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AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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General

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Series

MacBook Air2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

MacBook Air1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Model numbersiMaker identifiers for this exact model and its listed variants. Excludes sibling models and other generations.

MQKP3LL/A3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact original US MQKP3LL/A, Space Gray, 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM/256 GB SSD.

A3241, MC7A4LL/A, MW1G3LL/A, MW1J3LL/A, MW1L3LL/A9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact physical A3241 and original US 16 GB/256 GB order numbers, respectively Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight and Midnight. 512 GB and 24 GB packages excluded. No new colors or variants.

GTIN / EAN

1942537105168Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/support/667987/apple-macbook-air-mqkp3ll-a-(mid-2023)-153-laptop-computer-space-grayRead 7 October 2026Exact US Space Gray MQKP3LL/A, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Product Information UPC row. Incorrect retailer 8 GB maximum and Thunderbolt 4 rows are excluded in favor of maker.

19594989316210Retailer pagemicrocenter.com/product/692844/macbook-air-15-mc7a4ll-a-(early-2025)-153-laptop-computer-sky-blueRead 7 October 2026Exact US Sky Blue MC7A4LL/A, M4 ten CPU/ten GPU, 16 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Public indexed Product Information table explicitly UPC 195949893162. Current direct access blocked. This UPC is Sky Blue only, not all colors. Exact Best Buy model and UPC independently corroborate.

AnnouncediThe maker's first announcement of this model. This is separate from first retail availability.

5 June 20232Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

5 March 20251Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Status

Discontinued9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2023-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Discontinued Date March 4, 2024 for this 15-inch M2 model, not a date for the separately continuing 13-inch M2. Maker current identification and exact RTINGS replacement notice corroborate generation identity.

Discontinued9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch M4 family discontinuation date, not reseller remaining stock. Source distinguishes 2025 M4 from 2026 M5.

PredecessoriThe model this one directly replaced, in the same line, tier and size, as the maker or a trusted review names it.

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Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact 15-inch family predecessor exists in catalogue. Not a relationship to the 13-inch Air.

SuccessoriThe model that directly replaced this one, in the same line, tier and size. A revision such as a Slim or OLED model does not count when a next generation exists.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M3, 2024)10Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2023Read 7 October 2026Public replacement notice expressly names Apple MacBook Air 15 M3 2024, which exists as a product. No 13-inch predecessor relationship inferred.

Apple MacBook Air 15-inch (M5, 2026)24Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M5-Review-Very-powerful-fanless-and-without-competition.1244905.0.htmlRead 23 October 2026Notebookcheck's review of the MacBook Air 15 M5 says Apple refreshes the 15-inch Air and calls the MacBook Air 15 M4 the previous model.

Launch price (US)iThe maker's US launch MSRP for the stated configuration, excluding tax. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

$1,2992Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026Original US starting launch price for retained base configuration, excluding education prices and later reductions.

$1,1991Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Pricing and Availability: base 15-inch starts at $1199 in US, excluding sales tax. Education and later prices excluded.

Launch price (EU)iThe maker's euro launch price for the stated configuration, including VAT as published. Current store prices and later discounts do not qualify.

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MarketsiISO country or region codes where this exact model or variant is sold. A source page's language does not establish availability.

US2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

US1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

ColoursiThe maker's own colour names

Space Gray3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026

Sky Blue, Silver, Starlight, Midnight3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Segment

Ultrabook2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

Ultrabook1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Form factor

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Clamshell4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026

Chassis

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DimensionsiClosed laptop body size. Minimum and maximum thickness describe the front and rear or other points stated by the maker.

Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Size and Weight. Maker centimetres converted exactly to millimetres.

Width340.4Depth237.6Thickness (max)11.5mm(13.4 × 9.4 × 0.5 in)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Weight (published)iPublished laptop weight without the charger. A starting weight is identified in the source note and may vary with configuration.

1.51kg(3.3 lb)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Published laptop mass without adapter. Manufacturing and configuration variation apply.

1.51kg(3.3 lb)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Lid material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Environment materials: recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Bottom material

Aluminium1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Environment materials: recycled aluminium enclosure.

Aluminium3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Materials: aluminium enclosure.

Max hinge angle

130°11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Case section gives approximately 130 degrees. Reviewed 16 GB/1 TB unit shares the unchanged A2941 physical enclosure/hinge with base hardware. No numeric lab result from that different configuration is inherited.

130°17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m4-review-the-best-laptop-you-cant-upgradeRead 7 October 2026Published maximum opening angle for unchanged A3241 physical enclosure. Review RAM sample scope unproved, so no lab measurements inherited.

MIL-STD-810 testing (claimed)iManufacturer claim of MIL-STD-810 testing. The revision and tested procedures belong in the source note. This is not proof of every standard test.

