Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 or Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020)?

Accepted Answer

Based on our testing, the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 scores higher overall at 9.2/10. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 scored 9.2/10 and the Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020) scored 8.7/10 in our Best MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 worth it over the Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020)?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 scores 9.2/10 while the Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020) scores 8.7/10. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 is our "Best for Most People" pick in the Best MacBook Air vs MacBook Pro 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 vs Apple MacBook Air M1 (2020): Which to Buy?