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MacBook Neo webcam scores 98 in DxOMark test, trailing 14-inch MacBook Pro by 12 points

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DxOMark tests the MacBook Neo webcam, awarding 98 points. The budget laptop trails the 14- inch MacBook Pro by 12 points but beats the Dell XPS 14 by 26.

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Camera test results from DxOMark for Apple's MacBook Neo show what to expect when using the budget laptop's webcam for actual video calls. With 98 points, the laptop ranks near the middle of the laptop leaderboard. That's important to know for anyone using the device remotely who needs a good video quality without having to spend on a premium machine. As a standard web conferencing device, it should be good enough for most people's day-to-day needs without the added polish of the higher-end devices.

DxOMark benchmark reveals camera strengths and weaknesses for the budget laptop

The 1080p webcam on the MacBook Neo is capable of capturing video using high dynamic range processing. The base configuration has 8 GB of RAM soldered on to Apple, helping to keep the total cost of the system under control. That matches the kind of specs that this system will aim for. Students and casual users who want to be mobile, with the emphasis on that word, are the target market. They don't need the full professional suite of media creation tools.

MacBook Neo Key Specs

  • Webcam Resolution: 1080p
  • DxOMark Score: 98
  • RAM: 8 GB

The camera can get a 98 point score from DxOMark, which puts it near the middle of the laptop leaderboard. That's 12 points below the current 14-inch MacBook Pro. That makes the delta very clear between the budget and pro lines of MacBook devices. But it still beats the Dell XPS 14 by 26 points. That gives you better image quality, even if it isn't as good as some of the other competitors in this general price range.

As per the notes, the webcam on the laptop shows natural skin tones and offers a decent dynamic range with the HDR image processing. It suffers from a lack of image detail and uneven color rendition, which could prove problematic when it comes to professional presentations. The price on Amazon for the MacBook Neo is $689 USD (~$689). That makes it an affordable starting point for those who want to dip their toes into the Apple laptop world.

We've been following the MacBook Neo with some interest and reported before on the OLED version of the display that should come out in late 2028. This one is more of the fundamentals without the crazy display technology. Now we know what to expect from the standard 1080p camera setup based on the actual DxOMark results.

Source: NotebookCheck

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