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Apple MacBook Air 15 Review: 30 Ratings, Pros and Cons

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Apple MacBook Air 15 ratings

20 Ratings ranked from best to worst, green to good grades, red to bad, Average rating: 4.4/5
5/5 Les Numériques
5/5 T3
4.7/5 ObjetConnecte.net
92/100 NotebookCheck
4.5/5 PCMag
4.5/5 Tom's Guide (US)
9/10 The Verge
4.5/5 Digital Camera World
9/10 Tom's Guide (FR)
4.5/5 Gadgets360
4.5/5 TechRadar
4.1/5 Gadget Bridge
8.2/10 RTings
8/10 Numerama
4/5 ImTest
4/5 Tech Advisor
Preview or review without rating: Laptop Mag, Engadget, Trusted Reviews, DigitalTrends, IndiaToday, Tweakers, AndroidWorld

Pros and cons for Apple MacBook Air 15 List of reviews and ratings

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5
5

Les Numériques
Impeccable finishes.
Very well calibrated slab.
Completely silent computer.
Excellent headphone and speaker output.
Very good autonomy.
1080p webcam.
Heat it up a little.
Limited connectivity.
Not really "Air" anymore.
[5/5] reviewed at 12/06/2023 - Test Le MacBook Air 15 d'Apple fait voir la vie en grand...[read the full review on Les Numériques]

5
5

T3
Superb battery life
Silent operation as no fan cooling
Apple's M2 is a real powerhouse when needed
Thin and light despite 15.3-inch screen ? so still portable
That divisive screen notch
MagSafe charger cable tangles up
Do you really need a 15 inch MacBook Air?
[5/5] reviewed at 13/06/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) review: it's a big deal...[read the full review on T3]

4.7
5

ObjetConnecte.net
[4.7/5] reviewed at 20/06/2023 - Test de l'Apple MacBook Air 15 pouces : le meilleur portable grand écran ? - juin 2023...[read the full review on ObjetConnecte.net]

4.5
5

PCMag
Stellar expanded display, at 15.3 inches
Competitive price
Sleek, lightweight design
Larger trackpad
Bigger, louder audio
Just two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Supports only one external display
Return of the camera notch
[4.5/5] reviewed at 12/06/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch...[read the full review on PCMag]

4.5
5

Tom's Guide (US)
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Bigger display, but still portable
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More robust speakers
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Maintains 18-hour estimated battery life
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Comes with Dual-Port Adapter
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Same starting price as 13-inch MacBook Pro
[/] reviewed at 06/06/2023 - Test MacBook Air 15-inch M2 hands-on: Bigger is better...[read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 12/06/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-inch: The best 15-inch laptop you can buy...[read the full review on Tom's Guide (US)]

9
10

The Verge
Big spacious screen in a thin and relatively light chassis
Excellent trackpad and keyboard
Excellent performance
Outstanding battery life
Limited ports
Zero options for upgradability or expandability after purchase
Thin profile can?t hide the fact that this is a big computer
[9/10] reviewed at 12/06/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-inch: exactly what was asked for...[read the full review on The Verge]

9
10

Tom's Guide (FR)
The design is solid and sleek.
The display surface is very comfortable.
The performance of the M2
Exceptional autonomy
The price that rises quickly.
The non-existent scalability
The price of the 16GB option.
[9/10] reviewed at 10/07/2023 - Test : MacBook Air 15 pouces, l'ultraportable d'Apple s'agrandit, pour encore plus de confort...[read the full review on Tom's Guide (FR)]

4.5
5

Gadgets360
Large screen without the "Pro" price tag.
Lightweight and portable, despite its size.
Very good battery life, MagSafe and USB Type-C charging.
Powerful enough for most workflows
Excellent speaker system
A little difficult to hold with the lid open.
The end of midnight attracts the stains.
Dear in relation to the 13-inch variant.
[/] reviewed at 06/06/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15-Inch First Impressions: Light, but Still Quite Big...[read the full review on Gadgets360]
[4.5/5] reviewed at 13/07/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15 (M2, 2023): Big Air for Those Who Won't Go Pro...[read the full review on Gadgets360]

