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Technical Specifications
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Brand: Apple|SKU: MX2Y3B/A
Apple MacBook Pro
£3159.53
Stock: 250

Brand: Apple|SKU: MW0W3B/A
MacBook Air 13 M4
£1088.79
Stock: 373
General
Operating System
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
Apple macOS Sequoia 15.0
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Product Type
Notebook
Notebook
Notebook
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Memory
RAM
48 GB (unified memory)
16 GB (unified memory)
16 GB (unified memory)
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Display
Colour Support
1 billion colours
1 billion colours
1 billion colours
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Features
BFR/PVC-free, Mercury free, Zoom, arsenic-free glass, ProMotion technology, HDR10 compatible, HLG gamma, P3 Wide Color Gamut, Extreme Dynamic Range (XDR), True Tone technology, standard glass, Dolby Vision, 1000 cd/m² max full-screen brightness, 1600 cd/m² peak brightness (HDR), HDR10+, Liquid Retina XDR display, 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
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
1000 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
500 cd/m²
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Keyboard Name
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
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Pixel Density (ppi)
254
224
224
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Resolution
3456 x 2234
2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
2560 x 1664 (WQXGA)
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Type
16.2"
13.6" - IPS
13.6" - IPS
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V-Sync Rate at Max Res.
120 Hz
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Widescreen
Yes
Yes
Yes
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Storage
Main Storage
512 GB SSD soldered
256 GB SSD soldered
256 GB SSD soldered
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Battery
Battery Run Time
Video playback: up to 24 hours, Web browsing over Wi-Fi: up to 17 hours
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
100 Wh
53.8 Wh
53.8 Wh
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Run Time
Up to 24 hours
Up to 18 hours
Up to 18 hours
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Technology
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
Lithium polymer
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Miscellaneous
Case Material
Aluminum
Aluminum
Aluminum
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Colour
Space black
Sky blue
Silver
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Features
VoiceOver screen reader, Dictation, Voice Control, Closed Captions, Switch Control, reduce motion, text to speech, increase contrast
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)
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
Ambient light sensor
Ambient light sensor
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Localisation
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Localization
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Language: English / region: United Kingdom
Language: English / region: United Kingdom
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Security
Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
Fingerprint reader
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Software
Apple Intelligence
Yes
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
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: 4 force-cancelling woofers, wide stereo sound, Spatial Audio support
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
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
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
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
Dolby Digital Plus, Dolby Atmos, Dolby Digital
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Graphics Processor
Apple M4 Pro 20-core
Apple M4 8-core - up to
Apple M4 8-core
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Max Monitors Supported
2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
2 external monitor(s)
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Resolution
12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
12 Megapixel
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Sound
Six speakers, 3 beam-forming microphone array
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
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
279 kg carbon emissions
120 kg carbon emissions
120 kg carbon emissions
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ENERGY STAR Certified
Yes
Yes
Yes
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EPEAT Compliant
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EPEAT Gold
EPEAT Gold
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Packaging Recycled Content
50 % - recycled fibre
50 % - recycled fibre
50 % - recycled fibre
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Product Recycled Content
40 % - recycled materials
55 % - recycled materials
55 % - recycled materials
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Rare Earth Materials
98% recycled rare earth elements
99% recycled rare earth elements
99% recycled rare earth elements
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TCO Certified
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Processor / Chipset
CPU
Apple M4 Pro
Apple M4
Apple M4
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Efficient Cores
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6
6
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Features
Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 273 GB/s memory bandwidth
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)
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16-core Neural Engine
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Number of Cores
14-core
10-core
10-core
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Performance Cores
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4
4
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Processor manufacturer
Apple
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Weight & Dimensions
Dimensions (WxDxH)
35.57 cm x 24.81 cm x 1.68 cm
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Weight
2.14 kg
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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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Weight
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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
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
Yes
Yes
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Keyboard Layout
UK
UK
UK
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Type
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
Keyboard, Force Touch trackpad
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Environmental Parameters
Humidity Range Operating
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
0 - 90% (non-condensing)
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Max Operating Temperature
35 °C
35 °C
35 °C
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Min Operating Temperature
10 °C
10 °C
10 °C
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AC Adapter
Input
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
AC 100-240 V (50/60 Hz)
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Output
140 Watt
30 Watt
30 Watt
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Connections & Expansion
Interfaces Details
3 x USB4/Thunderbolt 5/DisplayPort 2.1 (charging) Headphone output HDMI
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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Memory Card Reader
Yes (SDXC Card)
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Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
Neural Processor Unit (NPU)
16-core Neural Engine
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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
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
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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