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

MC9E4X/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 Silver MC9E4X/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, M3 chip, 256GB SSD storage
  • Apple integrated graphics
  • Up to 18 hours video, four-speaker sound system
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Key Specifications

Brand:
Apple
Model Number:
MC9E4X/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, 224ppi

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:
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, 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:
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:
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, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

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 - Silver

Apple MacBook Air 15" with M3 chip 16GB 256GB - Silver MC9E4X/A

Overall Rating Snapshot

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5 out of 5 stars from 3 reviews

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  • 5 out of 5

    MacBook

    Love it, I take it everywhere

    Kim

    Confirmed purchase 19 June 2025

    Published on 21 July 2025

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.

  • 5 out of 5

    Nice and light

    Great looking laptop, easy to set up, runs fast for normal tasks. I just wish it had a facial recognition feature for login.

    Angela C

    Confirmed purchase 26 January 2025

    Published on 19 February 2025

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.

  • 5 out of 5

    William Atkinson

    Confirmed purchase 10 December 2024

    Published on 31 December 2024

    Yes, I recommend this product.

    This customer is a verified purchaser who may have received an incentive in return for providing an authentic review.

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At a glance

The MacBook Air 15-inch with M3 is a premium everyday laptop for students, professionals and home users who want a bigger display without stepping up to a heavier pro model. Its strengths are portability for its size, quiet operation and long battery life. The main limitation is the 256GB storage, which can feel tight for large creative libraries or local media-heavy workflows.

What it’s great for

  • Everyday Productivity
  • Office Work
  • Student Computing
  • Remote Work
  • Web Browsing
  • Media Streaming
  • Light Creative Work
  • Travel-Friendly Computing

Where it works best

  • Home Office
  • University Campus
  • Corporate Office
  • Shared Workspaces
  • On the Go
  • Living Room
  • Coffee Shop

Who it’s for

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

Things to consider

The 256GB internal storage is modest compared with higher-end or specialist laptops, so users with large photo, video or app libraries may prefer a higher-capacity configuration.

Student suitability

High - excellent for essays, research, video calls, note-taking and everyday coursework, with the main watch-out being limited internal storage for large project files.

Creative professional suitability

7/10 - strong for light to moderate photo, design and content work, but not as flexible as higher-tier models for heavier pro workflows or larger local media libraries.

Portability rating

8/10 - very portable for a 15-inch laptop, balancing a larger screen with an easy-to-carry design.

Battery endurance rating

9/10 - long-lasting battery life makes it well suited to all-day classes, work sessions and travel.

Windows compatibility score

4/10 - best for users comfortable with macOS, as some Windows-only apps, workflows and gaming needs may require workarounds.

Key benefits

  • 15-inch display: Gives you more room for documents, multitasking and entertainment without moving to a bulkier professional laptop.
  • Slim, lightweight design: Easier to carry between home, campus and office than many larger-screen laptops.
  • M3 generation platform: Delivers smooth day-to-day responsiveness for productivity, browsing and general multitasking.
  • 16GB unified memory: Better suited to keeping many tabs and apps open at once than lower-memory configurations.
  • Fanless design: Runs silently, which is ideal for libraries, meetings and focused work.
  • Battery life up to 18 hours: Supports long study days, travel and unplugged work with fewer charging breaks.
  • macOS integration: Works smoothly with other Apple devices for file sharing, messaging and cross-device workflows.
  • Premium build quality: Feels sturdy and refined for daily commuting, desk use and long-term ownership.

Q: Can this 15-inch MacBook Air M3 run two external monitors?

A: Yes. The M3 MacBook Air can support two external displays, but only with the laptop lid closed. If you want to use the built-in screen at the same time, this model is limited to one external display rather than two.

Q: Is 256GB of storage enough on this MacBook Air for everyday use?

A: Yes, for web, study, office work and cloud-based files, 256GB is usually enough. It can fill quickly if you keep large photo libraries, games or video projects locally, because storage is built in and not designed to be upgraded later.

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

A: No. On MacBook Air with M3, the 16GB unified memory and 256GB SSD are integrated into the system design, so they are not user-upgradeable later. It is worth choosing the right memory and storage capacity before purchase.

Q: Does this MacBook Air have a fan, and what does that mean in daily use?

A: No. The 15-inch MacBook Air uses a fanless design, so it runs silently in normal use. The trade-off is that during long, heavy workloads such as sustained video exports, it may reduce performance sooner than a MacBook Pro with active cooling.

Q: What ports does this MacBook Air 15-inch M3 include?

A: It includes MagSafe 3 charging, two Thunderbolt or USB 4 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. Because charging can use MagSafe, both USB-C style ports can stay free for accessories, storage or a display while the laptop is plugged in.

Q: Is the 15-inch MacBook Air M3 suitable for photo editing or light video editing?

A: Yes. The M3 chip and 16GB of unified memory suit Lightroom, Photoshop and light to moderate 4K editing well. The main limits on this 256GB model are local storage space and slower performance in long, sustained export workloads than a MacBook Pro.