With the release of the new MacBook Air models in March 2024, now might be the perfect time to consider an upgrade of your MacBook Air. Apple has refreshed its very popular MacBook Air lineup, introducing both 13” and 15” models equipped with the faster M3 chip. The key differences between these models are the display size and price, making it easy to choose based on your preferences for screen real size and budget. If you're considering a new MacBook, here's why the MacBook Air should be on your mind.
Why the MacBook Air is the Best Choice for Most Users
The MacBook Air has long been one of Apple’s most popular computers, and for good reason. It's an ideal choice for everyday tasks such as web browsing, email, document editing, and media consumption. Unless you need the advanced capabilities of a MacBook Pro for demanding tasks like video editing, photo editing, or 3D rendering, the MacBook Air is likely to meet all your needs while offering excellent portability and performance and portability.
Tech.Trade’s pricing on the M3 notebook starts at £699 as of July 2024 for the 13” version but we also sell the M2 version starting at £499. If you don’t need the marginal performance gains of the M3 chip picking up a cheap M2 is a great way to save money.
What’s New with the M3 MacBook Air?
In March 2024, Apple updated the MacBook Air lineup with the 13.6” and 15.3” models, both powered by the new M3 chip. This chip is built on an advanced 3-nanometer process, delivering improved performance and efficiency. The availability of both 13-inch and 15-inch sizes means that you can choose a MacBook Air that best fits your need for portability or a larger display, without having to jump to the more expensive MacBook Pro range. The main gains will be an incredibly lightweight powerful machine that looks incredible.
Apple has retained the sleek, modern design that was first introduced with the 2022 MacBook Air. Both the 13” and 15” models feature a uniform, flat body reminiscent of the MacBook Pro, with thin black bezels surrounding their Liquid Retina Displays, looks great perfoms well.
Display and Audio
The MacBook Air features a Liquid Retina Display that supports 1 billion colors and has a brightness of 500 nits, ensuring vibrant and sharp visuals. The 13-inch model has a 13.6” display, while the 15” version offers a 15.3” display, catering to those who prefer a larger screen for work or entertainment. Both displays include a notch at the top, which houses a 1080p FaceTime HD camera.
Here at Tech.Trade we sell a wide range of refurbished MacBook Airs we have prices from £199 - £899 for all ages and specifications. If you are looking for a lightweight notebook option then the MacBook Air should be the one for you.