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Apple MacBook Air 2023 15.3in M2 8GB 500GB - Beige

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MQKV3B/A

£1,818.70 £1,515.58

MacBook Air, 15.3" Liquid Retina, 2880x1864, Apple M2 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 512GB SSD, 8GB unified memory, 2 x Thunderbolt 3, 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3, macOS

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Tech Specs

Design
Colour name	Starlight
Product type	Laptop
Housing material	Aluminium, Glass
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Introduction year	2023
Display
Pixel density	224 ppi
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2880 x 1864 pixels
Display diagonal	38.9 cm (15.3")
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
True Tone technology	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	Apple M 2nd Gen
Processor model	M2
Processor cores	8
Processor manufacturer	Apple
Processor family	Apple M
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	4
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Apple Neural Engine (ANE)
Neural processor unit (NPU) cores	16
Memory
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory	8 GB
Storage
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	512 GB
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Apple
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Apple GPU
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card cores	10
On-board graphics card 6K support	Yes
Memory bandwidth (max)	100 GB/s
On-board GPU manufacturer	Apple
Audio
Audio decoders	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Number of microphones	3
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Audio formats supported	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3
Number of built-in speakers	6
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	0
Headphone outputs	1
Charging port type	MagSafe 3
Performance
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Repairability index	6.4
Voice control	Yes
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom

Keyboard
Pointing device	Trackpad
Numeric keypad	No
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Physical layout	ISO
Software
Pre-installed software	App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My,Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos
Operating system installed	macOS Ventura
Apple Intelligence	Yes
Technical details
Housing material	Aluminium, Glass
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Repairability index	6.4
Brand-specific features
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity	66.5 Wh
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Fast charging	Yes
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)	15 h
Power
AC adapter power	35 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
Security
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90%
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4500 m
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Sustainability
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Weight & dimensions
Width	340.4 mm
Depth	237.6 mm
Height	11.5 mm
Weight	1.51 kg
Packaging data
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3
Other features
Ambient light sensor	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Video compression formats	H.264, HEVC
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Sensors
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Packaging content
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3

Impressively big.

Impossibly thin.

The new 15‑inch MacBook Air makes room for more of what you love with a spacious Liquid Retina display. And with the 13‑inch model, you have more reasons than ever to choose Air. Supercharged by the M2 chip — and with up to 18 hours of battery life1 — both laptops deliver blazing-fast performance in an ultraportable design.

Specifications

Design
Colour name	Starlight
Product type	Laptop
Housing material	Aluminium, Glass
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Introduction year	2023
Display
Pixel density	224 ppi
Panel type	IPS
LED backlight	Yes
Display brightness	500 cd/m²
Touchscreen	No
Display resolution	2880 x 1864 pixels
Display diagonal	38.9 cm (15.3")
RGB colour space	DCI-P3
High Dynamic Range (HDR) technology	Dolby Vision, High Dynamic Range 10 (HDR10), Hybrid Log-Gamma (HLG)
True Tone technology	Yes
High Dynamic Range (HDR) supported	Yes
Processor
Processor generation	Apple M 2nd Gen
Processor model	M2
Processor cores	8
Processor manufacturer	Apple
Processor family	Apple M
Performance cores	4
Efficient cores	4
Neural processor unit (NPU)
Neural processor unit (NPU)	Apple Neural Engine (ANE)
Neural processor unit (NPU) cores	16
Memory
Memory form factor	On-board
Internal memory	8 GB
Storage
Storage media	SSD
Optical drive type	No
Number of SSDs installed	1
SSD capacity	512 GB
Total storage capacity	512 GB
Total SSDs capacity	512 GB
Graphics
Discrete graphics card	No
On-board graphics card family	Apple
On-board graphics card	Yes
On-board graphics card model	Apple GPU
Discrete graphics card model	Not available
On-board graphics card cores	10
On-board graphics card 6K support	Yes
Memory bandwidth (max)	100 GB/s
On-board GPU manufacturer	Apple
Audio
Audio decoders	Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus
Number of microphones	3
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Audio formats supported	AAC, ALAC, FLAC, MP3
Number of built-in speakers	6
Built-in microphone	Yes
Camera
Front camera	Yes
Front camera HD type	Full HD
Optical drive
Optical drive type	No
Network
Mobile network connection	No
Top Wi-Fi standard	Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
Bluetooth	Yes
Bluetooth version	5.3
Ports & interfaces
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity	0
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-C ports quantity	0
Thunderbolt 3 ports quantity	2
USB 2.0 ports quantity	0
HDMI ports quantity	0
Headphone outputs	1
Charging port type	MagSafe 3
Performance
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Repairability index	6.4
Voice control	Yes
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom

