MacBook Air 13-inch M3 vs MacBook Air 15-inch M4
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| Feature |  MacBook Air 13-inch M3 |  MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches | 15.3 inches |
| Processor | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
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General
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Brand | Apple | Apple |
| Model | MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) | MacBook Air (15-inch, M4, 2025) |
| Announced | 2024 | 2025 |
| Form Factor | Clamshell | Clamshell |
| Color | Silver, Starlight, Space Gray, Midnight | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight |
Design
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Dimensions | 30.41 × 21.5 × 1.13 cm | 34.04 × 23.76 × 1.15 cm |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.51 kg |
| Build Materials | Aluminum enclosure | Aluminum enclosure |
Display
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Display Size | 13.6 inches | 15.3 inches |
| Display Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Resolution | 2560 × 1664 | 2880 × 1864 |
| Refresh Rate | 60Hz | 60Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display Features | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone | 224 ppi, 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone |
Performance
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | Apple M3 | Apple M4 |
| CPU | 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) | 10-core CPU (4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores) |
| GPU | Apple 8-core / 10-core GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
| Graphics Memory | Shared unified memory | Shared unified memory |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Memory & Storage
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| RAM | 8GB | 16GB |
| Storage | 256GB | 256GB / 512GB |
Battery & Charging
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 52.6Wh lithium-polymer | 66.5Wh lithium-polymer |
| Battery Life | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback | Up to 15 hours wireless web; up to 18 hours video playback |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter | MagSafe 3 or USB-C charging; fast-charge capable with 70W adapter |
| Power Adapter | 30W USB-C Power Adapter | 35W Dual USB-C Port Power Adapter |
Software
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | macOS | macOS |
Connectivity
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet | No built-in Ethernet |
Camera & Audio
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Webcam | 1080p FaceTime HD camera | 12MP Center Stage camera with 1080p video |
| Speakers | Four-speaker sound system | Six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers |
| Microphones | Three-mic array with directional beamforming | Three-mic array with directional beamforming |
| Audio Features | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes | Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes |
Keyboard & Input
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard | Backlit Magic Keyboard |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes | Yes |
| Trackpad | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures | Force Touch trackpad with Multi-Touch gestures |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Stylus Support | No | No |
Ports
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| USB-A | No | No |
| USB-C | 2 × USB-C ports | 2 × USB-C ports |
| Thunderbolt / USB4 | 2 × Thunderbolt / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) | 2 × Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| HDMI | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported | No built-in HDMI; adapter supported |
| DisplayPort | DisplayPort output over USB-C | DisplayPort output over USB-C |
| Memory Card Reader | No | No |
| 3.5mm Audio Jack | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support | 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance headphone support |
| Other Ports | MagSafe 3 | MagSafe 3 |
Additional Features
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Security | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Cooling | Fanless passive cooling | Fanless passive cooling |
| Special Features | 16-core Neural Engine; external display support | 16-core Neural Engine; external display support |
What's in the Box
| Specification | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
|---|---|---|
| Laptop | MacBook Air 13-inch M3 | MacBook Air 15-inch M4 |
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