Apple
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB
M3 · 16GB · 2024
90
/ 100
From $1,299
VS
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB wins by 1
Apple
MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
M3 · 16GB · 2024
89
/ 100
From $1,099
Specdex verdict
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB takes it — here’s why.
In our weighted Specdex score, MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB lands at 90 and MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB at 89. That puts MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB ahead by 1 points — a narrow margin driven mostly by its strengths in the categories below.
Pick MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
Pick MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB if…
- ✓Current-gen silicon
- ✓Competitive spec-for-dollar
- ✓Manufacturer warranty
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB 90
vs 89 MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
Score breakdown
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB
90 cpu 90
gpu 85
display 86
battery 80
portability 85
MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
89 cpu 89
gpu 84
display 86
battery 79
portability 86
Specs side-by-side
| Spec | MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB | MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | M3 | M3 |
| RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Release year | 2024 | 2024 |
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
Pros
- +Current-gen silicon
- +Competitive spec-for-dollar
- +Manufacturer warranty
Cons
- −Battery varies by config
- −Some SKUs heavy
- −RAM often soldered
FAQ: MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB vs MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB
Which is better, MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB or MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB? +
MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB scores 90 on our weighted rubric — ahead by 1. Your best pick depends on the sub-scores above.
Is MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,299, MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 90 — strongest in cpu.
Is MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB worth the price? +
At $1,099, MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB delivers a Specdex score of 89 — strongest in cpu.
Does MacBook Air 15 M3 · 16GB or MacBook Air 13 M3 · 16GB last longer? +
Based on our long-term update and support ratings, both ship with multi-year support. Battery and reliability scores are visible in the breakdown above.