Photographer tests MacBook Neo with pro workflows

Watch below when Stalman realizes halfway through the video that the MacBook Neo can handle more demanding photo and video production workflows than he originally thought.

‘Editing 4K video on this PC is absolutely fine even with all other programs running’

With today’s embargo lifted, most MacBook Neo reviews agreed on one common point: despite all the talk about its non-upgradable 8GB of RAM and “iPhone chip,” the laptop holds up surprisingly well.

A moment when expectations were flipped as clearly as Tyler Stallman’s video got few reviews, MacBook Neo: Can it run Pro apps?

There, Stalman opens every app in the Applications folder, then scrolls through the Photos library, noting that the performance remains “very fast,” adding that he “didn’t think it would do well.”

After switching to Final Cut Pro (with all the other programs installed on the MacBook Neo still running), it has histograms, vector coverage, and more. is equally surprised to find that it plays 4K video smoothly, complete with

As the video progresses, Stalman throws in increasingly demanding tasks and workflows, and it takes some time for the MacBook Neo to finally catch up.

Be sure to watch the full video where Stalman goes through the process of processing photos and videos and realizes that the MacBook Neo itself is better. many expected.

If you buy a MacBook Neo, leave your impressions in the comments below. In the meantime, check it out 9to5Mac’s review of the MacBook Neo.

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