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Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024)

Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024)

43 reviews

Dec, 2024

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alaTest has collected and analyzed 43 reviews of Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024). The average rating for this product is 4.6/5, compared to an average rating of 4.0/5 for other products in the same category for all reviews. Comments about the usability and battery are on the whole positive. The screen and design also get good feedback. There are some negative opinions about the energy efficiency. There are some mixed views about the price.

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We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other products in the same category the Apple MacBook Air (13.6-Inch, 2024) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 97/100 = Excellent quality.

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Expert review by : Joanna Nelius (theverge.com)

Apple MacBook Air M3 review: small upgrades

The MacBook lineup has fallen deeper into an identity crisis. The new MacBook Air M3 is a straightforward improvement over its predecessor, with the same sleek, Pro-like design with tucked-away speakers and four-color options. The trackpad is still...

All-day battery life ; Great performance for basic tasks ; Same chassis and overall design ; 256GB storage option is faster than the Air M2 ; All-day battery life ; Great performance for basic tasks ; Same chassis and overall design ; 256GB storage...

Still gets warm and throttles aggressively under intense workloads ; Midnight color still gets covered in fingerprints ; Port options are still limited ; Base models still start with 8GB memory and 256GB storage ; Still gets warm and throttles...

Correction April 3, 2024, 11:45am ET: The benchmark chart for this article has been updated to correct transposition errors. The Verge regrets the errors.

Apr, 2024

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Expert review by : Brenda Stolyar (wired.com)

Apple Macbook Air 13 Inch 2024

This machine delivers the same sleek design and portability, with a mightier M3 processor. But is it worth the upgrade?

Great performance for everyday tasks. Bright display. Solid battery life. Lightweight. Supports two external displays. Comes with Wi-Fi 6E. Midnight color with anodization seal to reduce fingerprints.

Lacks ports. Base memory should be increased. Dual external display support works only when the Air is closed.

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Sean Riley (laptopmag.com)

MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) review: Seeking portable perfection

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 is a powerful leap forward

Outstanding battery life ; Strong performance ; Bright Liquid Retina display ; Comfortable keyboard ; Improved SSD speeds

Limited ports ; Display not as colorful as competitors

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 doesn't tweak the formula, but it manages to level up performance and battery life to a degree that will remain difficult for others to match.

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Nadeem Sarwar (slashgear.com)

MacBook Air M3 Review (2024): Fantastic When You Need It, Expensive If You Don't - SlashGear

The MacBook Air M3 (2024) rolls with some of the nicest hardware in a laptop today -- but do you really need this build if you've purchased an M2 or M1 Mac?

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Andreas Osthoff (notebookcheck.net)

Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 review - A lot faster and with Wi-Fi 6E

We tested the new MacBook Air M3 with a faster 10-core graphics card, Wi-Fi 6E and 16 GB RAM. The MacBook Air M2 was presented 1.5 years ago and at the time, Apple unveiled an entirely new design. In the meantime, the series has been extended by a...

high-quality and slim case ;good input devices ;always silent during use ;bright display with P3 coverage and without PWM ;excellent speakers ;long runtimes at 150 nits ;very good system performance ;faster WLAN than before

neither Thunderbolt 4 nor Wi-Fi 7 support ;only 2x USB-C & no card reader ;power supply too weak (35 watts) ;no maintenance options & expensive upgrade

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Expert review by : Artie Beaty (zdnet.com)

M3 MacBook Air vs. M2 MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop should you buy?

Apple's newest MacBook Air is here, and ZDNET has reviewed both the 13- and 15-inch sizes. Here's how they fare against the M2 models.

Nov, 2024

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Expert review by : Jason Hiner (zdnet.com)

M3 MacBook Air (2024) review: Benchmark results of Apple's AI laptop may surprise you

Apple's best-selling laptop takes a leap forward with the M3 chip, a boost to AI, and support for two external monitors to entice more pros.

"Pro" enough for lots of professional users ; Form factor sets a high bar in style and substance ; Supports two external monitors with the lid closed ; Upgraded neural engine for faster AI tasks

LCD display lags behind OLED competitors ; 8GB of RAM on base model limits its uses ; Limited to two expansion ports, both on one side ; Built-in audio could be much stronger

Mar, 2024

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Expert review by : Ryan Haines (androidauthority.com)

Need a large tablet? Here are 4 reasons I love big slates like the 13-inch iPad Air

It turns out that bigger really might be better, at least when it comes to the iPad Air. Here's why I'm all-in on a 13-inch tablet.

Large and vibrant Liquid Retina display ; Punchy stereo speakers ; Seamless Apple connection

Could be brighter outdoors ; Stage Manager is still tricky ; Expensive accessories

Jul, 2024

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Expert review by : Mike Wuerthele (appleinsider.com)

MacBook Air M3 review three months later: The best Mac for nearly everyone

After more than three months of use, the M3 MacBook Air has proven itself to be Apple's best Mac for almost anyone, with more than enough flexibility and power for daily tasks.

Jul, 2024

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