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Apple MacBook Air (2024)

M3 Processor

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The Apple MacBook Air (2024) is built around the Apple M3 chip and shipped in two sizes — a 13-inch and a 15-inch model — both introduced in March 2024. Wrapped in a fanless, all-aluminum unibody available in Silver, Starlight, Space Gray, and Midnight, it pairs Apple's 3nm M3 silicon with a Liquid Retina display and all-day battery life. Important: this is the M3 generation specifically — it looks nearly identical to the earlier MacBook Air M2 (2022) and the newer MacBook Air M4 (2025), so confirm your chip before quoting (see the identification FAQ below). Because memory and storage are soldered and chosen at purchase, your exact configuration sets the final resale value. Select your components using our tool above to view an instant cash offer for your exact device.

Core hardware configurations

Chip (CPU)

  • Apple M3 chip — 8-core CPU (4 performance + 4 efficiency cores)
  • 16-core Neural Engine, 100GB/s memory bandwidth
  • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing and media engine (H.264, HEVC, ProRes, ProRes RAW, AV1 decode)

Graphics (GPU)

  • 13-inch: 8-core GPU or 10-core GPU (configurable)
  • 15-inch: 10-core GPU (standard on all units)
  • Integrated into the M3 — not a separate, discrete graphics card

Memory (RAM)

  • 8GB, 16GB, or 24GB unified memory
  • Soldered to the M3 chip at the factory — not upgradable after purchase
  • The capacity it shipped with is the capacity it has for life

Storage

  • 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
  • Soldered onboard flash storage — not user-replaceable or upgradable

Display & audio

Display

Liquid Retina LED-backlit display with IPS technology. The 13-inch model is 13.6 inches (2560 × 1664) and the 15-inch model is 15.3 inches (2880 × 1864), both at 224 ppi. 500 nits brightness, support for 1 billion colors, wide color (P3), and True Tone.

Audio

13-inch: four-speaker sound system. 15-inch: six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers. Both feature Spatial Audio with Dolby Atmos, a three-mic array with directional beamforming, and Voice Isolation modes.

Ports & connectivity

Both sizes share the same compact port layout — charging is handled by the magnetic MagSafe connector, keeping both Thunderbolt ports free.

Left Side
  • 1× MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 2× Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports (up to 40Gb/s, support charging and DisplayPort)
Right Side
  • 1× 3.5mm headphone jack (with advanced support for high-impedance headphones)

Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) Bluetooth 5.3

Battery, build & more

Battery & charging

13-inch: 52.6-watt-hour battery; 15-inch: 66.5-watt-hour battery. Both rated up to 18 hours of Apple TV app movie playback and up to 15 hours wireless web. Fast-charge capable with a 70W USB-C adapter. Bundled adapter varies (30W single-port, or 35W dual-port on higher configs).

Camera & mic

1080p FaceTime HD webcam with an advanced image signal processor and computational video, plus a three-mic array with directional beamforming.

Keyboard & Touch ID

Backlit Magic Keyboard with 12 full-height function keys, Touch ID fingerprint sensor, ambient light sensor, and a Force Touch trackpad.

Cooling

Completely fanless passive cooling — there are no internal fans or vents, so the MacBook Air runs silently under all loads.

Weight

13-inch: ≈ 2.7 lb (1.24 kg). 15-inch: ≈ 3.3 lb (1.51 kg).

Dimensions

13-inch: 11.97" × 8.46" × 0.44". 15-inch: 13.40" × 9.35" × 0.45".

Frequently asked questions

01 How do I confirm mine is the M3 (2024) and not the M2 or M4 model?
The 2024 Air, the 2022 Air, and the 2025 Air share an almost identical flat-edged aluminum design, so the chip is what matters. Click the Apple menu in the top-left corner, choose "About This Mac," and look at the Chip line — it must read Apple M3. If it says M2 or M4, this isn't the right page for your device. You can also cross-check the model identifier (Mac15,12 for the 13-inch, Mac15,13 for the 15-inch). Our guide to finding your laptop's model number walks through every step.
02 Can I trade in a MacBook Air with cosmetic damage or battery issues?
Yes. We buy MacBook Air hardware in every operational state — whether yours is flawless, shows dents or scuffs on the aluminum, has a swollen or degraded battery, a cracked Liquid Retina panel, or won't power on at all. Adjusting the condition grading options above locks in a firm cash value for your exact device.
03 Should I wipe the SSD or sign out of my Apple Account before shipping?
Because the storage is soldered in, you can't physically remove it — but you should back up your files, then sign out of iCloud and turn off Find My / Activation Lock before boxing it up. A device still locked to your Apple Account can't be processed. Our team performs certified data sanitation on every incoming machine regardless; review the steps on our data erasure protocols page.
04 Which configurations raise my MacBook Air trade-in value the most?
Since RAM and storage are soldered and can never be upgraded later, the factory configuration is everything. Higher unified memory (16GB or 24GB over the base 8GB) and larger SSDs (512GB, 1TB, or 2TB over base 256GB) lift your payout the most, followed by the 15-inch size and the 10-core GPU on 13-inch units. Confirm your exact memory and storage in "About This Mac" before selecting them above.
05 What is the turnaround process for my cash payout?
Once your MacBook Air arrives at our diagnostics lab and our intake team completes functional testing, payment is approved within two working days. We pay via fast electronic options like PayPal, Venmo, Zelle, or CashApp, or by a traditional mailed check. Your prepaid shipping label is completely free and fully insured from start to finish.