13-inch MacBook Air M3

13-inch MacBook Air M3 in Kenya

MacBook Air M3 13-inch price in Kenya is Ksh 196,000. The M3-powered MacBook features a 13.6-inch Liquid Retina XDR screen with touch capabilities of 500nits brightness and high screen resolution. The laptop has a 1080p Facetime HD webcam, a 4-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, and a backlit keyboard with Touch ID and Force Touch features. There are several ports to improve your experience, including 2 Thunderbolt ports, a MagSafe port, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. The Mac is Bluetooth 5.3 and Wi-Fi 6E-enabled. The Mac runs on the Apple M3 chipset that supports a 16-core neural engine, media engine, 150GB/s memory bandwidth, an 8-core high-performance and power-efficient CPU, and 8-core GPU for 3D graphic rendering with hardware accelerated ray racing.

This high-performance and efficient platform supports high-end tasks, gaming, and other functions. Embedded in the software is the MacOS Sonoma 14.4 operating system for the customization and personalization of apps. The laptop has 8GB  unified memory and 256GB or 512GB SSD. Powering the M3 is a 56.2Wh Li-Po battery that supports up to 18 hours of movie playback and 12 hours of wireless web. The battery is chargeable using a 30W power adapter or the Magsafe 3 USB-C Port. The 13-inch MacBook M3 is available in Silver, Midnight, Starlight, and Space grey. Get yours today at PhonePrice Kenya.

13-ich MacBook Air M3 Specifications

Build

The 13-inch MacBook Air M3 comes in a premium Apple design, made of eco-friendly recycled material. The laptop is lighter with 1.24 Kg weight, it is very portable and fits perfectly in the bag for when you go to work or school. The Mac is made from Aluminium, giving a glossy metallic matt finish enclosed in a rectangular body with rounded corners that soften its appearance. The 13-inch M3 has ample ports for your different needs, including 2 Thunderbolts, 1 MagSafe, and 3.5mm audio-jack ports. The Mac features a large, legible keyboard with a power button and touchpad. The Mac M3 is designed using eco-friendly recycled material that contributes to the green movement campaign for a sustainable environment. Anodized aluminum prevents fingerprint smudges and keeps your machine always looking clean. The 13-inch MacBook M3 is available in Space Grey, Satrliht, Midnight, and silver colors that add to the premium appearance.

Display

Dive into a world of limitless possibilities on the 13.6-inch Liquid Retina XDR display with high native resolution and an IPS Mini LED backlight. The display has 500nits brightness for a vibrant and colorful viewing. The 13-inch M3 supports a full dual external 5k display with 60Hz refresh rates and true tone technology with a P3 wide color. This adaptive refresh rate is essential for gaming streaming animation rendering as it allows you to adjust the refresh rate to match your tasks, preventing stuttering.

Performance

Peak Performance M3-Chip

The MacBook Air is integrated with the Apple M3 chipset with an 8-core CPU containing a 10-core GPU. The chip has a 16-core Neural Engine that executes AI functions efficiently and quickly, and the hardware accelerated ray tracing, making it a great chipset for gaming and video editing. Take on extreme tasks, rum multiple tasks, and edit photos and videos in 4k with up to 13x more speed than the intel-based Macs. Additionally, the M3 chip supports 2 external displays with the lid closed.

MacOS Sonoma

The 13-inch M3 runs on the MacOS Sonoma 14.4 operating system, allowing you a seamless, easy, and more innovative way to perform your functions, including work and play. The operating system gives you great control over your Mac for a personalized experience, including breathtaking screen savers, wallpapers, your choice of widgets appearance, safari and passwords, security and privacy, and enhanced video conferring.

Battery and Charging

Given the amount of work the laptop performs, it is wise to have a reliable power source. Apple brings the 13-inch MacBook M3 with 52. 6Wh battery that takes you through different tasks for a longer time. For charging you get a USB C power adapter and a MagSafe 3 cable.