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Display

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Screen sizeiDiagonal of the main built-in display. Rounded-corner displays may be measured as a full rectangle.

15.3in(38.9 cm)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

15.3in(38.9 cm)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Native resolution

2880 × 1864px1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

2880 × 1864px3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Pixel density

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Panel typeiDell's WVA means wide viewing angle and names no panel technology, so it is stored as IPS only when Dell or a review names IPS.

IPS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

IPS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Backlight

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Dimming zonesiIndependently controlled backlight zones, not the number of LEDs or screen pixels.

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Panel part numberiPanel part number identified in a matching review unit. Suppliers may vary within the same laptop configuration.

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Screen surfaceiSurface of the stored display configuration. Anti-reflective coatings do not by themselves make a glossy display matte. A matte finish of the chassis is not the screen surface.

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Glossy7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 5 October 202615-inch M4 model display claim: glossy yes. Shared panel claim only. 16 GB / 1 TB review measurements excluded from 256 GB reference.

Touchscreen

No3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026

No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact matching 15.3-inch panel. Same physical screen across colors, no touchscreen option.

Stylus

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Refresh rate modesiHighest confirmed operating refresh rate of the built-in display at each resolution. Add a second row only for a documented dual-mode panel, not an ordinary supported timing.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1864	60

Source3Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 5 October 2026Exact retail SKU Display specifications publish 60 Hz at native resolution. No supported-signal timing or external-monitor rate substituted.

BApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Width (px)	Height (px)	Maximum operating refresh (Hz)
2880	1864	60

Source7Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 5 October 202615-inch M4 specifications: 2880 x 1864 native IPS at 60 Hz. Shared display claim only, no external timings.

Max refresh rate

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Adaptive synciNamed variable refresh technologies for the built-in display. Manual switching between 60Hz and 120Hz is not VRR.

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Gray-to-gray response time (claimed)iManufacturer claim for a gray-to-gray pixel transition. Do not use generic response times, black-to-white values, or motion-picture response times.

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Native panel colour depthiPhysical panel colour depth per channel. Do not infer native bit depth or FRC from the number of supported colours.

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Brightness (SDR, claimed)iManufacturer typical SDR luminance. Outdoor maxima and an unspecified peak are not typical SDR brightness.

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500nits3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Peak brightness (SDR outdoors, claimed)iManufacturer maximum SDR luminance explicitly claimed for outdoor use. Ambient light, automatic brightness and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not typical SDR or HDR brightness.

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Sustained brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer explicitly sustained HDR luminance. Screen area, duration, temperature and other stated conditions belong in the source note. Not a brief peak or SDR luminance.

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Peak brightness (HDR, claimed)iManufacturer peak luminance explicitly measured or claimed in HDR. Window size and duration belong in the source note.

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sRGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated sRGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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DCI-P3 coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated DCI-P3 gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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Adobe RGB coverage (claimed)iManufacturer stated Adobe RGB gamut percentage. The source note identifies coverage, volume, or an unspecified maker gamut claim.

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HDR certification

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Factory calibratediThe maker explicitly states factory colour calibration. Certification alone does not establish calibration.

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Second display

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Processor

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Processor

Apple M2 (8-core CPU)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Chip section. Retained original US 8-core CPU with 10-core GPU. Other GPU configurations excluded.

Apple M43Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Processor brand

Apple1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Apple3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Core configurationiProcessor core groups using the chip maker's names. MediaTek Big, Apple Super and AMD Zen architecture labels remain distinct from Intel P and E labels.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Core type	Count
Performance	4
Efficiency	4

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

BApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Core type	Count	Core
Performance	4	Performance
Efficiency	6	Efficiency

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Chip: 10-core M4 with four Performance and six Efficiency cores. No Apple super cores in this generation.

CPU cores

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Cores labelled performanceiCounts only rows classified as performance. Other labels, including Big, Super and AMD Zen architecture rows, are not included.

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Cores labelled efficiencyiCounts only efficiency and low-power-efficiency rows. AMD Zen 5c and Apple super cores are not included.

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ThreadsiMaximum hardware threads of the processor, including simultaneous multithreading where supported.

811Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Specification names M2 8c/8t. Same M2 processor installed in all 15-inch M2 configurations. Not a benchmark or CPU power-limit claim.

1013Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-M4-review-The-fanless-M4-SoC-is-years-ahead-of-the-competition.976933.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Same M4 10-core CPU in all 15-inch M4 configurations. Numeric benchmark/power/display/runtime results from the reviewed 16 GB/1 TB unit are not inherited. No clock or configured PL1/PL2 inferred.

