MacBook Air (M1) vs MacBook Air 13 (M3)
MacBook Air (M1)
2020 · $649 today
9173
MacBook Air 13 (M3)
2024 · $899 today
9083
Dashed outline = score at launch
Verdict
MacBook Air 13 (M3) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | MacBook Air (M1) | MacBook Air 13 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Chip | Apple M1 (8-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
| RAM | 8–16 GB | 8–24 GB● |
| Display | 13.3" Retina, 400 nits | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 500 nits |
| Battery life | Up to 18 h | Up to 18 h |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.29 kg | 1.24 kg● |
| Thickness | 16.1 mm | 11.3 mm● |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 3 | 2× Thunderbolt 3, MagSafe |
| Fan | Fanless | Fanless |