Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
44.3Performancespec-based47.6
—Graphics85.9
29.8Displayspec-based41.6
66.7Batteryspec-based54.2
88Portabilityspec-based53.8
4 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)8 spec wins — MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) scores 53.5 against 53.5 for MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
- 114% higher Web browsing endurance: 15 h vs 7 h
- 43% lower thickness: 11.3 mm vs 20 mm
- 38% lower weight: 1.24 kg vs 1.99 kg
- 24% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,026 vs 2,444
- Lower launch price: $1,099 vs $2,399
Reasons to pick the MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio
- 586% higher charging: 240 W vs 35 W
- 300% higher storage: 1,024 GB vs 256 GB
- 100% higher Refresh rate: 120 Hz vs 60 Hz
- 100% higher RAM: 32 GB vs 16 GB
- 90% higher capacity: 100 Wh vs 53 Wh
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 16 ″+18% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (UHD+) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 3840x2400 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 600 nits+20% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 8-core GPU | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 4070 Laptop |
| RAM | 16 GB | 32 GB+100% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 1,024 GB+300% |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,026+24%Top 20% | 2,444Bottom 18% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,034Bottom 33% | 13,211+10%Bottom 46% |
| 3DMark Time Spy Graphics (GPU) | — | 12,516Top 48% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 53 Wh | 100 Wh+90% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h+114% | 7 h |
| Charging | 35 W | 240 W+586% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+38% | 1.99 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+43% | 20 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Magnesium-aluminum alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x USB-A 3.2, HDMI 2.1, microSD, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.4 |
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p + IR |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | IR face (Windows Hello) |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MSI Stealth 16 AI Studio |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 |
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