Tech & Software

MacBook Air M3 (15-inch)

Power Meets Portability

4.7

by Apple

From $1,299approx. retail

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Our Take

The MacBook Air with M3 chip delivers desktop-class performance in an impossibly thin and light design. The 15-inch Liquid Retina display provides ample screen real estate, while the M3 chip handles everything from 4K video editing to software development with ease. Up to 18 hours of battery life means you can work all day without reaching for a charger.

Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU

15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone

Up to 18 hours of battery life

Silent, fanless design for distraction-free work

MagSafe 3 charging with two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports

What we love

Exceptional performance-per-watt with M3 chip
Stunning, large display in a remarkably thin chassis
All-day battery life that genuinely lasts
Completely silent operation (no fan)
Premium build quality and excellent keyboard/trackpad

Where it falls short

Limited to two Thunderbolt ports
Base model starts with only 8GB RAM
No touchscreen or Face ID

Specifications

Chip: Apple M3
Display: 15.3" Liquid Retina
RAM: 8GB / 16GB / 24GB
Storage: 256GB - 2TB SSD
Weight: 1.51 kg

Who it's for

Students, creative professionals, software developers, writers, and anyone who needs a powerful yet portable laptop. The 15-inch screen makes it ideal for multitaskers who want more real estate without the weight of a Pro model.

The Verdict

4.7

The MacBook Air M3 15-inch is the best laptop for most people. It combines incredible performance, a stunning display, and unmatched battery life in a design so thin you will forget it is in your bag. For the vast majority of users, this is all the computer you will ever need.