MacBook Air shootout: 13-inch vs. 15-inch

Which one should you buy?

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Leander Kahney
June 08, 2023

The Vision Pro headset is getting all the attention at WWDC, but Apple released a new product at the event that’s a surefire hit — the 15-inch MacBook Air.

Coming in as the biggest consumer laptop Apple’s ever made, and priced at a reasonable $1,299 (to start), the 15-inch Air is going to fly off shelves.

But there are a few subtle things you might want to think about before handing over your money. Like, maybe the screen is too big? The 13-inch version is more portable (and $200 cheaper). See our top post to see which Air is right for you.

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— Leander Kahney, EIC.

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One more thing ...

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I hate it when people call themselves “entrepreneurs” when what they’re really trying to do is launch a startup and then sell or go public, so they can cash in and move on. They’re unwilling to do the work it takes to build a real company, which is the hardest work in business. That’s how you really make a contribution and add to the legacy of those who went before. You build a company that will still stand for something a generation or two from now. That’s what Walt Disney did, and Hewlett and Packard, and the people who built Intel. They created a company to last, not just to make money. That’s what I want Apple to be.

— Steve Jobs, 2011.

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