M3 Macbook Air BASE Model good enough?
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- čas přidán 8. 03. 2024
- Is the Base model M3 Macbook Air good enough? There was a lot of controversy around the previous base model. What is the difference between the M2 Macbook Air and the M3 Macbook Air? My M3 Macbook Air first impressions.
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Here’s the deal…for all the folks who think 8gb and 256gb is not enough, you’re more than welcome to upgrade before you buy. For us folks that aren’t power users and are price conscious, the standard Air is perfectly fine. It’s crazy that folks want to eliminate a choice for some people based on their supposed needs when options for them are available.
At last - a sensible comment!
Nah 8/256 is a crime in 2024 + it's 1100 $
Don't be a sheep use your brain
Very well said‼️
Bro talking like Obama
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Remember, i have subscribed your channel by just watching this video and because i saw that you talk about day to day real life uses of the tech and not benchmark (like so many other channels), Great job 👍👍
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Patrick, general comment. I have bounced around different reviewers and have stuck with you and Marques. First your presentation manner is top notch like the way you opened with the unboxing and displayed all the elements without comment. But most of all, you strike a good medium of saying what is good and what isn’t and make it sound appropriate for use case and possibilities among current tech. As an old techie (Amiga was my start and love) who spends less these days and wants to get to working solutions faster, you hit the spot. Thank you and keep it up! (And jealous of your studio)
Thank you so much, I appreciate that 😊
Hear! Hear!
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I have always gravitated & loved the MacBook Pro 16' for a dual display and extra ports , it's good to know that the M3 Air is now a cheaper and lighter alternative!👍
Watching these MacBook Air unboxing and impressions are incredible! I'm new to this but I don't see how I'm ever going to make videos as good as this! Great work Patrick, love the video!
Ah thanks mate! Feel free to watch my first videos 😂. You'll get there man, we keep learning all the time.
Very informative video Patrick! Thank you.
Glad it was helpful!
Thanks for sharing another amazing review, Patrick!
Cheers from Brazil!
Glad you enjoyed it!
I think the one positive for this would be that the MacBook Air m2 15 inch and regular size is they are on discount. Been running the 15 inch M2 air for 8 months now with 24gb ram and its absolutely a beast!
Very well done . Straight to the point !
Thank you sir 🤝
The video I’ve been waiting for 😊
I'm glad you liked it :)
I just discovered your channel. Note these are the reviews I need. Straight to the point, no bull****, no paid reviews, only real-world experiences, no unrealistic expectations, etc. a sub from me and I’ll be watching your content regularly! Btw, great production! 👏
Thanks very much, I appreciate the kind words. I do create sponsored content as well though - keeps the lights on in the studio :)
@@PatrickRambles You’re welcome brother. Yeah, after watching a few of your videos I realised you do make sponsored content, but no worries as long as it’s realistic and straight to the point. I hate the fact most CZcamsrs today are exaggerating with the hype and so on when reviewing products just because it’s a paid review. There’s a nice way to say your opinion without “insulting” the brand. Keep up the good work. 👍
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How would an 8GB MBA M3 handle connection to MS Azure Virtual Desktop during the workday? Apps on AVD are Outlook, Excel, Word, Teams, PowerPoint and a few others of similar resource needs. I’ve seen the M2 Mac Mini handle tons of heavy tasking with 8GB RAM (4K video editing, photo editing) and did so like a champ. Can the M3 Air do the same or would I have no choice but go 16GB? I’ve used my wife’s M1 Air and it does great, but I can’t test more than 20-30 min of use on AVD so I don’t know if the resource usage gets worse as a work day drags on.
Hay Patrick I am confused between m3 pro and m3 air I mean which one buy….. I am an IT professional and my task is to run virtual machines for study stuff …… but I need MacBook just bcoz I want to be in that ecosystem as I have iPhone and iPad…. Plz advice 😊
Just bought the m1 back in the fall for $750, no regrets
Great deal
What do you mostly use it for?
A 2024 1000$ Computer should not have 256 gigs of storage as base and charge 200$ for a 256 gig upgrade. I dont have qualms with the memory because how Apple handles memory management but at this point that base storage is a crime
Oh absolutely. Apple storage is outrageous.
Yeah but what other alternatives are there at that price?
Within the Apple ecosystem , only the Mac mini , but that is not technically a portable device.
Thank you for this review. I basically only use my home laptop for basic web browsing, youtube videos, watching streams, netlfix, hulu, etc. By the way some of these tech review youtubers talk about 8GB of RAM, you would think that the laptop was going to catch on fire with basic use.
