MacBook Neo Charging Test Confirms 30W Limit Across All Chargers [Video]

ChargerLAB has published a comprehensive charging compatibility test for Apple's recently released MacBook Neo, confirming the entry-level laptop has a 30W charging limit.

The video begins with an unboxing of the citrus colorway, showing that Apple bundles the $599 machine with a standard 20W USB-C power adapter and a braided USB-C cable. As noted in our breakdown of the 5 major trade-offs, the laptop lacks a MagSafe port, meaning one of its two USB-C ports is used for charging.


Testing across a range of official Apple power adapters confirms a consistent limit. Even when using higher-capacity bricks—from the 30W Air adapter up to the 140W MacBook Pro charger—the MacBook Neo peaks at around 30W. In testing, the device drew 29.3W from the 140W adapter and 30.7W from the 35W compact dual-port charger.

The same 30W limit applies to third-party accessories. ChargerLAB tested dozens of wall adapters, portable power banks, car chargers, and large power stations. In every case, accessories rated for 30W or higher delivered between 29W and 31W. The laptop also supports a single external display up to 4K at 60Hz but lacks Thunderbolt, as detailed in our MacBook Neo vs MacBook Air comparison.

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Take a look at the full compatibility test video below.