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Overview

• Apple M2 chip with 8‑core CPU, 8‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
• 16GB unified memory
• 256GB SSD storage
• 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone²
• 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• MagSafe 3 charging port
• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
• 30W USB-C Power Adapter
• Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English

Product Description

MackBook Air

Lean. Mean. M3 machine.

MacBook Air sails through work and play and the M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the world’s most popular laptop. And with up to 18 hours of battery life,2 you can take the super-portable MacBook Air anywhere and blaze through whatever you’re into.

Portable Design

Designed to go places.

Super light and under half an inch thin, MacBook Air fits easily into your life and is built with the planet in mind. MacBook Air with M3 is made with 50 per cent recycled materials - an Apple first. And all MacBook Air laptops have a durable recycled aluminium enclosure.

Two perfectly portable sizes.

The 13‑inch model is the ultimate on‑the‑go laptop, and the 15‑inch model gives you more space on screen for multitasking.

Four stellar colours.

Your options are out of this world and each one comes with a matching MagSafe charging cable.

Super light and thin, MacBook Air fits easily in your backpack.

Get it all done while you work from anywhere with MacBook Air.

At your desk or in the lab, MacBook Air with M3 allows you to fly through work across two external displays when the laptop lid is closed.

Game Mode dramatically reduces latency, for responsiveness you can feel when gaming with wireless accessories.

Performance and battery life

One new chip.

Loads more power.

• Up to 1.6x faster than MacBook Air (M1)4
• Up to 13x faster than fastest Intel‑based MacBook Air
• Up to 18 hr battery life

The moment you open your MacBook Air, it’s ready for whatever you throw at it. And no matter how intense the workload, it stays silent thanks to a fanless design. Whether you’re multitasking between apps, editing videos in iMovie or playing Baldur’s Gate 3 in Game Mode, the M3 chip brings more speed and fluidity to everything you do.

MacBook Air with M3 leverages the incredible AI performance of the Neural Engine to deliver intelligent macOS features that enhance productivity and creativity, including powerful camera features, real-time speech to text and visual understanding.

And with access to a broad ecosystem of apps that deliver advanced AI features, users can do everything from checking their homework with AI Math Assistance in Goodnotes, to automatically enhancing photos in Pixelmator Pro, to removing background noise from a video using CapCut.

A battery that goes all day. Both MacBook Air with M2 and MacBook Air with M3 provide up to 18 hours of battery life, so you can leave the power adapter at home.

MacBook Air is built for Apple Intelligence,1 the personal intelligence system that helps you express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data not even Apple.

One new chip.

Loads more power.

Apple silicon combines the CPU, GPU, memory and more on a single chip so all your apps from Microsoft 365 to Adobe Creative Cloud - run much faster while requiring much less power.

Myst

With the M3 chip, graphics and gaming look better than ever on MacBook Air. And thanks to a new class of GPU architecture, M3 includes Dynamic Caching and hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Dynamic Caching drives a huge performance boost for pro apps and games, while hardware‑accelerated ray tracing produces more realistic images for immersive gaming.

This all means that M3 makes gaming a blast on the new MacBook Air. And everything else feels incredibly fast and responsive too.

Compared to a PC laptop with an Intel Core i7 processor, MacBook Air with M3 delivers up to 2x faster performance, up to 50 per cent faster web browsing and up to 40 per cent longer battery life.

Learn how M3 makes everything snappier.

Compared to previous models.

13" model

Video editing

Image filters and effects

Gaming

3D rendering

AI image upscaling

15" model

Video editing

Image filters and effects

Gaming

3D rendering

AI image upscaling

Compared to a PC laptop with Intel Core i7.

Video editing

Image filters and effects

Code compiling

Video conferencing

Web browsing

A MacBook Air for everyone.

MacBook Air 13″ M2 chip Up to 1.4x faster than MacBook Air with the M1 chip Support for one external display Support for Wi-Fi 6 Built for Apple Intelligence

MacBook Air 13″ and 15″ M3 chip Up to 1.6x faster than MacBook Air with the M1 chip Support for up to two external displays (with the laptop lid closed) Support for Wi-Fi 6E, which is up to 2x faster than Wi-Fi Built for Apple Intelligence

macOS

Compatibility.

With thousands of apps optimised for Apple silicon, all your favourites will run lightning fast in macOS, including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Suite. And regular, free macOS software updates keep things running smoothly.

