Apple Announces New MacBook Air Models With M3 Chip

[MacRumors]

Apple today announced new 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air models with M3 chip, improved external display support, Wi-Fi 6E, and more.

Apple says that the new MacBook Air is up to 60% faster than the M1 model and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. With a faster and more efficient Neural Engine, Apple says that the MacBook Air continues to be "the best consumer laptop for AI." It also gains an AV1 decode engine to provide more efficient and higher-quality video from streaming services.

In addition to the M3 chip, the new MacBook Air offers Wi-Fi 6E, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls, and a more fingerprint-resistant finish with the Midnight color option. It also now supports up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed, increasing from just a single external display on the previous Apple silicon models.

Pre-orders of the new MacBook Air start today, with orders arriving to customers on Friday, March 8. It continues to be available in Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver with a starting price of $1,099.

Article Link: Apple Announces New MacBook Air Models With M3 Chip

 

[truthsteve]

I'll wait until M9 comes out.

 

[Zest28]

I guess no OLED display? If not, I will stick with my M2 MacBook Air.

And are the base models still equipped with slow ass SSD's or are they regular speeds again like how it was with the M1 MBA?

 

[abatabia]

Spec bump week indeed. My M1 still does everting I need it to do with ease.

 

[kshitijshah]

Apple too has jumped on the AI bandwagon " World's best Consumer Laptop for AI"

 

[markfc]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

 

[eicca]

I love how their “breakthrough anodization seal” doesn’t actually repel fingerprints as well as the regular-old whatever anodization that’s been used on flashlights for decades.

 

[Evolving Mind]

No announcement on Apple's German Website so far. So just M3 and no other changes at all?

 

[JiggyJaggy]

Yawn... no difference really from the M2.

Ps they are still trying to show how fast their new M3 is against the previous Intel laptops, clutching at straws indeed!

 

[djducat]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

"...and new capabilities, including support for up to two external displays"

 

[Twix980]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

This is literally the ONLY reason I haven't bought one. They look great, but I need multiple screens and I don't want the Macbook Pro.

edit: It now supports 2 with laptop screen closed. Guess I now have no excuse not to buy one!

 

[Sp1281]

Throw back edition with 128Gb HD

 

[kshitijshah]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

Its 2 now with lid closed

 

[Populus]

Okay, a minor refresh. With the addition of the new anodization process for the Midnight color to reduce fingerprints.
Maybe we’ll see the same minor refresh for the Mac mini soon.

Let’s see if Apple unveils a major upgrade for the M3 iPad Pro this week.

EDIT: The new MacBook Air is finally offered with 16GB of RAM in one of the predefined configurations! No need to build to order for those that need 16GB of RAM!

 

[SAdProZ]

including support for up to two external displays

What?

 

[T'hain Esh Kelch]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

The quote in the article says two?

 

[MasterControlProgram]

Gurman: "Apple May Limit Announcements to New Accessories This Week"

Whoops! 😂

 

[nfl46]

So us MBA M2ers are basically safe.

 

[jdavid_rp]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

I read that now it actually supports 2 external ones

 

[kaishockz]

Apple's German Website so far. So just M3 and no other changes at all?

Apple präsentiert das neue 13" und 15" MacBook Air mit dem leistungsstarken M3 Chip

Apple hat heute das neue MacBook Air mit dem leistungsstarken M3 Chip angekündigt. Es bringt energieeffiziente Performance und Mobilität auf ein neues Level.

www.apple.com

 

[MazingerZND]

FINALLY

• Support for up to two external displays (with laptop lid closed)

 

[nfl46]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

You didn’t even read the article. Lol.

“The 13- and 15-inch MacBook Air both feature a strikingly thin and light design, up to 18 hours of battery life, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and new capabilities, including support for up to two external displays and up to 2x faster Wi-Fi than the previous generation.”

 

[mystery hill]

Two external displays when the lid is closed.

One at 6K 60Hz, the second at 5K 60Hz.

 

[anthonyjr]

Still only support for 1 external screen 😂

It says two?

EDIT: Seeing now that it says when the display is closed. Quite the bummer.

 

[Twix980]

Seems it's now 2