M3 MacBook Air review: Apple NAILED it!
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In my M3 MacBook Air review, I reveal who I think this laptop is for and whether it’s worth upgrading to from the M1 or M2 MacBook Air. This review is for the 15-inch M3 MacBook Air, but we do dive into that 13-inch version, too!
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CHAPTERS
00:00 - Intro
01:26 - Roboform
02:42 - Pricing and specs
07:11 - Who is the M3 MacBook Air for?
09:23 - Final thought
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If you're buying an M3 15-inch MacBook Air, what are you going to use it for?
Im about to buy the M3 MBA for graphic design.
I’m a graphic designer (professional, daily) and still use an iMac from 2010(!).
It’s got 4gb working memory and still works reasonably well, unfortunately it isn’t ideal for traveling…
Going to use Affinity graphic software and some basic movie software on it.
I think I’m going for the 15inch 16gb unified memory with 1gb storage.
And I just love the fanless thin design and minimalistic look and feel!
We humans always think we don’t have enough, but how much do we REALLY need?
Great review, thanks for the enthusiasm and skipping the benchmarks..
greatings from the Netherlands
Gert
Yeah clear bias
I bought the 15” M2 in midnight about 6 months ago as a tertiary mac to my Office bound iMac. I went with the 8GB version this time to see if 8GB works. In my experience It does work. Not too much swap being used.
I’m going to try running a VM on it to run Kali, and allocate 2GB to the VM. We’ll see what the unified memory is all about then. If it works then great! If it doesn’t I’ll know what to do next time I’m looking at a laptop.
Hello sir,
I want to know if it is possible to get M3 MacBook Air with 16/256?
After doing some research i came to know that only 512GB SSD can be purchased with 16GB of ram.
I am doing Ict engineering, and I am looking for a new option for a laptop and MacBook m3 looks like a really good option, but I am not sure what's your suggestion.
Just pulled the trigger bought a 13 MacBook Air 16 GB 512 SSD it’s a deffo upgrade from a 2012 MacBook Air which has retired
Enjoy!
Which colour
M2 or M3?
I have a 2012 MBA as well, and it still runs like a champ (for basic things like YT or web browsing).
@@Wanted797 I went for an M3 16gb 512 SSD it will probably last me years in Midnight
As a happy M2 15" Air owner and user, I hope the people who become M3 Air 15" converts also enjoy their time with the new machine! This MacBook category, big screen but lightweight and more affordable, was truly a jackpot in my eyes!
What were the specs you went with? ty
@@janeS9773 M2 15 inch 512 GB SSD with 8 GB Unified Memory
Bought a 15” MBA M2 but returned and kept my “old” M1 Pro MBP. The laptop is gorgeous don’t get me wrong but the big size is too clumsy to carry around in a backpack. The 14” somehow is more backpack friendly than the 15” air.
I was waiting for the announcement and release of M3 Air for the last three weeks. But I decided to buy the 13” MacBook Pro M2 24GB/1TB brand new for $1,399. Best Buy has it on sale to pick up same day. This 13” will last me 6+ years. For those who tell me “the 13 inch screen is too small”, if i need more screen space, i would just connect it to my desk monitor.
I have the M215in purchased back in September. Which is more than adequate for my needs. The processor upgrade and two monitor support seem the major changes. Neither which impact on my usage. I expect at least 3years from my M2. But this new M3 will what I will recommend to anyone who asks what laptop to buy.
I was fortunate when I purchased my M1 Air that the 8 core upgraded version was still available. Along with 1 tb of storage and 16 gigs ram-its a fantastic tool. Usually its connected to a wide screen monitor and a hub. I write, and make the occasional 9 min video. It's wonderful. And I love that wedge design. When it comes time to replace the battery, it will cost under 200 and last probably another 4 years. And traveling with it is a dream.
I came to watch this video to get to know about the m3 MacBook Air but I happened to find your voice is so relaxing!! Love it! I think it’s something similar to Jony Ive’s, the legendary apple designer.
