Apple MacBook Air – 2024

15", 256 GB, 8 GB, CH, M3
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Test reportsVery good based on 1 test
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Colour2

SSD capacity2

Total memory2

Product details

The MacBook Air – 2024 is a highly efficient and portable notebook, powered by the advanced M3 chip. This device is designed to handle both work and entertainment seamlessly, offering up to 18 hours of battery life. Its lightweight and slim design make it easy to carry, ensuring productivity on the go. The MacBook Air features a 15.3-inch WQXGA+ display, providing clear and vibrant visuals. With 8 GB of unified memory and a 256 GB SSD, it ensures smooth performance and ample storage. The notebook runs on macOS Sonoma 14.0, offering a user-friendly and secure operating system.

Highlights:

  • Powered by the Apple M3 chip with 10-core graphics for enhanced performance.
  • Equipped with a 15.3-inch WQXGA+ display for clear and vibrant visuals.
  • Offers up to 18 hours of battery life for extended use.

Key specifications

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Graphics card model
Apple M3 10-Core
Processor family
Apple
Image resolution
2880 x 1864 pixels
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma)
Memory
8 GB
SSD capacity
256 GB
Item number
43366906

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
MRYP3SM/A
Release date
8.3.2024
Sales rank in Category Notebooks
1063 of 7163
May include power adapter
No

Colour

Colour
Silver
Exact colour description
Silver

Application range

Notebook type
Multimedia laptop
Model number
MQKR3SM/A

Processor

Processor family
Apple
Processor type
M3
Number of processor cores
8 -Core
Number of performance cores
4 -Core
Number of efficiency cores
4 -Core

Memory

Memory
8 GB
Memory configuration
1 x 8GB
Onboard memory
8 GB
Max. supported memory
8 GB

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Integrated graphics

Material

Material group
Metal
Material
Aluminium

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M3 10-Core

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M3 10-Core

Display properties

Display resolution
Retina
Image resolution
2880 x 1864 pixels
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Aspect ratio
3:2
Display functions
True Tone
Display size (inches)
15"
Screen surface
High gloss
Screen technology
Liquid Retina
Panel technology
IPS
Brightness
500 cd/m²

Data storage overview

Disk type
SSD
Total capacity
256 GB
SSD capacity
256 GB

Optical drive

Optical drive type
No drive

Connections

USB ports
Thunderbolt 3
Exact USB ports
Thunderbolt 3 (2x)
Video connections
Thunderbolt (2x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Network connections
RJ45 (1x)

Operating system

Operating system
MacOS
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma)
Language
English, French, German, Italian
Operating system architecture
64-bit

Audio functions

Notebook speaker type
Dolby Atmos Support
Number of speakers
6 x
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

Front camera resolution
2 Mpx
Max. Video resolution front camera
1920 x 1080 pixels

Safety

Safety
Fingerprint scanner

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi controller
Integrated (Wi-Fi 6 / 802.11ax)
Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Power capacity
66.50 Wh
Max. battery life
18 h
Power supply unit strength
70 W
USB Type C Power supply
70 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Swiss
Input device
Keyboard backlight

Case properties

Sensors
Ambient light sensor

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, SBTi

Voluntary climate contribution

Manufacturer compensation
According to RE100, the manufacturer Apple fully compensates for its energy consumption, leading to a reduction in emissions.
CO₂-Emission
Climate contribution

Scope of delivery

Scope of delivery
USB-C to MagSafe 3 cable (2 m)

Repairability index

The reparability index
6.5

Product dimensions

Height
1.15 cm
Depth
23.76 cm
Width
34.04 cm
Weight
1.51 kg

Package dimensions

Length
37.20 cm
Width
27.20 cm
Height
12.10 cm
Weight
2.50 kg

30-day right of return
24 Months Warranty (Bring-in)
2 additional offers

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Reviews & Ratings

Warranty score

How often does a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category have a defect within the first 24 months?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
    0.7 %
  • 2.Huawei
    1 %
  • 3.Dell
    1.3 %
  • 3.Fujitsu
    1.3 %
  • 5.Microsoft
    1.5 %

Warranty case duration

How many working days on average does it take to process a warranty claim from when it arrives at the service centre until it’s back with the customer?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 2.Gigabyte
    4 days
  • 3.HP
    5 days
  • 4.Apple
    7 days
  • 4.Captiva
    7 days
  • 6.ASUS
    8 days

Return rate

How often is a product of this brand in the «Notebooks» category returned?

Source: Digitec Galaxus
  • 1.Lenovo
    3.4 %
  • 2.Erazer
    3.8 %
  • 3.Apple
    3.9 %
  • 4.Dell
    4 %
  • 5.Microsoft
    4.1 %
Source: Digitec Galaxus

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notebookcheck.comSingle testReleaseMay 2024
  • PositiveHigh-quality and thin housing
  • Positivegood input devices
  • PositiveAlways silent operation
  • PositiveBright display with P3 and without PWM
  • PositiveVery good speakers
  • PositiveLong battery life at 150 nits