LaptopsApple
MacBook Air M3
4.8/5
The MacBook Air M3 delivers incredible performance and all-day battery life in Apple's thinnest laptop design, perfect for creative professionals and students.
$858.04
Buy Now - $858.04Specifications
performance
Processor (score)92
Ram ( GB)8GB
Storage ( GB)256GB
Graphics (score)85
Benchmark (score)8500
Cores8 cores
Threads8 threads
ProcessorApple M3
Graphics8-core GPU
Max R A M24
Storage TypeSSD
display
Size Inches13.6
Resolution Width2560W
Resolution Height1664g
Ppi224 PPI
Refresh Rate ( Hz)60Hz
Brightness (nits)500g
Color Gamut100%
Contrast (ratio)1:1000
Display TypeLiquid Retina
Touch Screen0
Hdr SupportYes
Anti Glare1
battery
Capacity ( Wh)52.6Wh
Life (hours)18
Charging ( W)67W
Charging Time (minutes)120g
Battery TypeLi-Po
Removable BatteryNo
Power Delivery1
Fast ChargingYes
Wireless ChargingNo
physical
Weight (g)1220g
Thickness (mm)11.2mm
Width (mm)304mm
Height (mm)215mm
Build MaterialAluminum
Color (options)4
Keyboard Backlight1
Numpad0
Webcam1
Webcam Resolution1080
connectivity
Usb (ports)2
Usb TypeUSB-C
Usb C (ports)2
Hdmi (ports)No
Thunderbolt (ports)2
Ethernet Port0
Headphone JackYes
Sd Card Slot0
Wifi (version)6
Bluetooth (version)5.3
keyboard
TypeMagic Keyboard
Backlight1
Key Travel1
Numpad0
FingerprintYes
Trackpad1
Trackpad Size125
Gestures1
os
OsmacOS Sonoma
colors
•Space Gray
•Silver
•Midnight
•Starlight
warranty
Warranty1 year
ip Rating
Ip (rating)No
Performance & Testing
Benchmarks
GeekbenchSingle: 3102, Multi: 11928
CinebenchR24: 141 (single), 601 (multi)
Battery Life15-18 hours mixed usage
Thermal PerformanceFanless design, max temp: 85°C under sustained load
Real-World Performance
Video Export4K video export: 3x faster than Intel MacBook Air
Photo EditingRAW photo processing: Instant previews, smooth editing
Boot Time12 seconds from cold start
Wake TimeInstant wake from sleep
App LaunchMost apps launch in under 2 seconds
User Experience
Setup Time20 minutes
Learning CurveEasy
Daily Usability
Excellent for productivity, creative work, and everyday computing
Ideal Use Cases
Photo editing
Video editing (light to moderate)
Coding and development
Office productivity
Web browsing and media consumption
Purchase Guidance
Who Should Buy
- Current Mac users looking to upgrade
- Creative professionals needing portability
- Students in design, video, or engineering
- Business users in Apple ecosystems
Who Should Avoid
- Heavy gamers
- Users requiring extensive port selection
- Windows-dependent software users
- Tight budget buyers
Recommended Configuration
16GB RAM, 512GB storage for most power users
Best Time to Buy
Back-to-school sales (July-August) or Black Friday
Pros
- Incredible performance with M3 chip
- All-day battery life
- Stunning Liquid Retina display
- Premium build quality
- Excellent macOS ecosystem
Cons
- Expensive
- Limited ports
- No touchscreen
- Proprietary ecosystem
Quick Info
BrandApple
CategoryLaptops
Release Date2024
Rating
4.8/5
Where to Buy
$858.04
Ownership Info
Resale ValueExcellent - retains 65-70% value after 2 years
Expected Lifespan6-8 years for typical users, 4-5 years for power users
UPGRADEABILITY
RAM and storage are not user-upgradeable (soldered)
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