Brilliant video Mark, really good to see how your channel has boomed, definitely for us UKers it's a great resource
That’s lovely to hear - thank you!
I'm sold on the 15". Just sharing my use-case which might help others. I'm a web dev and I think the 15" Air + 24gb RAM would make a perfect portable workstation. I currently have the Mac M1 Pro 14" 16GB. It's just a little "beefy" and losing that 1 inch of screen space actually adds a lot of claustrophobia. From my research, moving from the M1 pro 14" to the M3 Air - i'll be about on par when it comes to graphics and multi-core performance, but the single-core performance will be MUCH improved (about 40%). So to simplify... games, compiling and rendering video... I shouldn't expect much change, but day-to-day tasks should be improved. And I don't know about other devs... but my style of web-dev mostly relies on a shit load of "day to day" tasks. Not to mention having 24GB ram will make a big difference because I'm starting to hit the limits of 16GB. Looking forward to the change as coding on the 14" just feels a little tight to me. Also looking forward to the increased portability. I'm so relieved for the dual monitor support... honestly that was a huge reason why I didn't consider the new Air's until now. Clamshell mode doesn't bother me at all... in fact I prefer it as it makes the desktop so much more tidy. A slim 15" with the modern slimmer bezels.... it really is the sweet spot for working on the go without carrying a monster sized laptop about.
I love your videos. I’m planning to get a fully specked out MacBook Air M3 very soon.
Good choice! And thanks for the kind words!
Which size colourc
Good review Mark great laptops !
Pre-ordered the 15 inch with 16GB memory and 512GB storage, sure, the price is close to the pro 14 but I’d rather have the big screen.
Too big to carry on train
@@gurugamer8632 as someone who travels by train a lot, I doubt it will be an issue and you’re simply being hyperbolic.
But the Air nails it for the weight. I'mma go to the Air, too 😊
Broo for just one inch
@@Lovetostudy_ brooo for less weight. Why you triggered
Thank you for the review. What makes it better is your voice, which is very pleasant.
it's called "greed". It’s one thing when you make an expensive product and include all the new technologies in it and for 5 years you can forget about updating the gadget. It’s another matter when they deliberately (artificially) stretch out modernization (including programmatically limiting the capabilities of equipment) in order to add some little thing every year and sell it to those who are ready to spend money on minor upgrades every year.
9:53 is exactly where I am. Struggling with 8GB RAM on a cramp 13" Air. I can still put up with the screen size by hiding the dock and menu bar but the lack of RAM really cripples the Mac experience. Waiting patiently for retailers to offer a discount in the next few months 🤞
exactly the same here. I have air 2020 m1 8g and the RAM is constantly pushed to its limits with my use, like I don't need THAT much more memory because I don't run heavy programs but I multitask a lot and it's always hitting the limits of 8GB, I think just something with more space allowing for the laptop to breathe more is just for me. so I decided to go with 16gb 2023 version, arrives tomorrow
I love the 13 inch. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these.
I have an M1 16GB Macbook Air bought in 2021 and it is brilliant. Went into apple store the other day and saw the 15" M3 macbook air and fell in love with it. Needless to say I really want it. However my M1 Air does everything I need. I really want this laptop but it is a lot of money when I already have a good one. Should I just wait for another generation?
thank u for the good review
My pleasure!
I'm still using my 13" Intel Macbook Pro (2017) and looking to finally upgrade this year. What I noticed is that right now, at least where I live, the 14" MBP M1 Pro and 13" Macbook Air M3 are the same price with the same configuration (16GB memory, 512GB SSD). Between the two, which one would you recommend more?
