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MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M3
Compare MacBook Air M2 vs MacBook Air M3 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
MacBook Air (M2)The Air’s first redesign in years: the tapered wedge gone in favour of a uniform-thin slab, with MagSafe charging restored and a brighter, bigger display.
MacBook Air (M3, 2024)A clean M3 update to both Air sizes, finally supporting dual external monitors and adding Wi-Fi 6E.Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Air (M2) | MacBook Air (M3, 2024) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | July 2022 | March 2024 |
| Launch price | $1,199 | $1,099 |
| Price today | $1,283 | $1,110 |
| CPU | Apple M2 (8-core) · 3.49 GHz | Apple M3 (8-core) · 4.05 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina, 2560×1664 | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 |
| Operating system | macOS 12 Monterey | macOS 14 Sonoma |
Method note: historical pricing uses approximate US CPI. CPU clock comparisons are clock-only and do not represent full real-world performance.
Why each matters
MacBook Air (M2)
Dropped the iconic wedge for a flat slab, and brought MagSafe and a notch to the Air.
MacBook Air (M3, 2024)
First Air able to drive two external displays (with the lid closed).
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Last updated: 2026-07-04