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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch : M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, 24GB, 512GB SSD - Starlight

Special Price £1,173.92 £1,408.70 Regular Price £2,236.04 £2,683.25

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SKU

MC9K4B/A

15.3" Retina, IPS, 2880 x 1864px, Apple M3 (8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), 24GB, 512GB SSD, 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, macOS

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Display	15.3" 2880 x 1864 pixels
Processor	Apple M
Storage	512GB SSD
Weight	1510g
SKU	MC9K4B/A
EAN	0195949907562
Manufacturer	Apple
Availability	Y
Product Family	MacBook Air
Product Series	(M3, 2024)
PDF URLs	View PDF

Reasons To Buy

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.2

Four stellar colors.

Four stellar colors. 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.

Description

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. You can express yourself and get things done effortlessly with Apple Intelligence. And with up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take the superportable MacBook Air anywhere and blaze through whatever you’re into.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Starlight
Product type	Laptop
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Introduction year	2024
Display
Pixel density	224 ppi
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2880 x 1864 pixels
Display diagonal	38.9 cm (15.3")
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
True Tone technology	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Display technology marketing name	Liquid Retina
Number of external displays supported	1
Processor
Processor generation	Apple M 3rd Gen
Coprocessor cores	16
Coprocessor model	Neural Engine
Processor model	M3
Processor cores	8
Processor manufacturer	Apple
Processor family	Apple M
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	4
Memory
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory	24 GB
Storage
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	512 GB
Card reader integrated	No
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Apple
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Apple GPU
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card cores	10
On-board graphics card 6K support	Yes
Memory bandwidth (max)	100 GB/s
On-board GPU manufacturer	Apple
Audio
Number of microphones	3
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers	6
Built-in microphone	Yes
Microphone modes	Voice Isolation, Wide Spectrum
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera resolution	1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Mobile network generation	Not supported
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standards	Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LAN	No
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	0
DisplayPorts quantity	0
Combo headphone/mic port	Yes
Docking connector	Yes
Mini HDMI ports quantity	0
Mini DisplayPorts quantity	0
Micro HDMI ports quantity	0
Charging port type	MagSafe 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity	0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity	0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity	0
Performance
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Voice control	Yes
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Keyboard
Pointing device	Trackpad
Numeric keypad	No
Keyboard backlit	Yes

Software
Pre-installed software	App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My, Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, iPhone Mirroring, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos, Weather
Operating system installed	macOS Sequoia
Technical details
Housing material	Aluminium
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Warranty period	1 year(s)
Brand-specific features
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Brand specific technologies	Wide color (P3)
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity	66.5 Wh
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Fast charging	Yes
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)	15 h
Power
AC adapter power	35 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
Security
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90%
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4500 m
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Sustainability
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Weight & dimensions
Width	340.4 mm
Depth	237.6 mm
Height	11.5 mm
Weight	1.51 kg
Packaging data
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3
Other features
Ambient light sensor	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Warranty period	1 year(s)
Sensors
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Packaging content
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3