Thank you Mark! I love your reviews. Please, Could you make a test with this M3 MacBook Air 15” for music production? I have a Intel based MacBook Pro (2018) which is insufficient for my music production needs and the fans are kicking in all the time (awful noise). My music needs are not too demanding: no more than 25 tracks in Logic Pro X although with many plugins on each track for the mixing phase (Let’s say an average of 6 plugins on every track) when I might spend 5 to 6 ours mixing without long breaks. Would this MacBook Air 15” satisfy me needs in terms of CPU performance? I would love to get it an enjoy the screen size, portability and, especially, the silence of a fan-less MacBook.
The midnight color is 🔥 About the best color out there.
I think the MBA is 13 ½ inches and not technically 13, yes?
How capable is this machine for use with Logic Pro?
Best form factor for M3 chip, cause it’s light and fanless, it doesn’t need all that bulkiness of Pro version models.
Worth it if I don’t have a MacBook initially (as a college student)?
What about waiting for M4 later this year? Be a worthy upgrade to wait on? Would love your thoughts on this in a video.
What do u think about 16/256 model?
Does it overheat quickly?
Is the webcam good quality pls reply
thanks for video! is it (air m3 16ram) good for fcpx video editing? User 16' intel (2019) now...(
Got the M3 16GB 512SSD. I also had the MacBook Pro 15" for 5 years now. This new AIR does everything that I need it to do an more.
I am doing Ict engineering, and I am looking for a new option for a laptop and MacBook m3 looks like a really good option, but I am not sure what's your suggestion.
I bought a base model MacBook Air M1 back in December 2022, and it is stunning. It's impossible to fault it, especially considering its price. I recently bought a M3 Mac Book Pro, and its performance and quality is eye watering, it's a real beast. Now that I'm convinced the Apple M-silicon chips are taking us into a new era of computing, my plan is to give my M1 MBA to my son,.... which gives me the perfect excuse to get myself a M3 Mac Book Air. Apple, you just keep giving, and giving...
Apple could easily rollout a software update to enable dual external display support in clamshell mode for both M1 and M2 variants, but why would they?
They could but they want exclusive features that you can only get on the new model
Have you tried vide editing on this yet? any good?
thinking of upgrading to this from my slow 2020 intel 13 inch pro...
I upgraded from an Apple Refurbished M1 MacBook Air (256/8) base model to a new 15-in M3 MacBook Air (512/16). I had noticed a fair bit of swap memory usage on the M1 that are not evident with the M3, I'm putting it down to the doubled unified memory. It's weird going from a 13.3-in screen to one 2 inches larger as the 15-in actually seems larger than it really is.
Mark, you give the best reviews.
Thank you!
A bit off topic, but is there a chance that they will release another color for 15 pro max like people expected?
I’m new to all this apple ecosystem and currently have a 5 year old i5 windows laptop. I have 1 question, does the m3 chip in the air provide the same graphics capabilities as in the pro models?
Getting products from Apple Mark, coming up in the world. Well done, you deserve it. I have an M1 Max Mac Studio and an M2 Ultra Mac Studio and I can honestly feel zero difference in any task apart from exporting video. Photoshop etc zero difference
Still happy with my M1, but the extra screen size is tempting
im going to get the m3 15 inch from the m1 13 inch simply for this reason.
Does the base model M3 13” have two things inside like the M1 had but the M2 didn’t have? Or is that an upgrade.
I have the M1 14 inch. Great machine. But nothing has the grab and go portability of the 13 inch air. I do miss that “feature”
I saw n test using the space black, still a fingerprint magnet though even if its better than the midnight
I'm considering replacing my M1 13in MacBook pro only because I can't find any budget adapter that would give me two screens, on clamshell mode, with NO display link. I already own the keyboard, the mouse, and the second monitor but I haven't been able to use it!!!! (the monitor, I'm obviously using the mouse an keyboard) I do light editing with my vlog channel but I mostly write essays for schools.
hi mark. i bought the macbook air m3 16GB ram , 512 storage. its my first laptop/macbook. its amazing. i got the 16GB, 512 one because i wanted one that would last. hopefully i got the right one. i couldnt afford the 1TB one.
