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Apple MacBook Air 13" with M3 chip 24GB 512GB - Space Grey

MC8M4X/A
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Product Overview

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the MacBook Air 13" with M3 chip 24GB 512GB in Space Grey MC8M4X/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
  • 24GB memory, Apple M3 chip, 512GB SSD storage
  • Apple integrated graphics
  • Up to 18 hours movie playback, 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:
MC8M4X/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:
52.6Wh, Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback, Up to 15 hours wireless web surfing, up to 70W charging (not included, 35W Dual USB-C 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:
10 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:
512GB SSD
Memory:
24GB

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:
Grey
Supplier Colour:
Space Grey
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, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact 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:
10 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:
Grey
Supplier Colour:
Space Grey
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, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact 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 13-inch MacBook Air with M3 is a premium ultraportable laptop for students, professionals and anyone who values speed, battery life and easy portability. It is especially strong for office work, web tasks, coding and light-to-moderate creative use. The main limitation is that its fanless design is not ideal for long, intensive professional rendering or similar sustained workloads.

What it’s great for

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

Where it works best

  • Home Office
  • University Campus
  • Corporate Office
  • Shared Workspaces
  • Commuting
  • Travel

Who it’s for

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

Things to consider

Excellent for portable everyday and mixed-use computing, but not the best choice if you regularly run long, heavy video exports, 3D workloads or other sustained pro tasks where a MacBook Pro offers better thermal headroom and more connectivity.

Student suitability

Excellent for note-taking, research, assignments, presentations and daily campus carry.

Creative professional suitability

7/10 - strong for photo editing, design work and lighter video projects, but not ideal for long sustained high-end production workloads.

Portability rating

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

Battery endurance rating

9/10 - built for all-day mobile use with minimal charging interruptions.

Windows compatibility score

5/10 - best for users committed to macOS; Windows-specific apps may require web versions, alternatives or compatibility workarounds.

Key benefits

  • Ultra-portable design: Easy to carry between classes, meetings and travel without feeling bulky.
  • 13-inch display size: Comfortable for daily work while staying compact enough for backpacks and small desks.
  • All-day battery life: Well suited to full days of study or work away from a charger.
  • Fanless design: Runs quietly, making it ideal for libraries, meetings and shared spaces.
  • Apple silicon performance: Feels fast and responsive for multitasking, productivity apps and everyday creative projects.
  • Premium build quality: Solid aluminium construction gives it a durable, refined feel for daily use.
  • macOS and Apple ecosystem integration: Works smoothly with other Apple devices for file sharing, messaging and continuity features.
  • 24GB unified memory configuration: Better suited to heavier multitasking and longer-term use than lower-memory variants.

Q: Is 24GB of unified memory a worthwhile upgrade on this 13-inch MacBook Air M3?

A: Yes, 24GB suits buyers who keep many apps open, work with large photo libraries, edit bigger files or run heavier multitasking loads. For email, web, streaming and study, less memory is often enough, but this configuration gives more headroom over time.

Q: How does the MacBook Air 13-inch M3 compare with older M1 or M2 MacBook Air models?

A: The M3 version is newer and adds features such as hardware-accelerated ray tracing, AV1 decode and support for up to two external displays with the lid closed.

Q: Can this MacBook Air M3 run two external monitors?

A: Yes, this 13-inch M3 MacBook Air can support up to two external displays when the laptop lid is closed. If the built-in screen needs to stay on, display options are more limited, so that detail matters for desk setups and docking plans.

Q: Does this 512GB, 24GB MacBook Air include a fast charger in the box?

A: No, this configuration includes Apple’s 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. It is fast-charge capable with a 70W USB-C Power Adapter, but that higher-wattage charger is not the one normally included.

Q: Is the 13-inch MacBook Air M3 suitable for heavy creative work or coding?

A: Yes, it can handle photo editing, coding and everyday creative work well, especially with 24GB memory and a 10-core GPU. It is fanless though, so long sustained jobs like heavy 4K exports can be better suited to a MacBook Pro with active cooling.

Q: What ports does this MacBook Air have, and will an adaptor be needed?

A: It has MagSafe 3 for charging, two Thunderbolt or USB 4 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. That covers charging, data and display output, but buyers using HDMI, USB-A, SD cards or Ethernet will usually need a USB-C hub or adaptor.