Apple MacBook Air 13-inch : M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD - Starlight

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  • 13.6" Retina
  • IPS
  • 2560 x 1664px
  • Apple M3 (8-core CPU
  • 8-core GPU
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SKU #: MC8J4B/A
EAN #: 0195949901744
UNSPSC #: 43211503
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Display 13.6" 2560 x 1664 pixels
Processor Apple M
Storage 256GB SSD
Weight 1240g
SKU MC8J4B/A
EAN 0195949901744
Manufacturer Apple
Availability Out of Stock
Product Family MacBook Air
Product Series (M3, 2024)
Design
Colour nameStarlight
Product typeLaptop
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBeige
Introduction year2024
Display
Pixel density224 ppi
Panel typeIPS
LED backlightYes
Display brightness500 cd/m²
TouchscreenNo
Display resolution2560 x 1664 pixels
Display diagonal34.5 cm (13.6")
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
True Tone technologyYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Display technology marketing nameLiquid Retina
Number of external displays supported1
Processor
Processor generationApple M 3rd Gen
Processor modelM3
Processor cores8
Processor manufacturerApple
Processor familyApple M
Performance cores4
Efficient cores4
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Apple Neural Engine (ANE)
Neural processor unit (NPU) cores16
Memory
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory16 GB
Storage
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity256 GB
Card reader integratedNo
Total storage capacity256 GB
Total SSDs capacity256 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardNo
On-board graphics card familyApple
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelApple GPU
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics card cores8
On-board graphics card 6K supportYes
Memory bandwidth (max)100 GB/s
On-board GPU manufacturerApple
Audio
Number of microphones3
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers4
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeFull HD
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Mobile network generationNot supported
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANNo
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity0
DisplayPorts quantity0
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Docking connectorYes
Mini HDMI ports quantity0
Charging port typeMagSafe 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity0
Performance
Ambient light sensorYes
Repairability index6.5
Voice controlYes
Accessibility featuresIncrease Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTrackpad
Numeric keypadNo
Keyboard backlitYes
Software
Pre-installed softwareApp 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 installedmacOS Sequoia
Apple IntelligenceYes
Technical details
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBeige
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Doesn't containArsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Repairability index6.5
Warranty period1 year(s)
Brand-specific features
Accessibility featuresIncrease Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Brand specific technologiesWide color (P3)
Battery
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity52.6 Wh
Continuous video playback time18 h
Fast chargingYes
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)15 h
Power
AC adapter power30 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
Security
Fingerprint readerYes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 4500 m
Maximum shipping altitude10500 m
Sustainability
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Doesn't containArsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Weight & dimensions
Width304.1 mm
Depth215 mm
Height11.3 mm
Weight1.24 kg
Packaging data
Cables includedUSB Type-C to MagSafe 3
Other features
Ambient light sensorYes
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Maximum shipping altitude10500 m
Continuous video playback time18 h
Warranty period1 year(s)
Video formats supportedAV1, H.264, HEVC, ProRes
Sensors
Ambient light sensorYes
Packaging content
Cables includedUSB Type-C to MagSafe 3
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.
