LaptopsApple
MacBook Air M3 (13/15-inch)
4.8/5
The MacBook Air M3 delivers incredible performance and all-day battery life in Apple's lightest laptop design, available in 13 and 15-inch sizes.
$9.54
Buy Now - $9.54Specifications
performance
Processor (score)92
Ram ( GB)8GB
Storage ( GB)256GB
Graphics (score)85
Benchmark (score)18000
Cores8 cores
Threads8 threads
ChipsetApple M3 chip
Storage TypeNVMe SSD
Max R A M24
UpgradeableNo
display
Size Inches15.3
Resolution Width2880W
Resolution Height1864g
Ppi224 PPI
Refresh Rate ( Hz)60Hz
Brightness (nits)500g
Color Gamut100%
Contrast (ratio)1:1000000
Display TypeLiquid Retina
Hdr SupportYes
Always On DisplayNo
Adaptive RefreshNo
camera
Main ( MP)0
Ultra Wide ( MP)0
Telephoto ( MP)0
Front ( MP)0
Video Max ( FPS)0
Video Max Resolution0
Zoom (level)0
Aperture0
Night Mode0
Optical Image Stabilization0
Video Stabilization0
Slow Motion ( FPS)0
Lidar0
battery
Capacity (m Ah)0
Fast Charging ( W)No
Wireless Charging ( W)No
Reverse Wireless ChargingNo
Charging Time (minutes)No
Life (hours)18
Standby (days)0
Battery TypeLi-Po
Removable BatteryNo
MagsafeYes
Capacity ( Wh)66.5Wh
physical
Weight (g)1150g
Thickness (mm)11.5mm
Width (mm)340.4mm
Height (mm)215.2mm
Screen To Body (ratio)90%
Build MaterialAluminum
Color (options)4
Curved DisplayNo
Bezel Size (mm)1
Water ResistanceNo
connectivity
Wifi (version)6
Bluetooth (version)5.3
Usb TypeThunderbolt 4
Nfc SupportNo
Wireless ChargingNo
Fast ChargingYes
Headphone JackYes
Dual SimNo
Esim SupportNo
Max Data Speed10 Gbps
SatelliteNo
Usb (ports)2
Hdmi (ports)No
Thunderbolt (ports)2
keyboard
BacklitYes
MechanicalNo
Key Travel1
Actuation Force65
Rgb LightingNo
Macro KeysNo
WirelessNo
Battery LifeNo
ConnectivityUSB-C
SwitchesScissor
security
Ip (rating)0
Biometric SupportYes
Face UnlockNo
FingerprintYes
EncryptionYes
Secure ElementYes
Water ResistanceNo
Dust ResistanceNo
Gorilla GlassNo
TitaniumNo
os
OsmacOS Sonoma
colors
•Space Gray
•Silver
•Midnight
•Starlight
warranty
Warranty1 year
Performance & Testing
Benchmarks
GeekbenchSingle: 3102, Multi: 11928
CinebenchR24: 141 (single), 601 (multi)
Battery Life15-18 hours mixed usage
Real-World Performance
Video Export4K export significantly faster than Intel
Photo EditingRAW processing smooth and instant
CompilingXcode builds 40% faster than M2
User Experience
Setup Time20 minutes
Learning CurveEasy
Daily Usability
Excellent for productivity, creative work, and everyday computing
Ideal Use Cases
Office productivity
Photo editing
Video editing (light)
Software development
Web browsing and media
Purchase Guidance
Who Should Buy
- Students needing reliable laptop
- Professionals in Apple ecosystem
- Users wanting excellent battery life
- Creative professionals (light work)
Who Should Avoid
- Heavy video editors
- Gamers
- Windows-dependent users
- Users needing many ports
Recommended Configuration
16GB RAM, 512GB storage for longevity
Best Time to Buy
Back-to-school sales, Black Friday
Pros
- Excellent performance with M3 chip
- Outstanding battery life (15-18 hours)
- Fanless design for silent operation
- Premium build quality
- Great display quality
Cons
- Limited port selection
- Expensive storage upgrades
- No touchscreen
- RAM not upgradeable
Quick Info
BrandApple
CategoryLaptops
Release Date2024
Rating
4.8/5
Where to Buy
$9.54
Ownership Info
Resale ValueExcellent - retains 65-70% value after 2 years
Expected Lifespan6-8 years for typical users
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