MacBook Air M3 chip 13 (16GB RAM 256GB SSD)

The 13-inch MacBook Air with the M3 chip, released in 2024, offers a blend of performance and portability. Key specifications include:

Design and Dimensions:

• Height: 0.44 inches (1.13 cm)
• Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
• Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
• Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)
• Available Finishes: Silver, Starlight, Space Gray, Midnight

Display:

• Type: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display
• Resolution: 2560-by-1664 at 224 pixels per inch
• Brightness: 500 nits
• Color Support: 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone technology

Performance:

• Processor: Apple M3 chip
  • 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores)
  • 8-core GPU (configurable to 10-core GPU)
  • 16-core Neural Engine
  • 100GB/s memory bandwidth
• Memory: 8GB unified memory (configurable to 16GB or 24GB)
• Storage Options: 256GB SSD (configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB)

Battery and Power:

• Battery Life: Up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback; up to 15 hours of wireless web usage
• Battery Capacity: 52.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
• Charging: Includes 30W USB-C Power Adapter (35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter included with models featuring 10-core GPU and 512GB storage); fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Camera and Audio:

• Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor
• Audio: Four-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio; three-mic array with directional beamforming; 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Connectivity:

• Ports: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5 mm headphone jack
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth 5.3

Operating System:

• macOS: Ships with macOS Sequoia, offering features like window tiling, major updates to Safari, and support for Apple Intelligence

Additional Features:

• Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
• Trackpad: Force Touch trackpad
• Environmental Considerations: 99% fiber-based packaging; reduced emissions by over 40% against Apple’s baseline