Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 (3 tied) — including overall score (5.9/10 vs 4.4/10).
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: our verdict
MacBook Air is for those who want the fastest performance, sharper 2560 x 1664 resolution, and a premium, lightweight design with better connectivity and more configuration choices.
Aspire is for buyers who want the most storage flexibility and a comfortable typing experience at the lowest price, especially if you value upgradability. If you demand the sharpest screen or the lightest chassis, skip Aspire.
Summarised from our video comparison of these two laptops.
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Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 vs Apple MacBook Air 13 M3: Overall Score
| Spec |
 Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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
| Spec |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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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 |
Acer Aspire 15 A15-51
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Apple MacBook Air 13 M3
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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 is better, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 wins 7 of the 12 categories we compared, against 2 for Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 (3 tied) — including overall score (5.9/10 vs 4.4/10).
Which is cheaper, the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 or the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
The Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 costs around $699, $300 less than the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 at around $999.
What are the main differences between the Acer Aspire 15 A15-51 and the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3?
The biggest gaps are in overall score (5.9/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 4.4/10); performance score (6.3/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 5/10); portability score (9.4/10 on the Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 vs 7.1/10).