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

The Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 1TB/24GB wins on CPU and GPU performance with its 8-core M3 (4.1 GHz P-cores) and 10-core GPU, outpacing the M4’s 10-core CPU (4.5 GHz P-cores) in sustained workloads due to higher PL2 (21W vs 9W) and 24GB RAM, while both remain fanless. Choose the M3 model if you edit 4K video, run virtual machines, or multitask with 16+ apps — the 24GB RAM and 1TB SSD prevent slowdowns during heavy workflows. The M4 512GB/16GB suits coders and students who prioritize macOS 15 Sequoia features and need faster LPDDR5-7500 RAM for light compilation or AI tasks, but storage and memory limit heavy multitasking. In UAE at AED 6899 vs AED 5799, the M3 is better because 24GB RAM enables professional workflows without throttling; in India at ₹169900 vs ₹144900, the M4 wins on value because ₹25,000 savings offset 8GB less RAM for most daily tasks.