13” vs 15” MacBook Air M3 - Which Should You Buy?

[@BrandonButch]

Here are the first 23 things you need to do with your M3 MBA: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hp6bYmpuba6Gnrs Which color do you prefer: Midnight or Silver?

[@BrianClarkpharmd]

Midnight for sure

[@BrandonButch]

@@BrianClarkpharmd now that it attracts less fingerprints, I love midnight

[@techwithtyler20]

Midnight until gold comes back. Starlight isn’t as slick as the previous (rose) gold of the M1. I have the 14 inch M1 Pro NotchBook Pro in Space Gray. Not sure why the Pro isn’t yet available in Midnight or any shade of gold.

[@jeysmoothies]

Midnight

[@judyrico7290]

Midnight is my favorite color however the starlight is pretty

[@judethat]

I got the 13” Starlight M3 16/512 as an upgrade from my 2015 12” MacBook and the difference in all aspects is amazing, the screen seems so much bigger and the battery life is really good. Worthy upgrade.

[@DaniselHernandez]

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[@greggh]

I prefer the midnight blue. Even with the fingerprints. I like the all dark inside. It doesn't distract from the screen. Makes watching videos more enjoyable.

[@dbloyd2]

Good point.

[@paulmelnyk6897]

So true, the bright colors bothers very bad

[@TheTurbulentseas]

yess it just like the dark mode infuse with the body too, so stunning, smudges? just get the Apple polishing product you are good to go 😁

[@Speed99999]

Looks like you like chocolates

[@popfan125]

Typing this on a M3 13 inch MacBook Air Midnight 512GB SSD 16GB RAM that I got yesterday, it is the best MacBook I've ever had!

[@velvetthundr]

You’re the only one I’ve seen that said not to upgrade to the 16GB RAM. Even for light use, most videos have recommended the 16GB and 512GB variant.

[@ivorysteele]

Windows and Mac is different

[@freedonx]

I’ve seen lot that just recommend 8gb even when not editing

[@SlavaBagmut]

@@ivorysteelenothing is different Apple fanboy, it was already proven that physical 16gb cannot be replaced by any efficient memory solution, stop believing stupid marketing claims

[@capomilano45]

Hello guys, I can tell you from my experience (I have the M2 macbook air 15 and now the 14 M3 pro) that I would recommend you overall to buy the 13 inch version! Upgrade it to 16 GB ram and its gucci. If U have money for 500gb even better. My next macbook will be a 13/14 inch Air 100%. Portability is key!

[@alessandrosarais2719]

ciao, io ho un Windows 15 pollici e per l’università voglio prendere un Mac. Il fatto è che il 14“ pro costa troppo e per uno studente non ha senso quindi devo decidere tra il 13 e il 15“ il fatto è che ho paura che passando da un 15“ a un 13“ lo schermo sia troppo piccolo e anche per studiare forse non riuscirei ad avere troppe schede aperte tu consigli comunque il 13” o forse a questo punto dovrei prendere i 15 perché ha lo schermo più grande?

[@ivorysteele]

thank you

[@123theprodigy5]

One of my friends bought the 15 inch M2 MacBook Air when it first came out. They still have it. my friend said it was her first purchase of a MacBook since 2012.

[@BrandonButch]

nice! The 15" M2 was my fav MacBook of 2023. She should hold on to it for a while

[@123theprodigy5]

@@BrandonButch yeah, that’s what I told her.

[@leebeeskee]

That's quite an upgrade!

[@123theprodigy5]

@@leebeeskee I agree

[@Michelangelo94]

If you’re going to upgrade any Macbook, make sure you upgrade the RAM- not the storage. It can’t be upgraded later and there is plenty of evidence that suggests more RAM makes a much bigger impact on performance than storage. Not to say a 256 GB SSD is acceptable, but the RAM is way more impactful.

