MacBook Neo Pro 13-inch (A18) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)

Specs side by side at each model's entry configuration, with the cheapest crypto price for each.

5 of 6 specs differ across these 2.

SpecMacBook Neo Pro 13-inch (A18)SCAN-LN169256from $944MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)SCAN-LN169207from $4,049
Chip & memory
ChipApple A18Apple M5 Pro
CPU cores618Best
Unified memory8 GB24 GBBest
Storage
Storage256 GB1 TBBest
Display
Screen size13"16"
Software & options
FinishSilverSilver

Questions

What is the difference between the MacBook Neo Pro 13-inch (A18) and the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro)?

5 of the 6 specs we track differ at their base configurations. The table above marks every one, and flags the better value wherever a spec has a better direction.

Which is cheaper?

MacBook Neo Pro 13-inch (A18) from $944 — $3,105 less than the MacBook Pro 16-inch (M5 Pro). Both are the cheapest total, shipping included, for the entry configuration.

Are you comparing the same configurations?

Each model is shown at its entry configuration, which is the only fair basis for a like-for-like table. Open either product to switch memory, storage or chip and see how its price moves.