The latest 13-inch MacBook Air has dropped to a new all-time low

The latest 13-inch MacBook Air, powered by the M3 chip, is currently available at a record low price of $949.99 on Amazon, offering improved performance and multitasking capabilities. This model supports dual external displays and features enhanced storage speeds, Wi-Fi 6E, and a robust port selection. Additionally, other tech deals include discounts on DirecTV Stream packages, the Echo Show 8, and Anker’s 511 Charger across various retailers.

The M3 chip MacBook Air offers improved performance compared to its predecessor, the M2 MacBook Air4. According to benchmark tests, the M3 MacBook Air shows up to 21% better single-core CPU performance and 18% better multi-core CPU performance than the M2 model2. This performance boost can be particularly noticeable when undertaking CPU-intensive tasks.

In real-world usage, the M3 MacBook Air also showcases faster Wi-Fi 6E support, which is beneficial for downloading large files. Additionally, the M3 model supports two external displays when the lid is closed, as opposed to the M2 model's capability of supporting only one.

However, both the M2 and M3 MacBook Air models are similar in terms of design, and the M2 model has the advantage of being more affordable. While the M3 chip offers significant improvements, the difference in everyday computing tasks may not be substantial enough to warrant an upgrade for M2 users, unless they require the specific advantages provided by the M3 model.