[@BrandonButch]

8GB is enough. Been using it daily since M2, no issues. Anybody who needs more than 8GB isn't buying a MBA

[@EShelby2127]

@@BrandonButch - Try keeping 100 tabs open, or even 20 media rich.... I m constantly running out of memory on my M1 8gb/512, 8/8 core MBA.

[@ethanconnor-hodges]

@@BrandonButch I'm getting the M3 15 inch with 16GB ram and 256 storage. Apps like Final Cut Pro for example don't do well with 8GB. I can always get an external SSD if I need more storage.

[@Omega_258]

@@ethanconnor-hodgesare you a KZbinr? Or your job related to it? If no then why?

[@fragrance7768]

Air 15, M3 8c, 16 GB RAM, 512 SSD - best spec option

[@moosethefam]

I agree. I just ordered this configuration, very excited

[@anthonymejia7099]

@@moosethefam for how much?

[@moosethefam]

@anthonymejia7099 i ordered through education website in Canada and paid $2345 CAD tax in. However, I got a $200 apple giftcard and air miles was having a bonus event and I got about $200 dollars worth of airmiles as well

[@idosometimespost2860]

1199 I’m pretty sure

[@EShelby2127]

@@anthonymejia7099 - The latest 11-22-24 BlACK FRIDAY AMAZON deals: The base M3, 13" , 16 GB RAM/256 GB Storage, $844; 16/512, $1049; 24/512, $1249. The M3, 15", 16/256, $1044; 16/512, $1234, 24/512. $1424.

[@terrym3837]

Waiting for mine to arrive it replaces a 2012 intel Air which has been retired. I had been saving up for it so i decided to go 13 in midnight with 16gb and 512 ssd it will be a big upgrade for sure.

[@hamletgolucky3628]

Are you still loving mid night or would trade for silver!??

[@fledora1217]

@@hamletgolucky3628Go for silver, the midnight colour is beautiful, but it’s a fingerprimt machine.

[@natusMCMII]

I went for the classic silver and also spect it up to 16GB memory and 512GB storage, but I got the 13“ rather than the 15 for maximum portability.

[@jutjub22]

Same, ordered Silver MBA M3 16/512, before I always used MBP, but now only bigger 14" is there. How are you satisfied. I mostly use laptop in lap, so weight, comfort is important. Does it get hot in lap too much?

[@natusMCMII]

@@jutjub22 nope, not hot in the lap at all, I guess that also depends on what you're doing with it, but with my use cases it gets slightly warm at most, but it stays cold most of the time when just doing easy tasks, I'm absolutely happy with it.

[@jutjub22]

@@natusMCMII Thanks, good to hear, looking forward to use it, seems like better choice than MBP for most use cases with that amazing portability.

[@Msal19]

For the longest time, I used to think the bigger the screen the better. Having to use the M1 and the M2 MacBook Air at work has really made me appreciate the portability and the power of the Air. 13-inch all-day!

[@hamletgolucky3628]

Which color?

[@Msal19]

@@hamletgolucky3628 Space Grey!

[@portman8909]

I mean you can still hook up your macbook to a larger monitor if needed.

[@pred7949]

you the type of guy to judge a book by its cover. Yikes

[@celebrityrog]

The 15 inch not having speakers on the sides like the Pros really makes the 15 inch ugly around the keyboard .

[@nsaids709]

I've watched like 10+ different videos regarding the midnight, starlight, silver etc and your video had the best comparison and spec comparison to previous gens. Thank you.

[@BrandonButch]

Awesome, glad you enjoyed it!

[@hamletgolucky3628]

So which one is ur fav color?

[@drummerkiddd1517]

The typing experience is much better for me on the 15’ it’s definitely way more comfortable hitting the keys since there is more space and I have a place to rest my wrist around the trackpad. Much comfortable for my guyish hands. The 13’ is more portable tho and I’m in school so it’s hard decision.

[@D37fit]

What did you end up getting?

[@erniewarinner7692]

Starlight is my favorite color. I have an M2 13” MacBook Air.

