Question 1

Which is better, Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 or Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro?

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 Pro 16-inch M2 Pro scored 8.9/10 in our Best MacBooks 2026 evaluation.

Question 2

Is the Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 worth it over the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro?

Accepted Answer

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 scores 9.2/10 while the Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro scores 8.9/10. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 is our "Best Overall" pick in the Best MacBooks 2026 category.

Apple MacBook Air 13-inch M3 vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch M2 Pro: Which to Buy?