13-inch MacBook Air (MAC A3113) M3 (10-core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD)

In-Depth Details

Overview

The 13-inch Apple MacBook Air (Model A3113, M3) represents the next leap in Apple’s ultra-portable laptop series, now available in Kenya at Passcode East Africa Techverse Limited. Powered by the groundbreaking Apple M3 chip, it offers faster performance, advanced AI integration, and superior efficiency for professionals, students, and creatives who demand premium mobility.

Built for Apple Intelligence and macOS Sequoia, this MacBook delivers seamless multitasking, creative workflows, and future-ready computing power — all within a sleek, fanless chassis.

Design and Display

The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display provides an exceptional viewing experience with 2560 × 1664 resolution, 500 nits brightness, P3 wide color gamut, and True Tone technology. Colors appear rich and natural, making it ideal for design, photo editing, and video streaming.

Its compact aluminum unibody design in Space Grey is both durable and elegant. Weighing only 2.7 lb (1.24 kg) and measuring 0.44 in (1.13 cm) thick, it’s one of the lightest and most portable laptops for Kenyan professionals and students alike.

Power and Performance

At the heart of the MacBook Air M3 lies the Apple M3 chip — built with 8-core CPU (4 performance and 4 efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU. It supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing, delivering more realistic lighting and graphics for gaming and creative apps.

The 16-core Neural Engine accelerates AI-driven tasks, while 100 GB/s memory bandwidth ensures lightning-fast responsiveness. With 8 GB unified memory and a 256 GB SSD, multitasking, file access, and app launches are instant and fluid.

Battery Life and Charging

Experience remarkable endurance with up to 18 hours of video playback or 15 hours of wireless web browsing. The 52.6 Wh lithium-polymer battery pairs with MagSafe 3 charging for safe, fast, and efficient power management. The included 30W USB-C Power Adapter and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m) provide flexible recharging options.

Fast-charging is supported with a 70W USB-C power adapter (sold separately), making it ideal for users constantly on the go.

Camera, Audio, and Microphones

The 1080p FaceTime HD camera, combined with an advanced image signal processor, ensures crisp video quality in all lighting conditions. The four-speaker sound system supports Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, immersing users in rich, multidimensional soundscapes.

A three-mic array with directional beamforming, voice isolation, and wide spectrum modes enhances voice clarity, making this laptop ideal for online meetings and calls in Kenya’s hybrid work environments.

Connectivity and Ports

Stay connected with the latest Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3 technologies for faster, more stable connections. The MacBook Air M3 features:

• 2 × Thunderbolt 3 / USB4 ports supporting DisplayPort, charging, and data transfer (up to 40 Gb/s).

• MagSafe 3 charging port.

• 3.5 mm headphone jack with high-impedance support.

It supports one external display up to 6K@60Hz, or two displays (one external 5K@60Hz with lid closed).

Software and macOS Sequoia

Running on macOS Sequoia, the world’s most advanced desktop OS, the M3 MacBook Air introduces Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, and enhanced Safari features. It integrates perfectly with iPhone, iPad, and other Apple devices for a seamless ecosystem experience.

Preinstalled apps include Safari, Mail, FaceTime, Pages, Keynote, GarageBand, Freeform, and iMovie, giving users a complete creative and productivity suite out of the box.

Accessibility and Built-In Features

Apple ensures inclusivity with accessibility tools such as Voice Control, Siri and Dictation, Live Captions, Zoom, Switch Control, and VoiceOver, helping everyone get the most from their MacBook Air.

What’s in the Box

• 13-inch MacBook Air (M3)

• 30W USB-C Power Adapter

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)

• Documentation

Comparison: MacBook Air M3 (A3113) vs MacBook Air M2 (A2681)

The M3 MacBook Air surpasses the M2 version with a more powerful 10-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and AV1 video decode for efficient playback. It also supports Wi-Fi 6E for faster connections and introduces macOS Sequoia with Apple Intelligence, making it the better choice for future-focused users in Kenya.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s the major upgrade of the M3 MacBook Air over the M2 version?

