MacBook Air M3 After 3 Months: Value You Won't Believe!

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I bought the 2024 MacBook Air M3 on launch and replaced my MacBook Pro M3 Pro with it, and the Air shocked me with how similar it felt. I didn't expect it to have the same level of performance as the M3 Pro given it's a lesser spec machine, but it turns out there's very few places where a difference can be felt, and that’s what I’m going over in this video. I’m diving into my 4 months with my Midnight 2024 M3 MacBook Air, with 16 gigs of RAM and a 512 gig SSD. Let’s get into it!

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00:00 | Intro
01:30 | Design
02:18 | Ports
02:55 | Hyper
03:56 | Display
04:46 | Performance
09:46 | Battery Life
10:59 | Wrapping Up

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[bryans]

I really appreciate how your videos always focus on your actual experience on not just benchmarks.

[billb]

I just used my MBA M3 16GB/512GB for work all day yesterday. Screen was on solid for 8 straight hours with me actively doing regular work stuff. Most of it in Microsoft 365 via Azure Virtual Desktop. It never stopped being used except for restroom breaks, but I did not power down or put to sleep. 8 complete hours of wifi connected use. Started at 100% battery and ended at 64%. I've had it for several months and remain amazed at such battery life. I charge about every 3 days.

[MarbsMusic]

I sold my my 16"M1 for a 14" M3 and been very happy, my wife got the M3 Air, her first Mac since the 90s, and loves it. She isn't doing video editing but is doing a of photo editing and hasn't had any issues while also loving the integration with her iPhone. You really hit on the differences we have seen and I'm with ya, for most people the Air is probably all they need!

[jaketst]

Getting my first Macbook tmrw! Thanks for the vid

[armingeiss]

Thanks for this Video. I moved from MacBook Pro 2015 to MacBook Air M3 15" and I am happy about it. Both machines uses 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD. My current workspace is software development by Visual Studio Code. It was an absolute enrichment and I have never regretted the switch.

[sushhemai]

I really like your content, they are honest and we connect more to them than other YouTubers.

[JamesMarshall]

I just bought the base midnight model. I come from a MacBook Air 11” from 2015. So it’s been a huge upgrade, I just use it for browsing and managing my iPhone and IPad.

[mattdagger]

I have the m3 air 15"-16gb ram 512ssd. I use it for cyber security school currently. I run VMs mostly and do network reconnaissance for school right now through nmap and metasploit and haven't noticed anything as far as a slowdown. I did the thermal mod using thermal pads to make the bottom shell a heatsink day one. I've kept a super close eye on bottom panel temps and battery temps and haven't noticed any changed in the few months of pretty heavy use. I'm just starting my cyber journey but to this point I'm extremely happy with my air. Tons and tons of power compared to me previous 13th gen Intel based laptop. And battery life is on a different planet all together. So far other than utilizing a dongle for extra ports I am extremely happy. Well worth the tradeoffs in my opinion vs windows systems.

[RiseAgainst]

Very well explained and thorough review. I like that you’re a programmer, graphic designer, and video editor.

[bahman]

I have recently found your channel. your videos are amazing. So practical and easy to understand.
I decided which MacBook to buy based on your videos.
Thanks Kyle, you’re awesome.

[center_stage]

I got mine last month, and it's absolutely amazing. I'm just getting into editing and content creation. And I have not seen any issues. I came from a Macbook Pro 2011😅 I have the 15-inch as well as the ipad pro 12.9 that I use as a second monitor. So far, I'm super excited and loving the M3 15-inch 🎉

[johntyandersen]

Prior to buying the 15 inch MacBook Air I was using a 16 inch MacBook Pro most of my work tends to Centre on email correspondence and check our websites and things like that. I frankly have not found any difference between the two devices in my opinion the biggest plus for me is that when I’m in a hotel or something and having to work like tonight, I don’t have to worry of the fan that I had on the Lenovo carbon which is my windows laptop. I debated for several months as to whether to go for the new MacBook Pro or go for the air because even though it’s not substantially smaller and lighter, it had some degree of appeal if I was able to go back again and make the decision I would still opt for the air versus the pro.

[astronmr]

Great video, not just parrotng specs from benchmarks- but real world use. Really like your workspace too.

[siriusmac]

The dual monitor support has been great. I do manage web sites and design graphics. So none of that is super intensive. This is the perfect machine for me. I did opt to go with the 15 inch for the additional screen real-estate. Overall I couldn't be happier. I actually bought mine open box for $200 less than new, but there was 1 charge on the battery and you could tell it has never actually been used. Lucky me! I think 16gb and 512 is the sweet spot. If all you are doing though if looking at YouTube videos, sending email, doing some work on text documents, then the base model will be perfect. Thanks for the video Kyle! :)

[linox]

I suggest everybody to buy an used or refurbished macbook pro 14, with M1 pro. It’s a beast, and you get one more usb c port, sd card reader, far better screen and speakers 🔊 👋🏻

[Yotadude]

What a great video. I just picked up the same spec you have, 13-inch M3 MBA with 16GB/512GB (but in silver). I was thinking of taking it back and getting a 14 inch MBP M3 Pro. Glad I didn't. I'm just starting out and getting into Final Cut Pro. It sounds like it will be perfect for my needs. Thank you again!

[aaronboyle]

Repping the Edmonton Oilers Gear! Love it! A fellow Edmontonian!

[kss]

Shout out to Oilers merch! Wasn’t expecting to see my favorite team in this video.

[nafisfuad]

Thanks for this detailed review on M3 Air.

[Wanted]

I have the M2 Air that I bought earlier this year to replace a 2011 MBP.

For work I recently got a 14" MBP M2 Pro. I definitely love the air design so much more. It feels nice in the hand. The pros fan vents feel bad when you pick it up and same with the 'MacBook Pro' inlayed text on the bottom. The ONLY thing I wish the Air had, is a HDMI port.