Apple
MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024
A entry-level pick in the laptops line-up, with 13 in up front.
40/100
13 inApple M310-core GPU8 GB256 GB18 hours
£642best price at Amazon
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Why we rate it
- USB-C charging
- 3.5 mm jack
- Backlit keyboard
- Below-average ram
Score profile
Scored against the laptops classWhere the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024 wins and loses
Full specification
Grouped · supported features marked in blueSpecifications
Display
Screen size13 "
Panel typeLiquid Retina
Design and build
Weight1.67 kg
Thickness11 mm
Performance
CPUApple M3
CPU cores8
GPU10
Memory and storage
RAM8 GB
RAM typeUnified Memory
Storage256 GB
Battery
Battery life18 hours
USB-C chargingYes
Ports
USB-C ports2
ThunderboltThunderbolt / USB 4
3.5 mm jackYes
Keyboard and biometrics
Backlit keyboardYes
Audio and webcam
Speakersfour-speaker system with Spatial Audio
Webcam1080 MP
Connectivity
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3
Software
Operating systemmacOS
Release
Announced2024
Head to head
Highlighted cell = better in that rowMacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024 vs Dell Dell 16 Laptop DC16250-16
MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024Dell 16 Laptop DC16250-16
| AppleMacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024This page | DellDell 16 Laptop DC16250-16 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall score | 40 /100 | 42 /100Better |
| Size | 13 " | 16 " |
| Weight | 1.67 kgBetter | 1.98 kg |
| RAM | 8 GB | 16 GBBetter |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GBBetter |
| CPU | Apple M3 | Intel Core 5 120U |
| GPU | 10 | Intel Graphics |
Who it's for
Is the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024 right for you?
Buy it if
Buyers on a budget
Anyone who needs a dependable laptop for the essentials without overspending.
Skip it if
Skip it if
You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier laptop is the better call.
Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
okay
Common questions
Before you buy
Is the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024 worth it?
It depends on what you need. It scores 40/100 against other laptops, a entry-level result where the class average is around 45.
What stands out on the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 2024?
Its usb-c charging stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.
How does it compare to the DREAMFYRE 15.6 Inch Laptop Ryzen 5 3500U?
The DREAMFYRE 15.6 Inch Laptop Ryzen 5 3500U scores 41/100 versus this one at 40/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.
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