MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs MacBook Air 13 (M3)

Apple MacBook Pro 13 2022 M2 512GB / 16GB

AED 3,799

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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU (MacBook Air 13 M3 Series) 256GB / 16GB

AED 3,499

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MacBook Air 13 (M2)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M2) vs MacBook Air 13 (M3)

The M3 chip’s 4.1 GHz P-cores and 10.5 W sustained power deliver faster sustained performance than the M2’s 3.5 GHz cores and 20 W PL1, making the Air 13 M3 the clearer CPU winner despite both having 10-core GPUs. The MacBook Pro 13 M2 suits video editors needing 512 GB storage and longer thermal headroom for 4K timelines, while its 58.2 Wh battery supports 18+ hours of video playback. The MacBook Air 13 M3 wins for students and travelers due to its 1.237 kg weight, 184 g charger, and Wi-Fi 6E for faster 6 GHz networks in crowded campuses. In UAE at AED 3799 vs AED 3499, the Air wins because it’s 300 AED cheaper with a newer, faster chip. In India at ₹94900 vs ₹84900, the Air wins on value because it offers superior performance at ₹10,000 less.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec

MacBook Air 13 (M2)

MacBook Air 13 (M3)

Processor

Apple M2 8c/8t 8 x 2.4 - 3.5 GHz, 20 W PL2 / Short Burst, 20 W PL1 / Sustained

Apple M3 8c/8t, 4 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 21 W PL2 / Short Burst, 10.5 W PL1 / Sustained

Graphics

Apple M2 10-Core GPU, Core: 1398 MHz, 13.5 W TDP

Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP

Screen Size

height x width x depth (in mm): 15.6 x 304.1 x 212.4 ( = 0.61 x 11.97 x 8.36 in)

height x width x depth (in mm): 11.3 x 304.1 x 215 ( = 0.44 x 11.97 x 8.46 in)

RAM

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, onboard

16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard

Storage

512

256

Battery

58.2 Wh Lithium-Ion

52.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer

Ports

2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor

Wi-Fi

802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.0

Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3

Weight

1.372 kg ( = 48.4 oz / 3.02 pounds), Power Supply: 274 g ( = 9.67 oz / 0.6 pounds)

1.237 kg ( = 43.63 oz / 2.73 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)

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Price Comparison

Market	MacBook Air 13 (M2)	MacBook Air 13 (M3)	Difference
UAE	AED 3,799	AED 3,499	MacBook Air 13 (M3) saves AED 300
India	₹ 94,900	₹ 84,900	MacBook Air 13 (M3) saves ₹ 10,000

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