Everything works well until you get the next Apple update. I was using Mac os Ventura 13.6.3 which works perfectly fine then there is an update from Apple for 13.6.4 where a lot issues like slow start , battery drain in sleep mode and using mode .
I have the M2 15, the only thing that would make me consider upgrading is OLED.
It is the best battery life I've ever had in a laptop...
and after 4 years the battery will start to fade out, while my 15" 2011 MBP battery is original and still hold 4h of use.
I want the 15‑inch midnight!!!!😍🤤
I’m in the market for a MacMinPro. Seeing as the laptops and the MacMini are basically the same just in a different form factor, I think I should wait for the MacMiniProM3. Hopefully it won’t be long now…
Wait till M4 so that Apple fixes the hardware vulnerability. For the current generations there seem to be no software fix that would not downgrade the performance.
Is the 15 inch air M3 worth buying or chipping in that slight extra for a 14 inch pro. I really don’t know 🤷
Depends a lot on how you use it. The pro can handle more demanding applications and has a better display. The MacBook air is for those who don't do a lot of video editing or sound editing, but basic office stuff.
@@ohsocooll12342 I’m starting uni soon and do appreciate 120 hz on phones. It’s just the cost that’s driving me away…
Interesting review, thank you! I have the M1 Air and remain satisfied with it. The M3 Air sounds like and feels, relative to it, a Pro to me, and I have no need of a Pro. So you helped me to overcome Apple's seductive marketing and stick with my M1 Air!
Trading in M1 MBA 16/1TB for M3 15” MBA 16/512. $1400.00
BUT
A friend long in the Mac community is helping someone who purchased a boatload of M3 14” MBP for a company but didn’t check the specs. They don’t fit their needs. As a result, they’re selling them off cheap. And I’ll still have the M1 to sell, reducing my outlay.
A conundrum …
The MacBook Air is the laptop right now and would now choose it over the pro, nice review bud
Hi Mark love your channel but I just think you should have had the camera behind you so we can listen to you and see the MacBook airs as you spoke.
Nice video
Do you think some of the Ai advantages the M3 will capitalize on will get passed down to the M2 variants?
If I am a student which is more suitable this or MacBook Pro?
This with 16 gb ram minimum
I have my base M2 since one week and think to chance until 3 or 4 year if I need more power I will go to MBP
Unless you want to play games.
Curious what is the SSD speed 256 vs 512
have a 15” 15/512 … after long thinking i decided to try a 24g and if that works, then that will be my dev-on-the-move machine… paired with a m3 studio when it’s out… i borrowed an m2 with 16g … too snug (disclaimer: i routinely have 200/300 safari tabs). the new m3/midnight is better than before, but still a pass for me.
Would you “upgrade” from a 14” base M1 Pro MBP (16/512) to a 13” M3 Air (16/512)? You talk about portability in some videos with all the travelling you have to do… I love my 14 but am feeling the weight a bit! Is there enough of a difference with the Air and performance-wise would it be a problem?
No, I don't think there's any reason to "upgrade", or rather buying a new machine when the old one is actually better. The m1 pro is still a great chip, maybe slightly less battery efficient but certainly higher performing. More importantly, you already have a functioning machine so spending so much for a new one is absolutely not value for money. Better to use it for a few more years
@@ohsocooll12342 thanks so much - I totally get all of this but the weight of my Pro is becoming a problem as I’m moving around a lot these days, so that’s why I was thinking of selling the MBP and getting an M3 Air…
@@robertorevillalondonyou have to consider what kind of performance you need. If you use demanding applications and need sustained performance, then the air can't do that. If you only do light tasks, then the air is probably fine. The 14 mbp is actually lighter than comparable windows workstations so for demanding users it's a great device
@@ohsocooll12342 I know … we are 100% a Mac environment. The most intensive stuff I do on this would be video edits but nothing g taxing, less than 10 mins using Final Cut which from reviews I’ve seen runs buttery smooth on the M3 Air (would always go 16Gb). The 13 is very attractive as physically it isn’t that much smaller but when I compared the weight in my bag it felt like nothing, whereas my MBP is a bit of a chonker. I just sold my iPad Pro and am using my Mini for the tablet side of things, this would be a similar switch. Cost isn’t a concern as I’d only actually be putting in a couple hundred given I’ve gotten rid of some gadgets that weren’t needed in the last few days!
