When placed side by side, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) and Apple Studio Display reveal a clear story. In terms of height, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) stands at 237.6 mm while the Apple Studio Display measures 448.0 mm. The Apple Studio Display is 210.4 mm taller. Looking at width, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) is 340.4 mm across versus the Apple Studio Display's 622.0 mm. The Apple Studio Display is 281.6 mm wider. For thickness, the MacBook Air 15" (M3) comes in at 11.5 mm compared to the Apple Studio Display's 188.0 mm. The Apple Studio Display is 176.5 mm thicker.
The Apple Studio Display is heavier at 5600 grams versus 1260 grams for the MacBook Air 15" (M3). That is a 4340-gram difference (344.4%). While this may seem small, you can feel a noticeable difference during extended use.
| Metric | MacBook Air 15" (M3) | Apple Studio Display | Diff |
|---|---|---|---|
| Width | 340.4 mm | 622.0 mm | -281.6 mm |
| Height | 237.6 mm | 448.0 mm | -210.4 mm |
| Depth | 11.5 mm | 188.0 mm | -176.5 mm |
| Weight | 1.26 kg | 5.60 kg | -4340.0 mm |