The M3 offers faster performance, a 10-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Wi-Fi 6E, and support for Apple Intelligence on macOS Sequoia.

2. How long does the battery last?

Up to 18 hours of movie playback or 15 hours of wireless browsing, making it ideal for all-day use.

3. Can I connect external monitors?

Yes. It supports one external 6K display or one 5K display with the lid closed.

4. Does it come with a charger in Kenya?

Yes. The box includes a 30W USB-C Power Adapter and a USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m).

5. What is the weight and color of this MacBook Air?

It weighs 2.7 lb (1.24 kg) and comes in Space Grey, offering a premium, professional look.

6. Is the MacBook Air M3 good for creatives?

Absolutely. The M3’s 10-core GPU, Liquid Retina display, and hardware-accelerated ray tracing make it ideal for design, editing, and visual creation.

Chip

Apple M3 chip

• 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores

• 10-core GPU

• Hardware-accelerated ray tracing

• 16-core Neural Engine

• 100GB/s memory bandwidth

• Media Engine

• Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW

• Video decode engine

• Video encode engine

• ProRes encode and decode engine

• AV1 decode

Display

Liquid Retina display

• 13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology;¹ 2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch

• 500 nits brightness

Color

• Support for 1 billion colors

• Wide color (P3)

• True Tone technology

Memory

• 8GB unified memory

Battery and Power²

• Up to 18 hours Apple TV app movie playback

• Up to 15 hours wireless web

• 52.6-watt‑hour lithium‑polymer battery

• 30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M2 and M3 with 8‑core GPU)

• 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M2 and M3 with 10-core GPU and 512GB storage, configurable with M2 and M3 with 8‑core GPU)

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable

• Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Storage³

• 256GB SSD

Charging and Expansion

• MagSafe 3 charging port

• 3.5 mm headphone jack

• Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:

• Charging

• DisplayPort

• Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s)

• USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

Display Support

M3

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:

• One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz

• Close the MacBook Air lid to use a second external display with up to 5K resolution at 60Hz

Video Playback

• Supported formats include HEVC,H.264, AV1, and ProRes

• HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10, and HLG

Audio Playback

• Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC,Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Keyboard and Trackpad

Backlit Magic Keyboard with:

• 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted-T arrangement

• Touch ID

• Ambient light sensor

• Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure-sensing capabilities; enables Force clicks, accelerators, pressure-sensitive drawing, and Multi-Touch gestures

Wireless

M3

• Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)⁴

• Bluetooth 5.3

Camera

• 1080p FaceTime HD camera

• Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Audio

• Four-speaker sound system

• Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers

• Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using AirPods 3, AirPods 4, AirPods Pro, AirPods Pro 2, and AirPods Max

• Three-mic array with directional beamforming

• Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes

• Enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls (M3)

• 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high‑impedance headphones

Operating Requirements

• Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC

• Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz

• Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

• Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)

• Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing

• Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet

• Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet

• Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

• Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm)

• Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)

• Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)

• Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)⁵

Operating System

macOS

macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Sequoia helps you be productive and creative in new ways — with Apple Intelligence,⁶ iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, major updates to Safari, and more.

Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new MacBook Air. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.

Features include:

• Voice Control

• VoiceOver

• Siri and Dictation

• Increase Contrast

• Reduce Motion

• Live Captions

• Switch Control

• Zoom

Built-in Apps⁷

• App Store

• Books

• Calendar

• Contacts

• FaceTime

• Find My

• Freeform

• GarageBand

• Home

• iMovie

• iPhone Mirroring

• Keynote

• Mail

• Maps

• Messages

• Music

• News

• Notes

• Numbers

• Pages

• Passwords

• Photo Booth

• Photos

• Podcasts

• Preview

• QuickTime Player

• Reminders

• Safari

• Shortcuts

• Stocks

• Time Machine

• Tips

• TV

• Voice Memos

• Weather

In the Box

• 13-inch MacBook Air

• 30W USB-C Power Adapter

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)