It's hard to justify buying a Framework 12

Apple's MacBook Neo at $499 significantly outperforms the Framework 12 ($749-$799) in speed, efficiency, display quality, and build quality, making it the better value proposition despite the Framework's advantages in repairability and upgradeability. For students and budget-conscious buyers, the MacBook Neo's superior performance, fanless silent operation, and lower cost make it difficult to justify the Framework 12's 20-40% price premium.