Step into a world where power meets elegance with the Apple MacBook Air 2023 15.3in M2, 8GB-256GB Laptop macOS Ventura, Navy MQKW3B/A – the ultimate tool for creators, professionals, and anyone who demands speed without compromise.
Apple MacBook Air 2023 15.3in M2, 8GB-256GB macOS Ventura, Navy MQKW3B/A
The 15.3‑inch Liquid Retina display delivers stunning 2880 × 1864 resolution, True Tone, and Dolby Vision HDR for vibrant colors and deep contrast. Coupled with the Apple M2 chip, you get eight CPU cores and a ten‑core GPU that handle demanding apps, multitasking, and creative workflows with ease.
Weighing just 1.51 kg and measuring only 11.5 mm thin, this Air is built from premium aluminium and glass, making it ultra‑portable yet sturdy. The 66.5 Wh battery provides up to 18 hours of video playback, while MagSafe 3 ensures fast, safe charging on the go.
Security is built‑in with Touch ID, and connectivity is covered by Wi‑Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3, and two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The three‑mic array and six‑speaker Dolby Atmos system bring crystal‑clear audio for calls and media.
Benefits
- Expansive 15.3‑inch Liquid Retina display for immersive visuals.
- All‑day battery life up to 18 hours, keeping you productive longer.
- Powerful M2 processor delivers fast performance in a thin chassis.
- Lightweight, portable design at just 1.51 kg for easy travel.
Uses of the product
- Remote work and video conferencing with high‑quality audio and video.
- Photo and video editing thanks to the vibrant HDR display and GPU.
- Student coursework and research with fast multitasking capabilities.
- Travel and on‑the‑go productivity with long battery life and lightweight build.
Features
- 15.3‑inch Liquid Retina screen with 500 cd/m² brightness, True Tone, and Dolby Vision HDR.
- Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, and 16‑core Neural Engine.
- 8 GB unified memory and 256 GB SSD storage for swift app launches and file access.
- MagSafe 3 charging, two Thunderbolt 3 ports, Touch ID, and Wi‑Fi 6 connectivity.
Specifications
| Design |
| Introduction year |
2023 |
| Housing material |
Aluminium, Glass |
| Form factor |
Clamshell |
| Colour name |
Midnight |
| Product colour |
Navy |
| 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 |
| Panel type |
IPS |
| Touchscreen |
No |
| Display resolution |
2880 x 1864 pixels |
| Display diagonal |
38.9 cm (15.3") |
| Processor |
| Efficient cores |
4 |
| Performance cores |
4 |
| Processor cores |
8 |
| Processor model |
M2 |
| Processor generation |
Apple M 2nd Gen |
| Processor family |
Apple M |
| Processor manufacturer |
Apple |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) |
Apple Neural Engine (ANE) |
| Neural processor unit (NPU) cores |
16 |
| Memory |
| Memory form factor |
On-board |
| Internal memory |
8 GB |
| Storage |
| 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 |
10 |
| 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 |
| Audio decoders |
Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus |
| Audio formats supported |
AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3 |
| Built-in microphone |
Yes |
| Number of microphones |
3 |
| Number of built-in speakers |
6 |
| Audio system |
Dolby Atmos |
| Camera |
| Front camera HD type |
Full HD |
| Front camera |
Yes |
| Network |
| Bluetooth version |
5.3 |
| Bluetooth |
Yes |
| Top Wi-Fi standard |
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Mobile network connection |
No |
| Ports & interfaces |
| Charging port type |
MagSafe 3 |
| Headphone outputs |
1 |
| 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 |
| Repairability index |
6.4 |
| Ambient light sensor |
Yes |
| Voice control |
Yes |
| Keyboard |
| Physical layout |
ISO |
| 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 |
| Apple Intelligence |
Yes |
| Operating system installed |
macOS Ventura |
| 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 |
66.5 Wh |
| Battery capacity |
66.5 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 |
11.5 mm |
| Depth |
237.6 mm |
| Width |
340.4 mm |
| Weight |
1.51 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 |
| Video compression formats |
H.264, HEVC |