4.5
5

TechRadar
Excellent performance
New, lower price
Silent design
No need to upgrade from M3
No Wi-Fi 7
[4.5/5] reviewed at 12/03/2025 - Test I'veed the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) - and it remains the best 15-inch laptop I'd recommend for most people...[read the full review on TechRadar]
[/] reviewed at 27/03/2025 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) roundup? should you buy Apple's new lightweight laptop?...[read the full review on TechRadar]

92
100

NotebookCheck
Thin and high-quality casing
good input devices
silent operation
Brighter screen with P3 and without PWM.
very good speakers
Long battery life at 150 Nits.
good system performance
MagSafe (this is a term specific to the Apple brand and has no literal translation in French)
Neither Thunderbolt 4 nor Wi-Fi 6 with 160 MHz, only an external screen possible.
Only PCIe 3.0 SSDs.
Power supply too weak.
High entry fees and costly upgrades.
[92/100] reviewed at 19/06/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15 2023 M2 im Test - Das Alltags-MacBook jetzt in 15 Zoll...[read the full review on NotebookCheck]
[89/100] reviewed at 28/03/2024 - Galaxy Book4 Pro 16 Laptop im Test - Samsungs Alternative zum Apple MacBook Air 15...[read the full review on NotebookCheck]

8.2
10

RTings
Well built and easy to carry around.
Sharp, bright display.
Comfortable keyboard, gigantic touchpad.
Battery lasts slightly over eight hours of light use.
M2 SoC can handle some demanding tasks.
Only two USB-C ports with support for a single external display.
[8.2/10] reviewed at 12/07/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15 (2023) Laptop...[read the full review on RTings]
[8.6/10] reviewed at 14/05/2024 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15 (2024) Laptop...[read the full review on RTings]
[8.5/10] reviewed at 04/04/2025 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15 (M4, 2025) Laptop...[read the full review on RTings]

4.1
5

Gadget Bridge
[4.1/5] reviewed at 11/07/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-inch: We Apple-solutely Love It!...[read the full review on Gadget Bridge]

8
10

Numerama
A grandiose screen
The speakers are excellent.
Performance, design and autonomy
Half the price of a MacBook Pro 16?
A bit heavy for an "Air"
The same flaws as the 13 model? (Wi-Fi 6E, webcam, notch)
Adding options brings it closer to the MacBook Pro.
[8/10] reviewed at 12/06/2023 - Test du MacBook Air 15 pouces (M2) : qui veut du « grand » ordinateur portable d'Apple ?...[read the full review on Numerama]

4
5

ImTest
[4/5] reviewed at 15/06/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15? (2023) im Test: Größer, aber auch besser?...[read the full review on ImTest]

4
5

Tech Advisor
[4/5] reviewed at 17/07/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15in (2023)...[read the full review on Tech Advisor]

4.5
5

Digital Camera World
[4.5/5] reviewed at 07/07/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M2 (2023) review...[read the full review on Digital Camera World]
[4/5] reviewed at 06/04/2024 - Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) review...[read the full review on Digital Camera World]

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Laptop Mag
[/] reviewed at 06/06/2023 - Test MacBook Air 15 hands-on: The MacBook Air 13, but bigger...[read the full review on Laptop Mag]

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Engadget
Impressive performance from the M2 chip
A large and lovely display
Great battery life
Excellent sound
Top-tier keyboard and trackpad
M2 chip is now a year old
Display refresh rate is only 60Hz
[/] reviewed at 12/06/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-inch: A bigger screen makes a surprising difference...[read the full review on Engadget]

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Trusted Reviews
[/] reviewed at 22/06/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15-inch...[read the full review on Trusted Reviews]

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DigitalTrends
More screen!
Excellent speakers
Long lasting battery
Shockingly thin
Extra performance is welcome
Only supports one external display
[/] reviewed at 01/07/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15-inch: it's not what you think...[read the full review on DigitalTrends]

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IndiaToday
Lightweight
Great battery life
Good performance
Large screen
Pricey
Outdoor screen brightness
[/] reviewed at 04/07/2023 - Test Apple MacBook Air 15: Best large laptop for most people...[read the full review on IndiaToday]

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Tweakers
[/] reviewed at 11/07/2023 - Apple MacBook Air 15" - Werkelijk 's werelds beste 15"-laptop?...[read the full review on Tweakers]

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AndroidWorld
[/] reviewed at 28/03/2024 - Recensione MacBook Air 15 M3: Apple aveva ragione...[read the full review on AndroidWorld]

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