--- product_id: 677031718 title: "Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight" brand: "apple" price: "R1208" currency: ZAR in_stock: false reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/677031718-apple-2024-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-with-m3-chip store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 8-core CPU + 10-core GPU power 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display Up to 18 hours battery life Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight **Brand:** apple **Price:** R1208 **Availability:** ❌ Out of Stock ## Summary > 🚀 Power Meets Portability: The MacBook Air M3 is your ultimate productivity wingman. ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight by apple - **How much does it cost?** R1208 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Currently out of stock - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/677031718-apple-2024-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-with-m3-chip) ## Best For - apple enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted apple brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **All-Day Freedom:** Up to 18 hours of battery life means no more hunting for outlets during your busiest days. - • **Blazing M3 Performance:** Experience lightning-fast multitasking with Apple’s latest 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU. - • **Seamless Apple Ecosystem:** Effortlessly switch between iPhone and MacBook Air for a truly connected workflow. - • **Ultra-Light, Ultra-Portable:** Sleek, under half an inch thin and featherlight—your perfect on-the-go productivity partner. - • **Vivid Visuals & Crystal Clear Calls:** 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with 1 billion colors plus 1080p FaceTime HD camera and Spatial Audio speakers. ## Overview The Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch with M3 chip delivers cutting-edge performance with an 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, paired with 16GB RAM and 512GB SSD for smooth multitasking and ample storage. Its ultra-light design and up to 18 hours battery life make it ideal for professionals on the move. Featuring a stunning 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display, 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and advanced audio, it ensures premium visuals and communication. Enhanced connectivity with Thunderbolt ports, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and MagSafe charging keeps you plugged in effortlessly. Comes in elegant Starlight with 3 years AppleCare+ for peace of mind. ## Description The M3 chip brings even greater capabilities to the superportable 13-inch MacBook Air. With up to 18 hours of battery life, you can take it anywhere and blaze through work and play. Review: Believe the hype - This is now my second Macbook I've owned. My first was the touchbar 2017 Macbook Pro, and that pales in comparison to this. As I've grown older, I have less of a need to use the processing power from the Pro models, and just need something light to carry around and do 90% of my work. This laptop is that, and so much more. I've been using this laptop very frequently for a little over two months now, and I'm in love with pretty much everything about it. I'm amazed at how light it is, while still feeling so, so premium. The metal curves around the screen and body feel so high quality when you graze your finger across them. One of the major gripes I had about my last Macbook was the keyboard -- the touchbar model keyboard was awful. The keys had a habit of failing occasionally. The new Macbook keyboards? Actually a keyboard now. Clicky and feel robust, a joy to type on! (which is something I thought I'd never say about a laptop keyboard) I am not a power user, I do not use this laptop for heavy rendering or 3D graphics. I do not game on this laptop. I have a desktop in my office for those things. This handles what I actually use a laptop for really, really well. I love that I can go to a coffee shop with this thing, pull it out of my bag, and instantly open up to my 15 open tabs from my previous session and continue to keep working. The speed is insane, and there are no hitches. The battery life also is incredible. Big fan of the braided cable that comes with this. At the moment, I can get a few days of heavy browsing use out of this, which coming from my old pro model that would die in less than an hour on battery with the same workload, is nothing short of a miracle to me. Praise the M series chips! The screen quality is super sharp too, I'm sure it's the same or similar screen to my old Pro model, but the bezels make up for it. Sure, it may not have Promotion, or whatever the Apple term for 120hz is nowdays, but I personally don't mind it, and don't notice it. Again, this is not a poweruser device. So, at the moment, this is an incredible deal on a laptop. I wish this was around when I was shopping for laptops in college, because this would have been a no brainer. Will this laptop handle the test of time with its great battery life and fast speeds? Only time will tell us, but at the moment, it's worth investing in. Review: It’s a great piece of equipment! - Very nice! This edition has such a clear screen! All the features are nearly the same as my old iMac. I do think it feels heavier but can’t compare directly with my 2012 since I no longer own it. A heads up for older folks, fingers crossed touch doesn’t work reliably for us. As we age the ridges are less defined so not consistent with the print you initially put in to ID you. Apple is aware of this but I’ve not seen any literature telling a consumer that info. I only know because my son is a software engineer who works for a company that fulfills gov contracts. Otherwise I love my iMac. ## Features - LEAN. MEAN. M3 MACHINE — With a powerful 8-core CPU and 10-core GPU, the blazing-fast MacBook Air with M3 chip is a superportable laptop that sails through work and play. - BUILT FOR APPLE INTELLIGENCE—Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data—not even Apple.