MacBook Air 13 (M3)
2024The default laptop, faster and finally dual-display capable.
Launch price $1,099Today $899
Then vs. now
9083Aging gracefully — only 7 points off its 2024 standing.
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| Dimension | At launch | Today |
|---|---|---|
| Performance | 90 | 77 |
| Battery | 94 | 85 |
| Display | 87 | 79 |
| Build | 93 | 89 |
| Portability | 93 | 89 |
| Value | 85 | 79 |
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Our verdict
The default laptop for most people, now faster and finally able to drive two external displays — hard to go wrong.
Pros
- Excellent performance-per-watt
- Fanless and truly portable
- Dual external display support
Cons
- Base 8 GB config is limiting
- No ProMotion display
- Only two Thunderbolt ports
Best for: Anyone who wants the best all-round laptop without paying for Pro.
Specifications
Core
- Chip
- Apple M3 (8-core)
- RAM
- 8–24 GB
- Display
- 13.6" Liquid Retina, 500 nits
- Battery life
- Up to 18 h
Body
- Weight
- 1.24 kg
- Thickness
- 11.3 mm
- Ports
- 2× Thunderbolt 3, MagSafe
- Fan
- Fanless
