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HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 vs Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

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all judged against laptops at a similar price

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 7.9/10 overall, ahead of the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro at 4.7/10.

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 leads on performance, memory and storage, display, battery life, ports and linux support.

The Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro leads on keyboard and build.

The biggest difference is memory and storage, where the HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 scores 8/10 to the Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro's 2/10.

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

7.9/10verdict: buy

The HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 is for buyers who want a portable Windows laptop with a 16-core Core Ultra 9, 32GB of memory and a sharp OLED screen. It suits people who work away from a desk and value long battery life. It is a weaker fit for anyone who needs Thunderbolt or USB4, or wants to upgrade memory later.

Typically about £699.99 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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MacBook Neo, 13-inch, A18 Pro chip

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

4.7/10verdict: skip

The MacBook Neo is for people who want a light, 13-inch macOS laptop with a sharp screen and a well-regarded keyboard and trackpad. It suits everyday work, writing and terminal sessions more than containers, VMs or long builds. Buyers who need many ports, more than 8GB of memory or Linux should look elsewhere.

Typically about £649 in the UK when we researched itCheck price at Amazon UK (opens in a new tab, affiliate link)

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Scores, criterion by criterion

CriterionWeightHONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro
Performance25%9/105/10
Memory and storage20%8/102/10
Display15%9/107/10
Battery life15%9/106/10
Keyboard and build10%6/107/10
Ports10%5/103/10
Linux support5%4/102/10
Overall7.9/104.7/10

Specifications

SpecHONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro
CPUIntel Core Ultra 9 285H, 16 cores, up to 5.4 GHz (Ultra 5 225H option also listed)Apple A18 Pro with 6-core CPU (2 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), 5-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
Memory32GB LPDDR5x, soldered8GB unified memory
Storage1TB SSD, PCIe 4.0256GB SSD or 512GB SSD options
Display14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED, 3:2, 60/120Hz, touchscreen on Ultra 9 configuration13.0-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit IPS display, 2408-by-1506 native resolution at 219 pixels per inch, 500 nits brightness, 1 billion colours, sRGB
Battery92Wh (manufacturer rated), 12 hours real-world battery life claimedBuilt-in 36.5-watt-hour lithium-ion battery; up to 16 hours video streaming and up to 11 hours wireless web (Apple ratings)
PortsDual USB-C, two USB-A, HDMI 2.1 output, 3.5mm combo jackOne USB 3 (USB-C) port with charging, DisplayPort and USB 3 up to 10Gb/s; one USB 2 (USB-C) port with charging and USB 2 up to 480Mb/s; 3.5 mm headphone jack
Weight1.39 kg; 320 x 232 x 17 mm2.7 pounds (1.23 kg)
Operating systemWindows 11 HomemacOS

Strengths and weaknesses

HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025

  • + 16-core Core Ultra 9 with 32GB LPDDR5x
  • + 14.6-inch 3120 x 2080 OLED at up to 120Hz
  • + Reviewer measured over 16 hours of battery runtime
  • − RAM is soldered with no extra slots
  • − No Thunderbolt 4 or USB4 support
  • − No Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7

Skip it if:

  • Buyers who want to upgrade RAM later
  • Anyone relying on Thunderbolt or USB4 docks and external drives
  • Buyers who need Wi-Fi 6E or Wi-Fi 7
Read the full HONOR MagicBook Pro 14 2025 review ›

Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro

  • + Sharp 2408-by-1506 display at 219 pixels per inch
  • + Owners praise build, keyboard and trackpad
  • + Light at 1.23 kg
  • − Only 8GB of memory, and owners say it limits headroom
  • − Just two USB-C ports, one limited to USB 2
  • − Keyboard has no backlight

Skip it if:

  • Developers who run several VMs or many containers at once
  • Anyone who needs Linux certified or reported working on the hardware
  • Buyers who want Thunderbolt, HDMI, USB-A or an SD slot built in
Read the full Apple MacBook Neo 13-inch A18 Pro review ›

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