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

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

  • Brand: Apple
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  • SKU: MRXT3B/A
  • EAN: 0195949125836
13.6" Retina, IPS, 2560 x 1664px, Apple M3 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), 8GB, 256GB SSD, 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, macOS

Trade Prices

Distributor Product SKU Stock Updated Price
Acttron MB AIR 13 M3 STL 8C/8C 8GB/256GB MRXT3B/A Register free see stock
GBM Digital Technologies MBA 13.6 STL/8C GPU/8GB/256GB-GBR MRXT3B/A
Ingram Micro MACBOOK AIR M3 8C CPU 10C GPU CK23836
Ingram Micro CS MACBOOK AIR M3 8C CPU 10C GPU CK23836
Jigsaw24 MACBOOK AIR 13" M3 8CORE CPU 8CORE GPU 8GB 256GB 30W PSU STARLIGHT MRXT3BA
RST Computers MacBook Air 13-nch M3 chip 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU - 8GB - 256GB SSD - Starlight - Z1BA MRXT3B/A
TD Synnex UK MacBook Air 13-nch M3 chip 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU - 8GB - 256GB SSD - Starlight - Z1BA 9916861
Westcoast/Data Select MB AIR 13 M3 STL 8C/8C 8GB/256GB MRXT3B/A

Retail Prices

Merchant Product Condition Updated Price
Currys Business APPLE MacBook Air 13.6" (2024) - M3, 256 GB SSD, Starlight New 563 hours ago £1,075.50
Amazon New £1,049.97

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Reasons To Buy

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.<br><br>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.

Four stellar colors.

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

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

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.

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. 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
Product typeLaptop
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourWhite
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
Processor
Processor generationApple M 3rd Gen
Coprocessor cores16
Coprocessor modelNeural Engine
Processor modelM3
Processor cores8
Processor manufacturerApple
Processor familyApple M
Performance cores4
Efficient cores4
Memory
Memory form factorOn-board
Internal memory8 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 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
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity2
Combo headphone/mic portYes
Docking connectorYes
Charging port typeMagSafe 3
Performance
Ambient light sensorYes
Voice controlYes
Accessibility featuresIncrease Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Keyboard
Pointing deviceTrackpad
Numeric keypadNo
Keyboard number of keys79
Keyboard backlitYes
Software
Pre-installed softwareApp 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 installedmacOS Sonoma
Technical details
Housing materialAluminium
Form factorClamshell
Product colourWhite
Sustainability complianceYes
Sustainability certificatesENERGY STAR
Doesn't containArsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Brand-specific features
Accessibility featuresIncrease Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
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 power35 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 complianceYes
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
Sensors
Ambient light sensorYes
Packaging content
Cables includedUSB Type-C to MagSafe 3