AppleRanked #1
MacBook Air M3
The best laptop for most students. Fanless design, all-day battery, and Apple Silicon performance.
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Our Verdict
Best combination of performance, battery, and quality.
Score Breakdown
Value8/10
Battery Life10/10
Portability9/10
Performance9/10
Build Quality10/10
Pros & Cons
✓ Pros
- •Exceptional battery life
- •Silent fanless design
- •Stunning display
- •Fast M3 chip
- •Premium build quality
✗ Cons
- •Limited to 24GB RAM
- •Only 2 ports
- •Expensive for students
Specifications
| Processor | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8GB - 24GB |
| Storage | 256GB - 2TB |
| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina |
| Battery | Up to 18 hours |
Who Is This For?
Best For
- ✓Students wanting premium
- ✓macOS users
- ✓Long lecture days
Not For
- ✗Budget students
- ✗Windows users
- ✗Gamers
Where to Buy
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