Apple MacBook Air 13,6" M3 2024 16/512Gb Starlight (MXCU3)

Apple MacBook Air 13,6" M3 2024 16/512Gb Starlight (MXCU3) buy in UAE, Dubai, Abu Dhabi

Experts note that the new MacBook Air currently tops the list of top laptops on the market. Its fresh, stylish design makes the device not only beautiful but also surprisingly compact and lightweight, making it easy to take with you on any trips. Additionally, the laptop stands out with its long battery life — up to 16 hours, and working on it is a pleasure thanks to the new high-quality display.

Design

The design and build quality remain the same as previous models, although the new version features a departure from the tapered base. Although the front edge of the device is quite sharp, the minimal thickness of the body provides comfort for the palms without causing irritation. The laptop is noted for its high durability and build quality. The device's lid opens to 135 degrees, and the body is made of sturdy aluminum. On the front side, there is a cutout for the front camera and sensors.

In addition to the existing standard colors Silver and Space Gray, new colors have been added — Starlight and Midnight. Although the dark blue Midnight color looked magnificent in promotional photos, it quickly picked up fingerprints and became dirty. In this new generation, the manufacturer has applied a special anodized coating to the Midnight color to reduce the visibility of fingerprints. As a result, fingerprints are now much less noticeable on the body.

The new Air’s body has a thickness of just 11.3 mm, dimensions of 30.41 × 21.5 cm, and weighs only 1.2 kg, making it the lightest and most compact laptop in Apple's lineup.

Screen

The laptop with a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display stands out with its high resolution of 2560x1664 pixels. This screen clarity allows for images with exceptional detail and depth. The 16:10 aspect ratio is perfect for working tasks. The display can reproduce over a billion shades and fully covers the DCI-P3 color gamut, ensuring bright and deep colors. This makes it ideal for professionals engaged in graphic design, photo editing, or color correction.

The maximum screen brightness of 500 nits ensures comfortable use of the laptop even outdoors. Thanks to True Tone technology, which adjusts the display’s color temperature according to the environment, colors appear more natural.

Specifications

The new MacBook Air stands out due to the implementation of the M3 chip, which is manufactured using 3-nanometer technology. Although the core configuration remains the same as the M2, the new process has allowed for an increase in core frequencies without a significant rise in energy consumption. Four performance cores now operate at up to 4.056 GHz, while the efficiency cores run at 2.748 GHz.

One of the distinguishing features of the MacBook Air has always been the absence of active cooling, which ensures silence even under heavy loads. 

This laptop includes a modern wireless chip that supports Wi-Fi 6E, which, when used with a compatible router, allows data transfer speeds of up to 10.8 Gbps. Configuration options include 8 or 16 GB of RAM, which contributes to excellent multitasking and efficient AI task processing with the 16-core neural processor.

The processor provides enough power for 4K video processing, working with graphic and 3D editors, as well as running complex games with ray tracing, making lighting more realistic.

The 256GB or 512GB SSD in this device offers ample space for storing files and programs. Additionally, support for connecting up to two external monitors with resolutions up to 6K allows for a significantly expanded workspace.

The balanced combination of powerful and energy-efficient cores ensures an optimal performance-to-battery-life ratio—up to 18 hours of video playback and around 15 hours of active internet use. With MagSafe 3, charging the device becomes simple and safe, and using 70W adapters ensures fast battery replenishment.

Connecting to two external monitors is a convenient but not immediately noticeable upgrade. Now, you can connect two monitors simultaneously to the laptop, which is especially useful for programmers and designers or those who like to work with multiple open windows. However, it is worth noting that output to both monitors is only possible with the laptop lid closed.

Camera and Sound

At the top edge of the display is a Full HD front camera with a high-sensitivity sensor and a wide field of view, perfect for video conferencing.

The laptop’s audio system includes two low-frequency and two high-frequency speakers, providing high-quality spatial sound. The use of Dolby Atmos technology enhances the audio experience, making movie watching and music listening more immersive and engaging. The laptop pairs perfectly with AirPods 3rd generation and later, which adapt the audio based on the user’s head position. Three built-in microphones clearly capture the voice while suppressing background noise, and there is a 3.5mm audio jack on the side of the body for wired headphones.

The MacBook Air is equipped with two Thunderbolt 3 ports, allowing you to connect external devices, monitors, or hubs with data transfer speeds of up to 40 Gbps.

The microphone software update in the MacBook M3 will be appreciated by those who frequently make video calls. The laptop now features a voice isolation mode that effectively eliminates background noise during conversations, ensuring clear voice quality. Additionally, the wide-spectrum mode captures all surrounding sounds, which can be useful for creating a richer audio atmosphere.