Keyboard
Pointing device	Trackpad
Numeric keypad	No
Keyboard backlit	Yes
Physical layout	ISO
Software
Pre-installed software	App Store, Books, Calendar, Contacts, FaceTime, Find My,Freeform, GarageBand, Home, iMovie, Keynote, Mail, Maps, Messages, Music, News, Notes, Numbers, Pages, Photo Booth, Photos, Podcasts, Preview, QuickTime Player, Reminders, Safari, Shortcuts, Siri, Stocks, Time Machine, TV, Voice Memos
Operating system installed	macOS Ventura
Apple Intelligence	Yes
Technical details
Housing material	Aluminium, Glass
Form factor	Clamshell
Product colour	Beige
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Repairability index	6.4
Brand-specific features
Accessibility features	Increase Contrast, Reduce Motion, Siri and Dictation, Switch Control, VoiceOver, Zoom
Battery
Battery technology	Lithium Polymer (LiPo)
Battery capacity	66.5 Wh
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Fast charging	Yes
Browsing time (Wi-Fi)	15 h
Power
AC adapter power	35 W
AC adapter frequency	50 - 60 Hz
AC adapter input voltage	100 - 240 V
Security
Fingerprint reader	Yes
Operational conditions
Operating temperature (T-T)	10 - 35 °C
Storage temperature (T-T)	-25 - 45 °C
Operating relative humidity (H-H)	0 - 90%
Operating altitude	0 - 3000 m
Non-operating altitude	0 - 4500 m
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Sustainability
Sustainability compliance	Yes
Sustainability certificates	ENERGY STAR
Doesn't contain	Arsenic, Beryllium, Mercury, PVC/BFR
Weight & dimensions
Width	340.4 mm
Depth	237.6 mm
Height	11.5 mm
Weight	1.51 kg
Packaging data
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3
Other features
Ambient light sensor	Yes
On-board graphics card	Yes
Audio system	Dolby Atmos
Video compression formats	H.264, HEVC
Maximum shipping altitude	10500 m
Continuous video playback time	18 h
Sensors
Ambient light sensor	Yes
Packaging content
Cables included	USB Type-C to MagSafe 3

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Weight	Thin and Light	Ultra portable	Mid-size	Mid-size	Thin and Light	Ultra portable
Display diagonal	15" to 16"	14" to 15"	17" to 19"	16" to 17"	17" to 19"	14" to 15"
Display resolution	N/A	N/A	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels	1920 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1200 pixels
Product colour	Beige	Grey	Black	Grey	Grey	Silver
Processor family	Apple M	Intel Core i7	Intel Core i7	Intel Core i7	Intel Core i7	Intel Core i7
Operating system installed	macOS Ventura	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Home	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Pro
Total storage capacity	500GB to 750GB	1000GB to 1500GB	1000GB to 1500GB	1000GB to 1500GB	1000GB to 1500GB	500GB to 750GB
Touchscreen	N	Y	N	N	N	N
On-board graphics card	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y	Y
Internal memory	8GB	16GB	16GB	32GB	16GB	16GB
Storage media	SSD	SSD	SSD	SSD	SSD	SSD
Product type	Notebook	Notebook	Notebook	Mobile workstation	Notebook	Notebook
Mobile network connection	N	N	N	N	N/A	N
Discrete graphics card	N	N	Y	Y	Y	N