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MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024)—
MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display—
Choose the MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) if
- Students, travelers and everyday macOS users
Choose the MacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display if
- Brighter screen outdoors (2,000 vs 500 nits peak)
- Larger screen (14.2 vs 13.6 in)
- More RAM for multitasking (24 vs 16 GB)
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Why pick theMacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024)1 win−140 gLighter in the hand1,240 vs 1,380 g
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Why pick theMacBook Pro 14-inch with PROLED XDR Display3 wins+300%Brighter screen outdoors2,000 vs 500 nits peak
+4%Larger screen14.2 vs 13.6 in
+50%More RAM for multitasking24 vs 16 GB
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