MacBook Air M3 After 1 Week: BETTER Than The MacBook Pro!

After using the MacBook Pro M3 Pro for 5 Months, is the 2024 MacBook Air actually better?
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Discover why the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air might just be the best MacBook you can buy in 2024. I've spent a week with the latest from Apple and I'm here to share my insights on its performance, design, and value. Is it time to choose the MacBook Air over the M3 MacBook Pro? In this video I delve into my experience, compare it with previous models, and explore its capabilities for both creative work, productivity, and software development.

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00:00 | Intro
00:44 | History With The MacBook Air
01:29 | Design
02:38 | Ports
03:30 | Screen
04:51 | Performance
10:07 | Wifi 6e
10:39 | Battery Life
11:26 | Wrapping Up

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[samuellando]

Someone needs to tell Apple that a 8 gb RAM, 256 SSD laptop in 2024 is unacceptable.

[shaun]

The pro is worth the upgrade for screen, speakers, battery, performance - if you are happy to pay for it. I have a M1 14" pro and its still bullet proof performance wise.

[joshpruitt]

I purchased a Macbook Pro M3 Pro 18GB having come from a Macbook Air M2 16GB. I did not see any improvements, just additional bulk. I was hoping the additional memory helped. I decided to return the Macbook Pro and purchase a Macbook Air M3 with 24GB memory.

[fafnorcal]

Kyle — Thanks for another helpful video. I’m a retired EE who has made the transition to the Apple infrastructure (phone, tablet, desktop) over the last year. I’ve got to say that I find your channel to be invariably helpful with straight, fact-based, honest opinions while omitting the oohs and ahhs of the unboxing videos, the corner cases some obsess over, and the WAGs about the next Apple announcement. Keep up the great work! Frank

[MartinAaberge]

The quality of your videos are 200%. I see you as one of the top tech YouTubers out there. It is a joy to watch your videos. The visuals are STUNNING!

[byDavidNoe]

JUST the video I’ve been looking for! Love your balance on content/talk

[clouds]

Very helpful, thank you. I've been holding off buying an M1/M2 Pro because I always liked the Air better. I don't need 120Hz or Mini Led or all the other gimmicks, that's why I never could get myself to buy a Pro. Since I do a lot of the things you do (Affinity, Adobe, Clip Studio, a little bit of Blender) I'm glad to know that the M3 can handle that type of work. Now I can finally pull the trigger and get an Air. Thank you very much for your review.

[dannyp]

Just bought the MacBook Air M3 in starlight and LOVE it! I'm using it for school as well. the transition was smooth from my 2020 MacBook

[zohairua]

Amazing video, love the production quality and the information is spot on as it's generalized to everyone and not just tech enthusiasts.

[ajpum]

I traded my 2018 Intel MacBook Pro for a new MacBook Pro M3 8GB 512 and decided to exchange it for the MacBook Air M3 with 16GB and I think it's snappier than the M3 pro. I was hoping to not be disappointed with the slight downgrade on the display but I have no regrets. Mostly, I wanted a thinner unit and the 15" Air is perfect for me. I had some experience with the M1 Pro in 2020 and it was sooo much faster than my Intel Pro.

[rlbarnard]

This was a genuinely useful review, thank you Kyle

[robmclaughlin]

Hi from New Zealand Kyle! Excellent video and just what i needed.. my 2017 super spec'd quad core intel Macbook Pro just developed a screen fault and I decided it was time to upgrade.. to the new Macbook Pro.. OF COURSE! I couldn't believe my luck that the new M3 Air has JUST been released. You know how it is, it's usually "oh i just bought the M2 and the M3 is out. Not this time! And after a bunch of videos your very detailed review sealed the deal. Instead of spending a boatload more I'm going with the Macbook Air 15.. I use FCP and a bunch of other programs of course, and I'm feeling super happy to go with the Air (as I'm about to travel for 6 months) and it looks like it'll do everything I need. THANKS! You saved me considerable dollars.. it hasn't arrived yet but I ordered after watching this, so chur bro! (as we say in NZ.. or choice brutha.. LOL)

[curryisgood]

I just ordered a new macbook air 13 with 16GB ram after having my macbook pro 2017 for over 7 years at that point. (still works) For me the price plays a role in making a decision, also that the air is lighter. I tested both of them in the store. Yes, I wish I had the even better display, even better keyboard, battery and speakers but do I need it or better saying is it worth my 500 + Euros more -> No and I really want a light portable device. Hopefully I will be happy with the air

[opticonor]

Gorgeous desk setup 🤙🏻 love the green wall and wood

[bryans]

The only thing holding me back from getting one of these is my M1 Pro MBP 14. It's paid for 🙂

[cwwwhol]

That was the best review I've watched for these new models. You've saved me a few hundred bucks--Thank you!

[thejasontlewis]

Thanks for this. I was considering the Air, but I've had memory pressure with 16gb. I was tempted to get the M2 MacBook Pro SKU the just released that has 1tb and 24gb of RAM, but I broke down and bought the 16" MBP with 512 and 36GB RAM. Still, that's a very pricey difference. The whole thing was brought on by my base M1 Mac MIni starting to crap out on me when recording video. I love the more powerful machine, but the cost is still a big issue.

[drkovalex]

Thanx for the review, Kyle! I‘ve decided to order the MacBook Air 15” M3 with 24 GB RAM! 👍

[pronouncedArceus]

I need that wallpaper at 0:02 its too fire

[ellisz]

I tend to agree with you. Having run maxed out Macbook Pros during the Intel era, I always assumed I'd need a Pro. I bought an M2 MBA (16GB) for my wife. She didn't use it, so I started dorking with it. I was amazed at how much I could get done!! It was certainly far more powerful than the Intel MB Pro I came from.

Now, I also have a 16" M3 MBP Pro (Pro chip) from my office. It's faster, but not enough for me to give a damn. It's got a better screen, but again, not enough for me to spend double the money for it. The bonus on the air here is that it weighs nothing compared to the MBP.

Personally, if I were buying today for myself, I'd seriously have to consider the MBA. I wish you could get it with 32GB, but that's not a deal-breaker like it used to be.

Thank you for this video.