Apple - MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop - Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD - Midnight
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- Key Specs
- Screen Size: 15 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1864 (Retina) (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: 256 gigabytes
- System Memory (RAM): 16 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: MC9G4LL/A
- Product Name: MacBook Air 15-inch Laptop - Apple M3 chip Built for Apple Intelligence - 16GB Memory - 256GB SSD
- Color: Midnight
- Year of Release: 2024
- Display
- Display Type: LED
- Screen Size: 15 inches (Size of the screen, measured diagonally from corner to corner.)
- Screen Resolution: 2880 x 1864 (Retina) (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: 256 gigabytes
- Solid State Drive Capacity: 256 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): 16 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: 6-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: 0.45 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: 13.4 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: 9.35 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: 3.33 pounds (The out of box weight of the item.)
- Certifications Listings & Approvals
- ENERGY STAR Certified: true (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: 195949906374
The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 15-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 15-inch with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
- MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
- MacBook Air 15-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.
- ⁵The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 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.
- ⁷ aceTime 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.
- ⁵The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 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.
- ⁷ aceTime 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.
- ⁵The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 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.
- ⁷ aceTime is not available in all countries or regions.
Q: How many cores does the processor in this MacBook Air have?
A: The Apple M4 processor in this MacBook Air has 10 cores.
Q: What is the screen size of this MacBook Air?
A: This MacBook Air has a 15.3-inch screen.
Q: What type of memory does this MacBook Air use?
A: While the exact type is not provided, this MacBook Air has 16 gigabytes of RAM.
Q: Does this MacBook Air have a backlit keyboard?
A: Yes, this MacBook Air does have a backlit keyboard.
Q: What kind of graphics card does this MacBook Air have?
A: This MacBook Air uses integrated Apple M4 10-core graphics.
Q: What is the weight of the MacBook Air?
A: The product weight of the MacBook Air is 3.33 pounds.
Q: Does the MacBook Air have a front-facing camera?
A: The MacBook Air does have a front-facing camera.
Q: Which type of processor does the MacBook Air use?
A: The MacBook Air uses the Apple M3 processor.
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- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
A Dj’s Dream
⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely worth every dollar — fast, sleek, and built for the future I’ve been using the 15-inch MacBook Air with the new M4 chip for a few weeks now, and honestly this is the best laptop I’ve ever owned. The performance is insanely fast — everything from multitasking to streaming, editing, and everyday work runs smooth with zero lag. The 16GB memory makes a huge difference when I have multiple apps and browser tabs open. The 15-inch display is the perfect size — big enough to work comfortably but still super thin and lightweight to carry around. And the Midnight color looks premium and clean… definitely turns heads. Battery life has been outstanding too. I can go most of the day without even thinking about charging. Apple Intelligence features feel like the future — smart, responsive, and actually useful. If you want a powerful laptop that’s portable, quiet, and built to last, this MacBook Air is a no-brainer. Apple really nailed it with this one.
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DJTremayne Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Perfect for work, editing, and everyday use
I’ve been using this MacBook Air for a few months now and honestly it’s been great. It’s super fast, lightweight, and the battery lasts all day without any issues. I mainly use it for video editing, streaming setup, and everyday tasks, and it handles everything smoothly. The screen looks amazing and the performance with the M4 chip is noticeable. It’s also very quiet and doesn’t heat up like other laptops I’ve used before. Overall, I definitely recommend it if you want something powerful but still portable.
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JOSEC Posted
- Rated 5 out of 5 stars
Love This Machine — Fast, Lightweight, and Long Ba
The non-refurbished Apple MacBook Air 15-inch with the M4 chip is one of the best thin-and-light laptops you can buy today. From the moment I started using it, performance has been fast and smooth — perfect for everyday productivity, creative tasks, and multitasking without hiccups. Many expert reviewers note that the M4 improves on the already excellent M3 with faster CPUs and graphics, making this model feel even more capable. The battery life is outstanding, easily lasting a full workday on a single charge and often more, which matches in-depth reviews praising its efficiency and endurance. The larger 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display is sharp, bright, and ideal for streaming media, editing photos, or just having multiple windows open at once. The design feels sturdy yet light enough for travel, and features like the improved webcam and Thunderbolt 4 support add great practical value. Performance is where this machine truly shines. The M4 chip delivers noticeably faster CPU and GPU performance compared to previous generations, making everything from web browsing to more demanding tasks feel instant and effortless. Whether I’m juggling dozens of browser tabs or working with productivity apps, performance is consistently smooth and snappy. The integration of Apple Intelligence features also enhances the overall experience in macOS. The display is a standout — a vibrant 15.3-inch Liquid Retina screen that makes streaming video, photo editing, and multitasking enjoyable. The battery life is equally impressive; I regularly get through a full day of work without needing a charge, and portability is excellent given the larger size. The keyboard and trackpad remain best-in-class, with the Touch ID and MagSafe charging being very convenient additions.
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