MacBook Air 13″ (M3 base)
The MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) is a compact and powerful laptop that builds on the success of its predecessor with improved performance, enhanced battery life, and a sleek design. The MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) is perfect for users seeking portability, strong performance, and great battery life at an accessible price point. It balances efficiency with affordability, making it one of the best laptops in its class.
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| Manufacturer Part Number | Mac15,12 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Model Name | MacBook Air 13" |
| MSRP ($) | $999 |
| Current Market Price | $845 |
| Nano-Texture screen Available | N/A |
| CPU/SOC Family | M3 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 10 |
| Total GPU Cores | 8 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 120 |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 |
| Weight (Lbs) | 2.7 |
| Geekbench Single Core | 3,115 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 12,034 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU | 47,261 |
| Performance* | 21,623 |
| Bang for Buck | 25.59 (A) |
| External URL 1 | www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac... |
| External URL 2 | www.tomsguide.com/computing/ma... |
| External URL 3 | www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY4Akk... |
Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $845.00 (Market) | N/A | Latest price from main specs. | N/A |
| 2026-01-13 | $709.10 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2026 | N/A |
| 2025-12-12 | $890.92 | eBay | Average price for month of Dec. 2025 | N/A |
| 2025-10-15 | $809.32 | eBay | Average listing price for month of Oct. 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-09-11 | $721.34 | eBay | Buy | |
| 2025-07-31 | $744.58 | eBay | Average price for second half of July | Buy |
| 2025-07-15 | $746.18 | eBay | Average price for first half of July | Buy |
| 2025-06-16 | $759.00 | eBay | Buy | |
| 2025-06-15 | $924.00 | Walmart | Buy | |
| 2025-06-14 | $764.99 | Best Buy | Refurbished | Buy |