Apple MacBook Air “M3″ 8 CPU/10 GPU 13” Specs

The Apple MacBook Air “M3” 8-Core CPU/10-Core GPU 13-Inch (2024) model features a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), a 10-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, a default 8 GB, 16 GB, or 24 GB of “unified” onboard RAM (8 GB option discontinued and 24 GB default option introduced on October 30, 2024), and a default 512 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be configured with higher capacities at the time of initial system purchase, but neither the RAM nor the SSD can be upgraded subsequently.

This all is tucked in a uniformly thin aluminum case with an integrated 1080p “FaceTime HD” webcam, a four-speaker sound system, Touch ID, a backlit “Magic Keyboard”, a large “Force Touch” trackpad, and a high-resolution 13.6″ LED-backlit 2560×1664 (224 ppi, 500 nits) “Liquid Retina” display with Wide color (P3) and True Tone technology.

The aluminum case is available in four color options — dark blue “Midnight” (pictured, left), a warm gray “Starlight”, a darker “Space Gray”, and classic silver. It weighs 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg). Apple estimates battery life at 15-18 hours depending on the task performed. By default, it ships with a MagSafe 3-equipped 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, but it also can be configured with a single fast charge 70W USB-C Power Adapter at no extra cost.

Connectivity includes 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports (USB-C connector), and a 3.5 mm headphone jack.

Compared to its M2 predecessors, the MacBook Air “M3” models use the same housings, but have a faster architecture, increased external display support, faster Wi-Fi, and microphone improvements. The dark blue “Midnight” color option has a new “anodization seal to reduce fingerprints” as well.