Is the MacBook Air M3 worth it? Find out why it's the best! Apple's MacBook Pro line is still the laptop series of choice for Apple fans who really need a lot of power.
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It is clear that only a small percentage of users have a real and genuine need for so much energy. For everyone else, the M3 MacBook Air is probably the only laptop you should consider right now.
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Apple's next-generation MacBook Air offers lots of power and fantastic performance for a lot less money than a MacBook Pro.
This is especially true right now while the M3 MacBook Air is on sale starting at just US$999.
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Compared to the previous generation M2 model, the M3 MacBook Air is not a huge upgrade. Apple admitted this. In terms of power, see how it compares to the previous generation model, according to Apple itself:
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Last year, Apple said the MacBook Air M2 is “up to 12x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.” Then, in the press release for the M3 MacBook Air, Apple said the new laptop is “up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.”
Needless to say, this isn't a huge difference. And for someone like me who already owns a MacBook Air M2, the new MacBook Air M3 shouldn't even be a consideration.
But for anyone with an older Apple laptop or anyone looking to switch from Windows, the M3 MacBook Air is really the one
I wasn't exactly in need of an upgrade, as the older MacBook Pro I was using still works fine. But Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air was definitely calling my name and I couldn't take it anymore.
I bought one while it was on sale for Black Friday and I'm impressed with how fast it goes. I also love the new larger 15-inch screen. My MacBook Pro had a 13-inch screen, so the extra space is much appreciated.
The new M3 MacBook Air comes in 13-inch and 15-inch versions, and now is the perfect time to see what all the fuss is about. That's because both models are on sale right now at the lowest prices I've seen in a long time.
The 15-inch M3 MacBook Air is currently down to US$ 1,204 instead of US$ 1,299. Or, if you want the more compact 13-inch M3 MacBook Air, it's on sale for just US$999, down from US$1,099.
This is one of the best Apple laptops ever. You can read all about it in BGR's in-depth 15-inch MacBook Air review.
Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air is powered by the M3 chip. It's the same processor found in Apple's newest MacBook Pro laptops, released last year.
The M3 version that powers the base 15-inch MacBook Air model has an 8-core CPU along with a 10-core GPU.
It's fast, powerful and, perhaps best of all, efficient. According to Apple, the 15-inch MacBook Air offers up to 18 hours of battery life on a single charge. This means that many people will probably go two full days before needing to recharge it.
Other specs include 8GB of unified RAM, 256GB or 512GB of SSD storage, a 1080p FaceTime camera, and Touch ID. Then, of course, we have the star of the show: a new 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with a 2,880-by-1,864-pixel resolution and a notch at the top for the camera.
Despite its larger size, Apple's new 15-inch MacBook Air weighs just 3.3 pounds. This definitely makes it portable enough to be worthy of the “Air” moniker.
At just US$999 for the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air and US$1,204 for the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, these new Apple laptops offer even more value now than they ever did at retail. I think these are phenomenal prices for Apple's best MacBook Air model.
If you're in the market for something more compact and don't necessarily need Apple's latest and greatest, there's another offering you should check out.
The M1 MacBook Air was one of the first Mac computers to feature an M-series chip. It's also still one of the best and is on sale at a deep discount.
This means you'll pay $699 instead of $999 if you buy a MacBook Air M1 now at Walmart. It's fast, lightweight, and currently on sale for its lowest price ever. In fact, this is the best price ever for any Apple laptop.
You really can't go wrong with either deal, so it's a matter of your budget and how much power you need.
If all you plan to do is surf the web and stream movies, you can definitely go with the cheaper M1 MacBook Air.
At US $ 699, you'll save a chunk of change compared to buying one of the newer M3 models.
However, if you plan on using your laptop for work, you might be better off opting for the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air model. Not only is it faster and more powerful, but you also get a much larger screen.
It may not seem like 2 inches would make a big difference, but remember these are diagonal inches.
The jump to the new model's 15.3-inch screen actually adds about 25% more screen space compared to the 13-inch MacBook Air M1. Needless to say, it's a huge update.
