Using the MacBook Neo with 8GB of RAM, CNET’s Bridget Carey found that opening too many Safari tabs can quickly exhaust available memory, leading to performance issues or system crashes. The limitation becomes apparent when multitasking across numerous web pages, especially with media-heavy sites. While the A18 Pro chip handles everyday tasks efficiently, the low RAM capacity struggles under sustained heavy browser usage.
The video highlights how even a moderate number of tabs—particularly those with active scripts or high-resolution content—can push the system beyond its limits. This issue underscores a key constraint of the budget model, where hardware choices impact real-world usability. Users seeking smoother multitasking may benefit from upgrading to a higher storage and RAM configuration.