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Brand: Apple|SKU: MW123B/A
MacBook Air 13inch M4
£1088.79
Stock: 719
Brand: Apple|SKU: MW0W3B/A
MacBook Air 13 M4
£1088.79
Stock: 373
General
Operating System
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Product Type
Notebook
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Notebook
Notebook
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Memory
RAM
16 GB (unified memory)
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16 GB (unified memory)
16 GB (unified memory)
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Display
Colour Support
1 billion colours
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1 billion colours
1 billion colours
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Features
BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, Liquid Retina display, P3 Wide Color Gamut, True Tone technology, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR compliance
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BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, Liquid Retina display, P3 Wide Color Gamut, True Tone technology, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR compliance
BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, Liquid Retina display, P3 Wide Color Gamut, True Tone technology, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, HDR compliance
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Image Brightness
500 cd/m²
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500 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
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Keyboard Name
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Pixel Density (ppi)
224
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224
224
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Resolution
2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
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2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
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Type
13.6" - IPS
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13.6" - IPS
13.6" - IPS
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Widescreen
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Storage
Main Storage
256 GB SSD soldered
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256 GB SSD soldered
256 GB SSD soldered
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Battery
Battery Run Time
Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
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Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
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Capacity
53.8 Wh
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53.8 Wh
53.8 Wh
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Run Time
Up to 18 hours
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Up to 18 hours
Up to 18 hours
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Technology
Lithium polymer
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Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
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Miscellaneous
Case Material
Aluminum
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Aluminum
Aluminum
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Colour
Midnight
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Sky blue
Silver
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Features
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
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VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
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Included Accessories
USB-C power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
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USB-C power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
USB-C power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
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Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
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Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
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Localization
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Security
Fingerprint reader
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Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
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Software
Apple Intelligence
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Software Included
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords
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Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords
Apple iMovie, Apple Safari, Apple GarageBand, Photo Booth, Apple Time Machine, Apple FaceTime, Apple Preview, Mail, Maps, Photos, Reminders, App Store, Music, Contacts, Stocks, Notes, Weather, Calendar, Siri, Messages, Apple Keynote, Apple Pages, Apple Numbers, News, Voice Memos, Podcasts, Home, Apple TV, Find My, Apple Books, Apple Shortcuts, Apple QuickTime Player, Apple Freeform, iPhone Mirroring, Tips, Passwords
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Audio & Video
Audio Features
Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
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Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
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Camera
Yes - 1080p
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Yes - 1080p
Yes - 1080p
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Camera Features
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
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Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
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Compliant Standards
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Graphics Processor
Apple M4 8-core - up to
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Apple M4 8-core - up to
Apple M4 8-core
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Max Monitors Supported
2 external monitor(s)
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2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
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Resolution
12 Megapixel
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12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
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Sound
Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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Video System Features
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
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Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW, video decode engine, ProRes encode and decode engine, video encode engine, AV1 decode
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Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
120 kg carbon emissions
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120 kg carbon emissions
120 kg carbon emissions
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ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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EPEAT Compliant
EPEAT Gold
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EPEAT Gold
EPEAT Gold
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Packaging Recycled Content
50 % - recycled fibre
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50 % - recycled fibre
50 % - recycled fibre
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Product Recycled Content
55 % - recycled materials
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55 % - recycled materials
55 % - recycled materials
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Rare Earth Materials
Rare Earth Materials
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99% recycled rare earth elements
99% recycled rare earth elements
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TCO Certified
-
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-
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Apple M4
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Apple M4
Apple M4
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Efficient Cores
6
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6
6
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Features
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
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Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
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Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
16-core Neural Engine
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16-core Neural Engine
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Number of Cores
10-core
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10-core
10-core
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Performance Cores
4
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4
4
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Processor manufacturer
Apple M4
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Weight & dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
30.41 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.13 cm
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30.41 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.13 cm
30.41 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.13 cm
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Weight
1.24 kg
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1.24 kg
1.24 kg
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Input
Features
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
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Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
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Keyboard Backlight
Yes
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Yes
Yes
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Keyboard Layout
UK
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UK
UK
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Type
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
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35 °C
35 °C
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Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
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10 °C
10 °C
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AC Adapter
Input
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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Output
30 Watt
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30 Watt
30 Watt
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Connections & Expansion
Interfaces Details
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) Headphone output
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2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) Headphone output
2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) Headphone output
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Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
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16-core Neural Engine
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Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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Communications
Wireless
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3
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