Max boost clock

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L3 cacheiL3 cache only. Do not copy a combined L2 plus L3 cache total. Qualcomm's total cache, such as 30 MB on Snapdragon X, is not L3, even when a laptop maker labels it L3.

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ProcessiProcess size class of the processor compute die in nm, as on CPUs: TSMC N3B is 3, Intel 7 is 10, Intel 4 is 7 and Intel 18A is 1.8. Marketing process names and other chiplet processes belong in the source note.

5nm12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 7 October 2026Maker names second-generation 5-nanometer technology for M2. No TSMC process code inferred.

3nm8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026Apple M4 uses second-generation 3 nm technology. The represented Air explicitly uses M4.

Sustained CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's sustained configured CPU power limit, such as PL1. A chip manufacturer's generic base power is not the laptop setting.

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Peak CPU power (configured)iThis laptop's configured short-duration CPU limit, such as PL2. Do not substitute generic processor maximum turbo power.

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Combined CPU and GPU poweriMaker stated simultaneous CPU plus discrete-GPU budget for the exact configuration and power mode.

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NPU performanceiNPU-only claimed operations per second. Excludes combined CPU, GPU and platform AI throughput. Precision belongs in the source note.

15.8TOPS12Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2022/06/apple-unveils-m2-with-breakthrough-performance-and-capabilitiesRead 7 October 2026M2 Neural Engine-only maximum, 15.8 trillion operations per second. Numerical precision unstated. Not total CPU/GPU/platform throughput.

38TOPS8Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2024/05/apple-introduces-m4-chipRead 5 October 2026M4 Neural Engine peak up to 38 trillion operations per second. Chip maker claim, not measured laptop sustained rate. Precision is not stated.

Graphics

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Discrete GPUiA separate dedicated graphics processor is installed. Integrated or unified-memory graphics do not qualify.

No1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Chip and graphics inventory lists Apple chip GPU only, part of the SoC with unified memory.

No3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Only integrated M4 GPU is installed.

GPU

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GPU brand

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VRAMiDedicated video memory of the installed discrete GPU. Shared system memory is excluded.

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Max GPU power (TGP)iMaximum configured discrete-GPU power including Dynamic Boost. Mode and any maker qualification belong in the source note.

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Dynamic BoostiMaximum additional GPU power shifted from the CPU through NVIDIA Dynamic Boost. This is part of maximum TGP, not extra to it. A figure written as "up to 115W Dynamic Boost" is the total, so it goes in gpu_tgp_max_w.

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GPU boost clockiHighest maker configured GPU boost clock, including factory overclock where explicitly stated. Mode belongs in the source note.

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GPU switchingiExplicit GPU display-routing or power-sharing features. Advanced Optimus includes hardware display multiplexing.

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Integrated GPU

Apple M2 10-core GPU1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Apple M4 10-core GPU3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 202610-core GPU base configuration. All 15-inch configurations use 10-core GPU.

Memory

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Installed RAMiTotal installed RAM in this product configuration, not the maximum purchase option.

8GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Memory section and exact original US SKU. Retained original 8 GB base. Higher purchase-time memory options are excluded.

16GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Standard 16 GB unified memory, paired with 256 GB SSD.

RAM type

LPDDR510Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-2023Read 7 October 2026Exact tested 8 GB/256 GB model. Public configuration list names LP-DDR5 for 8/16/24 GB options. Protected results were not used.

LPDDR5X11Reviewrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact reviewed 16 GB/256 GB Silver unit. Public options explicitly LP-DDR5x for 16/24/32 GB. Notebookcheck processor document names LPDDR5x-7500, its generic LPDDR5-7500 review abbreviation is not preferred over exact DDR5x naming.

RAM speediConfigured memory data rate in transfers per second. Do not treat the DRAM clock in MHz as the data rate.

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7,500MT/s12Spec databasenotebookcheck.net/Apple-M4-10-cores-Processor-Benchmarks-and-Specs.835975.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base 10-core M4 processor has on-package LPDDR5x at 7500 transfers/second. Exact RTINGS 16 GB/256 GB options list matching 7500 but label MHz. No MHz clock doubled or bandwidth-derived speed.

Memory channelsiActive memory channels of the installed configuration, not the number of RAM modules or slots. One installed module is one channel. This holds for DDR5 too, whose two 32-bit subchannels on one module do not count as two channels. Soldered LPDDR memory counts in 64-bit units, so a 128-bit bus is 2 channels, even when a maker calls it quad-channel.

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RAM upgradeiWhether the installed RAM is soldered, socketed in slots, or a mixture. Purchase-time configurations are not upgrades.

Soldered9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m2-8-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2023-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact base 8 GB onboard RAM, no RAM slots, cannot upgrade later. Purchase-time 16/24 GB options do not establish sockets.

