M3 MacBook Air Buyer's Guide - DON'T BE FOOLED!
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- Опубліковано 27 тра 2024
- With the introduction of the M3 MacBook Air, Apple has now finally completed the M3 MacBook lineup! But even though all of the Macs are updated, there's somethings you need to know before you purchase any of these Macs.
0:00 Intro
0:47 M2 MacBook Air
1:32 Try Third Party Sites
2:19 M3 MacBook Air - What's New
4:10 Important M3 MacBook Pro update
5:00 M3 MacBook Air Configurations
5:54 15" M3 MacBook Air
7:15 Who Should Buy the MacBook Air?
8:14 M3 MacBook Pro BASE MODEL
10:30 M3 MacBook Pro Refurbished
11:43 M3 Pro MacBook Pro
13:20 16" MacBook Pro
14:38 The Truth
15:55 Chip Upgrades
17:21 How to get a deal
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Check Apple's Refurbished store: www.apple.com/shop/refurbishe... - Наука та технологія
My 15" mid 2014 MacBook Pro is turning 10 years old this summer, I think it deserved it's retirement lol, so I ordered the highest standard spec 13" M3 MacBook Air (10 core GPU, 512GB storage, 16GB unified memory), should serve me well.
my early 2015 pro is also giving up. would you recommend to buy a m3 air 10 core gpu 512gb and 16 memory or buy a refurbished m2 air with higher specs?
@@Ajlavish I don't think that there's any point in buying a refurbished M2 with specs highter than what you mentioned. Higher than 16GB memory and 512GB would mean 24GB memory and 1 or 2TB of storage and if you really need that, I'd advise you to buy a MacBook Pro instead of the MacBook Air.
The fact that I went with the higher spec Air is probably already questionable, in most cases, the base model will do just fine, I only did it because I thought I spend the money on it so it will hopefully last as long as my old Pro.
Long story short: If I were you, I'd go for the M3, there's no point in a MacBook Air with 24GB memory and if you truly need so much memory, buy a MacBook Pro, otherwise the M3 will do just fine.
I’m in a similar boat.. mid 2015 MBP with 16gb and 256 SSD still going solid.
@@laplthelullemann what was your thoughts while ordering the m3 with 16gb and 512 storage instead of the base model?
@@Ajlavish honestly just two things, that being that I thought the slightly higher specs might increase the longevity and the second reason was just that I had the extra money to burn.
I just feel more comfortable with 16GB of memory instead of 8, although I’m guessing that 8GB would be fine for most things that I do, so I think that I (just like most people that will buy an Air) would be fine with the base model, buy I still upgraded because I could, as dumb as it sounds lol.
Greg provides the best combo of humor & knowledge of any content creator, keep it coming Greg!
Thanks for sharing the specs while cracking me up at the same time! 😂 very entertaining thanks Greg 👊🏽
Good job. I dig your sense of humor.
Man, one of the best videos out there of this topic, thanks man.
Glad you enjoyed it!
Waiting for the new iPads to be announced. I’ve already found out what trade-in I can get for my current one.
Thanks for the content!
Thanks for sharing. Helpful information. Blessings on your day.
I ordered a 14” M3 Pro MBP refurb. Just the baseline 18/512, but it was 1700 instead of 2 grand. Moving up from a 2018 MBP
Also Appleinsider always tracks the best prices available on different Apple products. Worth comparing the charts there along w Apples refurbs
I have a 2017 Mac book pro 13 inch and the battery life really sucks at less than 2 hours. Thanks for the review because I'm considering the newest M3 Macbook.
I was almost fooled. Thanks!
I really don't think the extra $100 for the M3 chip over the M2 is worth it unless you're also getting the 16GB ($200) and 512GB ($200) upgrades. Undemanding users will do fine with the $999 M2; demanding users should probably prioritize the 16GB and 512GB upgrades over getting the M3 chip. The price point and configuration ladder that makes the most sense to me:
• $999: M2, 8GB, 256GB (undemanding users)
• $1,199: M2, 16GB, 256GB (people who really, really can't spend $200 more, though maybe better go refurb/used?)
The sweet spot for more demanding users is around here:
• $1,399: M2, 16GB, 512GB
• $1,499: M3, 16GB, 512GB
And if you want bigger storage:
• $1,599: M2, 16GB, 1TB
• $1,699: M3, 16GB, 1TB
Great video!
Great Video. I’m a Windows user looking to buy my very first Macbook. I like the pro model. Also, I like the 16 inch screen due to my dyslexia. I feel I could see the screen better.
I have a personal blog and want to edit photos and videos with my future MacBook.
I was thinking about getting the 16 GB memory with 512 SSD. Is that enough memory? for editing photos and video? If not, I may be able to go to 1TB. Also thinking of going with the 3M pro chip. Or is the M3 Max chip worth the up grade?