😂 I know, it's ridiculous. Sure, 8GB isn't going to deliver you ultra power for all your 3D rendering needs, but it will serve you just fine for basic stuff.
Helpful video. Need full review.
Working on it!
I have an 8gb/512gb M1 Macbook Air that I use for running around. I'm not a power user but I tend to keep tons of tabs open across multiple browser windows. Until recently I'd actually forgotten the M1 Air was only 8GB and I never had any noticeable slowdowns for a casual use tab hoarder. It performs just like my more powerful machines in that respect. When it came time for my 70 year old mother to buy a new air, I knew base would do just fine for Netflix and home shopping needs.
Can we connect it to two monitors with single cable?
Excellent video Patrick !
Thank you so much !!
Just had a request if you could run some black magic disk speed tests on the base 256gb ssd
It’ll be alright even through YT shorts !
Which colour stood out in your opinion?
Will do in the full review :). I think I still prefer midnight.
great thank you ! looking forward to it !!@@PatrickRambles
I've been around computers for a while and know that the primary advantage of increased memory is multitasking and avoidance of disk swapping. That was a big deal back when all hard drives were mechanical and slow, and it's still an issue now because it can potentially shorten the life of soldered down storage. Having said all that, I completely agree that it all depends on the persons use case. My first M1 device was the base Mac mini and with my use case it was perfect, with no disk swapping (I monitored it closely). I didn't have a bunch of Chrome tabs open at the same time. When my computer needs increased I got the base M1 Studio Max but I think most folks won't have to do that.
Thanks Bryan, that is helpful!
Im early lol Love your content brother!
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I’m thinking about getting an air m3 with 16gb ram and 512gb storage, or an m3 pro 8gb ram with 1Tb, which one you think is the best option?
Pro. If you could bump that up to 16GB, you'd be very solid.
Hi Patrick. I enjoy your channel,and advice. I waited , and waited, and finally bought my first MacBook Air. The MacBook Air m3 16GB ram and 512 storage. ( in fact it’s my first laptop ever) I settled for 16 gb ram as I hope it lasts longer. It sure is a great machine. Wow! Oh, I got the silver one.
Wow, what a machine for a first laptop 🔥
Thank you so much, I’ve been looking for information regardless which MacBook should I need and it came down to the MBA m2 16ram since I’m going to use it for CS and I just need something that can make the work outside home. I enjoy the videos, keep up the hard work 🫡
Hi Patrick, I am considering getting the MacBook Air M3 13 inch and paying the extra $200 for the 16GB Ram but with the 256GB SSD storage? I feel it’s better to upgrade just the ram than the storage as it would be an extra $400 to do both.
I got 16/512 M3. Worked on 8/256 M2 for the last year, medium demanding work and it was pretty fine 99% of the time, but I run some Docker containers and do programming, so 16GB would help. But yes better 16/256 than 8/512, since you can always have external SSD (not so practical, but still can help)/
My SSD also got full (256GB), but I do iPhone backup to laptop and have 50GB of music, also work stuff is 50GB. You could be fine with 256GB if you do not store much there and 16GB will make it super fast, whatever you do. (will help for games a bit too)
i am college student and i thinking of buying m3 and my main use will be coding browsing and video editing using pre pro software so should i go for it? Is 8 gb ram will be good for it to handle video editing ?
For pro use, I always recommend a Pro computer. You can video edit on the base model but nothing too complex.
Thank you so much for this 🙌🏻
I’m in a dilemma on whether to choose
iMac 2023 24inch (love yellow, just saw your video yesterday 🤩) or
MacBook Air 15inch
Is 8gb unified memory enough for studying/ppt/excel/web browsing etc? I’m not a tech guy and I don’t know what to do, and this would be my first Mac 😅
They're both great options. I guess it comes down to whether you want your computer to be portable.
Even for light photo and video editing this MBA is amazing
Which MacBook is better for video editing? Both are almost the same price on Education sale. MacBook air m2 16gb 512gb VS MacBook air M3 16gb 256gb.
Or, anything else do you recommend?
Video editing I'd say pro. But if you want to go with the air, the M3 is better. Storage you can use externally.
thanks
Great video
Thanks!
I’m planning to get an m3 air before I go off to college. If I were to spec it up should I go for the 16 gb ram or 512 gb storage(can’t do both as that will be too expensive and not worth it imo) Or for a student who will mainly just be doing coding is 8gb ram enough
Personally is prioritize RAM. There's solutions to storage, but RAM Is what it is.