Soldered9Spec databaseeverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/specs/macbook-air-m4-10-core-cpu-10-core-gpu-15-2025-specs.htmlRead 7 October 2026Default 16 GB onboard unified RAM has no RAM slots and cannot be upgraded later. Purchase-time 24/32 GB options are not sockets. Exact RTINGS reviewed 16 GB/256 GB states soldered RAM.

Memory slotsiPhysical replaceable RAM module sockets grouped by type and occupancy. Clocked SO-DIMM uses CSODIMM. Soldered memory is excluded.

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RAM slots

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Free RAM slots

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Maximum supported RAMiManufacturer supported maximum RAM, including purchase-time soldered options. Does not imply post-purchase upgradeability.

24GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Maximum purchase-time memory for retained CPU/GPU configuration. Does not establish upgradeability.

32GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Memory section: configurable up to 32 GB at purchase. All 15-inch M4 models retain same 10-core CPU / 10-core GPU. Not a post-purchase upgrade.

Storage

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Installed storageiTotal advertised installed storage in decimal GB. Convert 1TB to 1000GB, without changing an explicitly published 512GB value.

256GB1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Retained original US 256 GB base SKU. Later or education-only capacities do not change this record.

256GB3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Standard 256 GB SSD. Alternative purchase capacities are not installed storage.

Storage type

NVMe SSD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Maker Storage section publishes SSD. Interface and PCIe generation not inferred.13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact retained MQKP3LL/A 8 GB/256 GB table says Integrated NVMe SSD. Refines existing maker generic SSD without changing capacity. No M.2 socket or PCIe generation inferred.

NVMe SSD3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 202614Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact Silver MW1G3LL/A 16 GB/256 GB. Refines existing maker generic SSD. Onboard fixed storage, no replaceable M.2 socket or PCIe generation inferred.

Installed drive PCIe generationiPCIe generation of the installed drive. This may be lower than the slot capability.

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Storage slotsiPhysical storage connectors grouped by capability and occupancy. A slot accepting several drive lengths is one slot, not one per length.

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M.2 slots

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Free storage slots

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Maximum slot PCIe generation

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Ports

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PortsiPhysical laptop connectors grouped by type, protocol capability and side. One connector with several protocols is counted once.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Type	Version	Count	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4	2	40	Thunderbolt 3	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Charging and Expansion. Physical connectors counted once. Thunderbolt 3, USB4 and DisplayPort share each USB-C connector.

BApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Type	Version	Count	Side	Maximum data rate (Gbps)	Thunderbolt or USB4	DP Alt Mode
MagSafe	MagSafe 3	1	Left	Not available	Not available	Not available
USB-C	Thunderbolt 4	2	Left	40	Thunderbolt 4	Yes
3.5 mm audio	Not available	1	Right	Not available	Not available	Not available

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Charging and Expansion: MagSafe 3, audio and two Thunderbolt 4 USB-C at 40 Gbps, with DisplayPort and charging. Sides come from matching M4 manual.4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026M4 tour: left MagSafe 3 and two Thunderbolt 4, right 3.5 mm audio.

USB-C ports

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Thunderbolt

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Highest HDMI version

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Card reader

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Ethernet speed

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Maximum USB-C charging inputiHighest confirmed charging power accepted by a USB-C port. This is separate from adapter rating and power delivered to peripherals.

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Wireless

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Wi-Fi

Wi-Fi 61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Wi-Fi 6E3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Wi-Fi bandsiSupported radio frequency bands. Availability may be restricted by country or regulatory configuration.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz14Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air 15-inch M2 2023 group, ax at 5 GHz and ax at 2.4 GHz rows. No 6 GHz row inherited from M3/M4. Regional availability may vary.

2.4 GHz, 5 GHz, 6 GHz18Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-in/guide/deployment/dep268652e6c/webRead 7 October 2026Exact MacBook Air 15-inch M4 2025 group. 6 GHz availability may be regionally restricted. No Wi-Fi 7 or N1 chip inherited from 2026 models.

Wi-Fi module

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BluetoothiThe version as a number with one decimal, such as 5.4 or 6.0. A qualifier such as or above goes in the source note.

5.31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

5.33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Cellular

No13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact MQKP3LL/A Communications row Cellular Support No. External phones/dongles are not built-in cellular.

No14Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1883964-REG/apple_mw1g3ll_a_15_macbook_air_m4.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact US base configuration has no built-in cellular. External phone tethering excluded.

Keyboard and touchpad

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Keyboard layoutsiDocumented layouts of the retained regional SKUs. Do not infer a layout solely from the sales country.

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US ANSI, ISO3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Key switches

Scissor13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product Magic Keyboard description explicitly scissor mechanism.

