Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024) vs MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3, 2023) comparison

Show Only Differences Highlight Differences	Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)	MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3, 2023)
key specs
Display size	15.30-inch	16.20-inch
Display resolution	2880x1864 pixels	2234x3456 pixels
Touchscreen	No	-
Processor	Apple M3	Apple M3 Pro
RAM	8GB	18GB
OS	macOS	macOS
Hard disk	No	-
SSD	256GB	512GB
Weight	1.24 kg	2.14 kg
general
Brand	Apple	Apple
Model	MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)	MacBook Pro 16-inch (M3, 2023)
Release date	March 4, 2024	October 31, 2023
Launched in India	Yes	Yes
Model Name	MacBook Air (M3, 2024)	-
Series	MacBook Air	-
Dimensions (mm)	21.50 x 304.10 x 11.30	248.10 x 355.70 x 16.80
Weight (kg)	1.24	2.14
Colours	Midnight, Silver, Space Grey, Starlight	Silver, Space Black
Material	Aluminium	-
Operating system	macOS	macOS
Battery Life (up to hours)	18	22
Battery Capacity (WHR)	52.6	100
display
Size	15.30-inch	16.20-inch
Resolution	2880x1864 pixels	2234x3456 pixels
Touch Screen	No	-
Refresh Rate	60Hz	120Hz
processor
Processor	Apple Apple M3	Apple Apple M3 Pro
memory
RAM	8GB	18GB
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 ax
Bluetooth version	-	5.3
inputs
Web Camera	Yes	Yes
Pointer Device	Trackpad	-
Backlit Keyboard	Yes	Yes
Internal Mic	Yes	Yes
Speakers	2 Speakers	Yes
Finger Print Sensor	Yes	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	-	Yes
Multi Card Slot	-	SDXC Card Reader

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