New to Mac?

If you love iPhone, you’ll love Mac. Mac is designed to be just as easy to learn as iPhone. And whether you’re copying text on your phone to paste on your Mac, chatting with friends in Messages or locating devices with Find My - when you use Mac with iPhone, they work seamlessly together.

Setup is a breeze. Easily move files, apps and more from your old PC or Mac with Migration Assistant. And if you need any help, Apple Support is always just a phone call away.	Access files anywhere with iCloud. iCloud lets you store all your photos, contacts and documents so they’re available on all your devices. Start a to‑do list on your iPhone and tick off items on your MacBook Air and so much more.	Powerful apps built in. Mac comes with apps like FaceTime, Freeform, Photos and Keynote that let you get to work creating and collaborating on your next big idea.
Mac is built to last. Made with durable recycled aluminium enclosures, Mac laptops are ready for anything. And free macOS software updates can keep your Mac running smoothly and securely for years to come.	Yup, Mac does that. It’s not just MacBook Air. Every Mac is designed to be this easy, powerful and amazing.

Display, camera and audio

Let’s be clear. It’s brilliant.

The Liquid Retina display on MacBook Air is a sight to behold, with support for 1 billion colours and up to 2x the resolution of comparable PC laptops. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears super crisp for easy reading.

500 nits of brightness. Work comfortably in a range of lighting environments.	P3 wide colour. Enjoy a more accurate and vivid range of colours for viewing and editing photos and videos.	True Tone technology. True Tone adjusts the warmth of your display to match the ambient light, for a more natural viewing experience.

High-definition camera. Look your best with the 1080p FaceTime HD camera, whether you’re catching up with friends and family or collaborating with co-workers around the globe.	Immersive sound system. The speakers on MacBook Air support Spatial Audio along with Dolby Atmos, so you can enjoy three-dimensional soundstages for music and movies.
Come through loud and clear on calls wherever you are, thanks to the three-mic array with advanced beamforming algorithms to capture clean audio. MacBook Air with M3 has features that bring enhanced voice clarity to audio and video calls.	The 13-inch MacBook Air comes with a four‑speaker sound system - combining two woofers with two tweeters for entertainment on the go. The 15‑inch MacBook Air has a six‑speaker sound system - combining two pairs of force‑cancelling woofers with two tweeters for twice the bass depth.

Ports and Connectivity

Connections on full display.

The MagSafe charging cable easily attaches and detaches with magnets, preventing any unintended flights. Two Thunderbolt ports let you connect high-speed accessories and charge your Mac. And the headphone jack supports high‑impedance headphones. With the M3 model, you can access Wi‑Fi 6E, which has up to 2x faster throughput compared to Wi‑Fi 6.

Models with M3 support up to two external displays with the laptop lid closed.

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Unlock it all with the touch of your finger.

The comfortable and quiet backlit Magic Keyboard comes with full-height function keys and Touch ID, which gives you a fast, easy and secure way to unlock your Mac and sign in to apps and sites — all at the touch of a finger.

Touch ID. One touch is all it takes to securely unlock your MacBook Air, make payments and more. Touch ID also helps eliminate the need to remember passwords.

Unlock your Mac	Sign in to apps and websites with passkeys	Use Apple Pay for payments

Use AR to see

MacBook Air in your workspace.

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Midnight	Starlight
Space Grey	Silver

Switch from PC to Mac

Yup, Mac does that.

Never used a Mac? No problem. If you’re considering switching to Mac from PC, you’re in the right place. Take a look to learn about all things Mac and how getting started is easier than you think.

Is Mac as easy to learn as my iPhone? Yes! Can I transfer my stuff? Totally 🙌 Do apps from my PC work on Mac? They Sure Do. Does Mac work well with my iPhone? It Does!

Mac + iPhone

If you love iPhone, you’ll love❤️ Mac. Mac is designed to be just as easy to learn as iPhone. And when you use Mac and iPhone - as well as other Apple devices - together, you can do incredible things. Here are a few to start: See and use your iPhone on your Mac with iPhone Mirroring. Send and receive text messages from your Mac with iMessage.1 Copy from iPhone and paste on Mac with Universal Clipboard. See photos that you take instantly on your Mac with Continuity Camera. Share your iPhone Internet connection with your Mac using Personal Hotspot.