What would you recommend? I want to k eep my MacBook for a while but future proof it. My current budget right now is $2600-$3200. I plan to get a MacBook in the next two months.
I bought the new MBA M3 today, 13 inch Midnight color. Gonna return it since fingerprints is still a massive issue. However, I’m just gonna go with another colour!
Nope … someone has tested (well, by this weekend a few people have) and found the M3 MBA base with 256Gb has restored read/write speeds like the M1 MBA … quite possibly by switching back to two SSD chips. Apple heard the gripes. Yay.
Would anyone notice the difference? I dunno … if you have 8GB RAM and 256Gb … what kind of corner use case will stress the 8GBs of RAM, then start swapping out to HDD (SSD) a lot, hitting that speed limit….?
Who should get the M3 Air? Anyone with an iPhone that doesn't work with CPU/GPU high intensity routine tasks.
- High school kids.
- College students not majoring in finance/economics/accounting/engineering.
- Blue collar workers
- Office administrators
- People with a small UA-cam or Tic toc channel.
The Air is far more capable than the scenarios you’ve listed above.
@charles_wren_films Yes you can push it's limits, but it really isn't built for more CPU/GPU intensive tasks than what I mentioned.
Feels hard to believe my M1 Air is nearly 3 years old. Honestly really doesn't feel like it's really aged at all to me. Got the model with the 7-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, and 512GB SSD and it still runs as well now as it did when I bought it. Also the first laptop I've owned in years that doesn't have any considerable issues that would make me want to upgrade like a dim display or not enough RAM.
So this Apple Store launch is all there is for the March "event"? Or is there another? Or "next" is going to be the WWDC?
Such a tough choice between the 14” or 16” Pro. I need something that’s gonna rip through Lightroom and FCP so the Pro or Max chip is also a hard choice for me.
Regarding the disk speed of the base model air 15 inch I can tell they did indeed fixed the slow ssd problem. Getting about 2700-2800 mb read and write in black magic.
Greg, the video was good let me applaud you on 3 good jokes, the linux, the basic one and the windows one very good sir
Feels like if you are thinking of getting an m3 air you might as well get either a refurbished macbook pro with an mpro chip or the m2 air series.
Not everybody needs the Pro though.
Question.. what if I’m using Sketchup? I’m no architect or interior designer.. just the basic Sketchup with their free plugins for rendering interior design. Can the MBA 15 inch M3 handle it?
The Mac Mini can also drive 2 „external“ Displays 😊
I've always felt this is the closest thing to the 2019 Macbook Pro's with it's size that won't break the bank and is essentially, up to date with OS support and Apple Silicon.
Still wondering m3 pro MacBook Pro 14 or m3 air 15,weight is nearly same but monitor and chips much better for the pro version ,around 500 usd price difference if same 1tb and 16/18 gb ram
Do you think it’s worth it for an every day regular user to buy the m1 MacBook Air, but with 16gb ram and 512gb ssd? I would love those specs on an m2 or m3 but it’s too expensive. Or if I’m just an every day user, are those upgrades even necessary?
Don’t forget, Costco
I enjoy your videos. I suggest you maybe use the MacBook or else compare the different MacBooks when used on high energy, ram, storage, chip capacity usage Applications such as Cinema 4D or any 3d modeling and or animation app. Furthermore use that alongside side with any Adobe creative apps for image and video editing and creation app, for example or any app used for the same purpose. I know not everyone has a MacBook for these reasons but I just want to be optimistic and believe these very powered machines are used by many for high demanding tasks other than just productively or media consumption. It would be very nice, I believe for many, to see how reliable these machines really are for such tasks because, really spending so much money on something that really isn’t that big of a difference than an M1 or M2 MacBook or any other computer with similar specs would be very much disappointing.
If I were on a budget I would get one of the last M1 MacBook Airs for $750 or less. And, the base model SSD has two NAND chips, meaning faster R/W speeds.
love your hair, very nice!
I like Greg best when he is a bit unhinged like in this video. 😅
does fanless m3air 10 core turn slower than 8core due to the heat like m2air？
Came here for Apple content but stayed for the comedy! 😂
Found a 15 inch MacBook Air refurbished for sg$1400 which is a really good deal
Just wish I could actually buy it
Does buying the m2 macbook pro make more sense now? Especially if you really want those ports, cooling system, etc but cant afford a M3 pro chip 👀
Nice video
M3 air 15 inch or m2 pro 14 inch... can you suggest me please 🙏 😢
The lines between models is so blurry now, how would the air models do teaching online live classes? The pro’s have fans for heat management, how hot do airs run?
If you’re doing high demand programs, for more than 20 minutes they get pretty hot.
