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Apple MacBook Air 13" M4 chip 16GB 512GB - Starlight

MW103X/A
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Product Overview

The 13-inch MacBook Air with M4 chip 16GB 512GB in Starlight MW103X/A lets you fly through work and play. With Apple Intelligence (1), a brilliant Liquid Retina display, up to 18 hours of battery life (2), and a strikingly thin and light design, it’s built to last and can take on just about anything, anywhere. It is supercharged by Apple’s M4 chip that brings even more speed and fluidity to everything you do, like working across multiple apps, editing videos or playing graphically demanding games. Built for Apple Intelligence, it is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no-one else can access your data — not even Apple (1). With up to 18 hours of battery life (2), MacBook Air delivers the same amazing performance whether it’s running on battery or plugged in. It has portable design, superlight, and less than 1.2 centimetres thin, MacBook Air fits easily into your bag — and your on-the-go lifestyle. The brilliant 13.6-inch (3) Liquid Retina display supports one billion colours. Photos and videos pop with rich contrast and sharp detail, and text appears remarkably crisp. Everything looks and sounds amazing with a 12MP Center Stage camera, three mics and four speakers with Spatial Audio, you can look and sound your best anytime and anywhere. MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt 4 ports, a MagSafe charging port, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3® (4) And it supports up to two external displays. All your favourites run lightning-fast in macOS, including Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud and Google Workspace (5). Mac works like magic with your other Apple devices, so if you love iPhone, you’ll love Mac. View and control what’s on your iPhone from your Mac with iPhone Mirroring (6). Copy something on iPhone and paste it on Mac. Send texts with Messages or use your Mac to make and answer FaceTime calls (7). Disclaimers: Configurable options are available. (1) Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK or US), as a macOS Sequoia update. Additional features and Chinese (Simplified), English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese (Brazil) and Spanish language support available in early April, with more languages coming over the course of the year, including Vietnamese. Some features may not be available in all regions or languages. (2) Battery life varies by use and configuration. (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) Wi-Fi 6E available in countries and regions where supported. (5) Apps are available on the App Store. Software and content may be sold separately. Title availability is subject to change. (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 (such as camera and microphone) are not compatible with iPhone Mirroring. (7) FaceTime is not available in all countries or regions.

Key Features

  • 13.6 Inch Liquid Retina LED display, 2560 x 1664
  • 16GB memory, Apple M4 chip, 512GB SSD storage
  • Apple integrated 10 core GPU
  • Up to 18 hours video streaming, four speakers with Spatial Audio
Limited Apple MacBook Availability: Available online and in selected stores: https://www.thegoodguys.click/apple-mac-stores

Key Specifications

Brand:
Apple
Model Number:
MW103X/A
Graphics Processing Unit:
Apple Integrated
Screen Size (Inches):
13.6
Peak Brightness (Nits):
500
Total Storage:
512GB
Wireless Connections:
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax), Bluetooth v5.3
Battery:
53.8Wh, Up to 18 hours video streaming, Up to 15 hours wireless web, Fast charge up to 70W (sold separately, includes 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter and Cable)
Operating System:
macOS Sequoia

Computers & Tablets

Processor Brand:
Apple
Processor Specifications:
Apple M4 10 core CPU: 4 performance, 6 efficiency, 16 core Neural Engine
GPU Specificiations:
10 core GPU
Webcam:
12MP Center Stage camera, 1080p, Desk View support

Screen Technology

Display Resolution (px):
2560 x 1664, 224ppi

Screen Features

Screen Size Range:
12 - 13.9 Inches
Screen Type:
Liquid Retina LED backlit with IPS, P3 wide colour with True Tone

Capacity

Storage:
512GB SSD
Memory:
16GB

Connections

Wired Connections:
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4 @ max 40Gbps)
Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
Wi-Fi Only

Audio

Sound:
Four speakers, Spatial Audio support with Dolby Atmos content, three mic array with directional beamforming, Voice Isolation & Wide Spectrum mic modes

General Information

Type:
MacBook Air
Family:
MacBook Air M4
Colour:
Gold
Supplier Colour:
Starlight
Release Year:
2025
Additional Features:
Apple Intelligence, Up to two external displays up to 6K resolution at 60Hz, Native DisplayPort 1.4, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG, Touch ID
What's In The Box:
13-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable 2m

Warranty

Manufacturer's Warranty:
1 Year

Computers & Tablets

Processor Brand:
Apple
Processor Specifications:
Apple M4 10 core CPU: 4 performance, 6 efficiency, 16 core Neural Engine
GPU Specificiations:
10 core GPU
Webcam:
12MP Center Stage camera, 1080p, Desk View support

Screen Features

Screen Size Range:
12 - 13.9 Inches
Screen Type:
Liquid Retina LED backlit with IPS, P3 wide colour with True Tone

Connections

Wired Connections:
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C (USB4 @ max 40Gbps)
Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
Wi-Fi Only

