Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
55.2Performance41.4
29.8Display29.8
67.2Battery55.3
88Portability79.6
6 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4)2 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
InnoReviews verdict
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) wins this laptop face-off, 57.4 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in performance (+14) and battery (+12). Apple MacBook Air 15 (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 (M4)
- Stronger performance score: 55 vs 41
- Stronger battery score: 67 vs 55
- Stronger portability score: 88 vs 80
- 100% higher RAM: 16 GB vs 8 GB
- 100% higher charging: 70 W vs 35 W
- Lower launch price: $999 vs $1,299
Reasons to pick the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
- 24% higher capacity: 67 Wh vs 54 Wh
- 13% higher Screen size: 15.3 ″ vs 13.6 ″
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 13.6 ″ | 15.3 ″+13% |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | IPS (Liquid Retina) |
| Resolution | 2560x1664 | 2880x1864 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M4 (10-core) | Apple M3 (8-core) |
| Graphics | Apple M4 8-core GPU | Apple M3 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 16 GB+100% | 8 GB |
| RAM type | LPDDR5X (unified) | LPDDR5 (unified) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage type | NVMe SSD | SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,700+18%Top 21% | 3,130Top 26% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 14,600+21%Top 46% | 12,066Bottom 19% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 54 Wh | 67 Wh+24% |
| Web browsing endurance | 15 h | — |
| Charging | 70 W+100% | 35 W |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.24 kg+18% | 1.51 kg |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm+2% | 11.5 mm |
| Material | Aluminum | Recycled Aluminum |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm | 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, MagSafe 3, 3.5mm |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Webcam | 12MP Center Stage | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Biometrics | Touch ID | Touch ID |
Software
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 13 (M4) | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sequoia | macOS Sonoma |
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