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

The Apple MacBook Air “M3” 8-Core CPU/8-Core GPU 13-Inch (2024) model features a 4.05 GHz Apple M3 processor with 8 cores (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores), an 8-core GPU, a 16-core Neural Engine, 8 GB or 16 GB of “unified” default onboard RAM (8 GB from March 4, 2024 until October 30, 2024 and 16 GB afterwards), and a 256 GB onboard SSD. Both the RAM and the SSD can be configured with higher capacities at the time of initial system purchase (which also automatically upgrades the integrated GPU to one with 10-cores), 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 30W USB-C power adapter. However, for an extra US$20, it can be configured with a 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter or a fast charge 70W USB-C Power Adapter.

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.