General Information

Type:
MacBook Air
Family:
MacBook Air M4
Colour:
Gold
Supplier Colour:
Starlight
Release Year:
2025
Additional Features:
Apple Intelligence, Up to two external displays up to 6K resolution at 60Hz, Native DisplayPort 1.4, Dolby Vision, HDR10+ and HLG, Touch ID
What's In The Box:
13-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable 2m

Product Dimensions

Product Height (mm):
11.3
Product Width (mm):
304.1
Product Depth (mm):
215
Product Weight (kg):
1.24

Box Dimensions

Box Height (mm):
244
Box Width (mm):
56
Box Depth (mm):
334
Box Weight (kg):
2

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At a glance

The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch with M4 chip is a premium ultraportable laptop suited to students, professionals and everyday users who want a light, fast and easy-to-carry computer. Its key strengths are portability, smooth everyday performance and long battery life. One honest limitation is that the fanless design is less ideal for sustained heavy creative or specialist workstation workloads than higher-end MacBook Pro models.

What it’s great for

  • Everyday Productivity
  • Office Work
  • Student Computing
  • Web Browsing
  • Video Calls
  • Travel Computing
  • Light Creative Work

Where it works best

  • Home Office
  • University Campus
  • Corporate Office
  • Shared Workspaces
  • On the Go
  • Coffee Shops

Who it’s for

  • University Student
  • Everyday Professional
  • Remote Worker
  • Frequent Traveller
  • Apple Ecosystem User

Things to consider

Great for portable everyday use, but the fanless MacBook Air is not the best choice for long periods of intensive 3D, advanced video production or other specialist pro workloads compared with a MacBook Pro.

Student suitability

Excellent for note-taking, research, assignments, video classes and carrying all day around campus.

Creative professional suitability

7/10 - Strong for photo editing, design work and lighter creative tasks, but less suited to sustained high-end pro workflows than MacBook Pro models.

Portability rating

9/10 - Very easy to carry thanks to its compact 13-inch size and lightweight Air design.

Battery endurance rating

9/10 - Long-lasting battery with up to 18 hours of Apple TV app video playback under Apple’s rating.

Windows compatibility score

4/10 - Best experience is within macOS and Apple apps; Windows-specific software may require alternate workflows or cloud-based access.

Key benefits

  • 13-inch ultraportable design: Easy to carry between classes, meetings and travel days without adding much bulk to your bag.
  • M4 chip platform: Delivers fast, smooth performance for everyday multitasking, office apps, web work and general content creation.
  • 16GB unified memory: Better suited to keeping multiple apps and browser tabs open comfortably during busy work or study sessions.
  • 512GB solid-state storage: Gives you practical space for documents, apps, creative files and local media without immediately needing external storage.
  • Fanless operation: Runs quietly in typical everyday use, making it well suited to libraries, meetings and shared workspaces.
  • Long battery life: Rated for up to 18 hours of Apple TV app video playback, helping reduce charging interruptions across a day of mixed use.
  • macOS and Apple ecosystem integration: Works smoothly with other Apple devices for file sharing, messaging, calls and cross-device continuity.
  • Starlight finish: Offers a clean, premium look that suits professional, study and home environments.

Q: Is 16GB of unified memory enough for everyday work on this MacBook Air?

A: Yes, 16GB unified memory suits everyday multitasking, large browser sessions, study, coding and photo editing. If your work often involves huge RAW libraries, virtual machines or 4K timelines, more memory gives extra headroom.

Q: Is 512GB of storage enough for the 13-inch MacBook Air M4?

A: For many buyers, yes. A 512GB SSD suits apps, documents, photos and a moderate local media library, but 4K video projects and large game installs can use tens of gigabytes each, so heavy creators may want more internal storage.

Q: How does this 13-inch M4 MacBook Air compare with an older 2020 MacBook Air?

A: The main difference is newer Apple silicon performance and efficiency, plus 16GB memory on this configuration. Compared with older 2020 Intel MacBook Air models, it is better suited to modern multitasking and longer macOS support life.

Q: Can the memory or SSD be upgraded later on this MacBook Air?

A: No. On MacBook Air, the unified memory and SSD are built in, so the 16GB and 512GB capacities chosen at purchase are the capacities kept long term. It is worth sizing for future apps, files and expected years of use.

Q: Is the 13-inch MacBook Air the better choice if portability matters most?

A: Yes, the 13-inch size is the better fit for commuting, uni and frequent travel because it takes up less bag space than a 15-inch model. The trade-off is less room for side-by-side windows, spreadsheets and larger editing timelines.

Q: Is this MacBook Air suitable for photo editing or video editing?

A: Yes, it is well suited to photo editing and lighter to moderate video work, especially with hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC and ProRes formats. For long 4K multicam edits or frequent 3D rendering, a MacBook Pro is the better fit.