Apple has slashed the price of the 13-inch MacBook Air M2 model after announcing its latest Air model with an M3 chipset. Apple introduced the new MacBook Air M3 Series with prices starting at ₹1,14,990 in India. The M2 laptops have received a significant price cut and now start at ₹99,999. a new MacBook Air has surfaced, providing a closer look at the M3 chip’s performance in Apple’s latest laptops.
- New MacBook Air M3 Series by Apple:
- Introduced with prices starting at ₹1,14,990 in India.
- Offers improved performance with the M3 chipset.
- Available in two sizes as announced in a recent press release.
- Price Reduction for M2 MacBook Air:
- The 13-inch MacBook Air M2 receives a significant price cut after the introduction of the M3 series.
- Price slashed by ₹20,000 on official Apple stores.
- Benchmark Results:
- Geekbench 5 results reveal the performance of the new MacBook Air with the M3 chip.
- Scores indicate approximately 20% improvement in single-core and 18% in multi-core compared to the M2 chip.
- Comparison between M2 and M3 MacBook Air:
- MacBook Air M2 available for those not opting for the M3 version.
- Features a sleek design with a brighter display and thin bezels.
- Powered by Apple’s M2 processor, suitable for regular tasks but may struggle with heavy workloads.
- MacBook Air M2 Price Cut:
- ₹15,000 price reduction in India, making it available at ₹99,999 for the base variant.
- Special pricing for students and teachers, starting from ₹89,990.
- Features Liquid Retina display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and MagSafe 3 charging port.
- Availability and Purchase Options:
- MacBook Air models available in four colors.
- Purchase from Apple’s website, Flipkart, Amazon, and other retail outlets.
- Details of MacBook Air M3 Series:
- Pricing starts at ₹1,14,990 in India.
- Various configurations available with different RAM and SSD options.
- Educational offer provides discounts, bringing the effective price down to ₹1,04,900.
MacBook Air 13- and 15-inch with M3 or M2 – Specifications
| Feature | MacBook Air M2 | MacBook Air M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Starting Price (India) | ₹99,999 (8GB RAM/256GB SSD) | ₹1,14,990 (8GB RAM/256GB SSD) |
| ₹1,19,990 (16GB RAM/512GB SSD) | ₹1,34,900 (8GB RAM/512GB SSD) | |
| ₹1,54,900 (16GB RAM/512GB SSD) | ||
| Educational Price (India) | ₹89,990 (8GB RAM/256GB SSD) | Effective Price: ₹1,04,900 (256GB SSD) |
| ₹99,990 (16GB RAM/512GB SSD) | ||
| Display | Liquid Retina | Liquid Retina |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD | 1080p FaceTime HD |
| Ports | MagSafe 3, 2 Thunderbolt/4 USB-C ports | MagSafe 3, 2 Thunderbolt/4 USB-C ports |
| Color Options | Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Space Grey | |
| Availability | Apple Website, Flipkart, Amazon, Others | Apple Website, Flipkart, Amazon, Others |