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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 chip with 256GB SSD 16GB RAM - Starlight

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch M3 chip with 256GB SSD 16GB RAM - Starlight

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Quicklinx: HYNNWS00 Mfr#: MC9F4B/A
Type: MacBook
Screen Size: 15.3in
Processor Model: M3 chip
Operating System: Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Hard Drive Capacity: 256GB
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£1,065.84 ex VAT
£1,279.00 inc VAT
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Description

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the super-portable 15-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life(1) and a spacious Liquid Retina display, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.

  • LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE — The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is a super-portable laptop that sails through work and play.
  • BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE: Apple Intelligence helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. It draws on your personal context while setting a brand-new standard for privacy in AI. Coming in beta in US - English later this year(1).
  • PORTABLE DESIGN — Lightweight and just over 11 millimetres thin, so you can take MacBook Air anywhere you go.
  • GET MORE DONE FASTER—The powerful 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU of the Apple M3 chip keep things running smoothly.
  • UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE(2) — Amazing, all-day battery life so you can leave the power adapter at home.
  • MORE ROOM FOR WHAT YOU LOVE — The 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display(3) supports one billion colours.
  • LOOK SHARP, SOUND GREAT — Everything looks and sounds amazing with a 1080p HD camera, three mics, and six speakers with Spatial Audio.
  • APPS FLY WITH APPLE SILICON — All your favourites, from Microsoft 365 to Adobe Creative Cloud, run lightning fast in macOS.(4)
  • GET CONNECTED — MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E,(5) Bluetooth 5.3 and a MagSafe charging port. And connect up to two external displays with the laptop lid closed.
  • IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC — MacBook Air works like magic with your other Apple devices.(6) Start an email on your iPhone and finish it on your Mac. Send text messages from your Mac. And much more.

Configurable options are available.

(1)Apple Intelligence will be available in beta on Mac with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as part of macOS Sequoia later this year.

(2)Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/uk/batteries for more information.

(3)The display on the 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).

(4)Apps are available on the App Store.

(5)Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.

(6)Requires iCloud and internet connection.

  • Innovative audio technology

    Experience audio clarity with the Apple MacBook Air's 3-microphone array, featuring enhanced voice clarity, voice isolation mode, and wide spectrum microphone mode. Whether you're on a call or recording, your voice comes through crisply.
  • Stunning visual experience

    The Apple MacBook Air boasts a Liquid Retina display with 1 billion colors, 500 cd/m2 brightness, and support for Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG gamma. With True Tone technology and a P3 Wide Color Gamut, every image appears more vibrant and true to life.
  • Advanced connectivity

    Equipped with two USB4/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort interfaces and Bluetooth 5.3, the Apple MacBook Air ensures fast data transfer and seamless connectivity with a wide range of devices and peripherals.
  • Powerful performance

    Powered by the Apple M3 processor with an 8-core CPU and a 16-core Neural Engine, the MacBook Air handles all tasks with ease, from everyday computing to demanding applications, while ensuring efficient energy use.
  • Eco-friendly design

    The Apple MacBook Air is designed with sustainability in mind, featuring 50% recycled materials, 99% recycled rare earth elements, and is ENERGY STAR certified, making it a choice that benefits both the user and the environment.

Specifications

Summary

Product Description
Apple MacBook Air - 15.3" - Apple M3 - 16 GB RAM - 256 GB SSD - UK
Product Type
Notebook
Operating System
macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor
Apple M3
Memory
16 GB (unified memory)
Storage
256 GB SSD
Display
15.3" 2880 x 1864 / WQXGA+ - 224 ppi
Graphics
Apple M3 10-core
Input Device
Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard
UK
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Integrated Webcam
Yes
Networking
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
Battery
Up to 18 hours
Features
Ambient light sensor
Security
Fingerprint reader
Colour
Starlight
Dimensions (WxDxH)
34.04 cm x 23.76 cm x 1.15 cm
Weight
1.51 kg
Localisation
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Environmental Standards
ENERGY STAR Qualified
Carbon Footprint
158 kg carbon emissions
Rare Earth Materials
99% recycled rare earth elements
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
0.57 W/kg (body) , 0.57 W/kg (limb)
Manufacturer Warranty
Limited warranty - 1 year , Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days


Detailed Specification

General

Product Type
Notebook
Operating System
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0

Processor / Chipset

CPU
Apple M3
Number of Cores
8-core
Features
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

Memory

RAM
16 GB (unified memory)

Storage

Main Storage
256 GB SSD soldered

Display

Type
15.3" - IPS
Resolution
2880 x 1864 (WQXGA+)
Widescreen
Yes
Pixel Density (ppi)
224
Image Brightness
500 cd/m²
Colour Support
1 billion colours
Features
BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, beryllium free, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, Liquid Retina display, P3 Wide Color Gamut, True Tone technology, HDR compliance
Keyboard Name
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Audio & Video

Graphics Processor
Apple M3 10-core
Max Monitors Supported
2 external monitor(s)
Video System Features
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Camera
Yes - 1080p
Camera Features
FaceTime HD camera, advanced image signal processor (ISP)
Sound
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Compliant Standards
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Audio Features
Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity

Input

Type
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
Keyboard Layout
UK
Features
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor

Communications

Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3

Battery

Technology
Lithium polymer
Capacity
66.5 Wh
Run Time
Up to 18 hours
Battery Run Time
Video playback: up to 18 hours , Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hours

AC Adapter

Input
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
35 Watt

Connections & Expansion

Interfaces Details
2 x USB4/Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort (charging) , Headphone output

Software

Software Included
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring

Miscellaneous

Colour
Starlight
Case Material
Aluminum
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
Security
Fingerprint reader
Features
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
Included Accessories
USB-C dual port compact power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
Specific Absorption Rate (SAR)
0.57 W/kg (body) , 0.57 W/kg (limb)
Localization
Language: English / region: United Kingdom

Dimensions & Weight

Dimensions (WxDxH)
34.04 cm x 23.76 cm x 1.15 cm
Weight
1.51 kg

Sustainability Information

TCO Certified
-
ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
Carbon Footprint
158 kg carbon emissions
Rare Earth Materials
99% recycled rare earth elements
Product Recycled Content
50 % - recycled materials
Packaging Recycled Content
53 % - recycled fibre

Manufacturer Warranty

Service & Support
Limited warranty - 1 year , Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days

Environmental Parameters

Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90% (non-condensing)

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Type: MacBook
Screen Size: 15.3in
Processor Model: M3 chip
Operating System: Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Hard Drive Capacity: 256GB
Graphics: Apple M3 10-core
Brand: Apple
Price Range Ex VAT: £1000 - £1500
Stock Status: In Stock
Stock Status: Used Stock
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