Is the M3 Air worth it over the M2 model?

The M3 adds a faster GPU with hardware ray tracing and support for two external displays with the lid closed. For basic tasks the difference is small; for gaming or graphics work the M3 is the better pick.

How long does the battery last?

Apple rates it at up to 18 hours of movie playback and up to 15 hours of wireless web on the 66.5 Wh battery. Real-world mixed use typically lands between those figures.

Can it drive an external monitor?

Yes, one display up to 6K with the lid open, or two displays with the lid closed. That is a step up from earlier Air models.

What comes in the box?

The MacBook Air 15-inch, a 35W dual USB-C power adapter and a 2 m USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable.

About 3.3 lb (1.51 kg), light for a 15-inch laptop.

How does it compare with the 13-inch MacBook Air?

The 15-inch model adds screen area, a larger battery and louder speakers in a body about a pound heavier. Both use the same M3 chip, so performance is close.

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15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 2880 x 1864 at 224 ppi, 500 nits, True Tone
Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU and 16-core Neural Engine
24GB unified memory and 512GB SSD
Up to 18 hours movie playback, up to 15 hours wireless web
Fanless, silent design; 1.51 kg (3.3 lb)
Supports one external display up to 6K, or two with the lid closed

Materials: Silver finish
Fit: 15-inch MacBook Air
Guarantee: 1-year MacPro-LA warranty, in-house parts and labor; if you're out of state, they pay shipping both ways
Returns: 30-day free returns for a full refund or exchange
Shipping: Free insured shipping, same business day when ordered by 1pm PT; free same-day pickup in Hollywood, ready in about 1 hour
In the box: MacBook Air 15-inch, 35W Dual USB-C power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m)

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Specs

OS Version: macOS 14 Sonoma
Battery Life: Up to 18 hours
Battery Capacity: 66.5-watt‑hour
Battery Type: Lithium-polymer
Front Camera Resolution: 1080p
Camera Features: Advanced image signal processor with computational video
Processor Brand: Apple
Graphics Memory: Shared Memory
Number Of Processor Cores: 10-core GPU
Integrated GPU: Yes

About the Apple 15-inch MacBook Air M3

The 15-inch MacBook Air is Apple's largest fanless laptop, built on the M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. It pairs a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880 x 1864, 500 nits, True Tone) with up to 18 hours of movie playback and a 3.3 lb body. It sits above the 13-inch Air on screen size and battery while sharing the same chip, and it undercuts the MacBook Pro on weight and silence at the cost of ports and sustained performance.

Best forStudents and office workers who want a big screen without a heavy laptopWriters and casual users who value a silent fanless designMac users upgrading from an Intel Air or a 13-inch modelBuyers who want all-day battery for travel and classes

Pros

Large 15.3-inch 500-nit display with True Tone
M3 chip handles everyday work and light editing without a fan
Up to 18 hours of movie playback on a 66.5 Wh battery
Quiet fanless design at about 3.3 lb
MagSafe 3 charging plus Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3

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