Head to head
Framework Laptop 13 vs MacBook Air M3
Side by side comparison of two of the best laptops on the market. Same category, different priorities.
Framework
Framework Laptop 13
4.5 (1,820)
$1,399
The only laptop you can actually repair yourself.
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MacBook Air M3
4.8 (8,921)
$1,099
The default recommendation for 90% of laptop buyers.
Check price on AmazonHow do the Framework Laptop 13 and MacBook Air M3 compare, spec for spec?
| Spec | Framework Framework Laptop 13 | Apple MacBook Air M3 |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,399 | $1,099 |
| Rating | 4.5 (1,820) | 4.8 (8,921) |
| CPU | Intel Core or AMD Ryzen | Apple M3 |
| RAM | 8GB to 64GB (user upgradable) | 8GB (up to 24GB) |
| Storage | User upgradable NVMe | 256GB (up to 2TB) |
| Display | 13.5" 2256x1504 | 13.6" Liquid Retina |
| Weight | 2.87 lbs | 2.7 lbs |
| Battery life | About 10 hours | About 18 hours |
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Should you buy the Framework Laptop 13 or the MacBook Air M3?
Both are strong picks in the laptops category. Here's how to decide:
Get the Framework Laptop 13 if...
Every component is user replaceable. Ports are swappable modules. Runs Linux perfectly.
Get the MacBook Air M3 if...
Silent, fast, absurd battery life and a screen that shames laptops twice the price.