MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3

The MacBook Air M3 and MacBook Pro M3 have the Same Chip, just a different lineup. We compare them to help you determine whether your new Mac will be a MacBook Air M3 and MacBook Pro M3.

What are Differences between the MacBook Air M3 and MacBook Pro M3?

Let's start by comparing the MacBook Air M3 with the MacBook Pro M3. There are very different aspects, such as design, battery life, or screen.

MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3 - Difference in Design

The design of the MacBook Air M3 and the MacBook Pro M3 have the same base, although differences are observed:

Weight - The MacBook Air M3 is lighter than the MacBook Pro M3, specifically the MacBook Pro weighs 300 grams more. 
Size - The MacBook Air M3 is also thinner than the MacBook Pro M3, so if you are looking for a lightweight Mac, the 42-millimeter MacBook Air. 
Colors - Lastly, the MacBook Air M3 is available in four colors vs the 2 colors that the MacBook Pro M3 is available.

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MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3 - Difference in Display

One of the most important elements in the comparison of the MacBook Air M3 vs the MacBook Pro M3 is the screen. Yes, they both have bright, colorful and sharp screens. Of course, here the MacBook Pro shows that it is designed for more professional users.

Screen Brightness - The screen of the MacBook Pro M3 is brighter vs that of the MacBook Air M3. 
Screen Fluidity - When it comes to fluidity, the MacBook Pro M3 screen is twice as fluid compared to the MacBook Air M3. 
Display Color - Finally, the MacBook Pro has more accurate color reproduction and purer blacks.

MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3 - Difference in Processor

We reached the highest point in comparing the MacBook Air M3 and the MacBook Pro M3. The processor is the same, the M3 Chip. Of course, the MacBook Pro has more configuration options than the MacBook Air. We recommend one model or another depending on the amount of power you need:

The MacBook Air has the M3 Chip, it has 8 CPU cores and between 8 and 10 graphics cores depending on the model you choose.
The MacBook Pro has the M3 Chip with 8 CPU cores and regardless of the model, 10 GPU cores.

The main difference is that the MacBook Pro is also available with the M3 Pro Chip and M3 Max Chip. A huge jump in power vs the M3 Chip. We tell you everything about the M3 Chip range in the following article.

Summary of differences between MacBook Air M3 vs MacBook Pro M3

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Features	MacBook Air M3	MacBook Pro M3
Design	Thin and light	Bigger and more robust
Screen	13" and 15"	14" and 16"
Processor	M3 chip	M3/M3 Pro/M3 Max Chip
Battery	18 hours	22 hours
Base price	AED 4,599	AED 6,899

These are the main differences between the MacBook Air M3 and the MacBook Pro M3: first, the design, lightness, and thinness. Next, the need for a professional screen, and finally, the wide range of processors that the MacBook Pro can reach.

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