MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) – Full Specifications & Features
Performance
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Chipset: Apple M3 chip (3nm architecture)
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CPU: 8-core (4 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
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GPU: 10-core Apple GPU – Excellent graphics capability
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Neural Engine: 16-core for advanced machine learning tasks
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RAM Options: 8GB / 16GB Unified Memory
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Storage Options:
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256GB SSD
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512GB SSD
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NVMe-based fast internal storage
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Display
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Size: 15.3-inch Liquid Retina
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Resolution: 2880 x 1864 pixels
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Brightness: 500 nits
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Color Support: P3 wide color, True Tone
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Design: Edge-to-edge with a camera notch
Battery & Power
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Capacity: 66.5 Wh lithium-polymer
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Battery Life:
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Up to 18 hours video playback
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Up to 15 hours wireless web
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Charging:
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35W USB-C power adapter (dual port)
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MagSafe 3 support
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Build & Design
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Chassis: Unibody aluminum, fanless
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Weight: Approx. 1.51 kg
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Colors: Silver, Starlight, Space Grey, Midnight
Operating System
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OS: macOS Sonoma 14.4 (upgradable to newer macOS versions)
Connectivity
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Ports:
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2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
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MagSafe 3
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3.5mm headphone jack
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Wireless:
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Wi-Fi 6E
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Bluetooth 5.3
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Camera, Audio & Input
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Webcam: 1080p FaceTime HD
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Microphones: Three-mic array with directional beamforming
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Speakers: Six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos
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Keyboard: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Trackpad: Force Touch trackpad
Key Features Summary
✔ M3 Chip (3nm) – Efficient, fast, and power-optimized
✔ 10-core GPU – Smooth graphics and creative performance
✔ Up to 16GB RAM + 512GB SSD – For demanding multitaskers
✔ Liquid Retina Display – Crisp, color-accurate visuals on a big screen
✔ Fanless Design – Quiet and thermally efficient
✔ MagSafe 3 – Fast, secure magnetic charging
✔ Premium Build – Lightweight and solid for its size
✔ macOS Sonoma – Secure, efficient, and powerful
This MacBook is ideal in Kenya for creatives, developers, and professionals who need a large-screen macOS laptop without the weight and price of the MacBook Pro series.