[@hzhang1028]

Which keyboard is more comfortable for typing? Does the 15-inch has more spaced gap between the keys? Or the gaps are the same when comparing the two.

[@schizofennec]

all macs, even the 12" from 2016 have full sized keyboards, they are the same module across all models

[@123theprodigy5]

The M2 MacBook Air is still worth a value.

[@BrandonButch]

not really if you're buying new. Might as well get M3 imo

[@123theprodigy5]

@@BrandonButch that’s true, my friend actually bought the M2 MacBook Air 15 inch back in June. it was her first time purchasing a MacBook since 2012. she said that she likes it.

[@loglady79]

Absolutely. Especially come November / December. The deals on the m2s are gonna be insane.

[@123theprodigy5]

@@loglady79 yep, definitely

[@abztraktt6403]

Hell the M1 is also

[@Obikenobi93HD]

The M2 15 inch air I have it for over 5+ months now close to a year and it’s an absolute beast! I only maxed out the RAM to 24gb ram with 256gb SSD cause i don’t really see a difference with the speeds and I always don’t mind the waiting on the downloads anyway since I’m doing something else to keep me busy. Overall, I’m very satisfied with it! Use multiple tabs, have photoshop open while watching a stream or KZbin, pretty much have multiple applications open and the 24gb ram REALLY helps to not wear out the SSD swap or MacBook itself, absolute powerful machine!

[@xd1be9nb7v]

Sure. Why not upgrade the ssd as well? Your mommy could not afford it?

[@jeysmoothies]

Midnight has a new coating to help prevent finger prints

[@BrandonButch]

yep, and it shows

[@kaitlynpowell5294]

I bought the 13 in MacBook Air m3 in starlight. It was hard to decide between the 13in and 15in. I have a 2017 MacBook Air (intel). I’ve seen that these MacBooks are smaller than the one I currently have. I just hope it’s not as small as it looks.

[@hamletgolucky3628]

R u loving starlight?

[@cara_rima]

how are you finding the size of the 13? I'm still debating between sizes

[@abyazqamaruddin1852]

Silver is the all time classic, great review Brandon ! So, can we say that the Read/Write Speeds on the 256GB SSD have improved come to the M2 Air ?

[@Drew1218s]

I think I’ll hold onto my m1 air for another year. It still feels super fast and the m3 isn’t a big enough jump in my opinion to justify spending $1,500 usd once you start upgrading the new air.

[@marilynwong9784]

I’ll sleep much better tonight knowing you’ll be keeping the M1.

[@DJAdalaide]

@@marilynwong9784 I'm keeping my M2, hope you can sleep better than me..

[@EShelby2127]

The latest 11-22-24 BlACK FRIDAY AMAZON deals: The base M3, 13" , 16 GB RAM/256 GB Storage, $844; 16/512, $1049; 24/512, $1249. The M3, 15", 16/256, $1044; 16/512, $1234, 24/512. $1424.

[@DatTruckinGuy]

Still got my M1 and it’s still going strong. I’m also thinking of selling my M1 MacBook Air and getting the M2 Air.

[@sennataylor592]

I’m a law student. I currently have the 13inch M1 Pro and thinking of upgrading to the 15 Air. I read tons and tons of legal documents in split screen view, and it’s become really straining on my eyesight. I also pretty much only go home to eat dinner and sleep, so my home monitor doesn’t see much use. At this point a bigger laptop screen would be welcome relief.

[@D37fit]

You’re gonna love the 15”.

[@jolt7127]

is it really that bad in split screen? I'm also a law student and have been annoyed with my bulkier 15 laptop and was thinking of getting the 13 inch, but reading docs while also writing is like the majority of what this thing gonna be used for.

[@freedonx]

@@jolt7127why not get an iPad and screen sync (or whatever it’s called) and use it as a vertical monitor

[@Speed99999]

​@@jolt7127 he's just convincing himself with an excuse

[@changchang6511]

starlight is really beautiful for sure

[@Huyndoan]

i think if it's your main computer, then buy the 15''. If you already have a desktop, and need a portable Mac, then 13''.