Scissor16Revieweverymac.com/systems/apple/macbook-air/macbook-air-silicon-faq/differences-between-macbook-air-m4-13-15-2025-models.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact M4 comparison explicitly states both 13-inch and 15-inch M4 lines have Scissor Switch keyboards. Different RAM/storage does not change mechanism. Direct access denied, complete public indexed article evidence used.

Keyboard backlightiA maker-confirmed backlight with no published type uses backlit_unspecified. Do not infer white lighting, a single colour or RGB from backlit alone. A single-zone RGB backlight is RGB zones.

Single colour11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices explicitly white keyboard lighting. Same physical keyboard across RAM/storage options, and maker exact sheet confirms backlit Magic Keyboard.

Backlit, type not stated3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Exact 15-inch model tech sheet Keyboard and Trackpad section explicitly states Backlit Magic Keyboard. Backlight colour and illumination type are not stated. No white, single-colour or RGB lighting inferred.

NumpadiDedicated physical numeric keypad. A virtual touchpad number pad is not counted.

No11Reviewnotebookcheck.net/Apple-MacBook-Air-15-2023-M2-review-The-everyday-MacBook-now-in-15-inches.726811.0.htmlRead 7 October 2026Input Devices expressly says extra width not utilized for a numpad. Same physical 15-inch keyboard across options.

No15Reviewwhich.co.uk/reviews/laptops/apple-15-inch-macbook-air-m4Read 7 October 2026Exact purchased 15-inch M4 16 GB/256 GB. Public specification row, not protected rating. Keyboard shape is shared across colors.

Key traveliPhysical key travel distance, not actuation distance.

1mm13Retailer pagebhphotovideo.com/c/product/1770934-REG/apple_mqkp3ll_a_15_macbook_air_space.htmlRead 7 October 2026Exact product Magic Keyboard description explicitly 1 mm key travel. Not actuation distance.

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Pointing stickiDedicated stick pointing device such as TrackPoint. A touchpad does not qualify.

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Touchpad size

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Width148Height92mm(5.8 × 3.6 in)17Reviewlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-3-m4-review-the-best-laptop-you-cant-upgradeRead 7 October 2026Published physical Force Touch trackpad dimensions, width by height. Shared A3241 input hardware, not a performance measurement. Maker omits size. Review does not present this as a lab measurement or name a measuring instrument. No RAM/storage-dependent lab result inherited.

Touchpad mechanismiA clickpad or glass touchpad that clicks when pressed down is mechanical. Haptic needs a source that says haptic or force feedback.

Haptic1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Keyboard and Trackpad states Force Touch. Separate Apple support source establishes haptic feedback.5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Apple explicitly states Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback. Exact model sheet specifies Force Touch.

Haptic5Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/en-gb/102309Read 5 October 2026Matching M4 tech sheet names Force Touch. Official Apple support says Force Touch trackpads provide haptic feedback and have no mechanical click when off.

Camera and audio

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Webcam

1080p FaceTime HD1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

12 MP Center Stage, 1080p video3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

IR face loginiAn infrared camera suitable for Windows Hello face authentication. An ordinary webcam or fingerprint sensor does not qualify.

No16Reviewconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-2023-m2-256gb/m410014Read 7 October 2026Exact public indexed Features table explicitly Facial recognition No. Current direct retrieval is blocked, but full indexed source table independently read. Tom’s Hardware exact 15-inch M2 camera prose separately corroborates absence. Its different RAM/storage unit is used only for shared camera hardware, no measurements inherited.23Reviewtomshardware.com/reviews/macbook-air-15-inch-m2Read 7 October 2026Webcam section explicitly says camera has no facial recognition and contrasts absent Mac Face ID with Windows infrared login cameras. Shared original A2941 camera hardware across fixed M2 configurations. Tested 16 GB/512 GB unit contributes only this static camera attribute. No test measurements transferred.

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Webcam privacy

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Built-in speaker driversiIndividual built-in acoustic drivers, including separate tweeters and woofers. Do not count audio channels or infer driver count from speaker assemblies.

61Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

63Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Total speaker poweriCombined published power of the built-in speaker drivers. RMS or peak classification belongs in the source note.

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Audio features

Dolby Atmos, Spatial Audio, Force-cancelling woofers1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, Voice Isolation microphone mode, Wide Spectrum microphone mode, Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking using supported AirPods models3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Exact model Audio section explicitly lists Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes, alongside Spatial Audio and Dolby Atmos. Dynamic head tracking requires supported AirPods, AirPods Pro or AirPods Max. It is not an unconditional built-in-speaker feature.

MicrophonesiPhysical built-in microphones, not beamforming channels or microphone modes.

31Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

33Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Battery and power

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Battery energyiPublished nominal energy capacity of the installed internal battery in watt-hours. Separate from measured runtime and charger output.

