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Generic laptop image representing Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

~$949.99

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Generic laptop image representing Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3)

Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3)

~$1,429.00

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Both are strong

Rates higher, costs more — the lower-price alternative makes you think. Your call on what matters today.

~$479.01 price difference

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Laptops

Value is the tiebreaker
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) comparison
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3) comparison
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M3)

$1,429 · ★ 4.7

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Price gap: $479Avg rating: 4.7Updated: Jun 20
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Laptops

Value is the tiebreaker
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Microsoft Surface Laptop 6 comparison
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Microsoft Surface Laptop 6

$710 · ★ 4.4

Price gap: $240Avg rating: 4.5Updated: Jun 20
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Laptops

One-sided matchup
Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 product image for Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) comparison
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 comparison
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Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3

$647 · ★ 3.7

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Price gap: $303Avg rating: 4.2Updated: Jun 20
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Laptops

Budget wins out
Acer Swift Go 14 OLED product image for Acer Swift Go 14 OLED vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) comparison
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Acer Swift Go 14 OLED comparison
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Acer Swift Go 14 OLED

$760 · ★ 4.4

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Price gap: $190Avg rating: 4.5Updated: Jun 20
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Laptops

Is it worth more?
Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) product image for Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) comparison
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) comparison
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Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5)

$2,049 · ★ 4.8

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Price gap: $1,099Avg rating: 4.7Updated: Jun 20
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Laptops

A clear winner
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Lenovo IdeaPad 1 comparison
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Lenovo IdeaPad 1

$520 · ★ 4.1

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Price gap: $430Avg rating: 4.3Updated: Jul 9
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Laptops

Price may decide it
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) comparison
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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4)

$1,414 · ★ 4.6

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Price gap: $464Avg rating: 4.6Updated: Jul 9
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Laptops

Budget wins out
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) comparison
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) product image for Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) vs Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) comparison
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Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3)

$950 · ★ 4.6

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M5)

$1,297 · ★ 4.7

Price gap: $347Avg rating: 4.7Updated: Aug 1
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