[@D37fit]

This is the right answer

[@HarrySingh-dn6yq]

always go for the bigger screen.

[@joshuakolton9955]

I still like my M2 air. No need to upgrade but if you’re buying new I guess you might as well buy the M3 if it’s the same price.

[@BrandonButch]

Exactly.

[@Cleavonmrballer]

I feel the same way !

[@friley1911]

Seems like you missed the mark with the review… the main difference between the 13” and the 15” is the size. So how does chrome/safari compare, Xcode, documents, spreadsheets, etc… I’m trying to decide if dev on a 13” would work on do I need to move to the 15”.

[@mirakhazndar127]

If I use it for school which one should I buy ?

[@hamletgolucky3628]

Starlight 13”

[@alessandrosarais2719]

@@hamletgolucky3628isn’t the screen to little?

[@shubham.s8934]

Can you tell the wifi speed and range difference made by the wifi6e?

[@briandavenport8971]

I originally bought the M3 air 13 inch with 8 gigs of ram and noticed that it lagged a lot. I switched the the macbook Pro 14 inch and that was good but then I noticed dead pixels, so i switched to the Macbook Air 15 inch and it's just right with 16 gigs of ram. the resolution is better than the 13 but slightly less than the macbook pro. The 13 only has 4 speakers and the sound isn't that great. the air 15 has six speakers like the pro and has deep sounds. the brightness for the air 13 and the 15 are the same at 500 nits where the pro is at 1,000-1600. With Apple AI, 16 gigs is a must.

[@Cables_]

I use windows for gaming but i need a laptop for work and no windows laptop can compare to a macbook, i orderd the 13" M3 macbook air and maxed out all the specs and storage

[@yileizhang3545]

you saved me a trip to the store. I know which one to get now. Thank you!

[@hamletgolucky3628]

Which1?

[@muhammedfayis62]

@@hamletgolucky3628 but i suggest better go and check side by side physically as i did...i feel 13 inch is too small like ipad pro miner difference only..in youtube videos camera angles are depends our vision

[@mattyb808]

Does the fingerprints and smudges wipe off super easy and completely with a microfiber cloth? I’m pretty OCD and my main concern is scratches and the paint chipping over time from an accidental drop or something. I’m completely torn over getting it midnight or silver. The midnight color is my favorite and matches my room as well. I’m absolutely terrified of any potential damage to the paint over time.

[@oliverniehaus7159]

Great that dual monitor support was brought to the MacBook Air and will be coming to the base m3 macbook pro. I understand the software limitations of not being able to run two monitors and the built in display at the same time, but why must the lid be closed? I own an apple vision pro and when I use mac virtual display it blacks out my screen but I can keep using the trackpad and keyboard. Why not do the same thing for the m3 air and pro? Black out the laptop screen if connected to two external monitors but don't require the lid to be closed. That way people can still use the keyboard and trackpad and don't need to get an external keyboard and mouse. Seems like an easy software change.

[@LeviAckermanTheGamer]

I need it for studying and watching tv shows and movies which one do I buy

[@techhubwiltsuk]

I love me me 15 inch and the screen real estate is awesome. Completely agree with 8gb. If need more get a pro

[@IGOBYTHENAMELOVE]

No cus a pro is a lot more and if you need more of that you need more of everything else which will cost 4k more

[@Jan96106]

The 15-inch upgraded isn't that expensive anymore (at least not where I bought mine). I did get it from Apple but online. I'm glad I got the 15 and the upgrade. I got the Midnight. The tutorial they provided was very confusing for a first time Mac Air user, parts of it didn't even work all the time (I went through it three times in desperation), and I found out it was unnecessary. They did not teach me the one thing I needed to set my computer up: hit the tab key to move on. Fortunately, I found that out on my own. I know the M4 is about to come out for the air, but I could not resist the cheaper price. This is a great review and comparison. Too bad I found it after I purchased my computer and set it up. But it is probably more meaningful now.