@@PatrickRambles thanks a ton I’ll be waiting for the full review
I love the fact that you give importance to daily use as opposed to editing and other tasks that require high performance :)
Could you please also test whether you can work well with Photoshop and whether it runs smoothly and quickly?
Hey Patrick, I'm currently deciding between m2 air 16gb vs m3 air 8gb, I only do simple things on the laptop, which do you think I should go for?
yess exactly im stuck exatly in this situation, please let me know your reviews about this.🙏🏻 i have a constrained budget so want to decide wisely between m3 8gb and m2 16gb or m2 15 inch. Please write your reviews
@@xayayga2339 What did u end up buying, im having doubts as well and hella torn between them 😂!
sameee
I’m really looking for a computer for a beginner video editing. I don’t know if I should get the MacBook Air or Pro !
Pro is better but air can handle some light editing.
The more in depth review not yet released, sir?
Hey i am most probably getting an m3 8 512 model but would you recommend it over an m2 16 512 which costs just a bit more, I code regularly on my laptop and other light tasks, sometimes running 2 emulators at once on my laptop is the only time it gets too heavy for an 8 gb but that is like twice a month, are the m3 and wifi 6e gains justified with me or will the 16 gb on the m2 make more sense. Thanks…
I think you're right. Have you considered a MacBook Pro?
@@PatrickRambles gets too costly for my budget… how better are the wifi speeds and range on the m3 version because the cpu gain isn’t very significant for me but wifi is 🫠
@shubham.s8934 I will test it against the M2 Air for my for my full review, I'll be sure to include that.
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Exactly, my MacBook Air M1 is a great laptop and is my mobile. But I use my Mac mini M2 pro as my desktop mainframe.
Thank you for your input i am starting school soon and I had to do my research before purchasing!! I just need a basic computer to do basic things ❤
The more I'm testing it, the more improvements I see. It's a good buy.
If to edit in adobe premier pro do you think it is valid?
Definitely not what it's intended to do. I would go for a Pro model instead.
Sir how I connect with you personally ??
The MacBook Air does what it was made to do, light work here and there and maybe some light photoshop/Lightroom work. Btw people don't the midnight color, even tho apple said they applied a anodization seal on the metal, it's BS! I picked mine up yesterday and it's full of finger prints, returning it for the starlight.
Great video! Probably one of the most level-headed approaches to talking about the base model MacBook Air. So many people haven't even actually given it an honest shot to see if it meets their needs and immediately dismiss its existence. I get that the price for upgrades isn't appealing, but wouldn't you be saving money regardless getting the base model. That's just my thought process 🤷
Thank you 🤝
You had me at the stickers. Just kidding, this would be perfect for my needs.
Ha! Yes and we just heard it has two NAND chips so that should fix the problem the M2 had
I bought m2 base model last year and returned it. It is slow even though I did some light stuff as a teacher like uploading material to drives and vise versa. It is ok but with the 16 gig I felt the difference. 8 g is good but I did not like slow and need a faster thing and thus I got the 16 gigs with 1 t internal storage. It is more relieving yet ver expensive for me.
Should be better now that there's two NAND chips instead of one.
Hi Patrick so this machine is fanless will heavier tasks or games impact it in some way.
Theoretically yes. The more you push it, the hotter it will run.
It will drop power usage a bit and CPU/GPU frequencies after 20-30mins of very hard usage (close to 100% CPU/GPU usage etc..). But still it should be faster than M2 at full speed.
Hi Patrick I am going to start college soon and I am psychology student. I would like to know if the base version of MacBook Air M3 would be enough or should I go for the 16gb unified memory version. Will the 8gb unified memory last me 4-5 years
For 4-5 years I’d definitely opt for the 16GB if budget allows.
@@PatrickRambles thank you for your advice 😊
Minor thing but I like how he didn't rip the paper envelope when unboxing
I would never 😅
I am computer science major so what model and spec I should go for ?
The base model should be enough for most things. But if your budget allows more RAM/Storage, that's always better.
Love the lightness of air, I travel a lot as well but idk if its performance is enough in running a business ?
For me, the golden rule is pro use, pro computer.
Pretty new sub to your channel, but totally agree about peoples unrealistic expectations of Macbook Airs throttling... "no sh*t"
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And also tell the battery life in low power mode
Can you do light video editing on this ?
Yes
Yes, at a basic level. If you plan to do a lot of post processing you'll meet it's limitations. But for a machine that is not made for editing, it holds up fairly well.
It's worth mentioning that to run those two external displays the MacBook Air screen must be closed.
