Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024)

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.

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...

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.

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,...

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.

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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Sizable performance gains from M1/Intel Airs ; All-around great design, features ; Adds dual display support, Wi-Fi 6E

Base configuration short on memory, storage

"Pro" enough for lots of professional users ; Form factor sets a high bar in style and substance ; Supports two external monitors with the lid closed ; Upgraded neural engine for faster AI tasks

LCD display lags behind OLED competitors ; 8GB of RAM on base model limits its uses ; Limited to two expansion ports, both on one side ; Built-in audio could be much stronger