13-inch MacBook Air: Apple M3 chip with 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU, 16GB, 256GB SSD – Midnight,Model A3113

MacBook Air 13″. Hello, Apple Intelligence.

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the super-portable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life,¹ you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play.

Processor:

Apple M3 chip. 8-core CPU,  8-core GPU 16-core Neural Engine.

Memory:

16GB unified memory

Storage:

256GB SSD

 

MacBook Air (M3, 2024) – Technical Specifications

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Processor

• Chip: Apple M3 (System on Chip – SoC)

• CPU Cores: 8-core CPU (4 performance cores + 4 efficiency cores)

• Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine

• GPU Cores: 8-core GPU

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Memory

• RAM: 16GB Unified Memory

• Memory Bandwidth: 100 GB/s

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Storage

• Internal Storage: 256GB SSD

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Display

• Size: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display

• Technology: LED-backlit IPS LCD

• Resolution: 2560 x 1664

• Color Support: 1 billion colors, Wide Color (P3), True Tone

• Brightness: 500 nits

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Graphics & Video Support

• Video Memory: Shared

• Supported Outputs:

  • One external display up to 6K @ 60Hz

  • Second external display up to 5K @ 60Hz (with lid closed)

• Features:

  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW

  • AV1 Decode Engine

  • ProRes Encode/Decode Engine

  • Dolby Vision, HDR10, HLG

  • Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking (AirPods supported)

  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video

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Audio

• Speakers: Four-speaker sound system

• Microphones: Three-mic array with directional beamforming

• Headphone Jack: 3.5mm with support for high-impedance headphones

• Audio Features:

  • Voice Isolation & Wide Spectrum microphone modes (M3)

  • Enhanced voice clarity for calls

  • Support for AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Atmos

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Networking

• Wi-Fi: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)

• Bluetooth: Bluetooth 5.3

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Ports & Expansion

• MagSafe 3 charging port: 1

• Thunderbolt/USB 4 (USB-C): 2 ports

• Audio Jack: 1 x 3.5mm headphone jack

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Keyboard & Input

• Keyboard: Magic Keyboard with Backlight

• Trackpad: Force Touch Trackpad with Force Click

• Other:

  • Ambient Light Sensor

  • Integrated Touch ID sensor

  • Pressure-sensitive drawing support

  • Multi-touch gestures

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Built-in Accessibility Features

• Software:

  • Voice Control

  • VoiceOver

  • Zoom

  • Siri & Dictation

  • Live Captions

  • Switch Control

  • Increase Contrast

  • Reduce Motion

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Included in the Box

• MacBook Air (M3)

• 30W USB-C Power Adapter

• 2m USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

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Operating System

• Preinstalled OS: macOS Sequoia

• Platform Compatibility: macOS

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Battery & Power

• Battery: 52.6Wh Lithium-Polymer

• Adapter Power: 30W USB-C Power Adapter

• Input Voltage: 100–240V AC, 50/60Hz

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Dimensions & Weight

• Height: 11.3 mm

• Width: 304.1 mm

• Depth: 215 mm

• Weight: 1.24 kg

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Environmental Features

• Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

• Made with:

  • 100% recycled aluminum enclosure

  • 100% recycled rare earth elements in magnets

  • 100% recycled cobalt (battery and MagSafe connector)

  • 100% recycled copper in logic board

  • 100% recycled tin and gold in PCBs

  • 90% recycled steel in structural components

  • 99% fiber-based packaging

  • 35% or more recycled plastic in multiple components

• Mercury-free, PVC-free, BFR-free, and arsenic-free display glass

• No landfill waste from final assembly sites

• Over 20% manufacturing electricity from clean energy

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Environmental Conditions

• Operating Temp: 10°C to 35°C

• Non-Operating Temp: -25°C to 45°C

• Relative Humidity: 0% to 90% (non-condensing)

• Operating Altitude: Up to 3,048m

• Storage Altitude: Up to 4,572m

• Shipping Altitude: Up to 10,668m

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Warranty

• Term: 12 Months

• Returnable: Yes (with Serial Number)

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Packaging & Logistics

• Retail Packaging

• Pack Weight:

  • Net: 1.4195 kg

  • Gross: 1.67 kg

• Units per Pack: 1

• Packs per Box: 1

 

Legal 

Configurable options are available.

1. Battery life varies by use and configuration. See apple.com/za/batteries for more information.
2. Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to US English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December. Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.
3. The display on the 13-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 13.6 inches diagonally (actual viewable area is less).
4. Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change.
5. Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported.
6. Available on Mac computers with Apple silicon and Intel based Mac computers with a T2 Security Chip. Requires that your iPhone and Mac are signed in with the same Apple Account using two-factor authentication, your iPhone and Mac are near each other and have Bluetooth and Wi-Fi turned on, and your Mac is not using AirPlay or Sidecar. Some iPhone features (e.g., camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring.

7. FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.