Macbook Air M3 Chipset 15

The MacBook Air with M3 Chipset and 15-inch Display is a lightweight, high-performance laptop designed for portability and productivity, ideal for professionals, students, and creatives. Launched in 2024, it features Apple’s M3 chip, delivering enhanced power and efficiency in a sleek, fanless aluminum unibody design.

Design and Build

• Dimensions: Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm), Width: 13.40 inches (34.04 cm), Depth: 9.35 inches (23.76 cm)
• Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)
• Materials: Recycled aluminum unibody with over 50% recycled content, available in Silver, Starlight, Space Gray, and Midnight with an anodization seal to reduce fingerprints.
• Features: Minimalist flat design, MagSafe 3 charging port, backlit Magic Keyboard with full-height function keys, Touch ID sensor, and thin black bezels with a webcam notch.

Display

• Size: 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display
• Resolution: 2880 x 1864 at 224 pixels per inch
• Features: LED-backlit IPS technology, 500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colors, Wide color (P3), True Tone technology, no touch screen.

Performance

• Processor: Apple M3 chip, 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 4.05 GHz, 16-core Neural Engine, 20 MB cache
• Memory: 16GB unified memory (configurable to 8GB or 24GB), non-removable
• Storage: 256GB SSD (configurable to 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB)
• Graphics: Apple 10-core GPU, shared memory
• Operating System: macOS Sequoia
• Cooling: Fanless design for silent operation

Camera and Audio

• Webcam: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• Speakers: Six-speaker sound system with force-canceling woofers
• Microphone: Three-mic array with directional beamforming, Voice Isolation, and Wide Spectrum modes
• Audio Features: Wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, dynamic head tracking with compatible AirPods

Keyboard and Trackpad

• Keyboard: Backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, 12 full-height function keys, 4 arrow keys in inverted-T arrangement, ambient light sensor
• Trackpad: Force Touch trackpad with precise cursor control, pressure-sensing, Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, Multi-Touch gestures

Connectivity

• Ports: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, 3.5 mm headphone jack, MagSafe 3 charging port
• Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax, compatible with 802.11a/b/g/n/ac), Bluetooth 5.3
• Display Support: Up to two external displays (up to 5K at 60Hz) when the lid is closed

Battery and Power

• Battery: 66.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer
• Battery Life: Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback, 15 hours wireless web
• Charging: 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (configurable to 70W USB-C Power Adapter), fast charging via MagSafe 3

Security

• Fingerprint Sensor: Touch ID for secure login and payments

Physical Specification

• Color: Space Gray
• Sustainability: Over 50% recycled materials, 99% fiber-based packaging, zero waste in final assembly sites

Additional Features

• Accessories: Includes color-matched MagSafe charging cable and power adapter
• Pros: Large, vibrant display, powerful M3 chip, long battery life, silent operation, dual external display support, premium build
• Cons: Limited to two external displays only when the lid is closed, base storage may feel constrained for heavy users