Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
44.5Performance50.7
29.8Display54.7
66.7Battery60
88Portability92.9
2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)9 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 53.5, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and performance (+6). 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)
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 60
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,050 vs 2,507
- 16% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 13.5 mm
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 45
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 88
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
- 157% higher charging: 90 W vs 35 W
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 14.2 ″+4% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,050+22%Top 22% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,000Bottom 27% | 13,756+15%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 70 Wh+33% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 35 W | 90 W+157% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 0.98 kg+21% |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+16% | 13.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p with privacy switch |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Fingerprint power button |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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