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MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Air M4
Compare MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Air M4 side by side — chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
MacBook Air (M3, 2024)A clean M3 update to both Air sizes, finally supporting dual external monitors and adding Wi-Fi 6E.
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)The everyday champion gets the M4, a 16 GB base, a Center Stage webcam and a fresh Sky Blue finish, and Apple knocked the starting price back to $999.Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Air (M3, 2024) | MacBook Air (M4, 2025) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2024 | March 2025 |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $999 |
| Price today | $1,110 | $1,009 |
| CPU | Apple M3 (8-core) · 4.05 GHz | Apple M4 (10-core) · 4.40 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 | 2× Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3 |
| Operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma | macOS 15 Sequoia |
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 (M3, 2024)
First Air able to drive two external displays (with the lid closed).
MacBook Air (M4, 2025)
New "Sky Blue" colour and a 12 MP Center Stage camera, with the price back to $999.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04