Apple MacBook Air - 2024

13.60", M3, 8 GB, 256 GB, DE
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Product details

The M3 chip makes the super-mobile 13" MacBook Air even more powerful. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can work and play anywhere at lightning speed.

Key specifications

Processor family
Apple
Memory
8 GB
SSD capacity
256 GB
Operating System Version
Mac OS X 14 (Sonoma)
Image resolution
2560 x 1664 pixels
Keyboard layout
Germany
Graphics card model
Apple M3 8-Core
Item number
43367456

General information

Manufacturer
Apple
Category
Notebooks
Manufacturer no.
MRXT3D/A
Release date
8.3.2024

Colour

Colour group
Gold
Exact colour description
Starlight

Application range

Notebook type
Multimedia laptop
Model number
MRXT3D/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

Total memory
8 GB
Memory configuration
1 x 8GB
Onboard memory
8.19 GB
Max. supported memory
8 GB
Memory type
DDR-RAM

Graphics card properties

Graphics hardware
Integrated graphics

Material

Material group
Metal
Specific material description
Aluminium

Onboard graphics properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M3 8-Core

Dedicated graphics card properties

Graphics chip (GPU)
Apple
Graphics card model
Apple M3 8-Core

Display properties

Display resolution
Retina
Image resolution
2560 x 1664 pixels
Refresh rate
60 Hz
Aspect ratio
16:9
Display functions
Ambient light sensor, 
Integrated camera
Display size (inches)
13.60"
Screen surface
High gloss
Screen technology
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 (1x)
Video connections
Thunderbolt 3 (2x)
Audio Connections
Jack 3.5mm (1x)
Data ports
Thunderbolt 3 (2x)

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
4 x
Audio channel
Stereo

Camera properties

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

Safety

Safety
Fingerprint scanner
Password protection Type
User

Wireless transmission

Wireless transmission
Bluetooth, 
Wi-Fi
Bluetooth version
5.3

Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi standard
Wi-Fi 6E / 802.11az

Battery properties

Battery type
LiPo
Power capacity
52.60 Wh
Max. battery life
18 h
Power supply unit strength
30 W

Input device

Keyboard layout
Germany
Input device
Keyboard backlight

Case properties

Sensors
Light sensor

Sustainability

Manufacturer commitment
RE100, 
SBTi

Scope of delivery

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

Product dimensions

Height
1.13 cm
Depth
21.50 cm
Width
30.41 cm
Weight
1.24 kg

Package dimensions

Length
38 cm
Width
29 cm
Height
8 cm
Weight
1.95 kg

14-day cancellation right
30-day right of returnReturn policy
24 Months Statutory warrantyGuarantee provisions

Reviews & Ratings

Statutory warranty score

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 1.Apple
  • 2.Fujitsu
  • 2.Microsoft
  • 4.Samsung
  • 5.Huawei

Statutory 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: Galaxus
  • 3.Samsung
  • 4.HP
  • 5.Apple
  • 5.ASUS
  • 7.Acer

Return rate

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

Source: Galaxus
  • 4.Lenovo
  • 5.HP
  • 6.Apple
  • 7.Medion
  • 8.ASUS
Source: Galaxus

Translation: machine translated
Overall ratingVery good99/100
Very good100/100
Foto Hits Logo
Foto HitsSingle testReleaseAugust 2024
  • PositiveThe combination of high computing power and first-class presentation on the LC display is particularly advantageous for photographers and film-makers. You get a portable and energy-saving computer that lasts an extremely long time without a power connection.
  • NegativeThe basic configuration with eight gigabytes of RAM and 256 gigabyte SSD hard drive is sufficient for image and video editing, but memory-hungry programmes work faster with more reserves. However, the capacities cannot be changed after purchase.

At 1,299 euros for the 13-inch version with the smallest memory configuration, the Mac-Book Air M3 is not cheap. However, in return you get a very powerful laptop for image and video editing. The device also boasts first-class build quality and a high resale value. Anyone interested in a system beyond Windows that leaves little to be desired for image and video applications will find the Apple MacBook...

Very good98/100
MAC LIFE Logo
MAC LIFESingle testReleaseJune 2024
  • PositivePowerful thanks to M3 chip
  • PositiveImproved graphics capabilities
  • PositiveVery long battery life
  • Positivegood screen
  • NegativeNot upgradeable
  • NegativeNo ProMotion

The MacBook Air with M3 chip impresses with its performance, long battery life and portability, but reaches its limits when it comes to expandability and connectivity.

This test report belongs to a different type: MacBook Air - 2024 (13.60", M3, 8 GB, 256 GB, DE)