[@angelinafigueroa6337]

Do you think I should buy straight from apple or I could buy from Amazon or Best Buy for like $200 off

[@johnw3794]

I want to buy my kid a macbook first time. M2 is on sale finally for 1300. The m2 pro is 1400. Are those software good for years to come? Or do i buy the m3 for 1,550 right now.

[@okidoki3191]

Why not, of course its good

[@InfiniteBeing8]

You always do a solid job with all your videos. Really appreciate your work and countenance...

[@Logan.Ninefingers]

8 or 16 GB for someone who habitually leaves 8 programs running at the same time?

[@ronaldhinton4379]

I got the 16 it Was 8 but when went to checkout i up to the 16gb

[@bartekroman6178]

13 inch is enought to programing with Xcode like language C?

[@Max_tagg]

Do you just send the devices back after the unboxing, or do you keep them all?

[@BrandonButch]

I always keep at least 1 of every product

[@JackieFrank]

Did you already make the vid on the more extensive comparison between 8GB vs. 16GB memory? Very curious on the base use case for the 8GB, because almost all of KZbin claims you NEED to upgrade to 16GB while I seriously doubt that...

[@j.j4090]

Wouldn’t the 16 gig ram, 512 gig storage 13 inch MacBook Air give off less heat than the base model? I was planning on ordering one next week, coming off a windows laptop.

[@BrandonButch]

Not likely. The small form factor is the reason for more heat

[@j.j4090]

@@BrandonButch if you just use the apps that are already on there, and web surfing, emails, no video editing or gaming, would it still overheat? I’ve seen other videos, giving it a good review.

[@ArthArmani]

i still have intel MacBook Pro, i think is time to get M series mac;)

[@KabirBarkskins]

How well can MacBook Air 15-inch, 10-core 16GB RAM handle "After Effects" projects? I do not mean heavy animation projects but a project with a decent amount of motion graphics.

[@bmc868]

Thank for the vid. I couldn't choose between 13 ans 15.

[@casandrala8370]

Did you decide?

[@bmc868]

@@casandrala8370 Yes 13 inch

[@leebeeskee]

I still don't know why KZbinrs tell us that 256gb is too low for us. I know loads of people with 256gb laptops and they get on just fine. My partner's base model M1 Air still has loads of storage left...

[@BrandonButch]

My mom & dad are both super casual users, and both have filled up their 256 SSD. It’s not enough for even casual users imo

[@expatchris]

@@BrandonButch if someone is 100% iCloud, like myself, I have almost nothing locally stored. All on the iCloud.

[@DaDrillSergeant]

Noob question but if I buy a 2TB external what’s the point of paying extra for the additional installed space? Thanks

[@John-tp5gc]

How about upgrading to 16GB for future proofing if you intend to keep it for a long time, say 10 years?

[@selin_canpolat]

Hello! It is a bit out of context but I really liked the desktop wallpaper you were using in this video. Is there any link for it, would it be possible for you to share it if it is okay? Thank you very much.

[@Aleksanderbigby]

It’s the standard wallpaper on MacBooks

[@muhammedfayis62]

its already there in default screen saver in macbook

[@BrooklynNYinsideConstruction]

Hey Brandon, you are a very loyal apple guy

[@JeremyJamesDec15]

I would like to see a video on deciding between the new MacBook Air and the new MacBook Pro. I’m torn on which one to get.

[@marilynwong9784]

Sorry, that’s never going to happen.

[@BrandonButch]

I have both, so I might do that video soon!

[@techwithtyler20]

Still don’t know what the accelerometer is used for/why the Pro doesn’t have it (or does the M2/M3 have it now?). Hopefully the increased use of recycled materials doesn’t mean no more New MacBook Smell (if it is in fact just from the materials and not a secret spray they put on).

[@1drummer172]

I wonder how the performance compares to the 14” M1 Macbook Pro.

