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Apple MacBook Air 13" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB - Silver

MC8H4X/A
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Product Overview

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the MacBook Air 13" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB in Silver MC8H4X/A. With up to 18 hours of battery life (1), you can take it anywhere and power through work and play. The blazing-fast MacBook Air with the M3 chip is an ultraportable laptop that sails through work and play. Built for Apple Intelligence that is coming in December 2024 (2), 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. It is lightweight and measured under 1.2 centimetres thin, so you can take MacBook Air anywhere you go. The powerful 8-core CPU and up to 10-core GPU of the Apple M3 chip keeps things running smoothly. Amazing, all-day battery life so you can leave the power adapter at home with up to 18 hours of battery life (1). The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (3) supports 1 billion colours. Look sharp – sound great, everything looks and sounds amazing with a 1080p HD camera, three mics, and four speakers with Spatial Audio. All your favourites, from Microsoft Office to Adobe Creative Cloud, run lightning-fast in macOS with Apple Silicon (4). MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E (5), Bluetooth 5.3 and a MagSafe charging port. And connect to two external displays with the laptop lid closed. MacBook Air works like magic with your other Apple devices, you can 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) Battery life varies by use and configuration. (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 December 2024. 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 (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 M3 chip, 256GB SSD storage
  • Apple integrated graphics
  • Up to 18 hours video, four-speaker sound system
Limited Apple MacBook Availability: Available online and in selected stores: https://www.thegoodguys.click/apple-mac-stores

Key Specifications

Brand:
Apple
Model Number:
MC8H4X/A
Graphics Processing Unit:
Apple Integrated
Screen Size (Inches):
13.6
Peak Brightness (Nits):
500
Total Storage:
256GB
Wireless Connections:
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth v5.3
Battery:
52.6Wh, Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web surfing, up to 70W charging (not included, 30W charger included)
Operating System:
macOS Sequoia

Computers & Tablets

Processor Brand:
Apple
Processor Specifications:
Apple M3 8 core CPU with 4 performance, 4 efficiency, 16 core Neural Engine
GPU Specificiations:
8 core GPU
Webcam:
1080p FaceTime HD camera

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 technology, P3 Wide 1 billion colours, True Tone

Capacity

Storage:
256GB SSD
Memory:
16GB

Connections

Wired Connections:
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 up to 40 Gbps
Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
Wi-Fi Only

Audio

Sound:
Four-speaker sound system, Supports Spatial Audio on Dolby Atmos enabled content, Three-mic array with directional beamforming

General Information

Type:
MacBook Air
Family:
MacBook Air M3
Colour:
Silver
Release Year:
2024
Additional Features:
Supports 1 external display up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and when closed an additional display at 6K 60Hz, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad, Apple Intelligence
What's In The Box:
MacBook Air, 30W 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 M3 8 core CPU with 4 performance, 4 efficiency, 16 core Neural Engine
GPU Specificiations:
8 core GPU
Webcam:
1080p FaceTime HD camera

Screen Features

Screen Size Range:
12 - 13.9 Inches
Screen Type:
Liquid Retina LED backlit with IPS technology, P3 Wide 1 billion colours, True Tone

Connections

Wired Connections:
MagSafe 3, 3.5mm Headphone Jack, 2 Thunderbolt (USB-C) ports supporting charging, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 up to 40 Gbps
Cellular or Wi-Fi Only:
Wi-Fi Only

General Information

Type:
MacBook Air
Family:
MacBook Air M3
Colour:
Silver
Release Year:
2024
Additional Features:
Supports 1 external display up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and when closed an additional display at 6K 60Hz, HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10 and HLG, Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch trackpad, Apple Intelligence
What's In The Box:
MacBook Air, 30W 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 is a premium ultraportable laptop built for students, professionals and everyday users who want a light, quiet and reliable computer. Its strengths are excellent portability, long battery life and smooth performance for daily productivity and general creative work. The main limitation is its 256GB storage, which can feel tight if you keep large media files or bigger app libraries locally.

What it’s great for

  • Everyday Productivity
  • Office Work
  • Student Computing
  • Remote Work
  • Travel
  • Web Browsing
  • Media Streaming
  • Light Photo and Video Editing

Where it works best

  • Home Office
  • University Campus
  • Corporate Office
  • Shared Workspaces
  • Coffee Shops
  • Frequent Travel

Who it’s for

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

Things to consider

The 256GB internal storage is modest by premium laptop standards, so users with large photo, video or project libraries may need external storage or cloud space sooner.

Student suitability

Excellent for university and senior school use, especially for writing, research, presentations, video calls and everyday coursework.

Creative professional suitability

Well suited to light-to-moderate photo, design and video work, but less ideal than MacBook Pro models for heavier sustained creative workloads.

Portability rating

9/10 - very light and compact, making it easy to carry daily.

Battery endurance rating

9/10 - excellent all-day battery life with up to 18 hours of use in suitable workloads.

Windows compatibility score

4/10 - good for web apps and Microsoft 365, but not ideal if you need native Windows-only software.

Key benefits

  • Lightweight design: Easy to carry between classes, meetings and travel without adding much bulk to your bag.
  • Fanless operation: Runs silently, which is ideal for libraries, shared offices and late-night study sessions.
  • Battery life up to 18 hours: Supports full-day use with fewer charging stops for work, study and commuting.
  • Premium aluminium chassis: Feels sturdy and refined for daily portable use.
  • High-quality display: Delivers sharp text and clear visuals that are comfortable for browsing, documents and media.
  • Strong everyday performance: Handles multitasking, productivity apps and general creative workloads smoothly.
  • Mac and iPhone integration: Makes file sharing, messaging and cross-device workflows simpler for Apple users.

Q: Is 256GB of storage enough for this MacBook Air 13-inch M3?

A: It can be enough for web, study, office apps and cloud-first use, but 256GB fills quickly with large photo libraries, games or local video files. Because this model uses an SSD, buyers who keep lots of files offline may prefer more built-in storage.

Q: Can this 13-inch MacBook Air M3 be fast charged out of the box?

A: No. This 256GB M3 model includes a 30W USB-C Power Adapter, while fast charging requires a 70W USB-C Power Adapter. It still charges normally with the included adapter, but not at the faster rate Apple supports on this model.

Q: Is 16GB unified memory a good fit for everyday use and heavier multitasking?

A: Yes. 16GB unified memory is a strong match for running many browser tabs, office apps, video calls and light creative work with more headroom than 8GB. It is also better suited to keeping the Mac responsive as software demands grow over time.

Q: What do the two Thunderbolt ports on this MacBook Air handle besides charging?

A: They handle more than charging. The two Thunderbolt ports can be used for data, external displays and compatible accessories, while the separate MagSafe 3 port leaves both Thunderbolt ports free when the laptop is plugged in at a desk.

Q: Is this MacBook Air 13-inch M3 suitable for photo editing or video work?

A: Yes, for many users. The M3 chip includes a media engine with hardware acceleration for H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, and 16GB memory helps with multitasking. It suits photo editing and lighter video projects better than demanding pro workflows.

Q: Can the memory or storage be upgraded later on this MacBook Air M3?

A: No. On this MacBook Air, the unified memory and SSD storage are integrated into the system design, so they are not intended for later upgrades. Choosing the right memory and storage at purchase matters more than it does on older user-upgradable laptops.