Apple updated its MacBook line with the new MacBook Air M3. Available in 13-inch (from $1,099) and 15-inch (from $1,299) sizes, the new Air is said to be 60% faster than the M1-based MacBook Air and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. (Check out our initial MacBook Air M3 review for a deeper dive into Apple's new laptop).
MacBook Air M3 preorders are now live with the laptop arriving to customers and stores on Friday, March 8. Below we're listing all the retailers where you can preorder the MacBook Air M3. As a deals editor with 17 years of experience, I'm also listing the first MacBook deals on Apple's new laptops.
Currently, My Best Buy Plus or Total members can save $50 on their preorders. My Best Buy Plus costs $49/year (you can sign up at Best Buy) and includes free 2-day shipping, exclusive discounts, 60-day return window, and more.
How to preorder the MacBook Air M3
Preorder Quick Links
- 13" MacBook Air M3: from $1,099 @ Amazon
- 15" MacBook Air M3: from $1,299 @ Amazon
- 13" MacBook Air M3: $50 off @ Best Buy (members only)
- 15" MacBook Air M3: $50 off @ Best Buy (members only)
- 13" MacBook Air M3: from $1,099 @ Apple
- 15" MacBook Air M3: from $1,299 @ Apple
MacBook Air 13 preorders
MacBook Air 15 preorders
MacBook Air M3 — what's new?
The MacBook Air M3 is very similar to its predecessor. The biggest changes are the new M3 chipset, support for two external displays, and Wi-Fi 6E support. Otherwise, price, weight, ports, and dimensions have remained pretty much unchanged. Apple says the new M3 Airs are 60% faster than the M1-based Air, but interestingly enough, they don't say how it stacks up against the M2 MacBook Air. Make sure to follow this page for our complete lab tests once we've fully reviewed Apple's new Macs. Otherwise, for a side-by-side comparison, check out our MacBook Air M3 vs M2 guide.
MacBook Air M3 deals
The 13-inch MacBook Air M1 and the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 are officially out. Apple's new MacBook Air lineup includes:
- 13-inch MacBook Air (M2): from $999
- 13-inch MacBook Air (M3): from $1,099
- 15-inch MacBook Air (M3): from $1,299
That said, retailers like Amazon and Best Buy still have stock of the M1 MacBook Air, which regularly sells for $749 (its lowest price ever). On occasion, I've also seen the 13-inch MacBook Air (M2) sell for $899 (via Best Buy), whereas the now discontinued 15-inch MacBook Air (M2) has crashed as low as $999 (via Best Buy and B&H Photo).
If you want a powerful Mac and you're on a budget, I would recommend snatching up the 15-inch MacBook Air M2 for $999. It's an amazing system (I bought one last December) and retailers will try to dump stock of it now that it's been replaced.
If you want deals on the new M3 MacBook Airs, Best Buy is the first retailer to offer $50 off all preorders for its paying My Best Buy members. In the coming days, I expect to see from $50 to $100 off at other retailers such as Amazon and B&H Photo.
