HardwareNov 6, 2026, 3:27 AM UTC·1 min read

Apple Reportedly Targets 16 Million MacBook Neo Shipments in 2027

Apple has reportedly told suppliers to plan for 16 million MacBook Neo shipments in 2027, double this year's roughly 8 million, as the MacBook Neo 2 nears.

A thin silver Apple laptop open on a desk, representing the MacBook Neo line. — Image: Webrazzi

Apple is reportedly preparing for MacBook Neo shipments to double in 2027. According to supply chain sources, the company has shared a forecast with suppliers of 16 million MacBook Neo units next year, twice the roughly 8 million projected for 2026.

The forecast coincides with the expected arrival of a second-generation model. Bloomberg's Mark Gurman has reported that Apple plans to introduce the MacBook Neo 2 in early 2027. The first MacBook Neo went on sale in March 2026, so the lineup will be on the market for a longer stretch next year, including January and February.

More than a calendar effect

Those two extra months are not expected to explain the jump on their own. The start of the year is also traditionally a slower period for consumer electronics. The 16 million figure therefore points to an expectation that demand for the MacBook Neo will keep growing, not just to a longer selling window.

The first model made a strong start, particularly among people buying their first Mac. Apple recorded its best sales week ever for first-time Mac buyers, helped by the MacBook Neo.

What remains unconfirmed

The 16 million figure is a shipment expectation based on supply chain sources, not realized sales. Apple has not officially announced the MacBook Neo 2 or the shipment target.

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