MacBook Air · Apple Silicon · 2024
MacBook Air (M3, 2024)
A clean M3 update to both Air sizes, finally supporting dual external monitors and adding Wi-Fi 6E. The no-brainer everyday laptop, refreshed.
First Air able to drive two external displays (with the lid closed).
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MacBook Air (M3, 2024): key facts
When was the MacBook Air (M3, 2024) released?
The MacBook Air (M3, 2024) arrived on March 8, 2024. Apple discontinued it in March 2025.
How much did the MacBook Air (M3, 2024) cost?
The MacBook Air (M3, 2024) launched at $1,099 in 2024, about $1,110 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M3 (8-core) at 4.05 GHz, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina display.
Why does the MacBook Air (M3, 2024) matter?
First Air able to drive two external displays (with the lid closed).
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M3 (8-core) · 4.05 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 8 |
| Memory (RAM) | 8 GB (up to 24 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 13.6" or 15.3" Liquid Retina |
| GPU | Apple 8/10-core GPU |
| Ports | 2× Thunderbolt, MagSafe 3 |
| Weight | 1.24 kg |
| Dimensions | Flat unibody |
| Operating system | macOS 14 Sonoma |
| Released | March 8, 2024 |
| Discontinued | March 2025 |
| Launch price | $1,099 |
How the MacBook Air (M3, 2024) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 2.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.05 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.8× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,099 in 2024, about $1,110 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
Apple cut the M2 Air’s price to $999 alongside it, a rare bargain.
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Last updated: 2026-08-11