
UAE Price
AED 4,499
India Price
₹1,09,900
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Laptop · Apple · 2024
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 256GB / 16GB is Apple's 2024 laptop featuring a height x width x depth (in mm): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 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, 12 W PL1 / Sustained chipset. At AED 4,499 in the UAE and ₹1,09,900 in India, it sits firmly in the upper mid-range tier.
The MacBook Air 15 M3 excels with its 8-core M3 CPU delivering sustained 12W performance and a 10-core GPU handling 4K video editing without throttling, paired with 16GB LPDDR5 RAM and a 66.5Wh battery lasting 14–16 hours on light tasks. Its fanless design remains silent under load, making it perfect for writers, remote developers, and designers needing portability without sacrificing multi-tasking. The 256GB SSD is slow compared to 512GB+ models, causing noticeable delays when transferring large files or launching creative apps. Weight is low at 1.5kg, but only two USB4/Thunderbolt ports limit peripheral expansion. In UAE at AED 4499, it’s good value because no other 15-inch fanless laptop offers this efficiency and macOS optimization. In India at ₹109900, it’s overpriced—competitors like the Dell XPS 15 or Lenovo Yoga 9i offer more storage, more ports, and similar performance for ₹15000–20000 less.
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| Battery | 66.5 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): 11.5 x 340.4 x 237.6 ( = 0.45 x 13.4 x 9.35 in) |
| Weight | 1.501 kg ( = 52.95 oz / 3.31 pounds), Power Supply: 184 g ( = 6.49 oz / 0.41 pounds) |
| Display | 15.30 inch 16:10, 2880 x 1864 pixel, IPS, glossy: yes, 60 Hz |
| Graphics adapter | Apple M3 10-Core GPU, 15 W TDP |
| Memory | 16 GB , LPDDR5 6400, dual-channel, onboard |
| Storage | 256 |
| Additional features | Speakers: Six speakers, Keyboard: Chiclet, 35W PSU dual USB-C, 12 Months Warranty |
| Links | Apple homepage |
| Price | 2059 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, 12 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 15 (M3).
Yes, it remains a strong value in 2026 due to its efficient M3 chip and long-term software support from Apple. It will still handle daily tasks, creative work, and multitasking smoothly without needing an upgrade.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 256GB / 16GB is priced at AED 4499 in the UAE. It is widely available through authorized Apple retailers and major electronics stores across the country.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 256GB / 16GB is priced at ₹109900 in India. It is available through Apple's official website and authorized resellers nationwide.
The 1080p 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 detail even in dim environments.
The Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 256GB / 16GB offers up to 18 hours of battery life for web browsing and video playback. It provides all-day usage without needing a recharge under typical work conditions.
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