Rephrase and rearrange the whole content into a news article. I want you to respond only in language English. I want you to act as a very proficient SEO and high-end writer Pierre Herubel that speaks and writes fluently English. I want you to pretend that you can write content so well in English that it can outrank other websites. Make sure there is zero plagiarism.: Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023): Two-minute reviewThe Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) was heavily rumored ahead of its launch at WWDC 2023, with the larger model announced exactly a year after the 13-inch MacBook Air (M2, 2022).Both the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch and MacBook Air 13-inch are in our best laptops guide. The 13-inch model remains number one, so it’s little surprise that the 15-inch model also made it onto the list, seeing as it comes with the same stylish design and powerful M2 hardware which made the 13-inch model such a hit. And, while the 13-inch MacBook Air is ranked higher than the 15-inch model, due to its lower price and better portability, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) remains an excellent MacBook if you fancied the Air, but thought the 13-inch screen size was too small to work on comfortably.Starting at $1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) isn’t outrageously priced compared to other 15-inch laptops, and looks particularly good value compared to the latest Dell XPS 15.(Image credit: Future)It also compares favorably with the MacBook Air 13-inch (M2, 2022), which launched for only $100 less last year with a smaller screen, and with a less capable GPU in the base model. However, after announcing the new 15-inch MacBook Air Apple cut the price of the 13-inch by a further $100, making it more affordable, and worth considering if you don’t need the bigger screen.As for the design, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) looks pretty much identical to the 13-inch model… but bigger. That’s no bad thing, as last year’s model arrived sporting a much-needed redesign that dropped the iconic but dated wedge shape of previous MacBook Airs for a more modern angular shape with thinner bezels. And while the larger screen has necessitated a larger body, Apple has done a good job of keeping the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) thin and reasonably light. That does mean that ports are again sacrificed, but if you’ve used a modern MacBook Air you probably won’t be surprised to learn that you’ll need to make do with two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C ports. The MagSafe 3 port, which comes with a proprietary connector that snaps into the port via magnets to charge the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) makes a welcome return. While I’m not usually a fan of proprietary ports, MagSafe 3 is a great addition, as not only does it make connecting the power supply quick and easy, it also means that if the cable is yanked the connector comes away easily, minimising potential damage to the port or laptop.You can also charge the 15-inch MacBook Air via a USB-C port, so you at least have some flexibility if you need to borrow a charger from someone.The larger body has allowed for Apple to include six speakers in the MacBook Air 15-inch (2023), and these, combined with the larger screen that’s impressively bright and vibrant, make for a laptop that’s excellent for watching movies and TV shows on. It can even play the odd game, thanks to the powerful M2 chip within.(Image credit: Future)When it comes to performance, the 15-inch MacBook Air sticks pretty close to the 13-inch model from last year – that’s also no bad thing, as there’s a reason why that model sits atop our best laptops list. For day-to-day tasks, and for a spot of more demanding work like video editing and music production, the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) does a great job. However, anyone expecting a performance leap over last year’s 13-inch model will be disappointed, and should hold on for the inevitable MacBook Air with M3 chip that will no doubt appear in the next year or so.There are some expected downsides to the increased screen size. The most obvious is that the Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) is larger and heavier than the 13-inch model, and that means it’s less easy to carry around, and limits where you can work on it.If you’re happy to carry it around, then you won’t need to worry about finding a power socket, as the battery lasted a huge 18 hours and 52 minutes in our battery life benchmark test. That’s an incredible score that puts pretty much every Windows 11 laptop to shame.Because there’s no perceptible performance difference between the 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Airs, the choice of which is best for you really boils down to how important the larger screen is for you. If you want an immersive experience while watching movies, want to listen to music on the best speaker setup on a laptop, or like to feel comfortable when working on multiple documents, the 15-inch is worth the price increase.However, if portability remains your most pressing need, then go for the 13-inch model, which now offers even better value for money thanks to the recent price drop.Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) review: Price and availabilityAnnounced on June 5, 2023Base model is $1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199The MacBook Air 15-inch (2023) started shipping out globally to customers from June 11, 2023. Recent MacBook launches have been affected by stock issues, with some customers who’ve pre-ordered having to wait to get hold of their laptops, but at the time of writing it doesn’t seem like there will be any major stock issues around this release.In the present climate, with many people feeling the cost of living squeeze, I can’t see a massive rush to get hold of a new premium laptop – but Apple does make desirable products, so it certainly won’t struggle to shift the larger MacBook Air.It helps that the price isn’t outrageous, with the base model starting at $1,299 / £1,399 / AU$2,199.This model comes with the M2 chip with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 8GB of unified memory and a 256GB SSD. Impressively – at least for US purchasers – this is just $100 more than that the 13-inch MacBook Air launched for last year, which started at $1,199 / £1,249 / AU$1,899; prospective buyers in the UK and Australia are seeing a more noticeable price hike.While the 13-inch MacBook Air from last year features similar specs, such as 8GB memory and 256GB SSD, the base model features an M2 chip with an 8-core CPU (the same as the 15-inch model) and an 8-core GPU.So, if you’re in the US, for $100 more you’re getting a larger screen and better graphics performance with the MacBook Air 15-inch. The base model of the 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a 30W USB-C power adapter, while all models of the 15-inch MacBook Air come with a 35W dual USB-C port power adaptor, which can also be configured to a 70W USB-C adaptor when you order the laptop for no extra charge.This means the new MacBook Air’s battery can charge much faster, and if you buy the 13-inch model you’d to pay extra for these chargers.This all helps make the new MacBook Air seem pretty good value compared to last year’s model, particularly in the US, though it’s still pricey.However, at the WWDC 2023 announcement of the 15-inch model, Apple also revealed that the 13-inch model from 2022 would get a price cut – so the base model can now be had for $1,099 / £1,149 / AU$1,799 – making that MacBook Air much better value, and making value-for-money comparisons less straightforward.(Image credit: Future)This is the price I feel the 13-inch model should have launched at last year, as it was a bit too expensive compared to the M1 model from 2020, which remains on sale and continues to offer exceptional value for money.As with previous MacBooks, there is another configuration of the 15-inch MacBook Air, but the only difference is a larger 512GB SSD. This costs $1,499 / £1,599 / AU$2,499, which means you’re essentially paying $200 / £200 / AU$300 more for an extra 256GB of storage,which is pretty pricey.You can also configure it to come with 1TB and 2TB storage, and upgrade to 16GB or 24GB of unified…
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