17:02 I’m laughing 😆 here! You’re the best man 🫂 you know what, it really makes me feel that I wanna meet you in person! 🙌🏼 USA 🇺🇸 is bigggg but I stay in VA
this year ssd speed is not slow of 256 gb Varicent its speed is 2500mbsp
So we’ve got the m3 air and iOS/iPadOS 17.4 so where are the iPads we’ve been all told we’re coming
Sometime this month, maybe next week?
“We’ve been told”?
Who is “we”? People who watch tech UA-camrs? That doesn’t count as being told anything.
I think 15 inch m2 MacBook Air refurbished plus iPad mini 6 will be my new Mac set up. Upgrade from 2011 MacBook Pro and 10.5 inch iPad Pro
Pointless buying the iPad mini 6 now as it was released in September 2021 so has already lost 2 years of software support.Might as well wait for the iPad mini 7 which is expected to be coming in September/October.
@@davidjacobs6244 what’s what I was thinking but if it just has 60z and new camera layout? The 200$+ discount might be worth it.
Apples website is never the place to buy from unless it's refurbished or if you really need more memory or storage. Best buy sold the M2 Air 13 for as low as $899 from what I've seen. I do have best buy total so that's the price I saw . Could be $50 higher
For a student, should I go for 24G RAM for a MacBook Air? . I have some video and photo editing usually for school projects.
At that point you're better going for a 14" M3 Pro MBP. It comes with baseline 18GB RAM which will be enough, plus you get fans for better performance and a much more powerful chip. Keep an eye on the refurbished section for a deal.
@@FragwellFam14” better than 16”??
And still with 8GB RAM and 256GB storage for the base model. Unforgivable.
The majority will use those computers to make emails, browsing, and watching Netflix.
If you want to use it as a real laptop to get work done, then consider the macbook pro. That's just how Apple envisions it.
@@wooferjr169 it's about cost/value comparison.
8GB is bad by modern standards. No excuses.
However, there are other options. Refurbished M1 MacBook Pro 14-inchs are great value. Then there are Lenovo ThinkPad T14 G3/Gen 4. Both versions offer adjustable RAM and SSD.
Bought an M3 Pro MacBook Pro today
The hair looks great today. Lol Seriously, I’m holding out for a 27 or 32 inch imac. Call me old fashioned i still like a desktop.
It’s kinda messed up that they updated the 15 so soon. I haven’t even had my 15” M2 for a year yet.
Heeelp!! M2 8gb, 512 or M3 8gb, 256 ??? Pleeease🙏 (Price will be the same for me)
lol don’t judge your MacBook like a Windows computer! Excellent guide buddy
Make me a selction between m2 air mac 8gb cpu 10 gb gpu and 512 gb rom vs mac air m3 chip with 8 cpu and 8 gpu and with 256gb rom
got an m2 air.. not shot I'm upgrading
I think it would be great if we could just install a new chip into our older MacBook pros instead of wasting all these resources
M3 MacBook Air review is enough to make me watch…
I learned a lot from this video… I had no idea that that Taco Bell served coffee.
Yeah kinda disgusted by this news
Don’t do it
Did they really get your coffee wrong 3 times? 😂 how is that even possible lol
Based on a true story
@@GregsGadgets 😂 awesome
I sold my m2 air and i bought m1 air because i could't see any important difference between them (except screen size). I think there is same issue about m2 and m3. Just buy m2.
M2 model has complete redesign and way thinner bezels.
@@filipvabrousek6900 Yes, there is a new design, but it is open to discussion. In my opinion, m1 air has a design that is at least as beautiful as m2.
Always the pros for me
Don’t make me slap you with my windows hand 😂but thank you for great video I just want a laptop that has good battery and a big screen for movies and stuff.
999$ is expensive and not fantastic deal, 8GB of Ram is C***P
I want Greg's greasy used / refurbished laptop!
Rock on! 🤘🏼
confused between the macbook air m2 512gb or the m3 256gb HELP 😬
M3 256 worth for buying. Dont consider m2 air in 2024
thanks for the info. nice kurisu figure.
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DON’T BE FOOLED!! By the caption or the thumbnail, or both?
5:44 this is fixed on the m3 macbook air
But … I don’t wanna be basic 😭
8:00 loooooool 😂😂😂😂
CLOSE LID is the deal breaker.
Maybe for you but not everyone uses external display set ups.
Too late! I got fooled!
The M1 air is better than M2 and cheaper
Struggled to understand this video.
Love ya Greg, but your titles are cringe
Funny taco bell insert
If you read in youtube "don't be fooled" -> in 99% of the time you are being fooled. Prove me wrong))
This linux user is immensely offended.
Gross
m1 is still best lookswise and has twice as fast hard drive as m3 with 256 gb joke
The Macbook Air weighs less than the Pro, and for anyone who travels regularly this is a huge plus.
it be nice if you were a bit more creative than writing don't be fooled on every video
lol.. windows and Linux users 😂
You are basic to us 😂🤣.