Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024)

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Nov, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 40 reviews of Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024). The average rating for this product is 4.7/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Reviewers really like the usability and battery. The design and screen also get good feedback. Some have doubts about the price and energy efficiency.

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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) review: lightweight heavyweight

With added M3 power the latest 13in MacBook Air is an ideal portable laptop

Fanless design means silent operation ; M3 is a real powerhouse when needed ; Great battery life

That screen notch will still divide opinions ; Faster-charging 70W plug not included ; Can get rather hot under pressure

The redesign of the MacBook Air was a major revelation. Adding Apple's M3 silicon into that mix gives this laptop even more life. And cutting the effective price generation on generation makes it even more appealing for those seeking a portable 13-inch...

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Matt Hanson (techradar.com)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review: the best MacBook just got better

Apple's best laptop gets an upgrade

Excellent performance ; Fan-less design ; Very good battery life ; Lower price

Base specs are a bit weak ; External monitor support feels compromised

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) offers improved performance, a slightly tweaked design to prevent fingerprints spoiling the look, and lower price of entry compared to the previous model. This is easily the best MacBook money can buy for most people,...

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : which_co_uk (which.co.uk)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)

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The MacBook Air has long been the cheapest way to get yourself an Apple laptop, but in recent years prices have been rising, meaning expectations should also be raised accordingly. With a thin and light metal chassis and Apple's latest M3 processor,...

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Kenny Yeo (hardwarezone.com.sg)

Apple 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip review: Still the best MacBook for most people

Not much has changed. If you aren't a creative professional, this is probably the MacBook you should buy. #apple #macbookair #m3

Great performance ; Completely silent ; Now drives two external displays ; Super thin, relatively light ; Long battery life ; Nice keyboard & large trackpad ; Good speakers

Only 8GB of memory as standard ; Upgrade options are pricey ; Only two USB-C ports ; Throttling can be an issue

The TL;DR version: Highly capable and portable, these are the ideal MacBooks for most people. Pity they only come with 8GB of memory as standard. Note: You can find it on Lazada , Shopee , and the Apple Online Store.

May, 2024

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Expert review by : Joanna Nelius (theverge.com)

Apple MacBook Air M3 review: small upgrades

The MacBook lineup has fallen deeper into an identity crisis. The new MacBook Air M3 is a straightforward improvement over its predecessor, with the same sleek, Pro-like design with tucked-away speakers and four-color options. The trackpad is still...

All-day battery life ; Great performance for basic tasks ; Same chassis and overall design ; 256GB storage option is faster than the Air M2 ; All-day battery life ; Great performance for basic tasks ; Same chassis and overall design ; 256GB storage...

Still gets warm and throttles aggressively under intense workloads ; Midnight color still gets covered in fingerprints ; Port options are still limited ; Base models still start with 8GB memory and 256GB storage ; Still gets warm and throttles...

Correction April 3, 2024, 11:45am ET: The benchmark chart for this article has been updated to correct transposition errors. The Verge regrets the errors.

Apr, 2024

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Expert review by : Brenda Stolyar (wired.com)

Apple Macbook Air 13 Inch 2024

This machine delivers the same sleek design and portability, with a mightier M3 processor. But is it worth the upgrade?

Great performance for everyday tasks. Bright display. Solid battery life. Lightweight. Supports two external displays. Comes with Wi-Fi 6E. Midnight color with anodization seal to reduce fingerprints.

Lacks ports. Base memory should be increased. Dual external display support works only when the Air is closed.

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Sean Riley (laptopmag.com)

MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review: Seeking portable perfection

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 is a powerful leap forward

Outstanding battery life ; Strong performance ; Bright Liquid Retina display ; Comfortable keyboard ; Improved SSD speeds

Limited ports ; Display not as colorful as competitors

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 doesn't tweak the formula, but it manages to level up performance and battery life to a degree that will remain difficult for others to match.

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Nadeem Sarwar (slashgear.com)

MacBook Air M3 Review (2024): Fantastic When You Need It, Expensive If You Don't - SlashGear

The MacBook Air M3 (2024) rolls with some of the nicest hardware in a laptop today -- but do you really need this build if you've purchased an M2 or M1 Mac?

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 review - A lot faster and with Wi-Fi 6E

We tested the new MacBook Air M3 with a faster 10-core graphics card, Wi-Fi 6E and 16 GB RAM. The MacBook Air M2 was presented 1.5 years ago and at the time, Apple unveiled an entirely new design. In the meantime, the series has been extended by a...

high-quality and slim case ;good input devices ;always silent during use ;bright display with P3 coverage and without PWM ;excellent speakers ;long runtimes at 150 nits ;very good system performance ;faster WLAN than before

neither Thunderbolt 4 nor Wi-Fi 7 support ;only 2x USB-C & no card reader ;power supply too weak (35 watts) ;no maintenance options & expensive upgrade

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Expert review by : Joshua Goldman (cnet.com.au)