The $599 MacBook Neo stunned the budget laptop market — but Windows laptops still have some advantages

Apple's $599 MacBook Neo has impressed with its quality, featuring an aluminum chassis, good screen, and decent keyboard and mouse. However, Windows laptops at a similar price point offer advantages in performance, with options like the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x, Asus Vivobook Go 15, and Dell 14 Plus providing different specs and features. While the MacBook Neo excels in display quality and build, Windows laptops offer more ports, better multi-core performance, and additional RAM options. The competition between Apple and Windows laptops in the budget market is heating up, with each platform catering to different user needs and preferences.