Correct.
Is the base model good enough to process photos on Lightroom or do I need the 16gb of RAM?
I don't know how far you take your edits but additional RAM is always good.
@@PatrickRambles I take photos in RAW so yeah the images are quite large in size. Thanks for your answer!
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Hi Patrick. I am enjoying your vids.
Should i go with m2 air 16gig, 512HD for $1170 or m3 air 8g for $1150, 512HD or m1 pro @ $1100 ? Thanks you. Or anyone else wants to help me in this. My use case is building website and small video editing.
I would say it's a close call between the M3 Air and the M1 Pro. The M3 doesn't have the memory swap issue the M2 had because it comes with dual nand chip. The Pro has some advantages over the air in terms of horsepower but the M1 chip is getting older. What is your main use case?
@@PatrickRambles Thanks for that info on the memory swap. My main use case is for UI/UX website building. So from what you say I am now between m3 air and m1 pro.
@timecost could be worth hitting up Andres Vidoza or Oliur. I don’t know much about coding or building and the specific requirements.
Apple Macbook Air M3 8GB ram can easily edit 4K video?
Not if you like using a lot of layers, plugins and color grading.
Could you do a one hour intense gaming and check if the computer will shutdown because of heat? I was planning to get this Air to play Dota 2.
I'll see if Lies of P runs smoothly and if it does, I'll do the one hour test for you.
@@PatrickRambles thank you! Will wait for the video! I subbed and liked!
The SSD for the 256 GB M3 Airs are now 2 128 GB NAND chips. Almost double the read and write speeds of the M2s. Another channel did a tear down and showed the 2 NAND chips.
Yes! I saw Max Tech did it. That's very promising.
So happy to see this isn’t the nasty Midnight colour that every other reviewer is featuring.
Wondering how well it handles Excel
I only use that at a very basic level. I'd imagine it handles it fine.
Can the base model run after effects?
I would be surprised if it could.
Brilliant. As always. But I do wish you’d lose it again! The M2 review was one of your best! “No sh**” 😂😂😂
Haha 😂
Should I buy m1 or m3 for trading and coding or should i get m1pro ?
If it's just trading and coding, M3 air would be enough. Consider upgrading the ram of you can. I would not recommend an M1 air at this stage.
What do you think? I just bought a MacBook Air M3 with 512 gb and 8ram, I’m a master student but I also create online content so you think it might be fine?
Hey Jocey, its excellent for college work and it can handle basic video editing just fine. Obviously it's not built to be editing heavy 4K timelines, but as long as you keep things simple, it should be ok.
@@PatrickRambles thank you so much for answering! I was already regretting not buying 16GB of ram 😭
Should be fine , the M3 doesn’t have the memory swap issue the M2 had because it has two Nand chips now.
Compare it with macbook air m2 base model
good video i really want a M3 air macbook for normal use
It’s perfect for that. I really love using it on the road , on the couch , anywhere I don’t need a bunch of horse power basically.
@@PatrickRambles oh is it good for gaming
@thecoconutplayz nah. MacBooks aren’t great for gaming to begin with , but this one really lacks power for demanding games.
@@PatrickRambles roblox? geometry dash? web browsing? nothing?!?!?!?!?!?
Just don’t open and close it much as the hinges crack the screen after 3 months fyi
It's hasn't even been out for three months so how would anybody know that.
The base model has a lot of power & is really good for about 95% of the people who aren't power users.
I would so much want the Air with a mini-led screen. I don't understand why they refuse to make one. I would be willing to pay for it. I want the form factor and the lightness of an Air but with a fantastic screen. I don't want to go up to a heavy Pro model just to get the better screen. I'm just a normal user and don't need all the pro stuff. However... I want a great screen. Why Apple? Just charge us like you do with all other products. Would it be heavier, thicker perhaps?
My guess is battery life. A screen like that would consume a lot more and could run hotter. The air doesn't have a fan.
@@PatrickRambles The iPad Pro 12.9 pulls it off? 10 hours of battery, true. But I could live with that.
FINALLY a good review. I have watched at least 20 Macbook reviews and EVRY SINGLE one of them are talking about video editing. BRO, not every has a youtube channel. stop bringing it up.
Glad it was helpful!
If you just want a macbook for the normal video watching and text documentation stuffs. 8gb is sufficient and more than enough
First!!! And considering the base model.
So far so good!
Thanks! A comment for algorithms.
Much appreciated 🤝
Please compare it with m1 MacBook Air
Will a 15in base model good for a student?
