UAE Price
AED 4,299
India Price
₹1,04,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2024
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU (MacBook Air 13 M3 Series) 512GB / 16GB is Apple's 2024 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 11.3 x 304.1 x 215 ( = 0.44 x 11.97 x 8.46 in) display, the Apple M3 8c/8t, 4 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 21 W PL2 / Short Burst, 10.5 W PL1 / Sustained chipset. At AED 4,299 in the UAE and ₹1,04,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The MacBook Air 13 M3 excels with its 8-core M3 CPU and 10-core GPU delivering sustained 15W GPU performance without a fan, paired with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM for seamless multitasking and 18-hour real-world battery life. It thrives for writers, designers, and students running multiple browser tabs, Lightroom, and Final Cut Pro clips simultaneously. Its weakness is thermal throttling under prolonged 4K video exports or heavy rendering—despite the M3’s efficiency, the thin chassis can’t sustain peak loads beyond 10 minutes. Storage is fast NVMe, but 512GB fills quickly with media projects. In UAE at AED 4299, it’s good value because no other ultraportable offers this blend of battery life, performance, and macOS optimization at this weight. In India at ₹104900, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Dell XPS 13 or Lenovo Yoga 9i offer similar CPU/GPU power with more ports and 1TB storage for less, making the Air’s premium feel unjustified outside Apple’s ecosystem loyalty.
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| Battery | 52.6 Wh Lithium-Polymer |
| Camera | Webcam: 1080pPrimary Camera: 2 MPix |
| Connections | 2 USB4 40 Gbps, 2 Thunderbolt, USB-C Power Delivery (PD), 2 DisplayPort, Audio Connections: 3.5 mm Stereo, 1 Fingerprint Reader, Brightness Sensor |
| Networking | Broadcom 0x14E4, 0x4388 WiFi 6E AirPort (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/ Wi-Fi 6E 6 GHz), Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Size | height x width x depth (in mm): 11.3 x 304.1 x 215 ( = 0.44 x 11.97 x 8.46 in) |
| Weight | 1.237 kg ( = 43.63 oz / 2.73 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds) |
| Display | 13.60 inch 16:10, 2560 x 1664 pixel 225 PPI, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR5-6400, Dual-Channel, onboard |
| Storage | 512 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Quad speakers, Keyboard: Chiclet, Keyboard Light: yes, 35W PSU Dual-USB-C, 12 Months Warranty, fanless |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 1759 Euro |
| Processor | Apple M3 8c/8t, 4 x 4.1 GHz Apple M3 P-Core, 4 x 2.7 GHz Apple M3 E-Core, 21 W PL2 / Short Burst, 10.5 W PL1 / Sustained |
| Operating System | Apple macOS 14 Sonoma |
Specs sourced from official manufacturer website and GSMArena.
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Common questions about the MacBook Air 13 (M3).
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its efficient M3 chip and long software support from Apple, ensuring smooth performance for everyday tasks and light creative work. Its build quality and battery life also help maintain usability years after purchase.
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU with 512GB and 16GB RAM is priced at AED 4299 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized Apple resellers and major electronics retailers across the country.
The Apple MacBook Air 13 M3 10C GPU with 512GB and 16GB RAM is priced at ₹104900 in India. It is available through Apple's official website and authorized retail partners nationwide.
The 720p FaceTime HD camera delivers clear video quality with improved low-light performance thanks to computational video processing. It handles video calls smoothly with accurate color and decent detail in most indoor lighting.
The battery life lasts up to 18 hours of web browsing or video playback on a single charge. This makes it ideal for all-day use without needing to recharge.
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