By Scott Younker
Publication Date: 2026-05-08 09:25:00
Since the MacBook Neo launched in early March it’s proven to be so popular that Apple quickly ran out of stock and is doubling production orders. The budget-friendly laptop ‘shocked’ PC makers and it’s clear Windows has some real competition in the space.
Thus, it’s probably not too surprising to see Microsoft commission a report from Signal65 comparing some wallet-friendly Windows 11 laptops against the MacBook Neo.
As you might expect, the study comes out largely in favor of Windows laptops.
Signal65’s report particularly highlights the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x, HP OmniBook 5, Lenovo Yoga 7i, and HP OmniBook X Flip as veritable contenders to the Neo. All of these come in multiple configurations, including different screen sizes and processors, which greatly affect price and capabilities.
But here’s the problem: there’s a…
