MacBook Air 13 (M4) vs MacBook Air 15 (M3)

The Apple MacBook Air 13 M4 Entry wins on CPU performance with its 10-core M4 (4.5 GHz P-cores) versus the M3’s 8-core (4.1 GHz P-cores), delivering up to 18% faster single-threaded speeds and better sustained efficiency. The 13-inch M4 model is ideal for coders and mobile professionals needing all-day battery life (up to 18 hours video playback) and portability under 1.23 kg, with faster LPDDR5-7500 RAM and newer macOS 15. The 15-inch M3 suits users needing more screen real estate for photo editing or multitasking across 15.3 inches, with 24% larger display area and 24% larger battery (66.5 Wh vs 53.8 Wh) for extended unplugged work. In UAE at AED 3999 vs AED 4499, the 13-inch M4 is better because it’s 500 AED cheaper with superior CPU and same RAM. In India at ₹99900 vs ₹109900, the 13-inch M4 wins on value because it offers faster performance and lighter weight for ₹10,000 less.