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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Related Machines: MacBook Air 13″ (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 | Mac15,13 |
|---|---|
| Year | 2024 |
| Model Name | MacBook Air 15" |
| MSRP ($) | $1,299 (Market: $949) |
| CPU/SOC Family | M3 |
| CPU/SOC Variant | Base |
| Total CPU Cores | 8 |
| Total GPU Cores | 10 |
| Memory Bandwidth (GB/s) | 100 GB/s |
| Max Screen Brightness (Nits) | 500 Nits |
| Weight (Lbs) | 3.3 Lbs |
| Geekbench Single Core | 3,060 |
| Geekbench Multi Core | 11,817 |
| Geekbench Metal GPU (inc. Normalized) | 49,274 (Normalized: 6,750) |
| Performance* | 21,627 |
| Bang for Buck | 22.79 |
| Bang for Buck Grade | B |
| Reference Review 1 URL | www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/macb... |
| Reference Review 2 URL | support.apple.com/en-us/118552 |
| Reference Review 3 URL | browser.geekbench.com/v6/comput... |
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Historical Pricing
| Date | Price | Vendor | Notes | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Current | $949.00 (Market) | n/a | Latest price from main specs. | n/a |
| 2025-05-31 | $943.93 | eBay | Average price for month of May 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-04-30 | $938.11 | eBay | Average price for month of Apr. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-03-31 | $963.94 | eBay | Average price for month of Mar. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-02-28 | $993.32 | eBay | Average price for month of Feb. 2025 | n/a |
| 2025-01-31 | $1,012.02 | eBay | Average price for month of Jan. 2025 | n/a |