MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) trade-in and resale value
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £417 for a MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) with 8GB / 256GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £620 for a MacBook Air, a single figure for every MacBook Air model. The MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) gets macOS 27 and runs Apple Intelligence.
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What a MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) sells for, by country
| Country | Memory / SSD | Best local quote | Apple Trade In, any MacBook Air |
|---|---|---|---|
| Australia | 8GB / 256GB | $613 CeX | - |
| Germany | 8GB / 256GB | €638 MacOnline Ankauf | - |
| Hong Kong | 8GB / 256GB | HK$4,000 Tradein852 先達 | up to HK$4,200 |
| India | 8GB / 256GB | ₹67,500 CeX | - |
| Ireland | 8GB / 256GB | €610 CeX | - |
| Italy | 8GB / 256GB | €522 CeX | - |
| Japan | 8GB / 256GB | ¥84,000 イオシス 買取 | up to ¥101,000 |
| Mexico | 8GB / 256GB | MX$7,875 CeX | - |
| Netherlands | 8GB / 256GB | €380 CeX | - |
| Poland | 8GB / 256GB | 1.815 PLN CeX | - |
| Portugal | 8GB / 256GB | €390 CeX | - |
| Spain | 8GB / 256GB | €396 CeX | - |
| Switzerland | 8GB / 256GB | CHF 437 verkaufen.ch | - |
| Thailand | 8GB / 256GB | THB 17,000 BKK APPLE | - |
| United Kingdom | 8GB / 256GB | £417 CeX | up to £620 |
| United States | 8GB / 256GB | $475 GadgetGone | up to $705 |
Apple publishes one trade-in figure for each MacBook family, the most it pays for the newest model in the best condition. An older MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) gets less, so the tool leaves Apple's figure out of the upgrade cost and uses local quotes.
Is it worth upgrading from the MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) to the MacBook Air 15-inch (M5)?
A new MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) with 16GB / 512GB costs £1,499 in the United Kingdom. After selling yours at the best local quote, it costs £1,083 (5 Oct 2026). Our default verdict: KEEP IT.
Your MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) is fine. You want a new Mac. You don't need one.
- At 2 years old, it still gets every macOS update.
What the MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) adds
- The M5 chip, against the M3 in yours.
- Wi-Fi 7, against Wi-Fi 6E on yours.
- At least 16GB of memory, against 8GB in yours.
Your own result depends on memory, SSD, battery, condition and where you sell, so run the tool for your Mac.
MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) vs current MacBooks
| MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) | MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) | MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) | MacBook Pro 14-inch (M5) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chip | M3 | M5 | M5 | M5 |
| macOS 27 | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Apple Intelligence | Yes | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| XDR display, ProMotion | No | No | No | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | 6E | 7 | 7 | 6E |
| Battery (Apple) | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | 18 hrs | 24 hrs |
Questions
Does the MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) get macOS 27?
Yes. macOS 27 runs on every Apple silicon Mac, including the MacBook Air 15-inch (M3).
Can the MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) run Apple Intelligence?
Yes.
How much is a MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) worth?
In the United Kingdom, CeX pays up to £417 for a MacBook Air 15-inch (M3) with 8GB / 256GB in good condition (5 Oct 2026). Apple Trade In pays up to £620 for a MacBook Air, a single figure for every MacBook Air model.
More
Other models: MacBook Air 15-inch (M5) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M5) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M4) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M4) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M3) · MacBook Air 15-inch (M2) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M2) · MacBook Air 13-inch (M1)
MacBook trade-in prices by country: Australia · Germany · Hong Kong · India · Ireland · Italy · Japan · Mexico · Netherlands · Poland · Portugal · Spain · Switzerland · Thailand · United Kingdom · United States
Sources: the local shops named above and Apple Trade In, checked 5 Oct 2026. How we collect and calculate.