The Cupertino giant Apple just announced the MacBook Air, powered by an M3 chip. The latest MacBook Air comes in 13-inch and 15-inch models and is available in 8-core GPU and 10-core GPU options. The MacBook Air M3 features support for two external displays, thanks to the Thunderbolt ports. Let’s take a look at the Apple MacBook Air M3 price in India, specifications, and features.
Apple MacBook Air M3: Price, Availability
The Apple MacBook Air 13-inch and 15-inch models start at Rs 1,14,900 and Rs 1,34,900 respectively. As part of the launch offer, Apple is offering Rs 8,000 off with HDFC card transactions. Those eligible for the Apple for Education program can save Rs 10,000 on their purchase via the Apple Store. Here’s a breakdown of pricing for different variants.
| Laptop | GPU | Configuration | Price |
|
MacBook Air
13-inch |
8-Core | 8GB + 256GB | Rs 1,14,900 |
|
10-Core
|
8GB + 256GB | Rs 1,24,900 | |
| 8GB + 512GB | Rs 1,34,900 | ||
| 16GB + 512GB | Rs 1,54,900 | ||
| 16GB + 1TB | Rs 1,74,900 | ||
| 24GB + 2TB | Rs 2,34,900 | ||
|
MacBook Air
15-inch |
16GB + 512GB | Rs 1,74,900 | |
| 16GB + 1TB | Rs 1,94,900 | ||
| 24GB + 2TB | Rs 2,54,900 |
The Apple MacBook Air M3 is available for order starting today in India and other markets. The company will start shipping the laptops starting March 8.
Apple MacBook Air M3: Specifications and Features
- Display: True Tone Display, 500nits peak brightness,
- 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 2560 × 1664 resolution
- 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display, 2880 × 1864 resolution
- Processor: Apple M3 chip, 8-core CPU, and 8-core / 10-core GPU
- Memory: 8GB / 16GB / 24GB Unified memory
- Storage: 256GB / 512GB / 1TB / 2TB
- Software: macOS Sonoma
- Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor
- Battery: Up to 18 hours of battery life
- Charging: MagSafe charging, 30W Adapter included with 13-inch 8-core GPU model, 35W Dual-port / 70W Charger included with 13-inch 10-core GPU and 15-inch models.
- Security: TouchID
- Audio: Four-speaker sound system (13-inch) and Six-speaker sound system (15-inch), three-mic array with directional beamforming, and 3.5mm audio jack
- Ports: 2 × Thunderbolt ports
- Connectivity: WiFi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3
- Dimensions: 30.41 × 21.50 × 1.13cm (13-inch) and 34.04 cm × 23.76 × 1.15 cm (15-inch)
- Weight: 1.24 kg (13-inch) and 1.41 kg (15-inch)
- Colour Options: Midnight, Starlight, Silver, and Space Grey.
Apple MacBook Air M2 Receives a Price Cut
Coinciding with the launch, Apple has slashed the prices of the Apple MacBook Air M2 globally, and in India too. The Apple MacBook Air M2 has received a Rs 20,000 price cut in India, and its price now starts at Rs 99,900.
Apple Discontinues MacBook Air M1
Apple has also discontinued the MacBook Air M1, which was launched back in November 2020. The Apple MacBook Air M1, for the last couple of years, has been very popular in the Indian market due to its affordable price.
The Apple MacBook Air M1 was the cheapest MacBook, powered by Apple silicon, and catered mostly to first-time MacBook buyers who wanted to try the Apple eco-system without burning a hole in their pocket.