66.5Wh1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

66.5Wh3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Claimed battery lifeiManufacturer maximum runtime for each explicitly named test. Display brightness, configuration and other conditions belong in the source note. Wireless streaming preserves an unnamed content type and does not imply video or audio. Video conferencing requires an explicit calling test, with application and participant setup in the source note. MobileMark versions use different workloads, so compare only rows of the same version.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video playback	18
Web browsing	15

Source1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Maker battery test matches 8-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD. Wireless browsing 25 websites and Apple TV app HD 1080p movie playback, brightness 8 clicks from bottom. Up to claims vary by use and configuration.

BApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Use case	Hours (h)
Video streaming	18
Web browsing	15

Source3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026Maker January 2025 test uses matching base 15-inch M4, 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16 GB / 256 GB. Wi-Fi web 25 sites or 1080p streaming in Safari, display eight clicks from bottom and keyboard backlight off.

Adapter rated outputiNominal rated output of the documented supplied or recommended adapter. A temporary dynamic maximum belongs in the source note. Not the laptop charging-input limit.

35W1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Battery and Power and In the Box. Adapter nominal rated output for retained original US base configuration.

35W3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026US base supplied 35 W adapter. Optional 70 W fast-charge adapter excluded from supplied rating.

Laptop charging connectoriConnector at the laptop end of the documented main charging cable, not the wall plug or adapter-end connector. HP's AC smart pin is a round DC plug, so it is barrel.

MagSafe1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026Supplied charging cable connector at the laptop end.

MagSafe3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Charge 0 to 50 % (claimed)iManufacturer time to charge an empty battery to 50%. Adapter and powered-off conditions belong in the source note.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2023/mac/14Read 5 October 2026Archived guide: 50% in 30 minutes using optional 70 W USB-C power adapter. Included 35 W adapter is separate.

30min4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Claim up to 50 percent in around 30 minutes requires optional 70 W USB-C adapter, not the supplied 35 W adapter.

Cooling

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FansiPhysical cooling fans inside the laptop. Excludes fans in external coolers and the power adapter.

02Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026

01Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Thin, light fanless design.

Vapor chamberiA vapor-chamber heat spreader is installed. Ordinary heatpipes alone do not qualify.

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Liquid metaliComponents where the maker confirms liquid-metal thermal material. Ordinary thermal paste is excluded.

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Power modesiPublished laptop operating modes and configured power limits. Do not place observed runtime power measurements in this table.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

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BApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Name
Automatic Mode
Low Power Mode

Source19Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/101613Read 7 October 2026Maker supports Low Power on MacBook Air introduced in 2024 or later. Automatic is stated default. High Power eligibility excludes Air. These are documented operating settings, no watt limits inferred. Does not establish any reviewer selected Automatic.

Security

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Fingerprint

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2023/mac/14Read 5 October 2026Generation-specific tour names Touch ID as the power button.

Power button4Owner's manualsupport.apple.com/guide/macbook-air/apd7e765329d/2025/mac/15Read 5 October 2026Top illustration explicitly labels Touch ID as power button.

TPM

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Remote management

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Security lock slotiA dedicated built-in physical security-cable slot. Security locks that occupy a USB-C port do not qualify.

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Software

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Operating system

macOS Ventura2Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2023/06/apple-introduces-the-15-inch-macbook-airRead 5 October 2026Operating system supplied at original launch. Later compatible updates excluded.

macOS Sequoia1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026Launch publication explicitly names macOS Sequoia.

OS family

macOS1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

macOS3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Security updates untiliPublished end date of OS/security updates promised for the exact device model. Preserve the source precision. Do not calculate it from years or substitute a generic OS-version lifecycle. Unknown when no device-specific promise is published.

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Measured display

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Brightness (measured, centre)iReviewer center-point SDR luminance for the matching display configuration. Do not substitute a review average or unspecified measurement.

516nits18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Exact review unit is 8 GB/256 GB, established in linked Performance page. Display section explicitly maximum measured middle-screen brightness. True Tone off, Colour LCD profile, max brightness. Instrument and macOS build unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026Actual sample explicitly 8 GB RAM and 256 GB SSD, same M2 8 CPU/10 GPU hardware as base. Reviewed color/region not identified. Scores and 1520 MB/s SSD read are omitted because source does not prove default or highest mode. No performance field gets an unknown mode assumption.

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Brightness (measured, average)iReviewer mean luminance across a documented display grid, normally nine points.

