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Brand: Apple|SKU: MW0W3B/A
MacBook Air 13 M4
£1088.79
Stock: 373
Brand: Apple|SKU: MW123B/A
MacBook Air 13inch M4
£1088.79
Stock: 719
General
Operating System
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Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Product Type
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Notebook
Notebook
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Notebook
Memory
RAM
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16 GB (unified memory)
16 GB (unified memory)
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16 GB (unified memory)
Display
Colour Support
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1 billion colours
1 billion colours
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1 billion colours
Features
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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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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
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500 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
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500 cd/m²
Keyboard Name
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Pixel Density (ppi)
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224
224
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224
Resolution
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2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
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2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
Type
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13.6" - IPS
13.6" - IPS
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13.6" - IPS
Widescreen
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Storage
Main Storage
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256 GB SSD soldered
256 GB SSD soldered
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256 GB SSD soldered
Battery
Battery Run Time
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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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Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 15 hour(s) Video playback: up to 18 hour(s)
Capacity
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53.8 Wh
53.8 Wh
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53.8 Wh
Run Time
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Up to 18 hours
Up to 18 hours
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Up to 18 hours
Technology
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Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
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Lithium polymer
Miscellaneous
Case Material
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Aluminum
Aluminum
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Aluminum
Colour
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Silver
Sky blue
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Midnight
Features
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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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VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Switch Control, Live Captions, reduce motion, increase contrast
Included Accessories
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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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USB-C power adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 charge cable (2m)
Integrated Options
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Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
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Ambient light sensor
Localization
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Security
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Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
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Fingerprint reader
Software
Apple Intelligence
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Software Included
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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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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
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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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Output: Spatial Audio support; Input: voice isolation mode, wide spectrum microphone mode, enhanced voice clarity
Camera
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Yes - 1080p
Yes - 1080p
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Yes - 1080p
Camera Features
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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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Advanced image signal processor (ISP), FaceTime 1080p HD camera, desk view support, centre stage camera
Compliant Standards
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Graphics Processor
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Apple M4 8-core
Apple M4 8-core - up to
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Apple M4 8-core - up to
Max Monitors Supported
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2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
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2 external monitor(s)
Resolution
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12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
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12 Megapixel
Sound
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Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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Four speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
Video System Features
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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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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
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120 kg carbon emissions
120 kg carbon emissions
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120 kg carbon emissions
ENERGY STAR Certified
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
EPEAT Compliant
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EPEAT Gold
EPEAT Gold
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EPEAT Gold
Packaging Recycled Content
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50 % - recycled fibre
50 % - recycled fibre
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50 % - recycled fibre
Product Recycled Content
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55 % - recycled materials
55 % - recycled materials
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55 % - recycled materials
Rare Earth Materials
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99% recycled rare earth elements
99% recycled rare earth elements
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Rare Earth Materials
TCO Certified
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-
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-
Processor / Chipset
CPU
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Apple M4
Apple M4
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Apple M4
Efficient Cores
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6
6
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6
Features
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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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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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16-core Neural Engine
Number of Cores
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10-core
10-core
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10-core
Performance Cores
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4
4
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4
Processor manufacturer
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—
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Apple M4
Weight & dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
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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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30.41 cm x 21.5 cm x 1.13 cm
Weight
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1.24 kg
1.24 kg
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1.24 kg
Input
Features
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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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Pressure sensitivity, multi-touch touchpad, Multi-Touch Gesture Recognition, force click, Touch ID sensor
Keyboard Backlight
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Yes
Yes
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Yes
Keyboard Layout
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UK
UK
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UK
Type
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Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
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0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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0 - 90% (non-condensing)
Max Operating Temperature
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35 °C
35 °C
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35 °C
Min Operating Temperature
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10 °C
10 °C
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10 °C
AC Adapter
Input
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AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
Output
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30 Watt
30 Watt
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30 Watt
Connections & Expansion
Interfaces Details
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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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2 x USB4 (supports Thunderbolt 4, DisplayPort 1.4 Alt Mode) (charging) Headphone output
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
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16-core Neural Engine
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—
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Manufacturer Warranty
Service & Support
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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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Limited warranty - 1 year Technical support - phone consulting - 90 days
Communications
Wireless
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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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802.11a/b/g/n/ac/ax (Wi-Fi 6E), Bluetooth 5.3