Apple has recently released a new MacBook Air with the M3 chip that boasts impressive features and improvements. The M3 chip is built using advanced 3-nanometer technology and provides up to 60% faster performance compared to the previous model with the M1 chip. It showcases an 8-core CPU, up to a 10-core GPU, and support for up to 24GB of unified memory.
The MacBook Air is available in two sizes, 13 and 15 inches, and four colors. In terms of connectivity, it supports up to two external displays and has up to 2x faster Wi-Fi than its predecessor. With a faster and more efficient Neural Engine in M3, the MacBook Air continues to be the world’s best consumer laptop for AI. It also comes with varying SSD storage and RAM options.
The new MacBook Air is designed to provide users with an impressive computing experience that is both powerful and portable. Its sleek and lightweight design, along with its extended battery life of up to 18 hours, makes it perfect for people on the go. The device comes with a stunning Liquid Retina display and boasts a durable aluminum unibody enclosure. It is available in various storage options, making it a versatile choice for users with different needs and preferences. Overall, the new MacBook Air is ideal for users who require a fast, efficient, and reliable laptop that they can take with them anywhere they go.
MacBook Air M3 Specs 13-inch
| Color | Silver |
|---|---|
| Chip | |
| Apple M2 chip | 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores 8-core or 10-core GPU |
| 16-core Neural Engine 100GB/s memory bandwidth | |
| Media Engine | Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW Video decode engine Video encode engine ProRes encode and decode engine |
| Configurable to | M2 with 8‑core CPU and 10‑core GPU |
| Display | |
| Liquid Retina display | 13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;1 2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch 500 nits brightness |
| Color | Support for 1 billion colors Wide color (P3) True Tone technology |
| Battery and Power | Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback Up to 15 hours wireless web 52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery 30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M2 and M3 with 8‑core GPU) 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M2 and M3 with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, configurable with M2 and M3 with 8‑core GPU) USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter |
| Storage | 256GB or 512GB 256GB or 512GB SSD |
| Configurable to | 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB |
| Charging | MagSafe 3 charging port 3.5 mm headphone jack |
| Expansion | Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for: Charging DisplayPort Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s) USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s) |
| Display Support | M2 Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz |
| M3 Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz Close the MacBook Air lid to use a second external display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz | |
| Video Playback | Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG |
| Audio Playback | Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos |
| Wireless | M2 Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 |
| M3 Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3 | |
| Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera Advanced image signal processor with computational video |
| Audio | Four-speaker sound system Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods (3rd generation), AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max Three-mic array with directional beamforming Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes Enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls (M3) 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones |
| Operating Requirements | Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C) Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C) Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet |
| Size and Weight | Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm) Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm) Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm) Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg) |
| Price | $999 – (8-core GPU, 256GB SSD) $1199 – (10-core GPU, 512GB SSD) |