M3 MacBook Air: The Tiniest Change Makes All The Difference
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Background
The 2024 M3 MacBook Air is almost identical to the previous generation 2022 M2 MacBook Air. Starting at $1099 USD, it's available in Starlight, Silver, Space Gray, or Midnight. While still impressively thin and light, it's characterized by a more squared-off design, lacking the tapered wedge shape of the pre-2022 models.
Repairs for this model can be challenging; pentalobe screws guard the exterior, the battery is secured with both stretch-release adhesives and screws and requires removing the logic board for access, and both memory and storage are non-serviceable and non-upgradeable. On the plus side, the MagSafe, Thunderbolt, and headphone/3.5 mm audio ports are all highly modular.
Identification
Identified by model numbers A3113, MRXV3LL/A, or MRXW3LL/A (printed on the back cover). The laptop has a MagSafe port and two Thunderbolt ports on the left edge, and a headphone jack on the right edge. There's a "notch" on the top edge of the display for the camera, and a Touch-ID/power button on the top right corner of the keyboard. Visit Apple's Identify your MacBook Air model page for more information.
Technical Specifications
Display:
- 13.6-inch (diagonal) Liquid Retina LED-backlit display with IPS technology
- 2560×1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch
- 500 nits brightness
- Wide color (P3)
- True Tone
Processor:
- Apple M3 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
- 8-core GPU configurable to 10 cores
Memory:
- 8 GB unified memory (base model)
- Configurable to 16 GB or 24 GB
Storage:
- 256 GB (base model)
- Configurable to: 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
Wireless Connectivity:
- 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
- Bluetooth 5.0
Ports:
- MagSafe
- 2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4
- 3.5 mm headphone jack
Battery:
- 52.6 watt-hour lithium-polymer battery
Speakers
- 4 speaker system: 2 tweeters, 2 subwoofers
Dimensions:
- Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm)
- Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
- Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
- Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)
