Apple 13" MacBook Air (M4) vs Apple MacBook Air 13" M3 (2024)

Buy the M4 Air if you want the newer chip, 16GB of memory and a sharper 12MP camera; it is the better long-term machine for multitasking, video editing and Apple Intelligence. Buy the M3 Air if storage matters more than memory and you mostly browse, write and stream; its 512GB SSD holds more files, but 8GB of RAM is the weak point. Both share the same thin aluminum body, 18-hour battery rating and 13.6-inch Liquid Retina screen, and owners of both praise all-day battery and light weight.

• Choose the M4 MacBook Air if you keep many apps and browser tabs open, edit video, or want the machine that stays current longest.
• Choose the M3 MacBook Air if you need more room for files and photos and your work is light everyday use.