Design
Colour nameStarlight
Product typeLaptop
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBeige
Introduction year2024
Display
Pixel density224 ppi
Panel typeIPS
LED backlightYes
Display brightness500 cd/m²
TouchscreenNo
Display resolution2560 x 1664 pixels
Display diagonal34.5 cm (13.6")
RGB colour spaceDCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technologyDolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
True Tone technologyYes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supportedYes
Display technology marketing nameLiquid Retina
Number of external displays supported1
Processor
Processor generationApple M 3rd Gen
Processor modelM3
Processor cores8
Processor manufacturerApple
Processor familyApple M
Performance cores4
Efficient cores4
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)Apple Neural Engine (ANE)
Neural processor unit (NPU) cores16
Memory
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory16 GB
Storage
Storage mediaSSD
Optical drive typeNo
Number of SSDs installed1
SSD capacity256 GB
Card reader integratedNo
Total storage capacity256 GB
Total SSDs capacity256 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics cardNo
On-board graphics card familyApple
On-board graphics cardYes
On-board graphics card modelApple GPU
Discrete graphics card modelNot available
On-board graphics card cores8
On-board graphics card 6K supportYes
Memory bandwidth (max)100 GB/s
On-board GPU manufacturerApple
Audio
Number of microphones3
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Number of built-in speakers4
Built-in microphoneYes
Camera
Front cameraYes
Front camera resolution1920 x 1080 pixels
Front camera HD typeFull HD
Optical drive
Optical drive typeNo
Network
Mobile network connectionNo
Mobile network generationNot supported
Top Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standardsWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
Ethernet LANNo
BluetoothYes
Bluetooth version5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-A ports quantity0
USB 3.2 Gen 2 (3.1 Gen 2) Type-C ports quantity0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
USB 2.0 ports quantity0
HDMI ports quantity0
DisplayPorts quantity0
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Docking connectorYes
Mini HDMI ports quantity0
Charging port typeMagSafe 3
USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 Type-C ports quantity0
USB4 Gen 2x2 ports quantity0
USB4 Gen 3x2 ports quantity0
Performance
Ambient light sensorYes
Repairability index6.5
Voice controlYes
Accessibility featuresIncrease Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTrackpad
Numeric keypadNo
Keyboard backlitYes
Software
Pre-installed softwareApp 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 installedmacOS Sequoia
Apple IntelligenceYes
Technical details
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourBeige
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Doesn't containArsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Repairability index6.5
Warranty period1 year(s)
Brand-specific features
Accessibility featuresIncrease Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Brand specific technologiesWide color (P3)
Battery
Battery technologyLithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity52.6 Wh
Continuous video playback time18 h
Fast chargingYes
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)15 h
Power
AC adapter power30 W
AC adapter frequency50/60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage100 - 240 V
Security
Fingerprint readerYes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)-25 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)0 - 90%
Operating altitude0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude0 - 4500 m
Maximum shipping altitude10500 m
Sustainability
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Doesn't containArsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Weight & dimensions
Width304.1 mm
Depth215 mm
Height11.3 mm
Weight1.24 kg
Packaging data
Cables includedUSB Type-C to MagSafe 3
Other features
Ambient light sensorYes
On-board graphics cardYes
Audio systemDolby Atmos
Maximum shipping altitude10500 m
Continuous video playback time18 h
Warranty period1 year(s)
Video formats supportedAV1, H.264, HEVC, ProRes
Sensors
Ambient light sensorYes
Packaging content
Cables includedUSB Type-C to MagSafe 3

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SKU
MC8J4B/A
8D414ES#ABU
NX.B0AEK.002
NX.B22EK.00C
NP754XGK-KG1UK
NP734QFG-KA4UK
Manufacturer
Apple
HP
Acer
Acer
Samsung
Samsung
Weight
Ultra portable
Ultra portable
Ultra portable
Ultra portable
Thin and Light
Ultra portable
Display diagonal
13" to 14"
13" to 14"
14" to 15"
14" to 15"
15" to 16"
13" to 14"
Display resolution
N/A
1920 x 1080 pixels
1920 x 1200 pixels
1920 x 1200 pixels
1920 x 1080 pixels
1920 x 1080 pixels
Product colour
Beige
Silver
Black
Blue
Grey
Graphite
Processor family
Apple M
AMD Ryzen 5
Intel Core i7
Intel Core i5
Intel Core 7
Intel Core i5
Operating system installed
macOS Sequoia
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro Education
Windows 11 Pro
Windows 11 Pro
Total storage capacity
100GB to 300GB
100GB to 300GB
500GB to 750GB
100GB to 300GB
500GB to 750GB
100GB to 300GB
Touchscreen
N
Y
N
Y
N
Y
On-board graphics card
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Y
Internal memory
16GB
8GB
16GB
8GB
16GB
16GB
Storage media
SSD
SSD
SSD
SSD
SSD
SSD
Product type
Notebook
Hybrid (2-in-1)
Notebook
Hybrid (2-in-1)
Notebook
Hybrid (2-in-1)
Mobile network connection
N
N
N/A
N/A
N
N
Discrete graphics card
N
N
N
N
N
N