Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Starlight
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- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 13 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1664 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 24 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Graphics: Apple M3 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- General
- Brand: Apple
- Model Number: MC8P4LL/A
- Product Name: MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD
- Color: Starlight
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Size: 13 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2560 x 1664 (Screens come in a range of resolutions (measured in pixels, horizontal x vertical). The higher the resolution, the greater the picture quality.)
- Touch Screen: false (Touch-screen devices make navigating more intuitive. Using a touch-screen display, you can do things such as tap to select, hold and drag to move items, swipe to scroll, and pinch to zoom.)
- Processor
- Processor Brand: Apple
- Processor Model: Apple M3 (Your computer's processor is like its brain. Working in combination with system memory, the power of the processor determines the complexity of software you can run, how many programs you can have open at the same time, and how fast those programs will run. Most computers feature an AMD, Intel or Snapdragon processor.)
- Processor Model Number: Apple M3
- Number of CPU Cores: 8-core (A core, or "brain" of a CPU, allows it to receive and execute instructions. Each core can work independently or together to perform parallel operations.)
- Storage
- Storage Type: SSD
- Total Storage Capacity: 512 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 512 gigabytes (The amount of data that can be stored on the device's solid state drive (SSD). SSD is a flash-based storage with faster speeds than a hard disk drive (HDD).)
- Memory
- System Memory (RAM): 24 gigabytes (Random-access memory (RAM) is a computing device's short-term data storage, which allows active information to be accessed quickly. The size and type of RAM determines how efficiently the device can handle large amounts of information at one time. For example, gaming or video editing requires more RAM for optimal performance.)
- Type of Memory (RAM): Not provided (Each type of RAM delivers a different level of speed, bandwidth, energy efficiency and performance.)
- Graphics
- Graphics Type: Integrated (Dedicated graphics uses a separate graphics card for processing video images. Because it does not use memory from the system's RAM, there is no extra burden on the CPU and graphics are processed more efficiently. Integrated graphics shares system RAM to process video images.)
- GPU Brand: Apple
- Graphics: Apple M3 10-core (Often referred to as a "graphics processing unit" (GPU), this device is responsible for displaying image content and decoding/encoding video content in programs and games.)
- Compatibility
- Operating System: macOS Sequoia 15.1 (The operating system manages all software and hardware, including files, memory and connected devices. Most importantly, it lets you interact with your device and your programs in a visual way; otherwise, you'd be typing computer code to get anything done.)
- Connectivity
- Display Connector(s): 2 x Thunderbolt (The number and type of connectors used to connect to an external display.)
- Number of Thunderbolt Ports (Total): 2
- USB Ports: 2 x USB-C 4 (The number and type of USB ports the product has.)
- Number of USB Ports (Total): 2
- Wireless Connectivity: Bluetooth, Wi-Fi (The manner in which a device sends data to another device over a short distance without the use of wires or cables.)
- Power
- Battery Cells: 4-cell
- Battery Chemistry: Lithium-ion
- Camera
- Front-Facing Camera: true
- Features
- Backlit Keyboard: true (Integrated lights allow for visibility of the keys in low-light conditions.)
- Dimensions
- Product Height: 0.44 inches (The out of box height of the item. Height is measured as the vertical distance from the bottom of the item to the top as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Width: 11.97 inches (The out of box width of the item. Width is measured as the horizontal distance from one side of the item to the other as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Depth: 8.46 inches (The out of box depth of the item. Depth is measured as the distance from the front of the item to the back as it would be primarily used or placed.)
- Product Weight: 2.73 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: false (Devices carrying the ENERGY STAR service mark, such as computer products and peripherals, kitchen appliances, and other products, generally use 20% to 30% less energy than required by federal standards.)
- EPEAT Qualified: true (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria.)
- EPEAT Level: Gold (The Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) was designed to provide an environmental assessment tool for purchasers. In order to qualify for EPEAT, a product must meet all 23 required criteria. Products are rated Bronze, Silver or Gold based on how many of 28 optional criteria they meet (below 50%, 50%, 75%).)
- Included
- Numeric Keypad: false
- Warranty
- Warranty - Parts: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Warranty - Labor: Apple One (1) Year Limited Warranty
- Other
- UPC: 195949903793
The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.
Whats Included
- MacBook Air 13-inch with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
- MacBook Air 13-inch with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
Disclaimers
- Configurable options are available.
- ¹Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
- ²Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December.
- Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.
- ³The display on the 13-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 13.6 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
- ⁴Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change.
- ⁵Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
- ⁶Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.
- ⁷FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.
- Configurable options are available.
- ¹Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/batteries for more information.
- ²Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December.
- Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.
- ³The display on the 13-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 13.6 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
- ⁴Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change.
- ⁵Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
- ⁶Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel-based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.
- ⁷FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.
Q: Does the MacBook Air have a touch screen?
A: The MacBook Air does not have a touch screen.
Q: What is the screen size of the MacBook Air?
A: The screen size of this MacBook Air is 13 inches.
Q: Does the MacBook Air have a backlit keyboard?
A: The MacBook Air does have a backlit keyboard.
Q: Which operating system does the MacBook Air come with?
A: The operating system on this MacBook Air is macOS Sequoia 15.1.
Q: What is the battery life of the MacBook Air?
A: The MacBook Air gets up to 18 hours of battery life.
Q: Does the MacBook Air have a front-facing camera?
A: The MacBook Air does have a front-facing camera.
Q: Does the MacBook Air have a touch screen?
A: The MacBook Air does not have a touch screen.
Q: What is the screen size of the MacBook Air?
A: The screen size of the MacBook Air is 13 inches.
Reviews
Customers are saying
Customers often highlight the MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop's overall performance and speed, making it great for multitasking. Its portability, lightweight design, and long battery life are also frequently praised. Many users recommend upgrading to 24GB of RAM, and appreciate the high-quality screen.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Best purchase I’ve ever made!
Possibly the best purchase of my life! My Mac laptop was 12+yo and wouldn’t update past ios10.something, so I couldn’t use any of the latest productivity or photo editing programs I wanted access to. I went straight to OpenBox and found her, (Excellent, with original packaging), and let me say—this girl is sleek and beautiful—and POWERFUL and FAST. My mind has been reeling, seriously. I have already mastered a few things but still lots of new possibilities to explore. She’s thinner and lighter than I even imagined and if I have several things in my arms, it’s easy to forget I’m carrying her, so be mindful. The pictures are no exaggeration as to how thin she is (in the picture I’m attaching, she has a protective case!). And the screen? Good grief . . .LED with 2560 × 1664 resolution is simply life-altering if you’ve been working with a dinosaur!! My background and my screensaver are all my personal photography and the screen just brings them to life for me, which thrills me to no end! I genuinely couldn’t be happier with this laptop.
This review is from Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Midnight
Posted by StephanieW
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
speedy and reliable
Love the 24GB of memory, nothing seems to slow down this computer, got it for an excellent price, wish it had 1TB of SSD to make it perfect, the Retina display it’s on par with most displays and the slim design makes it super portable. Battery lasts for a decent amount of time unless you’re running power hungry programs. Overall it’s a 9 out of 10 for me just because of the 512SSD.
This review is from Apple - MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop - Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 24GB Memory - 512GB SSD - Midnight
Posted by Cupcake
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Amazing laptop
Great laptop at least because it is not heavy and it is very easy to take everywhere apart from its magnificent brand!!
Posted by MarthaQ