M3 Macbook Air vs M2 Macbook Air: Price Let's be real, these are expensive laptops, and as time goes on newer models will get even more pricey. That's why it's not a surprise to see that the 15 ...

On paper, the M2 MacBook Air is an all-around better laptop than its M1 predecessor. That's nothing new: The M2 Air has been out for over two years now, so this discussion is quite old.

Both models were available to buy new from Apple up until today. Apple launched the ‌M2‌ ‌MacBook Air‌ in July 2022, and the M3 ‌MacBook Air‌ became available in March 2024.

A brand new price: As of March 4, the 13-inch M2 MacBook Air is now starting at $999, a price drop from its previous $1,099. This $100 difference is thanks to the release of the M3 MacBook Air.

So, yes, now the 13-inch M3 MacBook Air starts at $1,099, coming with 16GB of RAM and 256GB of storage. The M2 MacBook Air is only sold in the 13-inch form factor, starting at $999.