Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) vs Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021 comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)	Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
key specs
Display size	13.60-inch	16.20-inch
Display resolution	2560x1664 pixels	3546x2234 pixels
Touchscreen	No	No
Processor	Apple M3	Apple M1 Pro
RAM	8GB	16GB
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	256GB	512GB
Weight	1.24 kg	2.10 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024)	MacBook Pro 16-inch 2021
Release date	March 4, 2024	October 18, 2021
Launched in India	Yes	-
Model Name	MacBook Air (M3, 2024)	-
Series	MacBook Air	-
Dimensions (mm)	21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30	24.81 x 35.57 x 1.68
Weight (kg)	1.24	2.1
Colours	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight	Silver, Space Gray
Material	Aluminium	Aluminium
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	21
Battery Capacity (WHR)	52.6	100
display
Size	13.60-inch	16.20-inch
Resolution	2560x1664 pixels	3546x2234 pixels
Touch Screen	No	No
Refresh Rate	60Hz	60Hz
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M3	-
memory
RAM	8GB	16GB
Expandable RAM up to (GB)	-	64GB
graphics
Dedicated Graphics	No	-
storage
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	256GB	512GB
connectivity
Wi-Fi standards supported	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax	802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax
Bluetooth version	-	5.0
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	Touchpad
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	2 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	-
Touchpad	-	Yes
ports and slots
Number of USB Ports	2	3
Thunderbolt 4 (Type C)	2	3
Headphone and Mic Combo Jack	Yes	Yes
HDMI Port	-	Standard
Multi Card Slot	-	SDXC Card Reader

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