In-Depth Details

Overview

The 13-inch MacBook Air (MAC A3113) equipped with the Apple M3 chip brings unprecedented speed, efficiency, and AI-driven capabilities to Kenya’s creative and professional users. Available at Passcode East Africa Techverse Limited, this model builds upon Apple’s legacy of performance and design, offering a lightweight yet incredibly powerful laptop ideal for multitasking, editing, and productivity on the go.

Performance and M3 Chip

Built with an 8-core CPU (four performance and four efficiency cores) and a 10-core GPU, the M3 chip delivers up to 20% faster CPU performance than the M2 generation. The inclusion of hardware-accelerated ray tracing brings realistic lighting and shadows to games and creative workflows.
A 16-core Neural Engine powers advanced AI features, while 100GB/s memory bandwidth ensures effortless multitasking and application performance.

Display and Visual Experience

The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display offers sharp, true-to-life visuals with 2560×1664 resolution, 500 nits brightness, and support for 1 billion colors. The P3 wide color gamut and True Tone technology ensure natural hues and optimal comfort for extended viewing — ideal for designers, editors, and business professionals in Kenya.

Battery and Charging

With up to 18 hours of movie playback and 15 hours of wireless web use, the MacBook Air (A3113) ensures all-day endurance. The 52.6-watt-hour lithium-polymer battery supports fast charging via the 70W USB-C adapter and includes a 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter and MagSafe 3 cable (2m) in the box.

Camera and Audio

The 1080p FaceTime HD camera powered by Apple’s advanced image signal processor ensures superior video quality for meetings and classes.
Audio is handled by a four-speaker system with Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos, offering cinematic sound depth. A three-microphone array with beamforming and voice isolation modes enhances clarity for calls and recordings — a standout feature for remote work and content creation.

Connectivity and Ports

Stay versatile with two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports supporting DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40Gb/s), and USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s).
You also get a 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance support and a MagSafe 3 charging port. The M3 chip enables dual external display support — up to 6K@60Hz with the lid open and 5K@60Hz with the lid closed.

Keyboard and Trackpad

The Backlit Magic Keyboard includes Touch ID for secure, instant logins and purchases. The Force Touch trackpad offers precision control with support for Multi-Touch gestures, pressure sensitivity, and accelerators, ensuring accuracy for design or navigation.

Wireless and Networking

The MacBook Air (A3113) supports Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) for ultra-fast connectivity and Bluetooth 5.3 for stable wireless pairing — perfect for Kenya’s growing ecosystem of wireless accessories.

Operating System and Software

Pre-installed with macOS Sonoma 14, the system introduces Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, improved multitasking, and enhanced Safari features.
Built-in apps such as iMovie, GarageBand, Keynote, Numbers, and Pages ensure users can begin creating and collaborating right away.

Design and Build Quality

Sleek, silent, and efficient, the MacBook Air M3 (A3113) weighs only 1.24 kg and measures 0.44 inches thin. Its Midnight aluminum unibody construction provides durability and elegance, making it a statement piece for professionals and students alike in Kenya.

Accessibility

Apple’s accessibility suite includes VoiceOver, Zoom, Switch Control, Live Captions, and Siri, ensuring the MacBook Air is inclusive and easy to use for everyone.

In the Box

• 13-inch MacBook Air (MAC A3113)

• 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

• User Documentation

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

The MacBook Air M3 (A3113) outperforms the M2 version with Wi-Fi 6E, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and improved AI capabilities via macOS Sonoma. It also adds dual external display support — a major upgrade for professionals. Both models share the same lightweight design and battery life, but the M3 is better optimized for multitasking and creative workloads.

Frequently Asked Questions

1. What’s new about the MacBook Air M3 compared to M2?

The M3 chip introduces hardware-accelerated ray tracing, Wi-Fi 6E, better AI performance, and dual-display support, making it faster and more versatile.

2. How long does the battery last?

Up to 18 hours of Apple TV playback and 15 hours of web browsing, depending on usage.

3. Can I connect more than one external display?

Yes. With the M3 chip, you can connect one 6K display at 60Hz (lid open) or a second 5K display (lid closed).

4. Is the MacBook Air M3 suitable for video editing?

Yes. Its 10-core GPU, hardware-accelerated ray tracing, and ProRes engine make it ideal for 4K and HDR editing.

5. What’s included in the box?

The package includes a 13-inch MacBook Air (A3113), 35W Dual USB-C Power Adapter, and USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m).

6. Is it available in Kenya?

Yes. The MacBook Air (A3113) M3 is available in Kenya at Passcode East Africa Techverse Limited, complete with a 1-year warranty.

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

• 16GB 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

• 512GB 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

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

• USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)