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M1-powered Macbook Air outperforms 16-inch Macbook Pro in Geekbench

Macbook Air leads in single-core and multi-core scores

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Just as promised last WWDC 2020, Apple finally announced their ARM-based Macbooks this week. Powering these new Macbooks is the company’s first system-on-chip (SOC) for PCs, the M1 chip. The company claims that its chip enables faster performance while using a lower amount of power compared to Intel-based ones.

Now, an early benchmark has surfaced that appears to somewhat prove Apple’s claim. Posted on Geekbench, a Macbook Air with an M1 chip scored a massive 1,687 score for single-core performance and 7,433 for multi-core performance. The benchmarked laptop has 8GB of RAM and 3.20GHz base frequency, as well as running the latest macOS Big Sur.

In retrospect, the highest-specced Intel-based Macbook that one can buy today — the 16-inch Macbook Pro 2019 — has a single-core score of 1096 and a multi-core score of 6870. That suggests a strong performance for the M1-equipped Macbook Air. However, more benchmarks have to surface in order to confirm the Air’s solid lead on performance over the 2019 Macbook Pro.

The latest benchmark of the M1-powered Macbook Air also puts its single-core score on top of all the Macs for the whole database. Still, the Air lags behind the iMacs when it comes to multi-core score.

When compared against the latest Intel-based Macbook Air, the M1-powered laptop wins easily. Most Intel-based Macbook Air averages a single-core of around 1,000 and a multi-score of around 2,000.

Furthermore, the benchmark puts the score above A14-powered iOS devices. On Geekbench, the highest-scoring iOS device is iPad Air, which netted a single-core score of 1,585 and a multi-core score of 4,647.

A promising future for the Macbook Air

It will really be interesting to see how the M1-powered Macbook Air performs in real life. Especially, when Apple claims around 18 hours of battery life, which is 6 hours more than the Intel-based ones. That battery life alone also decimates the competition, with the best Windows laptop today claiming 12 hours before needing a charge.

Aside from battery life, it will also be interesting to see Apple’s claims about M1’s performance take shape in the Macbook Air. For many years, Macbook Air struggled on graphics-intensive tasks due to constraints imposed by using Intel’s integrated graphics. But with the M1 using its own 8-core GPU, one can expect better — if not terrific — graphics performance on the new Macbook Air.

Thankfully, one doesn’t have to wait long for this M1-powered Macbook Air to arrive. It is available to buy now in the US, with the base 8 GB of RAM / 256GB of storage starting at US$ 999.

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Get a free Apple Watch SE 2 with your MacBook Neo purchase

Available for 1st 400 customers at this launch day event

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Launch offers for the MacBook Neo are aplenty, and Beyond the Box and Digital Walker are both offering the best deals for the first 400 customers to purchase the laptop on launch day, April 23.

The authorized retailers will hold a special launch event at the Glorietta Palm Drive Activity Center in Makati, Metro Manila.

The first 400 customers will get an exclusive bundle comprising both the MacBook Neo and an Apple Watch SE 2 starting at just PhP 39,990. That’s PhP 16,990 in savings, virtually getting the smartwatch for free.

Meanwhile, the 512GB configuration retails for PhP 46,990.

Customers can start placing orders by 11:00 A.M. Once the first 400 slots are gone, the deals are likewise gone.

Furthermore, there will also be PhP 250,000 worth of raffle prizes up for grabs. Included here is the chance to take home the airiest mobile phone.

The launch event officially takes place at 5:30 P.M. and the MacBook Neo units begin releasing at 7:00 P.M.

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Get the MacBook Neo for as low as PhP 44 a day via Home Credit

Flexible installment payment plans available

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Home Credit is making the MacBook Neo accessible to more Filipinos with an exclusive pre-order installment offer for the new Apple laptop.

The latest offering can be brought home through flexible installments starting at as low as just PhP 44 a day. That’s not even a dollar a day.

This exclusive offer is available during the pre-order period from April 11 to 23. If you’re looking for a high-performance laptop at a great value, then now is the ideal time to upgrade or purchase your first higher tier notebook.

Here’s a quick breakdown of available Home Credit MacBook Neo installment plans:

  • 256GB at 24 months: PhP 44/day
  • 256GB at 12 months: PhP 82/day
  • 512GB at 24 months: PhP 51/day
  • 512GB at 12 months: PhP 97/day

Apple MacBook Neo

The Apple MacBook Neo is the company’s latest laptop, which is also its most affordable. It retails at just about US$ 499 to US$ 599 in the United States and SG$ 729 to SG$ 849 in Singapore.

It runs on an A18 Pro chip for 50% faster everyday performance compared to Intel Core Ultra 5-level PCs. This chip also has a 16-core Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence and 5-core GPU for graphics workloads.

The portable and lightweight laptop has a 13-inch 2408 x 1506 display, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The MacBook Neo ships with MacOS Tahoe, complete with apps like Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime. Users are promised up to 16 hours of usage on a single charge.

In the Philippines, the device is available at Apple Authorized Resellers and Home Credit Philippines partner stores nationwide, including:

  • Abenson
  • Aerophone
  • Beyond the Box
  • Blue Box
  • Cell Boy
  • Digimap
  • Electroworld
  • Fone Style
  • Gadget Headz
  • Greentelcom
  • Inbox Stores PH
  • Laycom
  • Octagon
  • PC Express
  • Power Mac Center
  • Puerto Electronico
  • Silicon Valley
  • thinkingtools@mall
  • The Loop
  • Wiltelcom
  • 8telcom
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MacBook Neo pre-orders now open through Beyond the Box

Exclusive freebies, more perks available

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April 12, 2026

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Customers in the Philippines can now pre-order the MacBook Neo through Beyond the Box.

Those who avail of the device during the pre-order period can get up to PhP 10,000 worth in freebies. This is a curated bundle of essential accessories.

The MacBook Neo will also appear at these two cafes, inviting those who plan on upgrading to experience Apple’s new offering first-hand:

  • April 16: Scout’s Honor, Uptown Mall
  • April 17: The Matcha Tokyo, Opus Mall

Attendees who pre-order on the spot will also enjoy complimentary beverage, live DJ performances, and the opportunity to engage with social media personalities.

And to ensure the MacBook Neo is more accessible, Beyond the Box is offering 0% interest installment plans. This is both through major credit cards, Home Credit, and GCash’s GGives.

Reservations can be made through all Beyond the Box, Digital Walker, and open_sources branches nationwide.

Alternatively, the MacBook Neo is available through beyondthebox.ph, Lazada, and Shopee. It is priced at PhP 33,990 (education) and PhP 39,990 (retail).

Apple MacBook Neo

The Apple MacBook Neo is the company’s latest laptop, which is also its most affordable. It retails at just about US$ 499 to US$ 599 in the United States and SG$ 729 to SG$ 849 in Singapore.

It runs on an A18 Pro chip for 50% faster everyday performance compared to Intel Core Ultra 5-level PCs. This chip also has a 16-core Neural Engine for Apple Intelligence and 5-core GPU for graphics workloads.

The portable and lightweight laptop has a 13-inch 2408 x 1506 display, two USB-C ports, a headphone jack, and Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 6 connectivity.

The MacBook Neo ships with MacOS Tahoe, complete with apps like Safari, Photos, Messages, and FaceTime. Users are promised up to 16 hours of usage on a single charge.

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