Many people need a laptop that can keep up with work, school and entertainment, but they often end up with heavy, slow machines that run out of battery before the day is over. When a laptop cant handle multiple apps, video calls or long trips, productivity drops and frustration rises. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with the new M3 chip gives you a light, fast and long-lasting solution, so you can finish projects, stream movies and stay connected without hunting for a power outlet.
Apple MacBook Air 13-inch 8GB, 256GB SSD - Midnight, Apple M macOS Sonoma with Apple
Imagine a laptop that feels like it belongs in your hand, not on a desk. The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch is a thin aluminium notebook powered by the Apple M3 processor and running macOS Sonoma. It is built for everyday tasks, creative work and media streaming. If you have struggled with lag, short battery life or a bulky device, this MacBook Air solves those issues with speed, endurance and a sleek midnight finish.
Usages
You can take this MacBook Air to a coffee shop and join a video meeting while the battery lasts all morning. Students use it for note-taking, research and running demanding design apps without slowing down. Professionals edit documents, create presentations and manage email on the go. Creators enjoy the bright Retina display for photo editing and the powerful GPU for light video work. Travelers love the light weight and fast Wi-Fi 6E for working from airports or hotel rooms.
Benefits
- Up to 18 hours of battery lets you work all day without charging.
- The M3 chip runs apps smoothly, so you never wait for loading.
- Light weight (1.24 kg) makes it easy to carry in a bag.
- Bright 13.6-inch Retina display shows colors true to life.
- Built-in privacy features keep your data safe.
Key Features
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina screen with 2560 1664 resolution and True Tone.
- Apple M3 processor with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU for fast performance.
- 8 GB unified memory for smooth multitasking.
- 256 GB SSD storage for quick file access.
- MagSafe 3 charging and two Thunderbolt 3 ports for fast data and video.
- 3-mic array and 4-speaker system with Dolby Atmos for clear calls and rich sound.
- Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 for reliable wireless connections.
- Backlit Magic Keyboard with 79 keys for comfortable typing.
- Touch-ID fingerprint sensor for secure login.
- macOS Sonoma with built-in apps and seamless integration with iPhone and iPad.
Specifications
| Design |
| Introduction year |
2024 |
| Housing material |
Aluminium |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Product colour |
Blue |
| Product type |
Laptop |
| Display |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology |
Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG) |
| High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported |
Yes |
| RGB colour space |
DCI-P3 |
| True Tone technology |
Yes |
| Pixel density |
224 ppi |
| Display brightness |
500 cd/m² |
| LED backlight |
Yes |
| Display technology marketing name |
Liquid Retina |
| Panel type |
IPS |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2560 x 1664 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
34.5 cm (13.6") |
| Processor |
| Coprocessor cores |
16 |
| Coprocessor model |
Neural Engine |
| Efficient cores |
4 |
| Performance cores |
4 |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor model |
M3 |
| Processor generation |
Apple M 3rd Gen |
| Processor family |
Apple M |
| Processor manufacturer |
Apple |
| Memory |
| Memory form factor |
On-board |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Storage |
| Card reader integrated |
No |
| Optical drive type |
No |
| SSD capacity |
256 GB |
| Number of SSDs installed |
1 |
| Total SSDs capacity |
256 GB |
| Storage media |
SSD |
| Total storage capacity |
256 GB |
| Graphics |
| Memory bandwidth (max) |
100 GB/s |
| On-board graphics card 6K support |
Yes |
| On-board graphics card cores |
8 |
| On-board graphics card model |
Apple GPU |
| On-board graphics card family |
Apple |
| On-board GPU manufacturer |
Apple |
| Discrete graphics card model |
Not available |
| Discrete graphics card |
No |
| On-board graphics card |
Yes |
| Audio |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Number of microphones |
3 |
| Number of built-in speakers |
4 |
| Audio system |
Dolby Atmos |
| Camera |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Ethernet LAN |
No |
| Wi-Fi standards |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Mobile network generation |
Not supported |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Charging port type |
MagSafe 3 |
| Docking connector |
Yes |
| Combo headphone/mic port |
Yes |
| Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity |
2 |
| HDMI ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity |
0 |
| USB 2.0 ports quantity |
0 |
| Performance |
| Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
| Voice control |
Yes |
| Keyboard |
| Keyboard number of keys |
79 |
| Keyboard backlit |
Yes |
| Numeric keypad |
No |
| Pointing device |
Trackpad |
| Software |
| Pre-installed software |
App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos |
| Operating system installed |
macOS Sonoma |
| Brand-specific features |
| Accessibility features |
Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom |
| Battery |
| Fast charging |
Yes |
| Browsing time (Wi-Fi) |
15 h |
| Continuous video playback time |
18 h |
| Battery capacity |
52.6 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
52.6 Wh |
| Battery technology |
Lithium Polymer (LiPo) |
| Power |
| AC adapter input voltage |
100 - 240 V |
| AC adapter frequency |
50/60 Hz |
| AC adapter power |
35 W |
| Security |
| Fingerprint reader |
Yes |
| Operational conditions |
| Maximum shipping altitude |
10500 m |
| Non-operating altitude |
0 - 4500 m |
| Operating altitude |
0 - 3000 m |
| Operating relative humidity (H-H) |
0 - 90% |
| Storage temperature (T-T) |
-25 - 45 °C |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
10 - 35 °C |
| Sustainability |
| Sustainability compliance |
Yes |
| Doesn't contain |
Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR |
| Sustainability certificates |
ENERGY STAR |
| Weight & dimensions |
| Height |
11.3 mm |
| Depth |
215 mm |
| Width |
304.1 mm |
| Weight |
1.24 kg |
| Packaging content |
| Cables included |
USB Type-C to MagSafe 3 |
| Other features |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Manufacturer |
Apple |
| Operating temperature (T-T) |
10 - 35 °C |
