Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 comes out ahead overall, scoring 100% to 0% across the categories compared — particularly overall score (5.9 /10 vs 4.4 /10).
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 scored 0%, Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 scored 100%.
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 is priced around $699, Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 around $999.
How Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 and Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 Rank
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
Intel Core 3 100U ranks in the top 98% of 45 CPUs we track.
Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) ranks in the top 90% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5 RAM ranks in the top 50% of 4 RAM types we track.
PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) storage interface ranks in the top 50% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
TN LCD display ranks in the top 100% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 67% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
Apple M3 ranks in the top 5% of 45 CPUs we track.
Apple M3 GPU (10-core) ranks in the top 28% of 29 GPUs we track.
LPDDR5 RAM ranks in the top 50% of 4 RAM types we track.
Custom storage interface ranks in the top 75% of 4 storage interfaces we track.
IPS LCD display ranks in the top 60% of 5 display types we track.
Aluminum build ranks in the top 38% of 8 build materials we track.
Wi-Fi 6E ranks in the top 67% of 3 Wi-Fi standards we track.
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Overall Score
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 Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Overall score | 4.4 /10 | 5.9 /10 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Build & Design
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Portability score | 7.1 /10 | 9.4 /10 |
| Weight | 1.77 kg | 1.24 kg |
| Thickness | 17.9 mm | 11.3 mm |
| Fingerprint reader | Yes | Yes |
| Vapor chamber cooling | No | No |
| Numeric keypad | Yes | No |
| Windows Precision touchpad | Yes | No |
| Facial recognition | No | No |
| Build material | Aluminum | Aluminum |
| Available colors | Gray | Black, Silver, Gold, Gray |
| Keyboard | Backlit, Island | Backlit, Island |
| Key travel | 1.4 mm | 1 mm |
| Cooling system | Active | Passive |
| Dimensions | 362.9 x 237.5 x 17.9 mm | 304.1 x 215 x 11.3 mm |
| Footprint | 862 cm2 (133.6 inches2) | 654 cm2 (101.3 inches2) |
| Touchpad surface | Plastic | Glass |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Benchmarks
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| Performance score | 5 /10 | 6.3 /10 |
| Cinebench (multi-core) | 369 | 676 |
| Cinebench (single-core) | 106 | 133 |
| Geekbench (multi-core) | 6302 | 11296 |
| Geekbench (single-core) | 2436 | 2906 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: CPU
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| CPU threads | 8 | 8 |
| CPU | Intel Core 3 100U | Apple M3 |
| CPU cores | 6 (2P + 4E) | 8 (4P + 4E) |
| CPU base frequency | 1.2 GHz | 4.05 GHz |
| CPU turbo frequency | 4.7 GHz | — |
| CPU L3 cache | 10 MB | — |
| CPU manufacturing process | 10 nm | 3 nm |
| CPU configurations available | Intel Core 3 100U Intel Core 5 120U Intel Core 7 150U | Apple M3 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: GPU
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| GPU compute | 1.3 TFLOPS | 3.5 TFLOPS |
| GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) |
| GPU type | Integrated | Integrated |
| Integrated GPU | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Apple M3 GPU |
| GPU VRAM | System Shared | System Shared |
| GPU memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| GPU memory bus | — | 128 bit |
| GPU base clock | 300 MHz | 500 MHz |
| GPU boost clock | 1250 MHz | 1380 MHz |
| GPU power (TGP) | 15 W | 15 W |
| GPU configurations available | Intel UHD Graphics (64 EU) | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Memory
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| RAM | 8 GB | 8 GB |
| RAM upgradable | No | No |
| RAM type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| RAM clock speed | 6400 MHz | 6400 MHz |
| RAM slots | 1 | — |
| RAM channels | 1x8 GB | 2x4 GB |
| RAM configurations available | 8GB|16GB | 8GB|16GB|24GB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Storage
