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MacBook Neo 13" A18 Pro (8GB, 256GB)

A18-Pro8 GB Unified Memory256 GB SSD6-Core CPU5-Core GPU

Ultra-mobile entry MacBook with A18 Pro. For local AI, focus on small 1B to 3B models; 8GB unified memory is the hard limit.

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View on Amazon DE Ad/affiliate link · Apple MacBook Neo 13", A18 Pro, 8GB, 256GB SSD, Indigo · ASIN B0GR6877WY Link recorded: July 22, 2026 7 more variants on the detail page

Catalog specifications checked: July 22, 2026. No live price or inventory check. German-market offers: verify US availability, shipping, taxes and warranty.

MacBook Air M1 13" (16GB)

M116 GB Unified Memory Refurbished only

M1 with 16GB unified memory and 68GB/s memory bandwidth; primarily available used or refurbished.

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MacBook Air M2 13" (24GB)

M224 GB Unified Memory Refurbished only

M2 with 24GB unified memory and 100GB/s memory bandwidth; primarily available used or refurbished.

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MacBook Air M3 13" (24GB)

M324 GB Unified Memory Refurbished only

M3 with 24GB unified memory and 100GB/s memory bandwidth; primarily available used or refurbished.

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Mac Mini M4 (16 GB)

M416 GB Unified Memory256 GB SSD10-Core CPU10-Core GPU

Most compact and affordable Mac AI machine. 16 GB is the lower limit for 7B models plus normal work.

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Mac mini M6 (24GB, 512GB)

M624 GB Unified Memory512 GB SSD12-Core CPU12-Core GPU

Current Mac mini configuration for local AI with 24GB of unified memory. Check realistic memory needs for larger models and longer contexts.

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MacBook Air M4 13" (16GB, 256GB)

M416 GB Unified Memory256 GB SSD10-Core CPU8-Core GPU

Laptop-class for 7B–9B on the go. Fanless, light, long battery.

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MacBook Air M5 13" (32GB)

M532 GB Unified Memory

M5 with 32GB unified memory and 153GB/s memory bandwidth; currently available new.

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