Apple’s Budget MacBook: $599 Price, A18 Pro Chip Set for Late 2025 Debut

New reports suggest Apple’s anticipated affordable MacBook could launch as soon as late 2025, with a starting price potentially as low as $599. This corroborates earlier predictions from analyst Ming-Chi Kuo, indicating a strong push by Apple into the budget laptop market.

The rumored 12.9-inch MacBook is expected to be powered by the A18 Pro chip, which debuted in the iPhone 16 Pro last year. This marks a significant departure from Apple’s current M-series chips used in all existing Apple silicon Macs, making it the first Mac to utilize an iPhone-series processor.

Sources indicate that key components for the new MacBook are slated to enter mass production by the end of the third quarter of 2025, with final system assembly at Quanta facilities in the fourth quarter. This timeline aligns with a commercial availability window of late 2025 or early 2026.

The device is projected to be notably more affordable than the current 13-inch MacBook Air, which starts at $999. Market projections suggest annual shipments of this low-cost model could significantly boost Apple’s overall MacBook sales by 30% to 40%, reaching 5 million to 7 million units.

While the A18 Pro chip lacks Thunderbolt support, relying on standard USB-C ports, this is not expected to deter consumers seeking a highly affordable Apple laptop. The new MacBook is also rumored to feature an ultra-thin, lightweight design and potentially come in multiple color options including Silver, Blue, Pink, and Yellow.

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