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| NVMe storage | Yes | Yes |
| Storage upgradable | Yes | No |
| Storage type | SSD (M2) | SSD (M2) |
| Storage interface | PCI-E Gen 4.0 (4x) | Custom |
| Storage configurations available | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB | 256GB, 512GB, 1 TB, 2 TB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Display
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Display score | 2.4 /10 | 5.3 /10 |
| Display size | 15.6 in | 13.6 in |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 60 Hz |
| Brightness | 300 nits | 500 nits |
| Pixel density | 141 ppi | 225 ppi |
| Touchscreen | No | No |
| Display type | TN LCD | IPS LCD |
| Resolution | 1920 x 1080 | 2560 x 1664 |
| Screen coating | Matte | Glossy |
| Aspect ratio | 16:9 | 16:10 |
| Contrast ratio | — | 1250:1 |
| sRGB coverage | — | 99.9% |
| Response time | — | 30 ms |
| Screen-to-body ratio | ~77.9% | ~82% |
| Side bezels | 8.8 mm | 5.6 mm |
| Maximum opening angle | — | 130° |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Battery
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Battery score | 6.4 /10 | 8.5 /10 |
| Battery capacity | 53 Wh | 52.6 Wh |
| Charging speed | 65 W | 30 W |
| Wireless charging | No | No |
| Charging port | USB-C | USB-C |
| Proprietary charging | Yes | Yes |
| Battery type | Li-Ion | Li-Po |
| Full charge time | 1:35 hr | 2:30 hr |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Network & Connectivity
| Spec |
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Connectivity score | 6.1 /10 | 7 /10 |
| Wi-Fi generation | 6 | 6 |
| Bluetooth version | 5.3 | 5.3 |
| Ethernet port | No | No |
| HDMI port | Yes | No |
| DisplayPort | No | No |
| SD card reader | No | No |
| USB-A ports | 2x USB 3.2 | No |
| USB-C ports | 1x USB 4.0 | 2x USB 4.0 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Audio
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Dolby Atmos | No | Yes |
| Speaker configuration | 2.0 | 2.2 (2 tweeters and 2 woofers) |
| Speaker loudness | — | ~83.2 dB |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: OS & Software
| Spec |
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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| Operating system | Windows 11 | macOS |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Extras & Features
| Spec |
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| 2-in-1 convertible | No | No |
| Webcam | 1080p FHD | 1080p FHD |
| Webcam position | Above the display | Above the display |
Where each laptop wins
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
- Storage upgradable
- Display size: 15.6 in (vs 13.6 in)
- Battery capacity: 53 Wh (vs 52.6 Wh)
- Charging speed: 65 W (vs 30 W)
- Numeric keypad
- Windows Precision touchpad
- HDMI port
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
- Overall score: 5.9 /10 (vs 4.4 /10)
- Performance score: 6.3 /10 (vs 5 /10)
- Portability score: 9.4 /10 (vs 7.1 /10)
- Battery score: 8.5 /10 (vs 6.4 /10)
- Display score: 5.3 /10 (vs 2.4 /10)
- Connectivity score: 7 /10 (vs 6.1 /10)
- Cinebench (multi-core): 676 (vs 369 )
- Cinebench (single-core): 133 (vs 106 )
- Geekbench (multi-core): 11296 (vs 6302 )
- Geekbench (single-core): 2906 (vs 2436 )
- GPU compute: 3.5 TFLOPS (vs 1.3 TFLOPS)
- Brightness: 500 nits (vs 300 nits)
- Pixel density: 225 ppi (vs 141 ppi)
- Weight: 1.24 kg (vs 1.77 kg)
- Thickness: 11.3 mm (vs 17.9 mm)
- Dolby Atmos
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Frequently Asked Questions
Which has the better overall score, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 has the better overall score at 5.9 /10, versus 4.4 /10 on the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51.
Which has the better performance score, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 has the better performance score at 6.3 /10, versus 5 /10 on the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51.
Which has the better portability score, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 has the better portability score at 9.4 /10, versus 7.1 /10 on the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51.
Which has the better battery score, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 has the better battery score at 8.5 /10, versus 6.4 /10 on the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51.