# Microsoft-funded report says Windows 11-based laptops provide higher value than Apple's MacBook Neo.

*business · news · 2026-05-06 · Wccftech*

## Key points

- Microsoft funded a Signal65 report to position Windows 11 laptops as offering greater value than MacBook Neo.
- Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x, at $449, was found to outperform the MacBook Neo in storage, RAM, and battery life.
- Signal65 claims Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3x offers 56% longer battery life than the MacBook Neo.
- Promotional bundles, including subscriptions and a gaming controller, further enhance the value of some Windows laptops.
- Windows 11 laptops reportedly achieved up to 92% faster multi-thread CPU performance versus MacBook Neo in Cinebench tests.

**Companies:** Apple, Microsoft, Lenovo, HP
**Countries:** United States

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