@@ohsocooll12342 Greg’s Gadgets did a really good video about all this - so with his and your advice combined I’ll stick with my MBP for now and wait. The extra weight I’ll deal with, means less arm work at the gym 😂
Which colour best ?
What you like the most
8 or 16… as a “normal” user, 8 if you don’t need or use chrome and 16 if you cannot love without chrome.
The 512 model in the air is the one to get but in saying that the 14 inch 512 offers better value for money.
I work in figma will a m3 air 8 gb and 256gb be fine for me or do I need more RAM?
Don't buy the base model m3 air unless all you do is note taking and stuff and if you do that just go with m2 or refurbished M1 chip
If you do creative work just go for 16 GB ram with either storage options or m2 air 16 GB ram with 512 GB ssd
going from a 2015 mbp intel to the m3 mba 512 16gb in europe for around 2060 euro's. hopefully last long as the intel for this money. I find the new mbp's too thick
The M1 MBA was a great laptop four years ago, but with these price cuts I'm glad they finally killed it.
Stuff that motherboard into a new Mac mini, and I'm there!
Apologies for going off topic, but is there any hope for an iMac Pro. Or am I only dreaming.
"If you're coming from an Intel machine,.. (the performance difference) .. "It's Biblical." --- truer words. My M2 MacBook Pro recently had an unexpected Logic Board failure.. and I'm temporarily back on my 2018 Intel.... oh my. You can feel the difference (and the heat,. and the fan noise)..
anyone knows whether the 256 ssd has 2 chips in the new macbook air?
Yes, I've read that they fixed the issue with the 256 SSDs on previous models.
@@zotanNo it's still slower than the m1 air.
Yes, the base M3 has two 128GB chips.
Would a MacBook Air M2/M3 with 512GB of storage be enough for some video editing? I just use iMovie and CapCut. Or... as soon as someone starts using their computer for video editing,.. does this mean that they should automatically be looking at Pro versions? Would appreciate your take on this ~~~~
I edit on my M1 MacBook Air for my CZcams channel and for side projects using Final Cut Pro, nothing fancy but the Air handles it fine. I do have to note that I have 16 gigs of RAM, so if you have the option for more storage or more RAM I'd say go for more RAM (storage can be solved somewhat through an external hard drive, but you can't just add more RAM after buying). For iMovie and Capcut, it should be more than enough. If worst comes to worst, there's always the return policy!
Great input! Thank you!!!@@FlyingPigChannel
(Likely) stupid question from a TOTAL non-techie…. i keep reading that rather than base (8gb) MBA M2 or M3, get the 16gb. But when I look at apple sites it seems you have to upgrade the storage first (++£) to 512gb… and THEN to 16gb (++£). Can’t have 16gb and 256gb??
8gb of Ram and 256gb as base storage in 2024 is ludicrous and daylight robbery by Apple, not to mention the ridiculous upgrade costs
Granted it's actually tough to find a competitor from windows for 1000 dollars that has the same form factor and cpu / gpu performance. Even forgetting about battery life advantage. Apple is kinda weird in this way where they're super over priced but at the same time in some areas have no real competitors.
Like the 14 inch pro has only one competitor from windows and I'm using it right now. Will return it like I returned the 14 inch mbp. Will probably build a desktop lol. Dunno what I'll do laptop wise.
For admin tasks, you can use a $300 laptop
i bought the m2 macbook air literal days before the m3 released omfg i suck at timing 😭
Even the m1 is a lot of power and speed. There’s really no reason to upgrade as it’s very hard to use all the power
Feels like getting an m2 on sale would be better value
Count me in! 15”
Nanna, Nanna, Nanna, Nanna , Batman!
