7 Best Accessories for MacBook Air M3

Apple revolutionized the laptop space with its MacBook Air with the M1 chip in 2020. Four years later, the third iteration of the chip has now made its way to the MacBook Air. You can now purchase the MacBook Air M3 in 13 and 15-inch configurations — and if you decide to buy one — pair it up with the best accessories for the MacBook Air M3 from the list below!

All the MacBook Air M3 accessories mentioned below will help you improve the functionality of the computer or offer protection, more ports, or even more storage. Depending on your usage and requirements, pick up one, two, or all the products for a complete package. But before that –

• Charge all your devices at once using a USB-C charger for your Mac, iPhone, and iPad.
• If you want a larger display for work, consider getting a budget monitor for your MacBook Air.
• Keep your laptop juiced up on the go using power banks for the MacBook Air.

1. Supershieldz Matte Screen Protector

If your work desk is located near a window, or you often work outdoors, you’re surely going to be annoyed by sunlight hitting the display of your Mac. This leads to lower legibility of the contents on the screen. A simple and cost-effective fix is to get the Supershieldz matte screen protector for the MacBook Air M3.

Once you apply the film, the glare on the display reduces considerably. This allows you to work outdoors or under direct sources of light with ease. The brand is also generous enough to provide three sets of protectors in the pack so if you mess up the installation of one (which by the way, is easy to do), you have two more chances.

The variant mentioned above is for the 13-inch MacBook Air. If you have the biggest version of the M3 Air, use the link below.

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2. Anker 100W Braided Fast Charging Cable

I personally love Apple’s MagSafe charging mechanism for MacBooks. But when traveling, it’s needlessly an extra cable that isn’t useful for anything else other than charging my Mac. So, I like to leave it attached to the adapter on my desk and instead, carry a USB-C cable to charge my Mac when traveling.

With a USB-C cable like this one from Anker, you can charge your MacBook Air at the maximum supported speed just like the MagSafe cable. But, you can also use the same cable to charge your iPhone, iPad, headphones, and pretty much any other USB-C device. So, all you have to do is carry one single cable for all your gadgets. Isn’t that convenient?

With over 14,000 reviews and an overall rating of 4.8, it’s safe to say the Anker 100W cable is a favorite among users. It’s durable, supports fast charging up to 100W, and doesn’t tangle inside your backpack.

3. Moft Invisible Slim Laptop Stand

What instantly stands out about the Moft slim laptop stand is that it’s invisible. Well, not really, but it stays out of sight when it’s not in use. The way this works is that the Moft stand attaches to the back of your MacBook via an adhesive strip. When not in use, it sits flush with your Mac, and you can’t even tell that it’s there.

When you want to use it, all you have to do is tug on the stand to unfold it and rest your Mac on a flat surface. This puts your Mac at an incline. When you’re done using your Mac, simply fold the stand back into place and carry your MacBook Air in your backpack.

The biggest advantage of this product is you don’t need to carry around a separate stand which saves you a lot of weight. Now, it is slightly fragile and not as rigid as dedicated stands. So, your Mac — especially the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 might feel slightly wobbly when typing.

4. Tomtoc Protective Laptop Sleeve

If you’re using a backpack to carry your MacBook, you might not need a sleeve. But, if you prefer carrying your laptop in your hand to meetings or coffee shops, consider picking up the Tomtoc protective sleep for the MacBook Air M3. It fits the laptop snugly and keeps it safe with the help of corner cushions that absorb shock upon impact.

There’s also a small compartment on the front that lets you store the charger, SSDs, or other accessories for your Mac. It’s also water-resistant so you get extra peace of mind if you have children or pets that may spill water on your Mac.

If you’re paranoid like me, you can use the Tomtoc sleeve to store your Mac and then put the sleeve into your backpack for extra protection. The link at the top is for the 13-inch version. Use the button below for the 15-inch variant.

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5. Anker 547 USB-C Hub

The Anker 547 connects via both the USB-C ports on the side of the MacBook Air M3 and in turn offers two USB-C ports, an HDMI port, two USB-A ports, an SD card slot, and a microSD card slot. These are pretty much all the ports you’ll need in day-to-day life.

You can connect up to a 4K monitor via the HDMI port and the USB-C port supports a max data transfer speed of 40Gb/s. Users mention the Anker 547 dongle fits perfectly and has a sturdy build. Notably, though, the hub won’t fit your Mac if you have a case installed on your M3 MacBook Air.

6. Samsung T7 1TB SSD

If you are on a strict budget and can only pay for more memory or more storage, always opt for more memory. Because you can always get more storage in the form of an external SSD. However, you cannot expand the memory once you pick a certain config. If you ever feel like you need more storage, the Samsung T7 provides 1TB of storage at a price that’s rather affordable (at least compared to what Apple charges).

You get USB 3.2 Gen 2 data transfer speeds in a durable chassis. If you plan on using your MacBook Air M3 for photo or video editing, an external SSD like the Samsung T7 is a must-have since you can edit content directly off of the SSD because of how fast the read and write speeds are.

7. Lenovo 27-inch FHD Monitor

The Lenovo L27m-30 is a 27-inch monitor with slim bezels and a 1080p resolution. It has integrated speakers and can be connected to the MacBook Air either via HDMI or USB-C. The IPS panel offers good color reproduction as per reviews and any content viewed on it is enjoyable.

Thanks to the slim bezels and relatively affordable price, you can get two Lenovo L27m monitors and create a dual-monitor setup with your MacBook Air M3. However, note that the new MacBooks only support two external displays with the lid closed — unless you decide to use a DisplayLink dock.

If you often work on the go, consider a portable monitor for your MacBook Air M3 like the ForHelp 15.6-inch portable monitor.

Get the Best Out of Your Mac

If you recently treated yourself to a new Mac, picking up any of the best accessories for the MacBook Air M3 from the list above will help you get the most out of your computer. Whether you want to connect extra devices or peripherals to the Mac or improve your productivity with a large screen or more storage, the list has pretty much everything you need.