* - PORTABLE DESIGN — Lightweight and under half an inch thin, so you can take MacBook Air anywhere you go. - UP TO 18 HOURS OF BATTERY LIFE — Amazing, all-day battery life so you can leave the power adapter at home. - A BRILLIANT DISPLAY — The 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display supports 1 billion colors. - LOOK SHARP, SOUND GREAT — Everything looks and sounds amazing with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, three mics, and four speakers with Spatial Audio. - APPS FLY WITH APPLE SILICON — All your favorites, from Microsoft 365 to Adobe Creative Cloud, run lightning fast in macOS. - GET CONNECTED — MacBook Air features two Thunderbolt ports, a headphone jack, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3, and a MagSafe charging port. And connect up to two external displays with the laptop lid closed. - IF YOU LOVE IPHONE, YOU’LL LOVE MAC — MacBook Air works like magic with your other Apple devices. Start an email on your iPhone and finish it on your Mac. Send text messages from your Mac. And much more. - LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See below to learn more. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | Brand | Apple | | CPU Model | Apple M3 | | Color | Starlight | | Graphics Card Description | Integrated | | Hard Disk Size | 512 GB | | Model Name | MacBook Air | | Operating System | Mac OS | | Ram Memory Installed Size | 16 GB | | Screen Size | 13.6 inches | | Special Feature | Fingerprint Reader | ## Product Details - **Brand:** Apple - **CPU Model:** Apple M3 - **CPU Speed:** 4.05 GHz - **Color:** Midnight - **Graphics Card Description:** Integrated - **Hard Disk Description:** SSD - **Hard Disk Size:** 256 GB - **Item Weight:** 2.7 pounds - **Screen Size:** 13.6 inches - **Special Feature:** Lightweight ## Images ![Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71YG+VrvrTL.jpg) ![Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/71X86mTtOxL.jpg) ![Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight - Image 3](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61S2t5yhVSL.jpg) ![Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight - Image 4](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51nkEHJxhyL.jpg) ![Apple 2024 MacBook Air 13-inch Laptop with M3 chip: Built for Apple Intelligence, 13.6-inch Liquid Retina Display, 16GB Unified Memory, 512GB SSD Storage, Backlit Keyboard, Touch ID; Starlight - Image 5](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61F-Sj+mEpL.jpg) ## Available Options This product comes in different **Configuration, Color, Size** options. ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Believe the hype *by U***X on March 3, 2025* This is now my second Macbook I've owned. My first was the touchbar 2017 Macbook Pro, and that pales in comparison to this. As I've grown older, I have less of a need to use the processing power from the Pro models, and just need something light to carry around and do 90% of my work. This laptop is that, and so much more. I've been using this laptop very frequently for a little over two months now, and I'm in love with pretty much everything about it. I'm amazed at how light it is, while still feeling so, so premium. The metal curves around the screen and body feel so high quality when you graze your finger across them. One of the major gripes I had about my last Macbook was the keyboard -- the touchbar model keyboard was awful. The keys had a habit of failing occasionally. The new Macbook keyboards? Actually a keyboard now. Clicky and feel robust, a joy to type on! (which is something I thought I'd never say about a laptop keyboard) I am not a power user, I do not use this laptop for heavy rendering or 3D graphics. I do not game on this laptop. I have a desktop in my office for those things. This handles what I actually use a laptop for really, really well. I love that I can go to a coffee shop with this thing, pull it out of my bag, and instantly open up to my 15 open tabs from my previous session and continue to keep working. The speed is insane, and there are no hitches. The battery life also is incredible. Big fan of the braided cable that comes with this. At the moment, I can get a few days of heavy browsing use out of this, which coming from my old pro model that would die in less than an hour on battery with the same workload, is nothing short of a miracle to me. Praise the M series chips! The screen quality is super sharp too, I'm sure it's the same or similar screen to my old Pro model, but the bezels make up for it. Sure, it may not have Promotion, or whatever the Apple term for 120hz is nowdays, but I personally don't mind it, and don't notice it. Again, this is not a poweruser device. So, at the moment, this is an incredible deal on a laptop. I wish this was around when I was shopping for laptops in college, because this would have been a no brainer. Will this laptop handle the test of time with its great battery life and fast speeds? Only time will tell us, but at the moment, it's worth investing in. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ It’s a great piece of equipment! *by M***. on August 10, 2026* Very nice! This edition has such a clear screen! All the features are nearly the same as my old iMac. I do think it feels heavier but can’t compare directly with my 2012 since I no longer own it. A heads up for older folks, fingers crossed touch doesn’t work reliably for us. As we age the ridges are less defined so not consistent with the print you initially put in to ID you. Apple is aware of this but I’ve not seen any literature telling a consumer that info. I only know because my son is a software engineer who works for a company that fulfills gov contracts. Otherwise I love my iMac. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best laptop purchase I've made in a long while *by J***6 on November 14, 2024* My last Apple laptop was a 2017 MBP 13". This MBA 13" M3 is a transcendent improvement over that device. The fanless design ensures quiet operation, and I have yet to notice any thermal slow down in my day to day use of the device. I find the updated 13" screen to be a vast improvement, even with the dreaded 'notch'. Just that extra little bit of vertical height provides an excellent aspect ratio and amount of space for working with documents and multiple windows. Other notable improvements: battery life is much superior, the device is super portable and lightweight, and the midnight finish is downright beautiful (even if keeping it clean requires a bit more work). My only wish is that the keyboard was quieter and more similar to the updated M-series MBPs. However, the laptop is still a joy to type on. Overall, I am very pleased with this purchase, and Amazon had great service and fast delivery as always. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/677031718-apple-2024-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-with-m3-chip](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/677031718-apple-2024-macbook-air-13-inch-laptop-with-m3-chip) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-09-28*