education market, Apple raised the price to $649 in late October 2026.
Recent price increases aside, the MacBook Neo remains the cheapest MacBook that can be purchased from Apple. As such, it only makes sense that the low-cost laptop found a significant customer base among students and educators, especially in emerging markets.