When placed side by side, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) and AA Battery reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) stands at 237.6 mm while the AA Battery measures 50.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 187.1 mm taller. Looking at width, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 340.4 mm across versus the AA Battery's 14.5 mm. The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 325.9 mm wider. For thickness, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) comes in at 11.5 mm compared to the AA Battery's 14.5 mm. The AA Battery is 3.0 mm thicker.
The MacBook Air 15" (M3) is heavier at 1260 grams versus 23 grams for the AA Battery. That is a 1237-gram difference (5378.3%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
| Metric | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | AA Battery | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 340.4 mm | 14.5 mm | +325.9 mm |
| Height | 237.6 mm | 50.5 mm | +187.1 mm |
| Depth | 11.5 mm | 14.5 mm | -3.0 mm |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 23 g | +1237.0 mm |