MacBook Air 15″ (M3 base)
The MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) is a lightweight and powerful laptop designed for users seeking a balance of performance, portability, and screen size. The MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) is an excellent choice for students, professionals, and casual users who want a larger display without compromising on portability or performance.
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| Manufacturer Part Number | Mac15,13 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Model Name | MacBook Air 15" |
| MSRP ($) | $1,299 |
| Current Market Price | $949 |
| Nano-Texture screen Available | N/A |
| CPU/SOC Family | M3 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 8 |
| Total GPU Cores | 10 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 100 |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 |
| Weight (Lbs) | 3.3 |
| Geekbench Single Core | 3,060 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 11,817 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU | 49,274 |
| Performance* | 21,627 |
| Bang for Buck | 22.79 (B) |
| External URL 1 | www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac... |
| External URL 2 | support.apple.com/en-us/118552 |
| External URL 3 | browser.geekbench.com/v6/compu... |
Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-14 | $899.99 | Best Buy | Refurbished | Buy |
| 2025-05-31 | $943.93 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-04-30 | $938.11 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-03-31 | $963.94 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-02-28 | $993.32 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | Buy |
| 2025-01-31 | $1,012.02 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2025 | Buy |