Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Chuwi NeoBook
44.5Performance25.3
29.8Display23.3
66.7Battery37.8
88Portability82.4
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)4 spec wins — Chuwi NeoBook
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) wins this laptop face-off, 53.5 to 37.8, pulling ahead mainly in battery (+29) and performance (+19). Chuwi NeoBook 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)
- Stronger performance score: 45 vs 25
- Stronger display score: 30 vs 23
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 38
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 82
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
Reasons to pick the Chuwi NeoBook
- 86% higher charging: 65 W vs 35 W
- Lower launch price: $409 vs $1,099
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14 ″+3% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 1920x1200 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits+67% | 300 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core 3 100U |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Graphics (64EU) |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | DDR4 |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SATA SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050Top 33% | — |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 17% | — |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 53 Wh+1% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 65 W+86% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.2 kg+3% |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+31% | 16.4 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | — |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x USB-C 3.2 Gen 1 (PD charging, 4K@60Hz video), 2x USB-A 3.2 Gen 1, 1x USB-A 2.0, HDMI 1.4 (4K@30Hz), 1Gb Ethernet, TF card slot, 3.5mm audio jack |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.2 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 720p HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | — |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | Chuwi NeoBook |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Pro |
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