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Apple MacBook Air 15" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB - Midnight

MC9G4X/A
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Product Overview

The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the MacBook Air 15" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB in Midnight MC9G4X/A. With up to 18 hours of battery life (1) and a spacious Liquid Retina display, 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 15.3-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 15-inch MacBook Air has rounded corners at the top. When measured as a standard rectangular shape, the screen is 15.3 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

  • 15.3 Inch Liquid Retina LED display, 2880 x 1864
  • 16GB memory, Apple M3 chip, 256GB SSD storage
  • Apple Integrated graphics
  • Up to 18 hours movie playback, four-speaker sound system
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Key Specifications

Brand:
Apple
Model Number:
MC9G4X/A
Graphics Processing Unit:
Apple Integrated
Screen Size (Inches):
15.3
Peak Brightness (Nits):
500
Total Storage:
256GB
Wireless Connections:
Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth v5.3
Battery:
66.5Wh, 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):
2880 x 1864

Screen Features

Screen Size Range:
14 - 15.9 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:
Black
Supplier Colour:
Midnight
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

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:
14 - 15.9 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:
Black
Supplier Colour:
Midnight
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

Product Dimensions

Product Height (mm):
11.5
Product Width (mm):
340.4
Product Depth (mm):
237.6
Product Weight (kg):
1.51

Box Dimensions

Box Height (mm):
280
Box Width (mm):
71
Box Depth (mm):
385
Box Weight (kg):
3

Product Reviews of Apple MacBook Air 15" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB - Midnight

Apple MacBook Air 15" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB - Midnight MC9G4X/A

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    the delivery took ages

    I didnt receive contact about the laptop I ordered starlight colour it was on back order. I never ended up getting it I rang every week and everytime I rang I would get hung up on or transferred onto hold music it was very upsetting service within the Wetherill park store was not impressed I ended up swapping into for a different colour at $50 cheaper and finally someone rang me to finalise the pick up.

    Andrea Trueba

    Confirmed purchase 12 March 2025

    Published on 19 March 2025

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At a glance

The MacBook Air 15-inch is a premium lightweight laptop for students, professionals and everyday users who want a larger screen without stepping up to a heavier machine. Its key strengths are portability, quiet operation and strong all-day battery life. The main limitation is that the 256GB storage may feel tight for large media libraries or heavier creative workflows.

What it’s great for

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

Where it works best

  • Home Office
  • University Campus
  • Corporate Office
  • Shared Workspaces
  • On the Go
  • Remote Work Setups

Who it’s for

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

Things to consider

The 256GB internal storage is fine for everyday use, but it is less suitable than higher-capacity or more performance-focused laptops for large creative files, local media libraries or specialised pro workloads.

Student suitability

Excellent for note-taking, research, assignments, video calls and everyday campus use; storage may be limiting for students handling large media or project files.

Creative professional suitability

7/10 - strong for photo editing, design work and light video tasks, but less suited to heavier professional workflows than more powerful MacBook Pro models.

Portability rating

9/10 - impressively light and slim for a 15-inch laptop, making it very easy to carry daily.

Battery endurance rating

9/10 - excellent battery life for all-day work, study and travel, with up to 18 hours of video playback.

Windows compatibility score

5/10 - web apps and many cross-platform tools work well, but some Windows-only software and workflows may require alternatives or virtual solutions.

Key benefits

  • 15-inch display: Gives you more room for documents, spreadsheets and side-by-side apps while staying easier to carry than many larger-screen laptops.
  • Fanless design: Runs silently in normal use, making it ideal for libraries, meetings and quiet workspaces.
  • Lightweight build: Easier to carry between home, campus and office without the bulk of many traditional 15-inch laptops.
  • Midnight finish: Offers a sleek, modern look that suits professional, study and personal use.
  • All-day battery life: Supports up to 18 hours of video playback, helping reduce charging breaks across a full day of use.
  • Large trackpad: Makes navigation, gestures and detailed cursor control feel comfortable and precise.
  • macOS integration: Works smoothly with iPhone, iPad and other Apple devices for easier file sharing, messaging and continuity.
  • Portable premium design: Delivers a bigger-screen experience without moving into the weight and size of more performance-heavy laptop ranges.

Q: Can the MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 run more than one external display?

A: Yes. This MacBook Air with M3 supports the built-in display plus one external display at up to 6K at 60Hz. With the lid closed, it can support two external displays at up to 5K at 60Hz for a desk-based setup.

Q: Is 256GB of storage enough on this MacBook Air 15-inch M3?

A: For web use, study, office apps and a lighter photo library, 256GB can be enough. It fills faster if you keep large video files, games or creative apps on the laptop, because macOS, apps and system data already use part of the SSD.

Q: What charger comes with this 256GB MacBook Air, and does it support fast charging?

A: This 256GB configuration includes a 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable. It is fast-charge capable, but that requires a 70W USB-C Power Adapter rather than the included 35W charger.

Q: Is 16GB unified memory a good choice for this MacBook Air 15-inch M3?

A: Yes. 16GB unified memory is a better fit for heavier multitasking than older 8GB MacBook Air setups, especially with many browser tabs, office apps and light creative work open together. It can also reduce memory swapping to the SSD.

Q: What does the M3 chip add in real use on this MacBook Air 15-inch?

A: The M3 chip brings an 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, AV1 decode and media support for H.264, HEVC and ProRes. In practice, that helps with smoother creative work and more efficient video playback on a fanless laptop.

Q: How long does the battery last on the MacBook Air 15-inch M3?

A: Apple rates this model for up to 18 hours of movie playback in the Apple TV app, or up to 15 hours of wireless web use. Real battery life is usually lower with brighter screens, video calls, external displays or heavier editing workloads.