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MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs MacBook Air 15 (M3)

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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU (MacBook Air 13 M3 Series) 512GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU (MacBook Air 13 M3 Series) 512GB / 16GB

AED 4,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 512GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 512GB / 16GB

AED 5,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M3)

Our Verdict

MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs MacBook Air 15 (M3)

Both MacBook Air models share the same M3 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, so performance is identical; neither has a fan, ensuring silent operation under all workloads. The 13-inch model is best for students and travelers who prioritize portability—its 1.237 kg weight and 18-hour battery life make it easy to carry all day without recharging. The 15-inch model suits professionals needing more screen real estate—its 340.4 mm width and 66.5 Wh battery deliver 20% more display area and 2.5 extra hours of video playback for multitasking or content creation. In UAE at AED 4299 vs AED 5299, the 13-inch wins because it saves AED 1000 with no performance loss; in India at ₹104900 vs ₹129900, the 13-inch wins on value because it cuts ₹25000 from the cost while keeping identical CPU, GPU, and RAM.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Air 13 (M3)
MacBook Air 15 (M3)
Processor
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
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, 12 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP
Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.3 x 304.1 x 215 ( = 0.44 x 11.97 x 8.46 in)
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 in)
RAM
16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard
16 GB , LPDDR5 6400, dual-channel, onboard
Storage
512
512
Battery
52.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer
66.5 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
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
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
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
1.237 kg ( = 43.63 oz / 2.73 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)
1.501 kg ( = 52.95 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Air 13 (M3)MacBook Air 15 (M3)Difference
UAEAED 4,299AED 5,299MacBook Air 13 (M3) saves AED 1,000
India₹ 1,04,900₹ 1,29,900MacBook Air 13 (M3) saves ₹ 25,000

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