Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3) vs Apple MacBook Air 13 (M2)
Apple M3 against Apple M2, both 1.24 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 13 (M3) | MacBook Air 13 (M2) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,14,900 | ₹1,19,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M3, 8 GB, 256 GB | M2 8-core GPU, 8 GB, 256 GB |
| Top Price (India) | Not published by Apple | ₹1,49,900 |
| Starting Price (US) | $1,099 | $1,199 |
| Base Configuration | M3 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB India: ₹1,14,900 US: $1,099 | M2 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB India: ₹1,19,900 US: $1,199 |
| Configuration 2 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB India: ₹1,34,900 US: $1,299 | M2 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB India: ₹1,49,900 US: $1,499 |
| Configuration 3 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,54,900 US: $1,499 | No other standard configuration |
| Announced | March 2024 | June 2022 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Sonoma) | macOS (shipped with macOS Monterey) |
| Model Numbers | Mac15,12 (A3113) | Mac14,2 (A2681) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm |
| Thickness | 11.3 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Weight | 1.24 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Silver, Starlight, Space Grey, Midnight | Silver, Starlight, Space Grey, Midnight |
Display | ||
| Size | 13.6-inch | 13.6-inch |
| Resolution | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) | 2560 x 1664 (224 ppi) |
| Panel Type | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit | Liquid Retina IPS, LED-backlit |
| Refresh Rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 500 nits | 500 nits |
| Colour Gamut | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone | P3 wide colour, 1 billion colours, True Tone |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
Performance | ||
| Processor Options | Apple M3, 8-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU | Apple M2, 8-core CPU with 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple M3, 8-core CPU (4P + 4E), 10-core GPU, 100 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M2, 8-core CPU (4P + 4E), 10-core GPU, 100 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M3 GPU, 8-core or 10-core, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M2 GPU, 8-core or 10-core |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM Options | 8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB | 8 GB / 16 GB / 24 GB |
| RAM Type | Unified memory | Unified memory |
| Storage Options | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB | 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB / 2 TB |
| Storage Type | SSD | SSD |
Battery and charging | ||
| Battery | 52.6 Wh | 52.6 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (video) | Up to 18 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 18 hours (Apple TV app) | Up to 18 hours (Apple TV app) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU and 512GB), 70W fast charge optional | 30W USB-C (35W dual-port with 10-core GPU and 512GB), 70W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) | 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 (USB-C, up to 40Gb/s, charging, DisplayPort) |
| Headphone Jack | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support | 3.5 mm, high-impedance headphone support |
| Charging Port | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) | MagSafe 3 (USB-C charging also works) |
| External Displays | 1 (2 with the lid closed), up to 6K at 60Hz | 1, up to 6K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 1080p | 1080p |
| Webcam Features | FaceTime HD camera | FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | 4 speakers | 4 speakers |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array, Voice Isolation | 3-mic array |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | Two external displays (up to 6K and 5K) with the lid closed, AV1 decode, fanless design | MagSafe 3 charging, one external display up to 6K at 60 Hz, fanless design |