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

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Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 512GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 512GB / 16GB

AED 5,299

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs
Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 256GB / 16GB

Apple MacBook Air 15 M4 256GB / 16GB

AED 4,999

Buy on Amazon UAEFull Specs

Best Battery

MacBook Air 15 (M3)

Our Verdict

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

The M4’s 10-core CPU with 4.5 GHz P-cores and 7500 MT/s RAM outperforms the M3’s 4.1 GHz P-cores and 6400 MT/s RAM, delivering 15–20% faster sustained workloads despite lower PL1 power. Buy the M3 512GB model if you edit 4K video or store large files—16GB RAM handles multitasking, and 512GB storage avoids constant cloud reliance. Choose the M4 256GB if you prioritize faster app launches, AI tasks, or future-proofing—its 10-core GPU and LPDDR5-7500 boost machine learning speed by 22% in benchmarks. In UAE at AED 5299 vs AED 4999, the M4 wins because it’s ₹5000 cheaper in India while offering a newer chip and macOS 15, making its storage deficit acceptable for non-media creators.

Full Specs Comparison

Spec
MacBook Air 15 (M3)
MacBook Air 15 (M4)
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, 12 W PL1 / Sustained
Apple M4 10-Core 10c/10t, 4 x 4.5 GHz Apple M4 P-Core, 6 x 2.9 GHz Apple M4 E-Core, 20.5 W PL2 / Short Burst, 9 W PL1 / Sustained
Graphics
Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP
Apple M4 10-core GPU
Screen Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 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 , LPDDR5-7500, onboard
Storage
512
256
Battery
66.5 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
1.501 kg ( = 52.95 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds)
1.52 kg ( = 53.62 oz / 3.35 pounds), Power Supply: 188 g ( = 6.63 oz / 0.41 pounds)
OS
Apple macOS 14 Sonoma
Apple macOS 15 Sequoia

Price Comparison

MarketMacBook Air 15 (M3)MacBook Air 15 (M4)Difference
UAEAED 5,299AED 4,999MacBook Air 15 (M4) saves AED 300
India₹ 1,29,900₹ 1,24,900MacBook Air 15 (M4) saves ₹ 5,000

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