Meet macOS

You’ll catch on fast. macOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. If you’re switching from a PC, it might look a little unfamiliar. But don’t worry, Mac is designed to be easy to navigate with simple and intuitive gestures.
Menu bar: Always at the top of your screen, so you can quickly find your controls. Dock: Easily access your most used apps. Window controls: Click red to close, yellow to minimise or green to go full screen.

Run your apps

Your apps will run (and fly) on Mac.

Your apps will run (and fly) on Mac. Even Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook? Yup. So will Slack, Zoom and Google Docs. You’ll be thrilled to see how super fast and snappy they all are on Mac. Your favourite pro apps, like the entire Adobe Creative Cloud and Canva, work beautifully too. And you can find all these and more in the Mac App Store.

Get set up

It’s safe and easy to move your files. When you first open a new Mac, Setup Assistant helps you sign in to iCloud and bring your photos, files, passwords and more from iPhone to Mac. It even includes an app called Migration Assistant that walks you through the process of bringing over content from your PC.

Once everything is transferred over, your new Mac will be ready with what you need.

Performance

Get more with Mac.

Like a lot more.

Speed that’s just mind-blowing🤯 From the moment you wake your Mac, you get more done faster - whether it’s zipping through hundreds of browser tabs, designing a stunning presentation, editing your videos or doing it all at once.

Faster web application responsiveness

Faster video editing

Battery

Yes, seriously. It can go that long.4 Up to 22 hours of battery life. And your laptop will work as well as it always does, even when you’re not plugged in.

It also charges fast: With Mac laptops, you can charge your battery up to 50 per cent in around 30 minutes.

Longer battery life when video conferencing

AI

The best AI PC is a Mac. 6 Mac is powerful and intuitive, and puts your privacy first, so you can harness all AI has to offer and get more done every day.

Apple silicon makes it possible. Whether you’re using speech to text, retouching photos or editing videos, Mac boosts your productivity and creativity. That’s because Apple silicon features a Neural Engine and unified memory for efficient handling of sophisticated AI processing.

Privacy and security come first. Advanced security and privacy are built in to encrypt and protect your data. On Mac, you can run AI on device, so your inputs and results stay yours - and they’re never stored.

A world of apps. An entire catalogue of AI-ready apps is available across Mac, iPhone and iPad, so you can boost your capabilities straightaway - and work seamlessly across your devices. For example, you can check homework with AI Math Assistance in Goodnotes, automatically enhance photos in Pixelmator Pro and remove background noise from a video using Adobe Premiere Pro.

Built for Apple Intelligence. Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data - not even Apple.

Privacy + Security

Your business is nobody else’s. Here are just a few easy and secure ways Apple protects your data and helps keep you and your device safe.

Advanced security comes as standard. Every Mac comes with industry‑leading encryption, robust virus protections and a powerful firewall system. Free and automatic security updates also help keep your Mac protected.

Unlock it all with the touch of your finger. Touch ID keeps all your passwords at the tip of your finger. So you can use it to unlock your Mac, access passkeys and make payments.

You choose what you share. Mac puts you in control of the data you share and how you share it, so you can use apps more securely, protect your information and keep yourself safer on the web.

One app to find your Apple devices. If you can’t find your Mac or other Apple devices, the Find My app makes it easy to pinpoint where they are. If it’s fallen into the wrong hands, you can lock it down to prevent anyone from using it. Or erase it from afar.

Apple Intelligence. Powerful and Private. Apple Intelligence6 is designed to protect your privacy at every step. It’s integrated into the core of your iPhone, iPad and Mac through on‑device processing. So it’s aware of your personal information without collecting your personal information. And with groundbreaking Private Cloud Compute, Apple Intelligence can draw on larger server‑based models, running on Apple silicon, to handle more complex requests for you while protecting your privacy.

Display

You won’t believe your eyes. Simply put, Mac displays have unbelievably high quality, so everything you do looks stunning. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears super crisp for easy reading.

Durable

Totally worth it.

Built to handle pretty much anything. Made of seriously strong aluminium, Mac computers are exceptionally well built and designed to last.

Reliable

Automatic updates keep Mac running smooooth.

Automatic updates keep Mac running smooooth. Regular free software updates help avoid crashes and keep your Mac and the apps you rely on fast and responsive, ensuring that it runs smoothly and securely for years to come.

And the updates deliver new features that can make an already incredible Mac even better over time.

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