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When it comes to choosing a laptop, many of us are torn between features and price. But what if we told you that even in its entry-level guise, the latest MacBook Air offers incredible speed and mixed-use battery life miles ahead of any 15-inch PC or Chrome OS notebook, regardless of their price tag? It's no surprise then that the big-screen Air is also the best 15-inch laptop worth your attention.

One thing we do wish is that the notebook had more connectivity ports than its smaller counterpart. However, this is hardly a dealbreaker, especially considering the benefits you get with this larger model. For just $100 more than a similarly equipped 13.6-inch version with a 10-core GPU (the entry-level Air has an 8-core GPU), you get a bigger screen and superior sound.

And what a difference that makes! The 15.3-inch MacBook Air is the one most upgraders should go for, thanks to its expanded footprint and impressive performance. Having enough power left over to make it through most of the day was just as remarkable, especially considering how sleek and lightweight the Air is.

During testing, I had no trouble making it through a busy workday unplugged from power without being mindful of my screen brightness. And with an 18-hour maximum battery life, courtesy of a power source with a bigger capacity, you can expect to be going strong long after your colleagues have plugged in for the night.

But what really sets this laptop apart is its sound system. While it may not quite match up to the costlier MacBook Pro's high-fidelity audio hardware, the six-speaker setup still produces a rich and powerful sound that belies its impossibly thin and lightweight build. And with two more speaker units than the 13.6-inch model, the bigger screen of the new Air is complemented by an upgraded sound system.

This makes it a fantastic platform for streaming video, too. I found myself effortlessly viewing apps and documents side by side instead of constantly toggling between them, which really sped up my workflow. And switching from the 13.6-inch to the 15.3-inch Air felt like a big step forward - having a larger screen truly makes this new Air an exceptional multitasking tool.

Overall, the latest MacBook Air is a force to be reckoned with in the world of laptops. With its incredible speed, impressive battery life, and superior sound system, it's easy to see why it's the best 15-inch laptop worth your attention.

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