M3 MacBook Air review: Apple NAILED it!

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

[MarkEllisReviews]

If you're buying an M3 15-inch MacBook Air, what are you going to use it for?

[terrym]

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

[belakfan]

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!

[ilunghi]

Brilliant video Mark, really good to see how your channel has boomed, definitely for us UKers it's a great resource

[JeadilsonBezerra]

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.

[carrs]

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.

[WidePhotographs]

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.

[sweealamak]

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 🤞

[-theNerd]

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.

[adamburke]

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.

[Hains-gk]

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.

[Kor_And]

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.

[halfalligator]

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.

[AIJB]

Whenever I'm considering buying anything I immediately look for your reviews.

[GabrielGasp]

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?

[javtimestwo]

The midnight color is 🔥 About the best color out there.
I think the MBA is 13 ½ inches and not technically 13, yes?

[eamonndoohan]

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.

[MegaCJ]

Best form factor for M3 chip, cause it’s light and fanless, it doesn’t need all that bulkiness of Pro version models.

[jabonorte]

Still happy with my M1, but the extra screen size is tempting

[pulsatingsausageboy]

I love the 13 inch. Can’t wait to get my hands on one of these.