Apple · 2024
Apple MacBook Air 13 (M3)
Outstanding battery and build for macOS users; a poor pick if Linux is the goal.
Compiled from public sources and community data, not hands-on tested. What that means.
Linux readiness
Not rated
Confidence: low · not enough verified data to score this honestly.
Scores
Specs
| CPU | Apple M3 (8-core) |
|---|---|
| GPU | Apple M3 GPU (10-core) |
| RAM | 8 GB (soldered) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Screen | 13.6" 2560x1664 @ 60Hz |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Battery (real) | ~14 h |
Linux compatibility
- fedora Poor support
- Wi-Fi
- unknown
- Bluetooth
- unknown
- Fingerprint
- broken
- Webcam
- unknown
- Audio
- unknown
- Suspend
- unknown
fedora: Linux on Apple Silicon means Asahi Linux (Fedora Asahi Remix). Asahi supports the M1 and M2 families; M3 and M4 are still in development and not a usable daily driver as of 2026, so there is no working Linux on this M3 model yet. Touch ID never works under Asahi. This changes fast, so check the live status before deciding. Asahi Linux: latest Apple Silicon support →