# Surface Laptop 7 vs. MacBook Air M3: Choosing Your Next Laptop

URL: https://technosports.co.in/surface-laptop-7-vs-macbook-air-m3-next-laptop/  
Published: 2024-05-26  
Updated: 2024-05-26  
Author: Ishika Setia

Microsoft introduces Copilot Plus PCs, their latest venture into ARM-based computers. Between the move and the [Apple](https://www.apple.com/)comparisons at Microsoft’s Surface event, it seems clear for those who didn’t know: The Surface Laptop 7th generation armed with Qualcomm’s X Elite SoCs is going directly against the M3 MacBook from Apple. So, could Copilot Plus PCs change the market in a fundamental way that might lead to Microsoft challenging Apple’s ARM dominance? But enough of that, let’s get back into comparing the Surface Laptop 7 and MacBook Air M3.

![Surface Laptop 7](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-19-82-jpg.webp)

## **Surface Laptop 7 vs MacBook Air M3**

### **Display and Build Quality**

As premium laptops, both the Surface Laptop 7 and MacBook Air feature aluminum chassis. Apple is keen to remind everyone that its MacBook is chiseled from a single piece of aluminum but we’re having trouble finding reliable info on the build of the latest Surface Laptop. A decent build quality is expected, despite what the current Surface models are just like. The Surface Laptop 7 screen size clocks in at an even larger 13.8 inches than the MacBook Air’s 13-inch. The MacBook Air’s higher-resolution display and taller aspect ratios don’t have the same level of brightness or refresh rate as the Surface Laptop.

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### **Connectivity**

It also features a USB 4 / Thunderbolt Type-C port, an additional one for USB-A 3.1, and a microSD card reader which is much more versatile when compared to the MacBook Air’s two Type-C USB 4 ports, a MagSafe 3 port for charging, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.

### **Audio and Microphone**

The Surface Laptop has Omnisonic Speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos paired with Dual Studio Mics. The [MacBook](https://technosports.co.in/?s=MacBook)Air gets a six‑speaker sound system and three-microphone array which offers better audio quality.

![](https://technosports.co.in/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/image-19-84-jpg.webp)

### **Performance**

Powered by Snapdragon X Elite chipsets, Microsoft states the Surface Laptop is 58% faster than an M3 MacBook Air. Yeah, the first benchmarks seem to tell a different story. Apple’s efficiency is remarkable. Even with these impressive specs, the M3 MacBook Air remains fanless and manages to show surprisingly good performance differences.

### **Battery Life and Charging**

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Microsoft promises 20 hours of battery life for the 13.8-inch Surface Laptop and 22 hours of battery life for the 15-inch model, while 18 hours of battery life is expected on both the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air. While the Surface Laptop may offer faster initial charging, the M3 MacBook Air supports faster charging with compatible adapters.

## **FAQs**