Apple MacBook Air 15.3" M3 (Early 2024) Overview
Color: Starlight
Category: Creative Laptops
Now featuring Apple’s powerful M3 chip, the 15.3" MacBook Air combines a large immersive display with exceptional performance, portability, and efficiency. Built on advanced 3nm process technology, the M3 SoC integrates an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, and a 16-core Neural Engine—making it ideal for creative workflows, AI-enhanced tasks, and everyday productivity.
Equipped with 16GB of unified memory, a 256GB SSD, and Wi-Fi 6E, this lightweight MacBook Air also supports up to two external displays, offering an excellent balance of power and versatility in a fanless design.
Apple M3 Chip: Advanced Architecture
- Built on 3nm process with 25 billion transistors (5B more than M2)
- 8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency cores), up to 35% faster than M1
- 10-core GPU with:
- Dynamic Caching for real-time memory allocation
- Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Mesh shading for enhanced graphics performance
- 16-core Neural Engine for AI workflows and Apple Intelligence features
- Supports up to 24GB unified memory (16GB on this model)
15.3" Liquid Retina Display
- 2880 × 1864 resolution, 500-nit brightness
- Wide P3 color gamut with True Tone support
- Displays over one billion colors for vivid images, smooth gradients, and accurate color rendering
External Display Support
- Simultaneously use MacBook Air screen + 1 external 6K @ 60Hz display
- Close the lid to use a second 5K @ 60Hz display
Portable & Sustainable Design
- Weighs just 3.3 pounds, only 0.45 inches thin
- Fanless design for silent operation
- Made with 50% recycled materials, including a 100% recycled aluminum enclosure
Magic Keyboard & Touch ID
- 1mm key travel scissor mechanism with inverted "T" arrow keys
- Touch ID for secure login, app access, and Apple Pay transactions
- Smooth typing and quick access to sensitive data, documents, and settings
Camera, Audio & Mics
- 1080p FaceTime HD camera ensures crisp, clear video
- Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos support
- Three-mic array with directional beamforming, Voice Isolation, and Wide Spectrum
Connectivity
- Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for faster, more reliable wireless connections
- 2× Thunderbolt 3/USB4 ports with up to 40 Gb/s bandwidth
- MagSafe 3 quick-release charging connector
- 3.5mm headphone jack with support for high-impedance headphones