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MacBook Air 15 M3 (2024)

Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024), Large-Screen Power-Efficient Ultraportable Laptop Powered by the Apple M3 Chip, Featuring Support for Dual External Displays, Liquid Retina Display, and MagSafe Charging.

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Overview

The Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024) pairs a spacious 15.3-inch screen real estate with the advanced 3-nanometer M3 chip performance, bringing faster Wi-Fi 6E, support for up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed, and up to 18 hours of battery life in a remarkably thin, fanless chassis.

A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and features includes:

1. Design and Build

  • Form Factor: Large-screen thin unibody profile designed for silent operation and expansive multitasking.
  • Dimensions & Weight: Height: 0.45 inch (1.15 cm); Width: 13.40 inches (34.04 cm); Depth: 9.35 inches (23.76 cm); Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg).
  • Materials: Durable recycled aluminum unibody construction featuring a specialized anodized seal on dark finishes to reduce fingerprints.

2. Performance and Processing

  • Processor: Powered by the Apple M3 chip featuring an 8-core CPU (4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU.
  • Graphics: Integrated next-gen Apple GPU supporting hardware-accelerated ray tracing and media engines with AV1 decode.
  • Unified/System Memory: Configured with high-speed unified memory options starting from 8GB up to 24GB.
  • Storage: Ultra-fast SSD storage options starting from 256GB up to 2TB.

3. Connectivity and Expansion

  • Ports: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, dedicated MagSafe 3 charging port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack.
  • Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3 technology.

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Technical Specifications

Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, port configurations, and system metrics of the Apple MacBook Air 15 (M3, 2024).

1. Display Specifications

  • Screen Size: 15.3-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina display with IPS technology, 500 nits brightness, and Wide color (P3)
  • Resolution: 2880 by 1864 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch with True Tone technology

2. Processor and Graphics

  • Processor: Apple M3 chip (8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores)
  • Graphics Processor: 10-core GPU with hardware ray tracing
  • Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera

3. Storage and Memory

  • Memory: 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB unified memory
  • Storage: 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD storage

4. Connections and Expansion

  • I/O Ports: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, MagSafe 3 charging port, 3.5mm headphone jack. Supports up to two external displays with lid closed.
  • Audio: Six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers and Spatial Audio support, plus a three-mic array.

5. Operating System Support

  • Compatibility: Ships with macOS and supports all modern macOS software releases.