Apple MacBook Air (2024) Models with M3 SoC Launched in India: Price, Specs, Availability

Apple has officially dropped two MacBook Air laptops under the radar. Not only has the Cupertino tech giant added to its portfolio of MacBooks, but the new Air models are also Apple's first laptops to arrive this year, following last year's update to the MacBook Pro lineup.

The new 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air laptops are equipped with Apple's 3nm custom M3 chipset. They offer several minor upgrades aimed at enhancing performance and usability for the year 2024. A standout feature of these updated models is their impressive battery life, with Apple claiming up to 18 hours of usage on a single charge.

Apple MacBook Air (2024) Pricing and Availability in India

The lowest end model is the new 13-inch Apple MacBook Air with M3 chipset price at Rs 1,14,900 (8GB/256GB Model). variant. Additionally, the 8GB RAM and 512GB storage variant will cost you Rs. 1,34,900 and the 16GB RAM with 512GB inbuilt storage can be purchased for Rs. 1,54,900.

Coming to the 15-inch MacBook Air, which will set you back Rs 1,34,900 for the 8GB/256GB configuration. The 8GB/512GB variant can be purchased for Rs 1,54,900 while the top-end 16GB/512GB model is available for Rs 1,74,900.

Apple's new MacBook Air (2024) laptops come at midnight, starlight, silver, and space grey color options. They are already available for pre-order in India and 27 other countries and will go on sale through the Apple Store and Apple Authorized Resellers from March 8.

Apple MacBook Air (2024) Performance Upgrades

Both the new 2024 13-inch and 15-inch MacBook Air models are powered by the M3 SoC, which is also found in the 2023 MacBook Pro models. These laptops boast a new 16-core Neural Engine that Apple claims will significantly enhance on-device machine learning capabilities, positioning these devices as the "world's best consumer laptop for AI".

The inclusion of an AV1 decode engine promises higher-quality video streaming. According to Apple, the M3 chipset offers a performance boost of 60 percent over M1 laptops and is 13 times faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air.

Apple MacBook Air (2024) Features, Specs

Key upgrades include support for up to two external displays with the laptop lid closed, Wi-Fi 6E support, Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside the previously mentioned battery life of up to 18 hours.

The display technology remains unchanged, featuring the Liquid Retina panel with a resolution of 2,560 x 1,664 pixels and a peak brightness of 500 nits. The laptops support up to 16GB of RAM, which is expandable up to 24GB, and offer up to 512GB of SSD storage, expandable up to 2TB.

Connectivity options include the MagSafe 3 charging port, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports, catering to various use cases.

The M3 Advantage!

"MacBook Air is our most popular and loved Mac, with more customers choosing it over any other laptop. And today it gets even better with the M3 chip and new capabilities," said Greg Joswiak, Apple's senior vice president of Worldwide Marketing. "

As technology enthusiasts await these new additions to the MacBook Air lineup, the promise of enhanced performance, better connectivity, and longer battery life positions these laptops as a compelling option for consumers looking for the latest in laptop innovation.