MacBook Air 15-inch 2024 M3 Chip in Kenya
MacBook Air 15-inch was launched in March 2024 alongside MacBook Air 13-inch. Pre-orders began in March 2024, and the devices were made available on March 22, 2024. The MacBook Air 13.6-inch is available at City hub at Ksh.164,000 for the 256GB + 8GB RAM and Ksh.190,000 for the 512GB + 8GB RAM.
The MacBook Air 15-inch (2024) is an impressive addition to Apple’s lineup. It features a spacious Liquid Retina display that’s both thin and lightweight. The design is sleek, making it a portable choice for users on the go. Powered by the M2 chip, the laptop delivers blazing-fast performance. It has up to 18 hours of battery life, which is excellent for productivity and entertainment.
It boasts six speakers with immersive Spatial Audio technology for an enhanced audio experience. The 1080p camera ensures clear video calls.
Design
The 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 2024) boasts a strikingly thin and light design, making it a portable powerhouse. Its sleek aluminum unibody enclosure is built to last. The laptop features a stunning 6.5-inch Liquid Retina display, which sits just below a great keyboard. With its fanless design, blazing-fast M3 chip, and up to 18 hours of battery life, this MacBook Air is a reliable companion for work, play, and creativity
Built using industry-leading 3-nanometer technology, the M3 chip brings even faster performance and more capabilities to MacBook Air.
It has USB-C connectivity, which can enable faster charging and data transfer, and compatibility with other devices.
MacBook Air 15-inch is available in four beautiful colors: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, Space Gray
- Dimensions: 1.15 x 34.04 x 23.76 cm (o.44 x 13.40 x 9.35 in)
- Weight: 3.3 pounds (1.51 kg)
Display
The MacBook Air (15-inch, M3, 2024) features a 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with an IPS technology. Its resolution is 2880×1864 pixels at 224 pixels per inch. The display supports 1 billion colors and offers 500 nits brightness. Additionally, it can simultaneously handle the following external display configurations: One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz and close the MacBook Air lid to use a second external display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz
- Type: Liquid Retina display with an IPS technology.
- Size: 15-inch
- Resolution: 2880×1864 pixels
- Nits: 500 nits brightness
Camera
The MacBook Air 15-inch M3 (2024) is a sleek and powerful laptop, but it doesn’t have a dedicated camera like a smartphone or tablet. Instead, it features a 720p FaceTime HD camera integrated into the top bezel of the display. While this camera is suitable for video calls and basic photography needs, it’s not designed for professional-grade photography or high-resolution content creation. If you’re looking for a reliable mobile photo-editing and graphic-design station, the MacBook Air 15-inch M3 can certainly handle those tasks
Main Camera:
- 720p FaceTime Camera
Platform
The 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 2024) is a remarkable laptop that combines power-efficient performance with portability. It is built using industry-leading 3-nanometer technology, the M3 chip offers blazing-fast performance. It features an 8-core CPU and up to a 10-core GPU, making it up to 60% faster than the model with the M1 chip and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.
It features Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for fast wireless connectivity. Additionally, it supports Bluetooth 5.3 for connecting peripherals like headphones, mice, and keyboards. Whether you’re browsing the web, streaming content, or working on creative projects, the wireless capabilities of this MacBook Air ensure a seamless experience
- OS: macOS
- GPU: Apple GPU (10-core graphics)
- CPU: 8-core
- Ports: 3x Thunderbolt / USB 4, MagSafe 3
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6 / Bluetooth 5.3
Battery and Storage
The 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 2024) is equipped with a 66.5-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery. It offers up to 18 hours of battery life, which is up to six hours longer than an Intel-based MacBook Air.
- Apple TV app movie playback: Up to 18 hours
- Wireless web usage: Up to 15 hours
- Type: Li-Ion 66.5watt, non-removable
- Charging: Wired, PD2.0, 50% in 30 min (advertised); 15W wireless (MagSafe); 15W wireless (Qi2) – requires iOS 17.2 update; 4.5W reverse wired
The MacBook Air comes with 8GB of unified memory, which can be configured up to 16GB or 24GB, depending on your needs.
Storage options start at 256GB or 512GB SSD, with the possibility to configure up to 1TB or 2TB.
Magic Keyboard and Touch ID
The 15-inch MacBook Air (M3, 2024) features a backlit Magic Keyboard with 78 (US) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys arranged.
Additionally, it comes equipped with Touch ID, allowing you to unlock your Mac, sign in to apps and websites, and make secure purchases using your fingerprint. The ambient light sensor ensures comfortable keyboard illumination, and the Force Touch trackpad provides precise cursor control and supports pressure-sensitive gestures. It’s a delightful combination of convenience and functionality!
What is in the Box?
- 15-inch MacBook Air with M3 chip
- USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)
- USB-C Power Adapter
