Recommended
MacBook Air (M3)
from ~$1099
- M3 chip
- Two external displays
- Wi-Fi 6E
Apple · Laptop · 2022
Upgrading your MacBook Air (M2)? The best upgrades right now: MacBook Air (M3), MacBook Pro 14" (M4). Compare specs, prices, and buy on Amazon in one tap.
Find your upgrade in the interactive 3D finder →| Display | 13.6" Liquid Retina |
|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M2 |
| Memory | 8GB |
| Storage | 256GB |
| Battery | Up to 18h |
from ~$1099
from ~$1599
Only the specs that actually change are listed — everything else is broadly the same.
| MacBook Air (M2) | MacBook Air (M3) | |
|---|---|---|
| Chip | Apple M2 | Apple M3 |
At 4 years, your MacBook Air (M2) is in the window where an upgrade starts to make sense. Lithium-ion batteries typically fall to around 80% of their original capacity after a few hundred charge cycles, so battery life is usually the first thing owners notice. If yours still lasts a full day, there's no rush — if it doesn't, the picks below are a real improvement.
For most people the MacBook Air (M3) is the best balance of price and improvement, starting around $1099. The main gains: M3 chip; Two external displays; Wi-Fi 6E.
For everyday use, generally yes — but at 4 years the battery has usually lost meaningful capacity, and that's what most owners feel first.
Trade-in values move constantly with condition and carrier promotions, so treat any fixed number with suspicion. Check the current offer from Apple, Samsung, or your carrier directly, and compare it against selling privately — private sales usually pay more but take longer.