Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4) vs Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3)
Apple M4 against Apple M3, both 1.51 kg. Every spec side by side.
Size and weight
Drawn to the same scale. Base configuration.
Price and overview | ||
| Specification | MacBook Air 15 (M4) | MacBook Air 15 (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹1,24,900 | ₹1,34,900 |
| Starting Configuration | M4, 16 GB, 256 GB | M3, 8 GB, 256 GB |
| Starting Price (US) | $1,199 | $1,299 |
| Base Configuration | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB India: ₹1,24,900 US: $1,199 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 256GB India: ₹1,34,900 US: $1,299 |
| Configuration 2 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,44,900 US: $1,399 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8GB, 512GB India: ₹1,54,900 US: $1,499 |
| Configuration 3 | M4 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB India: ₹1,64,900 US: $1,599 | M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16GB, 512GB India: ₹1,74,900 US: $1,699 |
| Announced | March 2025 | March 2024 |
| Operating System | macOS (shipped with macOS Sequoia) | macOS (shipped with macOS Sonoma) |
| Model Numbers | Mac16,13 (A3241) | Mac15,13 (A3114) |
Design | ||
| Dimensions | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm | 340.4 x 237.6 x 11.5 mm |
| Thickness | 11.5 mm | 11.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.51 kg | 1.51 kg |
| Body Material | Aluminium | Aluminium |
| Colours | Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight | Silver, Starlight, Space Grey, Midnight |
Display | ||
| Size | 15.3-inch | 15.3-inch |
| Resolution | 2880 x 1864 (224 ppi) | 2880 x 1864 (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 M4, 10-core CPU with 10-core GPU | Apple M3, 8-core CPU with 10-core GPU |
| Top Processor | Apple M4, 10-core CPU (4P + 6E), 10-core GPU, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth | Apple M3, 8-core CPU (4P + 4E), 10-core GPU, 100 GB/s memory bandwidth |
| Graphics | Integrated Apple M4 GPU, 10-core, hardware ray tracing | Integrated Apple M3 GPU, 10-core, hardware ray tracing |
| NPU | 16-core Neural Engine | 16-core Neural Engine |
| RAM Options | 16 GB / 24 GB / 32 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 | 66.5 Wh | 66.5 Wh |
| Battery Life | Up to 18 hours (video) | Up to 18 hours (video) |
| Battery Life (Video) | Up to 18 hours (streaming) | Up to 18 hours (Apple TV app) |
| Battery Life (Web) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) | Up to 15 hours (wireless) |
| Charger | 35W dual-port USB-C, 70W fast charge optional | 35W dual-port USB-C, 70W fast charge optional |
Ports and wireless | ||
| Thunderbolt | 2x Thunderbolt 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 | Up to 2, up to 6K at 60Hz | 1 (2 with the lid closed), up to 6K at 60Hz |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
Extras | ||
| Webcam | 12MP, 1080p video | 1080p |
| Webcam Features | Center Stage, Desk View | FaceTime HD camera |
| Speakers | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) | 6 (force-cancelling woofers) |
| Dolby Atmos | Yes (Spatial Audio) | Yes (Spatial Audio) |
| Microphones | 3-mic array | 3-mic array |
| Keyboard Backlight | Yes (Magic Keyboard) | Yes (Magic Keyboard) |
| Fingerprint Reader | Touch ID | Touch ID |
| Notable Features | Up to two external 6K displays with the lid open, Apple Intelligence, fanless design | Two external displays (up to 6K and 5K) with the lid closed, AV1 decode, fanless design |