Preface
Following the MacBook Pro, the MacBook Air series also uses the M3 chip, and in March 2024, Apple released a new MacBook Air series of laptops with the M3 chip. Powered by the M3 chip, the 2024 MacBook Air comes with a powerful 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU. The charging head network is also the first time to buy this MacBook Air low-profile version equipped with M3 chip (8-core graphics processor), and the package comes with a 30W USB-C power adapter and a MagSafe magnetic cable, so can the 30W power adapter meet its charging needs?
Charging compatibility test
The compatibility test session provides a clear understanding of the charging compatibility of the MacBook Air M3, and the charging head network will present the real test data to readers through rich and powerful data.
Power bank compatibility test
The Anker GaNPrime 140W (737) charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 19.98V 3.49A 69.66W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The Anker GaNPrime 65W (733) charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 19.94V 1.44A 28.63W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
CUKTECH 10000mAh 30W charges MacBook Air M3 with 8.38V 2.91A 24.41W measured with POWER-Z KM003C.
CUKTECH No.15 Charging MacBook Air M3, the charging power measured with the POWER-Z KM003C is 19.99V 3.49A 69.71W.
CUKTECH No.30 Charging MacBook Air M3 with 19.77V 3.49A 68.94W measured using the POWER-Z KM003C.
llano 65W 20000mAh to charge MacBook Air M3 with 19.83V 3.15A 62.40W measured with POWER-Z KM003C.
The IDMIX Magnetic 10000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 12.14V 1.58A 19.23W measured using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The MOMAX Wireless 10000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 9.02V 2.12A 19.13W measured with the POWER-Z KM003C.
The MOMAX 65W PORTABLE GaN CHARGER charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 19.55V 2.90A 56.67W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The mophie powerstation plus 10000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 9.25V 2.14A 19.84W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The MOVESPEED 20W 3000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 9.21V 2.12A 19.50W measured with the POWER-Z KM003C.
The realme 30W 10000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 14.96V 1.90A 28.43W measured with the POWER-Z KM003C.
The Red Magic 10000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 12.17V 1.58A 19.29W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The TECLAST X15 Pro 15000mAh charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 20.16V 2.90A 58.46W measured using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The Samsung 10000mAh (25W) charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 9.23V 2.67A 24.61W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
The Xiaomi 20000mAh 50W (3nd Gen) charges the MacBook Air M3 with a charging power of 14.91V 2.89A 43.14W using the POWER-Z KM003C.
ZMI NO.20 Charging MacBook Air M3, the charging power measured with POWER-Z KM003C is 19.91V 3.49A 69.62W.
Summarizing the test data into the table, it can be seen that the power bank charges the MacBook Air M3 with 20V, 15V, 12V, and 9V voltages, and the power ranges from 19-70W.
The highest power is CUKTECH N0.15 with 69.71W, and the lowest is MOMAX Wireless 10000mAh with 19.13W.
Summary of the charging head network
This time, the Macbook Air M3 is almost identical in design compared to the previous MacBook Air M2 reviewed, with two Thunderbolt/USB4 ports on the left side that can support charging, video transfer and data transfer functions, and also has a 3.5mm headset connector. Overall, the Macbook Air M3's measured performance in terms of fast charging compatibility continues to be classic, which is no different from the previous generation Air, and is still at the traditional 70W/72W level of the original manufacturer, and has not shrunk. When choosing a power bank, users can choose a power bank that supports the PD protocol and has a power of more than 70W to get the best fast charging experience.
Introduction to the Charging Head Network Compatibility Laboratory
Located in Shenzhen, China, the charging head network compatibility laboratory has up to 185 devices, and the equipment will be updated every month to meet the compatibility testing needs of different products with rich equipment reserves, and to ensure the authority of the products we test with strong data support.