100%
@@PatrickRambles thank you. I saw a few comments in other videos saying an 8gb won’t be but seen a few saying yes. So just trying to figure it out so I can order one later.
@arielovalle4777 it depends on your needs but for normal office/class work it should be just fine.
@@PatrickRambles thanks again. I appreciate your import, now let me go order a 15 inch base model 💪🏼
which is better 16 gb ram or 256 gb sdd
You mean 512GB?
I am debating the 13 in m3 base model and the mid tier model. Here’s what I will do with my computer. I am in a 2 year college student studying criminal justice so the classes aren’t very demanding, but the school does recommend using chrome browser with multiple tabs open. I may use an external monitor from time to time. I also plan to do some light gaming on the device long with some video playback. Any suggestions or thoughts before I purchase?
Chrome is a RAM hog. The way you're describing it you might run out. Best to upgrade to 16 if you can.
Great video but wheres the Review? 😅
Open its back , I want to see it from inside😊
I'll leave that up to JerryrigEverything 😅
@@PatrickRambles ok😅
lets ramble
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Is 256GB enough for a college student?
Yes and if you need it just get an external ssd cause its way cheaper
I think Patrick likes opening those Apple boxes and pulling those seals to reveal the Apple Magic! LOL ;) I agree the MacBook Air is great for most task. It's not a pro model and all the complaints are way overblown. I did opt for 16gb ram and 512gb storage. This thing will be my go to for awhile.
Not a lot of people choose Starlight
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Should I buy the M3 Macbook Air? (I don't have a laptop)
Depends on your needs :)
Where are u from?
Narnia.
Canada obviously. Heavy accent.
@user-om5lk9hj6j very very wrong.
I don’t understand how some people can get in their feelings because of someone else’s choice. Apple has always charged a premium for their products and rightfully so. I have iPods that still work. I have a iPad from 2015 that works well. My mother in law’s iPhone 7 still works and she uses it. I don’t mind paying for something that works. I also have never needed a laptop with more than 8gb of ram. If people didn’t buy the base, Apple wouldn’t sell it.
Great video, as always, Rambler! Got my M3 Air (16GB/1TB), yesterday. It's a a sweet, sexy machine. Chose the Midnight so here's hoping the fingerprint issue isn't... an issue. You nailed the Air vs. Pro conundrum. Any dope who buys an Air to edit 8K videos gets exactly what he deserves.
My man! Thanks again for your support, much appreciated 🤝. Dang, that's quite a configuration you've got 🔥
@@PatrickRambles 🤜🤛
Wow, a normal person who isn't trying to be an entertainer. Video content and production are tops. Subbed
Thanks!
They increased the 256gb SSD for the m3 so yes
Yes! Two NAND chips this time 🙌
Max out the pro, Min out the air. Have one of each, one for real work, one for the road.
That's precisely what I did. Makes total sense to me as well.
If you have to go with 8gb (why on earth would you in 2024???) then I think what the faster SSD means for performance when that 8gb is saturated is an interesting test. Also, it's unified memory, so if you're going to drive two high res monitors, what does that do for the amount of ram to actually run programs. That RAM is also being used, I assume, for some form of cache, so again, when it is saturated, what does that do for performance? What do you ahve to run to actually saturate the RAM. I'm on windows and wouldn't dream now of running 8gb. Linux is much better. What's Apple like? With 8gb, how much time do you have to spend 'managing' your apps so they don't go down to a crawl. It's not a crime to have multiple chrome tabs open. A machine purchased, even as a base level, should well and truly be good for that. In 2024 I expect to be able to have multiple apps open and the laptop not grinding to a slug. I think the big issue with the air is the high price and the upgrade price. The base price, at the price charged, should be 16gb of ram and 512gb of storage. It's 2024.
I do agree with you that 16/512 would be a better base level in 2024. With that said, after using it a bit more, the performance really is noticeably better. Faster SSD, double NAND chip (thank God), chrome runs fine with multiple windows and a couple of apps running. I don't think you can compare 8GB PC and 8GB Mac though.
@@PatrickRambles Look forward to your follow up video! If Apple had only gouged less they could have had a real winner. Windows laptops are pretty much 'meh' until Windows on Arm comes along. Which is starting to feel a bit like 'don't hold your breath' on that one. Intel couldn't innovate if they were bit on the ass with an idea.
8GB in 2024 at that Price. I have
to Really Disrespect myself to get
that Base Model. 🤣🤣
I have expensive taste with an economy budget
I feel that.
I am using unreal engine and it works smoothly
That's impressive
It will good enough when base will be 16/512.