Apple’s MacBook Neo arrived as a shock to the industry. It is the new cheap MacBook that is designed to be silent, efficient, and affordable. But a new stress test suggests that it could have been noticeably better with a very simple change.
As per a recent test, the addition of a basic copper plate to the cooling setup can improve both thermals and performance by a meaningful margin. And the frustrating part? It isn’t some complex engineering overhaul and is relatively straightforward.
What’s holding back the MacBook Neo?
Just like the MacBook Air, the Neo runs on a completely passive cooling system. So the fanless design, which keeps the A18 Pro chip cool, is part of the problem. There is no active cooling here to help dissipate the heat. While you do get a completely silent device that is thin and lightweight, and even more power-efficient, the trade-off
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