Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) vs HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
41.4Performance50.7
29.8Display54.7
55.3Battery60
79.6Portability92.9
3 spec wins — Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)8 spec wins — HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
InnoReviews verdict
HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) wins this laptop face-off, 61.3 to 48.4, pulling ahead mainly in display (+25) and portability (+13). 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 15 (M3)
- 25% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 3,130 vs 2,507
- 15% lower thickness: 11.5 mm vs 13.5 mm
Reasons to pick the HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024)
- Stronger performance score: 51 vs 41
- Stronger display score: 55 vs 30
- Stronger battery score: 60 vs 55
- Stronger portability score: 93 vs 80
- 700% higher storage: 2,048 GB vs 256 GB
Display
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Screen size | 15.3 ″+8% | 14.2 ″ |
| Panel type | IPS (Liquid Retina) | OLED (3:2, touchscreen, HDR) |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 | 3120x2080 |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz+100% |
| Peak brightness | 500 nits | 1,000 nits+100% |
Performance
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 (8-core) | Intel Core Ultra 9 185H |
| Graphics | Apple M3 10-core GPU | Intel Arc Graphics (8 Xe-cores) |
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB+300% |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 (unified) | LPDDR5X-6400 (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB | 2,048 GB+700% |
| Storage type | SSD | NVMe PCIe SSD |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 3,130+25%Top 14% | 2,507Bottom 34% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 12,066Bottom 29% | 13,756+14%Top 46% |
Battery
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity | 67 Wh | 70 Wh+5% |
| Charging | 35 W | 90 W+157% |
Design
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 0.98 kg+35% |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm+15% | 13.5 mm |
| Material | Recycled Aluminum | Magnesium alloy |
Connectivity
| Spec | Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Ports | 2x Thunderbolt / 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 15 (M3) | HUAWEI MateBook X Pro (2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Operating system | macOS Sonoma | Windows 11 Home / Pro |
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