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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Related Machines: MacBook Air 15″ (M3 base) | MacBook Pro 14″ (M3 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M3 Pro) | MacBook Pro 16″ (M3 Max) | Mac Studio (M3 Ultra – Binned)
| Manufacturer Part Number | Mac15,12 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Model Name | MacBook Air 13" |
| MSRP ($) | $999 (Market: $845) |
| CPU/SOC Family | M3 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 10 |
| Total GPU Cores | 8 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 120 GB/s |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 Nits |
| Weight (Lbs) | 2.7 Lbs |
| Geekbench Single Core | 3,115 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 12,034 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized) | 47,261 (Normalized: 6,474) |
| Performance* | 21,623 |
| Bang for Buck | 25.59 |
| Bang for Buck Grade | A |
| Reference Review 1 URL | www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macb... |
| Reference Review 2 URL | www.tomsguide.com/computing/mac... |
| Reference Review 3 URL | www.youtube.com/watch?v=KY4Akka... |
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Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $845.00 (Market) | n/a | Latest price from main specs. | n/a |
| 2025-06-16 | $759.00 | eBay | Buy | |
| 2025-06-15 | $924.00 | Walmart | Buy | |
| 2025-06-14 | $764.99 | Best Buy | Refurbished | Buy |
| 2025-05-31 | $767.11 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-04-30 | $787.66 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-03-31 | $807.31 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-02-28 | $812.61 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-01-31 | $816.38 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2025 | n/a |