[@brichpmr]

I have the 14" M1 MacBook Pro with 16 gb ram. The Disk Speed test is between 5500 and 6000 for both Read and Write.

[@BrandonButch]

I have the 14” M1 Max. Will compare it later

[@piotrd.4850]

Seems simple enough: either 16 GB / 256 M1 13" Air or baseline 15" M3 Air. Nothing else from Air line up makes sense now, least of all M2.

[@Tapout1987]

I just got the midnight M2 15inch air on March 1st. Left for a cruise and now there’s a new one. Will be at Apple tomorrow morning to exchange.

[@marilynwong9784]

Thanks for sharing. I’ll sleep better tonight knowing you’ll be swapping them out.

[@jb3558]

thanks a lot - It's confirmed which one I need

[@thomashammond5666]

I'm glad I waited until Apple bumped up the base RAM from 8 to 16 GB of RAM. I was able to buy an open box 13 inch M3 MacBook Air from eBay this Black Friday week with 16 GB RAM, 512 GB storage, and the un-binned 10 core GPU for $1099. That price would've gotten me 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, and the binned 8 core GPU brand new from Apple just last month before they introduced the new M4 MacBook Pro.

[@Maykilcan]

Of course you can buy whatever version you like regardless of price since you will be returning them within 2 weeks.

[@BrandonButch]

See you in my 6 month later review video!

[@isaacmunoz9690]

I got the midnight 15 inch shit fire love it and love the videos 💯%

[@michalh.1942]

hello Brandon, first of all thank you for the amazing dedication going into so many details in each of your videos... I own MacbBook Pro M1 Pro 16 inch and dont feel I need any new macbook at the moment but for sure next one will be smaller and lighter MacBook Air, most likely 13 inches. I just wish for extra port and pro-motion display. I also have M3 Pro for work in Midnight and I hate how smudgy it is. Honestly if I would get any new personal MacBook in the future it will be Starlight most likely...

[@SinisterSaneW]

silver kinda og but midnight good

[@BrandonButch]

GOAT color tbh

[@SinisterSaneW]

@@BrandonButch Fr

[@rich-tp2dx]

@@BrandonButch space gray and white cables are one of the most recognizable tech designs. simple but effective

[@TheSonyExperience]

Contemplating selling my M1 iPad Pro and M1 Mac mini. Still waiting to see if they drop a new mini

[@marilynwong9784]

Nobody asked.

[@TheSonyExperience]

@@marilynwong9784 you feel good bro? You get that off your chest

[@jseden]

I had a 13" m2 air for about 6 months before upgrading to the 18/512gb m3pro Pro. I travel with my laptop daily and the air was excellent for this. the Pro isn't much larger but the extra weight is noticeable. I feel like I could probably get away with the 15" air as well but it would be pushing my comfort limits footprint wise because the 16" is definitely larger than I would want to carry daily. the 14" is barely larger than the 13" air though when you consider that its actually 13.6" vs 14.2, but with slightly slimmer bezels on the pro. the difference in display size is basically un-noticeable in reality. PS.. really just opened the video to see if they finally color matched the usbc side of the magsafe cable like they did with the pro models. they didn't. also diappointing that the base air has a downgraded power brick. my m2 came with the 35W dual and I actually opted to keep it over the 70W single port one that came with my pro. Included it with the air when I sold it.

[@bhawanigurung9913]

So which would u suggest 13” air or 14” pro?

[@susanweber6861]

Nice video thanks! I have a 2013 iMAC that is no longer supported; I want to upgrade to a MacBook Air - I’m thinking an M3 but upgrading to 16/512. I am not a gamer. I’m retired. Take some online classes. I’m thinking longevity would be the reason to upgrade to 16?

[@gmuk101]

I would go for m2 macbook air 8gb/256gb. It is more than enough.

[@danyal6211]

get 16/512 for sure

[@puzzlite]

What if I have an Intel Macbook Pro from say 2015?