505nits18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same 8 GB/256 GB sample and display state. Reviewer explicitly mean across display surface, maximum deviation 6 percent. Grid point count unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

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Contrast ratio (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

1,280:118Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same confirmed 8 GB/256 GB sample. Display section explicitly gives 1280:1 with operational test approximately 140 nits at 52% brightness, white 140 cd/m2 and black 0.11 cd/m2. Not maximum-brightness contrast or a recalculation. Colour LCD profile, True Tone off stated for surrounding display tests. Instrument unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

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HDR peak brightness (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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sRGB coverage (measured)iReviewer measured sRGB coverage, not gamut volume. Instrument and method belong in the source note.

100%18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same sample. Display section coverage in CIE 1976 sRGB/ITU-R BT.709, not volume. Colour LCD profile emulates sRGB. Instrument unspecified. DCI-P3 99 percent is omitted because RTINGS exact sample public prose says full coverage.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

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DCI-P3 coverage (measured)iReviewer measured DCI-P3 coverage, not gamut volume. Display P3 measurements are identified in the source note.

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Colour accuracy (measured Delta E)iReviewer colour error before calibration. Delta-E formula, colour space and picture mode belong in the source note.

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PWM flicker foundiWhether a reviewer detected pulse-width-modulation flicker under the documented test conditions. False does not prove all frequency ranges were tested.

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PWM frequency (measured)iDetected PWM frequency at the brightness setting stated by the reviewer.

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PWM at or below brightnessiHighest display brightness setting at or below which the documented PWM is detected.

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Response black to white (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response for black-to-white-to-black, with test conditions in the source note.

26ms18Measurementlaptopmedia.com/gb/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p3Read 7 October 2026Same sample, reviewer black-to-white and white-to-black, 10 to 90 percent and reverse, combined fall plus rise. 60 Hz matching native panel. Overdrive setting and instrument unstated.19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 2026

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Response grey to grey (measured)iReviewer combined rise and fall response between specified grey levels. State the levels in the source note.

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Measured performance

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Cinebench 2024 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Cinebench 2024 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Geekbench 6 single-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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Geekbench 6 multi-coreiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Geekbench 6 only. Geekbench 5 and 7 use other scales, so their scores are not stored.

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3DMark Time Spy graphicsiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker. Graphics score, not the overall score. A score the review does not label as graphics is left out.

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3DMark Steel NomadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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SSD sequential read (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Game frame ratesiMatching review-unit game results. Resolution, preset, upscaling, frame generation and ray tracing are stated only when documented.

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Measured noise and temperature

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Fan noise per modeiReviewer sound-pressure readings for the matching configuration and mode. Measurement distance and workload belong in the source note.

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Max fan noiseiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Fan noise while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Top surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Bottom surface under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Palm rest under loadiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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CPU temperature in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

94°C19Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p4Read 7 October 202620Measurementlaptopmedia.com/review/apple-macbook-air-15-mid-2023-review-the-new-15-inch-macbook-air-is-all-you-expect-it-to-be/p5Read 7 October 2026Exact 8 GB/256 GB review. Max CPU load method 100 percent CPU cores, monitored chip temperature. Table sustained 10 to 15 minutes gives 94 C, short 15 to 30 second peak 101 C is not substituted. macOS build, firmware, power mode and room temperature unstated. This is temperature group, not measured-performance score.

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CPU clock in stress testiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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GPU temperature while gamingiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Measured battery and power

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Battery runtime per testiReviewer runtime for the exact test and configuration. Mixed browsing, video and graphics workloads are classified as mixed use.

AApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M2, 2023)

Test	Hours (h)
Wi-Fi browsing	13
Video playback	11.5

Source15Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/apple-macbook-air-15-inch-2023-m2-256gb/m410014Read 7 October 2026Exact public indexed product introduction: 8 GB RAM, 256 GB SSD, M2 8-core CPU/10-core GPU, macOS Ventura 13.4. Public Portability prose reports 13 h light web browsing and 11.5 h heavier 4K video playback. Current direct HTTP and web opens return 403, public indexed source sentences independently read. General CR method is separately 200 nits, ten lab-server pages over Wi-Fi/default browser until shutdown and local 4K playback. Original sample-specific brightness, power mode and firmware remain unstated.17Measurementconsumerreports.org/electronics-computers/laptops-chromebooks/laptops-with-best-battery-life-a1118947781Read 7 October 2026Published June 2023 CR method uses 200 nits, full charge, 10 pages stored on lab server over Wi-Fi/default browser until shutdown, and separately locally stored 4K video. This is publisher general method evidence, not an independently repeated sample-specific brightness measurement. No power mode or firmware inferred.

