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MacBook Neo Features Two Different USB-C Ports

The MacBook Neo's two USB-C ports have two different specifications, with one being limited to USB 2 speeds.

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One port is a USB-C 3 port with support for data transfer speeds up to 10 Gb/s, while the other is a USB-C 2 port with support for data transfer speeds up to 480 Mb/s. Both support charging, but only the USB-C 3 port features DisplayPort, so users will need to make sure they are hooked up to the correct port when using an external display.

There is no way to tell them apart externally. The limitation is likely related to the USB controller of the A18 Pro chip. There is also a headphone jack on the device, but there is no MagSafe charging capability or any other ports.

‌MacBook Neo‌ is available to pre-order starting today, with availability starting on Wednesday, March 11.

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Top Rated Comments

25 weeks ago
I wouldn't have such a big issue with this if they were marked. The fact that you cannot physically tell them apart is terrible. Plenty of people will use the rear port to charge, and plug in their USB 3 flash drive to only get USB 2 speeds. Not the end of the world, but certainly not ideal.
Score: 37 Votes (Like | Disagree)
BGPL Avatar
25 weeks ago
USB 2.0 is inexcusable. That is really old technology. No Thunderbolt, ok, but USB 2???
Score: 27 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Madhatter32 Avatar
25 weeks ago
Wish they would have put a dot or something on the USB-C 3 to let the kids know.
Score: 24 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 weeks ago
USB 2.0 in 2026
Score: 21 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Steve121178 Avatar
25 weeks ago

Ports should have been clearly marked. USB 2 speeds are low. Extremely disappointing. Lack of MagSafe is also bad.
It's a budget machine. You were never going to get magnets, bells & whistles.

It's good for what it is.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)
25 weeks ago
This really shouldn't have been another 13". I was hoping for a smaller Macbook.
Score: 13 Votes (Like | Disagree)