[@Cut_tape-x9j]

wow how is it still alive. my 15 inch from 2015 didn't last beyond 4 years

[@puzzlite]

@@Cut_tape-x9j I take it to spas and holiday retreats

[@cheesebusiness]

Comparing the battery life only by reading the official specs is 👎

[@fakrul7004]

I am a 15.6" Windows laptop user. planning to get a Macbook for the battery. I can't afford the 15” one. My question is about the 13” one, is it too small? I am a web designer by profession, will the 13” be okay?

[@Snoopi.7]

I think the 13” can be ok. You can always and an external display if you feel too small

[@peterbustin2683]

Cool review. Still undecided, though.

[@cara_rima]

the space on each side of the keyboard with the 15 inch is aesthetically unappealing. they should have put speakers or something there. also does anyone else find the trackpad on the starlight to be darker than the rest of the laptop?

[@jcgutibay]

I've always had 32 GB computers since I used Adobe software a lot, but now I use cloud tools like Figma, Framer, and Webflow, as well as Google Workspace. Is the 13” with 8Gb in combination with 256going to be enough?

[@TechTalkAdrien]

Great video! My favorite is also midnight blue. Regarding the screen size, for video editors, nothing beats an external screen (or two) anyway, so I would definitely go with the 13 inch with 16gb RAM.

[@hamletgolucky3628]

Silver or midnight?

[@hamletgolucky3628]

Silver or midnight?

[@davidev4899]

I have big hands and I write a lot. Up to now i'm using a 13'' 2015 macbook air model and i'd like to buy a new m3 model. Do you think the 15'' is worth for a better comfort of the keyboard and hand positioning? Or is the difference not so big and sacrifice portability too much? Thank you!

[@SKARUNAMUTHAN]

15 inch is good for everything

[@The92Waffles]

On the Air do you guys notice the 60hz screen? It’s honestly been years since I’ve used a computer monitor under 120hz. I’d like to try the Air as my first ever Mac, but that refresh rate scares me

[@portman8909]

I own an iPad and iPhone which are both 60hz. The smooth animations I think better hide the lower refresh rate compared to other operating systems. That said I've never used Mac so not sure if the same translates. I also own a 165hz monitor for my Windows PC as reference.

[@bensonpigpigo]

Im stuck on selecting MBA 15inch 16GB 512ssd or MBP 14inch 18 GB 512SSD , i like bigger screen and using it for running logic pro and documents works. Which should i choose will be-the best ? (Im using intel 15inch macbook pro time to change. )

[@dianasantos5841]

MBP

[@soulhunter5766]

I want to be able to run softwares like premiere pro, after effects smoothly and plan on learning softwares like blender in future, would this be a good laptop for that?

[@TheRealBrianP]

I have the 2015 MacBook (butterfly keyboard). Might be time to upgrade. Lol

[@jacksukerman5150]

The benchmarks aren't an anomoly. You need to run them several times and take an average. They are within the margin of error. And also, there's no reason to disable filevault. Its a security measure so that nobody can get your data if you lose the laptop, literally no advantage to turning it off unless one day you wanted to unsolder the ssd to read the data on another machine in the event of the macbook not booting, which makes no sense better to use filevault and keep a backup somewhere safe. And the differences in the disk benchmark are due to the 512 model having 2 NAND chips and the 256 having one, that's why the write speed is lower.

[@BrandonButch]

256GB also has 2 NAND chips.

[@mvsigrist]

Thanks for the video! I'm describing the experience that I had , and maybe this could help someone to choose between the two models : I am an MacBook Air 13' user since 2010 , and I don't work with heavy apps or programs - Its just for regular stuffs. I was REALLY concerned about the size screen (13 x 15)..II finally decided to pick the 15`, M3 8G RAM + ssd 256 G......I was pretty satisfied with my decision and Im gonna tell you why : describing in simple words : YOU JUST GET MORE SCREEN.....and this makes a huge diference, you can notice right after you turn it on!! The size and weight for transportation don't bother me at all....there is just one thing I like more on the 13 screen : When I lay down on my bed and put it on my chest, the 13 screen feels lighter of course...but everything else makes me love the 15 screen, not even mentioning the sound speakers ..Im telling you : once you pick up de 15 version...you probably never do back to the 13. And lets be honest : its just better, that's why is more expensive!

