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Brand: Apple|SKU: MW0W3B/A
MacBook Air 13 M4
£1088.79
Stock: 373
Brand: Apple|SKU: MW0X3B/A
MacBook Air 13inch M4
£1306.76
Stock: 331
General
Operating System
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Product Type
Notebook
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Notebook
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Notebook
Memory
RAM
16 GB (unified memory)
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16 GB (unified memory)
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16 GB (unified memory)
Display
Colour Support
1 billion colours
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1 billion colours
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1 billion colours
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
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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
Image Brightness
500 cd/m²
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500 cd/m²
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500 cd/m²
Keyboard Name
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Pixel Density (ppi)
224
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224
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224
Resolution
2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
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2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
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2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
Type
13.6" - IPS
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13.6" - IPS
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13.6" - IPS
Widescreen
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Storage
Main Storage
256 GB SSD soldered
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256 GB SSD soldered
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512 GB SSD soldered
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)
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Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
Capacity
53.8 Wh
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53.8 Wh
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53.8 Wh
Run Time
Up to 18 hours
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Up to 18 hours
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Up to 18 hours
Technology
Lithium polymer
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Lithium polymer
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Lithium polymer
Miscellaneous
Case Material
Aluminum
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Aluminum
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Aluminum
Colour
Silver
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Sky blue
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Silver
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
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VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
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)
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USB-C dual port compact power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
Integrated Options
Ambient light sensor
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Ambient light sensor
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Ambient light sensor
Localisation
—
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Localization
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Security
Fingerprint reader
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Fingerprint reader
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Fingerprint reader
Software
Apple Intelligence
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
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
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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
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
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Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
Camera
Yes - 1080p
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Yes - 1080p
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Yes - 1080p
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
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Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Compliant Standards
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Graphics Processor
Apple M4 8-core
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Apple M4 8-core - up to
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Apple M4 10-core
Max Monitors Supported
2 external monitor(s)
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2 external monitor(s)
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2 external monitor(s)
Resolution
12 Megapixel
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12 Megapixel
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12 Megapixel
Sound
Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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
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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
Sustainability
Carbon Footprint
120 kg carbon emissions
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120 kg carbon emissions
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128 kg carbon emissions
ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
EPEAT Compliant
EPEAT Gold
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EPEAT Gold
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EPEAT Gold
Packaging Recycled Content
50 % - recycled fibre
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50 % - recycled fibre
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50 % - recycled fibre
Product Recycled Content
55 % - recycled materials
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55 % - recycled materials
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55 % - recycled materials
Rare Earth Materials
99% recycled rare earth elements
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99% recycled rare earth elements
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99% recycled rare earth elements
TCO Certified
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-
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Apple M4
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Apple M4
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Apple M4
Efficient Cores
6
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6
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6
Features
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
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Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
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Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 120 GB/s memory bandwidth
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
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16-core Neural Engine
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Number of Cores
10-core
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10-core
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10-core
Performance Cores
4
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4
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4
Processor Manufacturer
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Apple M4
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
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30.41 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.13 cm
Weight
1.24 kg
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1.24 kg
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1.24 kg
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
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Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Keyboard Backlight
Yes
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Yes
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Yes
Keyboard Layout
UK
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UK
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UK
Type
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
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35 °C
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35 °C
Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
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10 °C
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10 °C
AC Adapter
Input
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
30 Watt
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30 Watt
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35 Watt
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
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2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) Headphone output
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
16-core Neural Engine
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16-core Neural Engine
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
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Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
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
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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3