How do the scores compare?

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5/100 overall; Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) scores 57.4/100. Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins 0 individual spec rows, Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins 4.

What are the main differences between the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) and the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)?

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) advantages: Stronger performance score: 55 vs 45; 100% higher charging: 70 W vs 35 W; 22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,600 vs 12,000; 21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 3,050.

Which is cheaper: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) or Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)?

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) launched cheaper at $999, versus $1,099 for the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3).

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

Apple

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)

$1,099

WINNER

Apple

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)

$999

44.5Performance55.2

29.8Display29.8

66.7Battery67.2

88Portability88

0 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)

InnoReviews verdict

Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+11) and battery (+1). Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)

Stronger performance score: 55 vs 45
100% higher charging: 70 W vs 35 W
22% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 14,600 vs 12,000
21% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,700 vs 3,050

Display

Display comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Screen size	13.6 ″	13.6 ″
Panel type	IPS (Liquid Retina)	IPS (Liquid Retina)
Resolution	2560x1664	2560x1664
Refresh rate	60 Hz	60 Hz
Peak brightness	500 nits	500 nits

Performance

Performance comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Processor	Apple M3 (8-core)	Apple M4 (10-core)
Graphics	Apple M3 8-core GPU	Apple M4 8-core GPU
RAM	16 GB	16 GB
RAM type	LPDDR5 (unified)	LPDDR5X (unified)
Storage	256 GB	256 GB
Storage type	NVMe SSD	NVMe SSD

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Geekbench 6 (single)	3,050	3,700+21%
Geekbench 6 (multi)	12,000	14,600+22%

Battery

Battery comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Capacity	53 Wh	54 Wh+2%
Web browsing endurance	15 h	15 h
Charging	35 W	70 W+100%

Design

Design comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Weight	1.24 kg	1.24 kg
Thickness	11.3 mm	11.3 mm
Material	Aluminum	Aluminum

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm	2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3	5.3
Webcam	1080p FaceTime HD	12MP Center Stage
Biometrics	Touch ID	Touch ID

Software

Software comparison: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) versus Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Spec	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)
Operating system	macOS Sonoma	macOS Sequoia

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