Apple MacBook Air M3
Laptops

MacBook Air M3

Apple

Released Mar 1, 2024 · Analysis updated Mar 19, 2026

Apple MacBook Air with M3 chip delivers long battery life, a thin and light design, strong performance, and a comfortable keyboard. The Apple MacBook Air M3 scores 90/100 based on 6 expert reviews in the laptops category. Coverage includes reviews from Thurrott, Laptopmag, Pcmag, and Cnet.

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90

based on 6 expert reviews

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Pros

  • Epic battery life(3)
  • Thin and light(2)
  • Strong performance(2)

Cons

  • Display not oled(5)

6 Expert Reviews

95
Independent publication04/2024

The Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 is a near-perfect combination of silent and effortless performance, epic battery life, and elegant design.

93
Major publication03/2024

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 doesn't tweak the formula, but it manages to level up performance and battery life to a degree that will remain difficult for others to match.

90
Major publication03/2024

The 2024 Apple MacBook Air 13-Inch shoehorns more performance into its slim chassis, and amps up the external-monitor support and gaming capability.

88
Major publication03/2024

Apple's 2024 MacBook Air update is a straightforward performance boost to power you through the future of work, school and play at home or away.

87
Major publication06/2024

The 15-inch MacBook Air M3 taught me that I'm not a MacBook Pro user anymore - it's lighter, has great battery life, and costs hundreds less while still being fast enough for my needs.

85
Major publication12/2024

The MacBook Air M3 proves that, for everyday computing, you don't need the biggest and baddest MacBook.