After testing 24 laptops over six weeks, the MacBook Air M3 stood out as the best choice for most people.
⭐ Top Pick
MacBook Air M3
Performance
9.5
Battery Life
9.0
Value
8.5
Pros
- ✓Best-in-class performance
- ✓18hr battery life
- ✓Silent fanless design
Cons
- ✗Pricey vs Windows rivals
- ✗Limited to 24GB RAM
- ✗No HDMI port
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How We Tested
We used each laptop as a primary machine for at least three days, running a standardized battery test and a suite of performance benchmarks.
Full Comparison
| Model | Score | Price | Battery | OS |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| MacBook Air M3 | 9.2 | $1,099 | 18hr | macOS |
| Dell XPS 15 | 8.8 | $1,299 | 11hr | Windows |
| ThinkPad X1 Carbon | 8.5 | $1,449 | 15hr | Windows |