MacBook Air, 15.3" Liquid Retina, 2880x1864, Apple M3 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 256GB SSD, 8GB unified memory, 2 x Thunderbolt 3, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3, macOS

Lean. Mean. M3 machine.
MacBook Air sails through work and play — and the M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the world’s most popular laptop. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take the superportable MacBook Air anywhere and blaze through whatever you’re into.

Designed to go places.
Superlight and under half an inch thin, MacBook Air fits easily into your life and is built with the planet in mind. MacBook Air with M3 is made with 50 percent recycled materials — an Apple first. And all MacBook Air laptops have a durable recycled aluminum enclosure.

Two perfectly portable sizes.
Two perfectly portable sizes. The 13‑inch model is the ultimate on‑the‑go laptop, and the 15‑inch model gives you more space onscreen for multitasking.

Four stellar colours.
Four stellar colours. Your options are out of this world — and each one comes with a matching MagSafe charging cable.

A chipload of power.
The moment you open your MacBook Air, it’s ready for whatever you throw at it. And no matter how intense the workload, it stays silent thanks to a fanless design. Whether you’re multitasking between apps, editing videos in iMovie, or playing Baldur’s Gate 3 in Game Mode, the M3 chip brings more speed and fluidity to everything you do.

MacBook Air with M3 leverages the incredible AI performance of the Neural Engine to deliver intelligent macOS features that enhance productivity and creativity, including powerful camera features, real-time speech to text, and visual understanding.And with access to a broad ecosystem of apps that deliver advanced AI features, users can do everything from checking their homework with AI Math Assistance in Goodnotes, to automatically enhancing photos in Pixelmator Pro, to removing background noise from a video using CapCut.

A battery that goes all day. 
Both MacBook Air with M2 and MacBook Air with M3 provide up to 18 hours of battery life, so you can leave the power adapter at home.

New to Mac?
If you love iPhone, you’ll love Mac. Mac is designed to be just as easy to learn as iPhone. And whether you’re copying text on your phone to paste on your Mac, chatting with friends in Messages, or locating devices with Find My — when you use Mac with iPhone, they work seamlessly together.

Setup is a breeze.
Setup is a breeze. Easily move files, apps, and more from your old PC or Mac with Migration Assistant. And if you need any help, Apple Support is always just an online chat, phone call, or in‑store appointment away.

Access files anywhere with iCloud.
Access files anywhere with iCloud. iCloud lets you store all your photos, contacts, and documents so they’re available on all your devices. Start a to‑do list on your iPhone and check off items on your MacBook Air — and so much more.

Powerful apps built in.    
Powerful apps built in. Mac comes with apps like FaceTime, Freeform, Photos, and Keynote that let you get to work creating and collaborating on your next big idea.
     
Mac is built to last.
Mac is built to last. Made with durable recycled aluminum enclosures, Mac laptops are ready for anything. And free macOS software updates can keep your Mac running smoothly and securely for years to come.

Yep, Mac does that.
Yep, Mac does that. It’s not just MacBook Air. Every Mac is designed to be this easy, powerful, and amazing.

Let’s be clear. It’s brilliant.
The Liquid Retina display on MacBook Air is a sight to behold, with support for 1 billion colors and up to 2x the resolution of comparable PC laptops. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears supercrisp for easy reading.

High-definition camera.
High-definition camera. Look your best with the 1080p FaceTime HD camera, whether you’re catching up with friends and family or collaborating with coworkers around the globe.    

Immersive sound system.
Immersive sound system. The speakers on MacBook Air support Spatial Audio along with Dolby Atmos, so you can enjoy three-dimensional soundstages for music and movies.
     
Connections on full display.
The MagSafe charging cable easily attaches and detaches with magnets, preventing any unintended flights. Two Thunderbolt ports let you connect high-speed accessories and charge your Mac. And the headphone jack supports high‑impedance headphones. With the M3 model, you can access Wi‑Fi 6E, which has up to 2x faster throughput compared to Wi‑Fi 6.

Unlock it all with the touch of your finger.
The comfortable and quiet backlit Magic Keyboard comes with full-height function keys and Touch ID, which gives you a fast, easy, and secure way to unlock your Mac and sign in to apps and sites — all at the touch of a finger.

Design
Introduction year	2024
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Silver
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	2880 x 1864 pixels
Display diagonal	38.9 cm (15.3")

Processor
Coprocessor cores	16
Coprocessor model	Neural Engine
Processor cores	8
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	4
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	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
Microphone modes	Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum
Number of microphones	3
Built-in microphone	Yes
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
Ethernet LAN	No
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

Performance
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Voice control	Yes

Keyboard
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, Live Captions, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom

Battery
Fast charging	Yes
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)	15 h
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 certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Sustainability compliance	Yes

Weight & dimensions
Height	11.5 mm
Depth	237.6 mm
Width	340.3 mm
Weight	1.51 kg

General
Product Family	MacBook Air
Product Series	(M3, 2024)

Packaging content
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3

Other features
Video compression formats	HEVC, AV1, H.264, ProRes, ProRes RAW
Warranty period	1 year(s)