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MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3
Compare MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3 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 Pro (M3, 2023)The M3 generation added hardware ray tracing, a darker new Space Black colour, and even brighter screens.Specs side by side
| Spec | MacBook Air (M3, 2024) | MacBook Pro (M3, 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | March 2024 | November 2023 |
| Launch price | $1,099 | $1,599 |
| Price today | $1,110 | $1,647 |
| CPU | Apple M3 (8-core) · 4.05 GHz | Apple M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max · 4.05 GHz |
| Memory | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 512 GB |
| Display | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina | 14.2" or 16.2" Liquid Retina XDR, ProMotion |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 | 3× Thunderbolt 4, HDMI, SD, MagSafe 3 |
| Operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma | 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 (M3, 2024)
First Air able to drive two external displays (with the lid closed).
MacBook Pro (M3, 2023)
First 3 nm pro laptop chips and a new "Space Black" finish.
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Last updated: 2026-07-04