High-Capacity Memory

The 13-inch MacBook Air M3 has 8GB unified RAM with a 256GB or 512GB SSD PCIe-based board. This is sufficient space to support heavy tasks like games, multitasking, and data processing. The unified memory supports up to 150GB/s bandwidth and has low latency, which adds to the high performance and efficiency of the MacBook. The RAM can be configured to 16GB or 24GB for extra space. You can quickly share data between the CPU, GPU, and Neural engine allowing you to run multiple apps simultaneously at a peak speed. The SSD can be configured to 2TB for exceptional performance speed.

Webcam

You get a full HD 1080p webcam for a better camera experience. This is essential during a video conference or FaceTime with family and friends. The camera supports features like a center stage that keeps you in the middle of the frame and ensures a better image. Thanks to the macOS Sonoma, your video time improved as you can choose how to share screens with your audience and use hand gestures with the full 3D AI effects.

Keyboard

The 13-inch MacBook Air M3 features a magic keyboard for a snappy and steady typing experience. The Keyboard comprises 79 keys, including basic QWERTY keys, 2 full-length fn keys, and 4 arrow keys in an inverted T arrangement. The keyboard also has an automatic backlight handy when working in low-light conditions. There is also the power button with a fingerprint sensor, which can be used for a secure login, ensuring that no one can access your machine without your consent. Generally, the M3 keyboard is a great companion for typing and will leave you happy with the device.

Trackpad

Another impressive feature is the force touch trackpad that allows you to swipe and scroll through your Mac M3 easily. The touchpad, found at the keyboard’s arterial part, has force touch pressure-sensitive controls for precise cursor control. Whether you are working, streaming, creating content, or gaming, the touchpad will enable you to perform all this more smoothly.

Accessibility and Connectivity

The 13-inch MacBook M3 provides additional features to enable you to use a Mac, especially for people with disabilities or when your hands are engaged. There is support for mobility, vision, hearing, and learning that go the extra mile to allow you to do more. These features include:

• Siri and dictation
• Reduce motion.
• Text-to-speech
• Closed captions
• Increase contrast.
• Switch control
• Zoom

You also get in-built apps, including Appstore, Books, Calendar, Photobooth, GarageBand, Find My, Music, Apple TV, and Siri. The MacBook is accessible to the internet via WIFI 6E and has Bluetooth connectivity to pair with your speakers, Air pods, or your phone and share files or play music.

Audio Features

The Mac M3 supports audio formats, including MP3, AAC, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital (plus), and Dolby Atmos. Enjoy watching videos, TV, music, or an immersive gaming experience from the high-fidelity 4-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers that provide an expansive stereo sound. There is also Dolby Atmos for spatial audio you can enjoy over your Air Pods Pro or headphones connected through the 3.5mm headphone jack. There are 3 mics with voice isolation and wide spectrum modes that enhance voice clarity during calls.

Unboxing

In the box, you will find;

• 13-inch MacBook M3
• USB-C Magsafe 3 Cable
• 30W USB-C Power Adapter

Pros and Cons of the 13-inch MacBook Air M3

Hits

• Large Display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate.
• Magic Keyboard
• Slim bezel
• Lightweight
• Fantastic audio upgrade
• Capable battery
• High performance and efficiency
• Large memory space with SDXC Port
• Enough ports for different functions

Misses

• High price tag
• Configuration of the RAM and SSD cost a lot
• Lacks a touchscreen.

Verdict

The 13-inch MacBook M3 is a premium laptop made to make every facet of your life easy. It has got you covered from working on extreme and complex tasks to gaming, streaming, and other tasks. Impressively you get a dual 5k display, force touchpad, and magic keyboard that make every second of use intuitive. The 13-inch MacBook M3 is simply amazing. If you are looking for a premium laptop that will give back all the value for your money, you are at the right place.

Alternative Laptops

• 14-inch MacBook M3 Pro
• 15-inch MacBook Air M3
• Asus ZenBook 14x OLED
• HP Envy 16
• Samsung Galaxy Book 3