MacBook Neo Silences Critics Over 8GB RAM Being Inadequate; Can Open 60 Apps In Unison While Windows Laptop Powers Off Performing The Same Task

The unified memory limitation on the MacBook Neo is present because of Apple’s decision to use the A18 Pro as part of its specifications, with the RAM being a part of the chipset’s packaging. Naturally, there will be some expectations as to the kind of tasks that can be carried out on this portable Mac, but opening a myriad of apps simultaneously isn’t one of them. One YouTube channel decided to take the machine for an ultimate memory stress test, and what’s surprising is that a larger, beefier Windows-powered notebook turned off when trying to perform something similar.

Running 60 apps on the MacBook Neo didn’t crash macOS, with video streaming also happening comfortably, putting an end to the cries that 8GB RAM is insufficient

Given that the MacBook Neo targets a certain class of customers, it is unlikely that they will go wild and fire up a multitude of apps in quick succession. However, Hardware Canucks aren’t like most users, and to see if that 8GB unified memory was enough, right off the bat, the YouTube channel opens up 60 apps. When the host tried to perform a similar operation on a Windows notebook that appears to be a Lenovo Legion, it powered off for some reason.

On X, there’s a fiery argument sparked by Beyond FPS, who called out Hardware Canucks for their biased comparison. In response, the YouTube channel said that the laptop didn’t Hibernate or enter Sleep mode, but ‘black screened.’ To prove that this happened, an additional Reddit link has been shared in the thread, revealing that the Legion Slim 5 and other machines were plagued by a similar problem when under load or sitting idle.

While we can sit around arguing for hours over which platform is best, let us move on to the rest of the memory stress test. Even after opening 60 apps, the MacBook Neo failed to crash or power off as the Lenovo Legion did, but Hardware Canucks took it one step further by running video playback tests. The host also confirms that the cursor doesn’t lag at all, but there is noticeable battery drain, which was expected.

Thankfully, the MacBook Neo doesn’t start hitching when video streaming, so that’s an excellent sign, pretty much concluding that you won’t run out of RAM even after going overboard with those app launches. Does that mean it makes little sense to upgrade to the more powerful Macs? Of course not, and if you’re interested in seeing what sets the MacBook Neo and the M5 MacBook Air apart, be sure to check out our detailed buying guide.

Additionally, if you’re interested in grabbing the MacBook Neo to run as your daily driver, the 512GB storage variant is going for $689.99 on Amazon, making it a small price drop compared to the $699 MSRP.

News Source: Hardware Canucks

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