🙌
Still hate that nasty notch thank god my older mac dosnt have one.
13 inch or 15 inch?
Depends how big you want your display!
@@MarkEllisReviews I need it ultra portable (possibly fit in a large messenger bag) but with the biggest screen possible. would you say the difference in portability is significant?
Why isn’t it m4 though
Admin tasks🤔 can you just use a cheap Chromebook?
Mate.
The fact that Apple is soldering SSD onto the main board is my primary deterrent against purchasing an Apple MacBook Air. Even the RAM cant be replaced or upgraded. Also the keyboard is bolted firmly in place. How will this ultimately benefit the environment and the customer? Sorry, but i'm sticking to my 2015 upgradable Macbook pro.
What will you do when that one dies? The days of replaceable memory and SSDs are long gone (and have never proved to be a problem for me).
One way to get a sense of where it benefits the environment from seeing how Apple promotes the amount of recycled aluminum and other materials in their new Macs. Where does that come from? Old Macs traded in for a discount on a new Mac, or just brought in through the Apple recycling program. Just because you can’t replace components doesn’t mean it automatically gets landfilled at the end.
A PC is not necessarily better. You can’t replace the laptop GPU, wireless card, or even the CPU in many laptops, so those can get landfilled just as fast as spec needs change. And if those PCs don’t get effectively recycled at end of life, then they are potentially worse than Macs.
For my last two Macs, I specced them out properly at purchase so I will probably not have to wish I could have upgraded the internals before I just need a whole new computer. Both are in productive use, so no waste so far. And I did replace internals on older Macs when it was possible, but to be honest it did not extend their life all that much before I needed newer components anyway, like when I needed a better GPU, which is again not typically upgradeable even on a PC laptop. And many PC laptops are also soldering memory now.
My Marketing Manager needs a new mobile editing device so I did what all good Bosses do! I bought an M3 Mac Air for myself so he can have my “old” M2 MacBook Air. 😊
I'm in the category of the crazy person speccing it out! One of the main reasons I'm buying it because it's completely silent, so while from a price /performance stand point, the pro makes more sense, those fans will defeat a big part of my reason for this purchase.
Best MBA review until now, seen like 5 the past hour, but you put the finger on it, If you are sniffing on MBP territory, you should probably go there. Thanks!
i still cant believe the base model only has 8gb ram i know its unified memory or whatever but yer common apple ffs
it still restricts to amount of apps u can have open ...................................................... it just works is no good when you look at the cost of the laptop
wait, are you wearing a Woop?
Is “Hooking your teeth to the mains” a common saying in England? The visuals on that are..well I’d like to see it on TV so I can clear that up.
I’m not convinced anyone would want to see that.
I'll be giving my trusting M1 MBA 8/256 to my gf and buying the M3 MBA 15" 16/512. 8GB of memory is not enough for me. After I load up the apps I use, the activity monitor is pegged out at 8GB, swap is at 7GB, mostly because Thinkorswim trading platform and I tend to load up desktops with tabs full browsers full of memory hogging websites. The 256GB was just ok, 512GB will give me more headroom, good for trade in or resale and IF I need more, I'm buying a 1TB SSD. The 13" was fine, but I only used it in my condo and I want more screen space. I absolutely do not Need anything "Pro" (phone, tablet, computer) in my life. The M3 will handle anything I do or will do, including some basic photo and video editing. I'm not a gamer. AND... I want MagSafe. I might buy the M2 MBA 15" if I see it in the same configuration.
Nananananananana Batman!
Boom!
Not for me as I don’t have the use. But wow, what a great laptop
No, no... They didn't nail it. Overpriced. The cost of upgrades is insane. Not worth it.
Worth mentioning the M3 chip supports AV1 decoding for more efficient CZcams, Netflix etc. playback.