MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs MacBook Air (M1)
MacBook Air 13 (M3)
2024 · $899 today
9083
MacBook Air (M1)
2020 · $649 today
9173
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Why MacBook Air 13 (M3) is better
- RAM: 8–24 GB vs 8–16 GB(50% more)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm vs 16.1 mm(42% less)
- Weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.29 kg(lower)
Why MacBook Air (M1) is better
No standout numeric advantages.
Verdict
MacBook Air 13 (M3) leads outright in 6 of 6 dimensions today.
Spec by spec
| Spec | MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MacBook Air (M1) |
|---|---|---|
| Core | ||
| Chip | Apple M3 (8-core) | Apple M1 (8-core) |
| RAM | 8–24 GB● | 8–16 GB |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 500 nits | 13.3" Retina, 400 nits |
| Battery life | Up to 18 h | Up to 18 h |
| Body | ||
| Weight | 1.24 kg● | 1.29 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm● | 16.1 mm |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt 3, MagSafe | 2× Thunderbolt 3 |
| Fan | Fanless | Fanless |