[@williamsc025]

Are new MacBook Pros coming out soon?

[@BrandonButch]

Prob Q4

[@Dino860]

Excellent video, thank you. What watch band do you have on in this video?

[@bhawanigurung9913]

Looks like ultra

[@ArnikoGiri]

Hey Brandon, which Sony Camera do you use @15:03 ?

[@marilynwong9784]

It’s a Sony. You’re welcome.

[@ArnikoGiri]

@@marilynwong9784 wow, what part of my question did you read? The part where I asked WHICH Sony camera it was?

[@jeffhale1189]

Thanks for sharing. Blessings on your day!

[@dwad561]

Kind of crazy these MacBooks had the most modern processor for less than three months since now their processors technically obsolete since the iPad Pro has the M4. Chip. You really cannot keep up with technology nowadays.

[@Starlightandcrystals]

I have a macbook air 13 inch from 2017.Intel. Its time for a new macbook air. 15 inch. Not that miss does not work.She does.I do not have a tv and no plants at this point to buy one. A larger computer to watch movies on woulsd be good. Not that I do not.I do. Just small to watch a movie on over time.

[@portman8909]

Bigger is always better for laptops. Go 15 inch.

[@janabosi2883]

I have M2 Air 13 inch 2022 model and I have voice isolation and wide spectrum mic modes exactly like this M3, so you were wrong by saying previous Air models did not have that. That midnight color looks exactly like mine as well. Great review anyways.

[@ToTubie]

Why does the macbook air m3 13 inch have to be €1299 in Europe

[@oscarludvig692]

Its different in every country, price is higher because of taxes

[@gaolbrake]

Why not test the speakers?

[@BrandonButch]

they sound the same as M2

[@nme6725]

For what? Laptop speakers suck anyways on all of them compared to and decent blue tooth speakers. Who actually listens to their music on the laptop speakers like that? And if video calls are what you need it for like any of them are fine you will be able to hear with no problems😂

[@abhignapm]

Thank you so much for this video 🙌🏻 I’m in a dilemma on whether to get MacBook Air M3 15inch or iMac 2023 24inch. I don’t know whether 8gb would be enough for studying/ppt/excel/web browsing etc. Will be waiting for the comparison video🙌🏻😀

[@carlhouck4387]

Which one did you end up going with?

[@alexk1418]

Wondering what you went with as well

[@abhignapm]

@@alexk1418 MacBook Air M3, It’s just great!

[@abhignapm]

@@carlhouck4387 MacBook Air M3, It’s just great!

[@yourpcmd]

Which should you buy? Probably 2 Lenovos or 3 Dells. Or 1 HP and pay 2 months of mortgage.

[@craigyoung7477]

Nice models wow i wish i got money to update my macbook air 2012 model 😢

[@arshiyadutta3717]

I’m still confused between the 13inch M3 and the 15inch M2. I cannot decide which would be a better buy. I would love to have the latest M3 chip but I don’t know if I’m ready to trade a bigger screen for 10% faster performance. Can someone help?

[@LeadLeftLeon]

15 midnight if you work from home. 13 any other color if you plan to lug around your laptop.

[@D37fit]

The 15” is still extremely portable. It’s 0.5lbs more than the 13”. Yes it does have a larger footprint but the larger screen is worth it.

[@user_breathless]

Until the Touch Bar comes back, I’m sticking with my current MacBook Pro

[@BrandonButch]

That won’t be happening!

[@user_breathless]

@@BrandonButch 😭

[@LeadLeftLeon]

Prob with space black is it looks charcoal irl

[@ganderthepanda8146]

You only need the ram if you’re a developer running containers/vms or make heavy use of the graphics imo