BApple MacBook Air 15-inch (M4, 2025)

Test	Hours (h)
Mixed use	12

Source22Measurementrtings.com/laptop/reviews/apple/macbook-air-15-m4-2025Read 7 October 2026Exact 16 GB/256 GB Silver unit, public Surface Laptop 7 comparison states about 12 hours for general productivity. Stored value is approximate public prose, not protected numerical lab precision. Classified mixed use rather than claiming a pure web-only test. Publisher battery method uses browsing/scrolling plus embedded video under Safari. Review macOS build, firmware and exact power mode unstated. Generic method 200-nit condition is not claimed as an independently exposed sample setting.23Measurementrtings.com/laptop/tests/performance/batteryRead 7 October 2026Published normal battery method: full charge to shutdown, web browsing/scrolling over Wi-Fi plus embedded six-minute YouTube video, Safari on macOS, generic brightness 200 cd/m2 and 22 C room. These document publisher method, not independently exposed sample-specific condition values. No protected exact result extracted, no power-profile default inferred.

Wi-Fi browsing runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

13h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Video runtimeiMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

11.5h=CalculatedFrom Battery runtime per test

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Full charge time (measured)iMeasured by a reviewer, not claimed by the maker

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Power draw idleiHighest reviewer idle AC power reading for the matching configuration and test conditions.

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Power draw gamingiReviewer AC power draw during the named game and settings. Not GPU-only power.

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Power draw maxiMaximum reviewer AC input power during the documented load or stress test. Not the adapter rating.

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Sustained CPU power (measured)iObserved sustained CPU package power during the documented test. Not the configured PL1 limit.

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GPU power while gaming (measured)iObserved GPU-only power while running the documented game and settings.

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Weight (measured)iReviewer measured laptop mass without its power adapter unless the source note explicitly states otherwise.

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Certifications

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Intel EvoiManufacturer certification of the exact configuration as Intel Evo. Processor support alone does not establish certification.

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Copilot+ PCiManufacturer identifies the configuration as Copilot+ PC. A Copilot keyboard key alone is insufficient.

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Colour certifications

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ENERGY STAR

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

EPEAT

Gold21Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/MacBook_Air_15-inch_PER_June2023.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original June 2023 exact 15-inch M2 environmental report footnote 4 explicitly Gold in the United States and Canada. Historical maker certification claim for this model, not an assertion that it is currently sold or an independently verified current registry status.

Gold20Maker spec sheet (PDF)apple.com/environment/pdf/products/notebooks/M4_MacBook_Air_PER_March2025.pdfRead 7 October 2026Original March 2025 joint 13-inch/15-inch M4 environmental report footnote 6 explicitly Gold US and Canada. File pertains both M4 Air sizes. No later M5 rating inherited.

Other certifications

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In the box

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In the boxiAccessories confirmed for this exact SKU. Do not combine mutually exclusive regional bundles into one box.

15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026In the Box. Exact original US base adapter and supplied 2 m charging cable. Optional fast-charge adapter excluded.

15-inch MacBook Air, 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter, USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2 m)3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026US base bundle. 10-core GPU 35 W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter.

Power adapter includediWhether a power adapter is included with this exact regional SKU. A supported or recommended adapter does not prove inclusion.

Yes1Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

Yes3Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Warranty

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Manufacturer warranty (source market)iThe maker's warranty period for the exact SKU or configuration and market named in the source note. It applies only to that stated market, not every regional variant. Statutory consumer rights are excluded. The base term is stored. An extension that needs registration goes in the source note.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US one-year manufacturer hardware warranty. Paid AppleCare and statutory rights excluded.

1year6Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 5 October 2026US One-Year Limited Warranty for Mac products, April 22, 2022 to present. Statutory rights and refurbished warranty prices excluded.

Warranty serviceiDocumented manufacturer warranty service for the named market. Included paid service upgrades belong in the source note.

Carry-in, Mail-in22Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US manufacturer limited warranty service options are carry-in and mail-in. Apple decides available method and mail-in eligibility. No guaranteed onsite or paid AppleCare feature included.

Carry-in, Mail-in21Maker product pageapple.com/legal/warranty/products/embedded-mac-warranty-us.htmlRead 7 October 2026US maker limited warranty offers carry-in and conditional mail-in if Apple finds hardware eligible. Apple determines actual available method. No guaranteed onsite or paid AppleCare provision.

Links

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Product page

support.apple.com/en-us/1113461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

www.apple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-color1Press releaseapple.com/newsroom/2025/03/apple-introduces-the-new-macbook-air-with-the-m4-chip-and-a-sky-blue-colorRead 5 October 2026

Spec sheet

support.apple.com/en-us/1113461Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/111346Read 5 October 2026

support.apple.com/en-us/1222103Maker product pagesupport.apple.com/en-us/122210Read 8 October 2026

Manual

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EPREL registration numberiId in the EU energy label database. Each size or model of a series has its own id, so it is per variant.

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Both are also in the API. Back to all laptops.