MacBook Air 13-inch, M3

£1,099.00 RRP £ 1,100.00 Save £1.00

The MacBook Air 13-inch (M3, 2024) features Apple's M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, delivering enhanced performance for a variety of tasks. It boasts a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with a resolution of 2560 x 1664 pixels, supporting over 1 billion colors and 500 nits brightness. With up to 24GB of unified memory and up to 2TB of SSD storage, it ensures smooth multitasking and fast data access. The laptop offers up to 18 hours of battery life, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and supports up to two external displays. Available in four finishes: Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver.

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Manufacturer Code	N/A
EAN	N/A
Colour	Starlight
Storage	1TB

Display	13.6-inch Liquid Retina display
Resolution	2560 x 1664 pixels
Processor	Apple M3 chip with an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU
Memory	8GB unified memory
Storage	256GB SSD
Battery Life	Up to 18 hours of usage
WiFi	6E
Bluetooth	5.3

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Free next day delivery for orders over £150
Free 48 hour delivery for orders over £30

The length of warranty depends on the condition of the device.

Brand New - manufacturer warranty (min. 12 months)
Refurbished (Good or better) - 12 month warranty
Refurbished (Poor condition) - 3 month warranty

Please note that your warranty will not cover any faults due to impact, pressure, liquid damage, temperature, or any attempt (by you or a third party) to alter or repair the device.

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Once your return is approved, you have an additional 15 days to send the item back to us, totalling up to 30 days to complete your return.

Is the M3 chip worth it?	An advanced chip like the M3 is highly recommended for top performance, especially if you need it for new artificial intelligence software. Several versions of the M3 chip are available, with the MacBook Air including just the base version, which still surpasses both the earlier M1 and Intel-equipped devices.
Should I buy a M2 or M3 MacBook Air?	A lot of people comment that M2 and M3 are mostly alike, but the modest differences make picking the right model for you a real consideration. Benefiting from Apple's new 3nm chip, the M3 model offers improved performance, a variety of new features, and increased computing power.
How long does a MacBook Air M3 battery last?	It also features up to 18 hours of battery life, which is six hours longer than an Intel-based MacBook Air.
What is the difference between M3 and M4?	The M3 chip from Apple previously featured eight cores, among which there were four performance cores and four efficiency cores. The addition of six efficiency cores to the four full-fat performance cores increases the total core tally to 10.

Design and Build

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 features an aluminum chassis, 11.3mm thick, weighing 2.7 lbs (1.24 kg). Available in Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, and Silver. It includes MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a headphone jack, and a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The fanless design ensures silence. Users praise its lightweight build but note no design changes from M2.

Aluminum chassis, 11.3mm thick
MagSafe 3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports
Magic Keyboard, Touch ID
100% recycled aluminum
Fanless design

Feature	13-inch
Dimensions	11.97 x 8.46 x 0.44 inches
Weight	2.7 lbs (1.24 kg)
Materials	100% recycled aluminum
Colors	Midnight, Starlight, Space Gray, Silver
Ports	MagSafe 3, 2x Thunderbolt 4, headphone jack
Keyboard	Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Display

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 has a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with 2560 x 1664 resolution at 224 PPI. It offers 500 nits brightness, True Tone, and P3 wide color. The notched display is sharp but lacks ProMotion. Users find it vibrant but identical to M2.

13.6-inch Liquid Retina, 2560 x 1664
224 PPI, 500 nits
True Tone, P3 wide color
Notch design
No ProMotion

Specification	13-inch
Size	13.6 inches
Type	Liquid Retina
Resolution	2560 x 1664, 224 PPI
Brightness	500 nits
Features	True Tone, P3 wide color
Refresh Rate	60Hz

Performance and Software

Powered by the M3 chip (8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine), the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 offers 8GB to 24GB unified memory and 256GB to 2TB SSD. It runs macOS Sonoma, upgradable to Sequoia. The M3 is ~20% faster than M2. Users praise its performance for productivity but note it’s not for intensive creative work.

M3 chip, 8-core CPU, up to 10-core GPU
8GB–24GB unified memory
256GB–2TB SSD
macOS Sonoma/Sequoia
Apple Intelligence support

Test	M3 Score (est.)
Geekbench 6 (Single-Core)	~3000
Geekbench 6 (Multi-Core)	~12000
Metal Score	~26000

Battery and Charging

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 offers up to 18 hours of battery life with a 52.6Wh battery. It supports 30W or 70W USB-C charging (0–50% in ~30min). Real-world use yields 14–16 hours. Users find battery life consistent with M2 but note no charging speed improvements.

52.6Wh battery
Up to 18h (web browsing)
30W/70W USB-C charging
0–50% in ~30min

Model	Battery Life	Real-World Test
Air 13-inch M3	18h	14–16h
Air 13-inch M2	18h	14–16h

Connectivity

The MacBook Air 13-inch M3 supports Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt 4 ports, MagSafe 3, and a headphone jack. It supports two external displays (6K at 60Hz). Users appreciate Wi-Fi 6E but note Thunderbolt 4 is slower than Thunderbolt 5.

Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3
Headphone jack
Up to two 6K displays

Feature	Details
Wi-Fi	Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth	5.3
Ports	2x Thunderbolt 4, MagSafe 3, headphone jack
Display Support	Two 6K at 60Hz

Pricing and Availability

Launched at $1099 (8GB/256GB), the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 began sales in March 2024. Configurations up to $1999 (24GB/2TB). Still available, users find it a strong value but criticize base memory.

Configuration	Price (USD)
8GB/256GB	$1099
16GB/512GB	$1299
24GB/2TB	$1999

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