TechIs this $450 laptop from an unknown brand too good to be true?

Finding a worthwhile laptop below $500 was already difficult before the RAM shortage crisis. Most models in that range relied on inexpensive hardware and chips that were underpowered or outdated. The MacBook Neo changed expectations by pairing strong build quality with adequate performance at a starting price of $599. Although its price has since risen to $699, Windows laptops still have not matched that combination. The article examines whether an unfamiliar brand can offer a compelling $450 alternative without similar compromises.

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TThe Verge★★☆☆☆2026-08-08 12:00Original