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Apple MacBook Air - 13" - M4 chip - 10-core CPU - 10-core GPU - 16GB Ram - 1TB SSD - Z1CX000VZ

$1,599.00
$1,799.00

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  • Vendor: Apple
  • SKU: Z1CX000VZ-SD25-K
  • Availability: In Stock
  • Product Type: Laptops

  • Condition: Brand New
  • Warranty: 1 Year Warranty

Colors

  • Midnight

Chip

  • Apple M4 chip
    • 10-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 6 efficiency cores
    • 10-core GPU
    • Hardware-accelerated ray tracing
    • 16-core Neural Engine
    • 120GB/s memory bandwidth

Media Engine

  • Hardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes, and ProRes RAW
  • Video decode engine
  • Video encode engine
  • ProRes encode and decode engine
  • AV1 decode

Apple Intelligence
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.

Display

  • Liquid Retina display
    • 13.6-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology
    • 2560-by-1664 native resolution at 224 pixels per inch
    • 500 nits brightness

  • Color
    • Support for 1 billion colors
    • Wide color (P3)
    • True Tone technology

Memory

  • 16GB unified memory

Battery and Power

  • Up to 18 hours of video streaming
  • Up to 15 hours of wireless web usage
  • Built-in 53.8 watt-hour lithium polymer battery
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter (included with M4 with 8-core GPU)
  • 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (included with M4 with 10-core GPU; configurable with M4 with 8-core GPU)
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable
  • Fast-charge capable with 70W USB-C Power Adapter

Storage

  • 1TB SSD

Charging and Expansion

  • MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 3.5mm headphone jack
  • Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C) ports supporting:
    • Charging
    • DisplayPort
    • Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
    • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)

Display Support

  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:
    • Up to two external displays with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz
    • Thunderbolt 4 digital video output
    • Support for native DisplayPort 1.4 output over USB-C

Video Playback

  • Supported formats include HEVC, H.264, AV1, and ProRes
  • HDR with Dolby Vision, HDR10+/HDR10, and HLG

Audio Playback

  • Supported formats include AAC, MP3, Apple Lossless, FLAC, Dolby Digital, Dolby Digital Plus, and Dolby Atmos

Keyboard and Trackpad

  • Backlit Magic Keyboard with:
    • 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys including 12 full-height function keys and 4 arrow keys in an inverted T arrangement
    • Touch ID
    • Ambient light sensor
    • Force Touch trackpad for precise cursor control and pressure sensing capabilities

Wireless

  • Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
  • Bluetooth 5.3

Camera

  • 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
  • 1080p HD video recording
  • Advanced image signal processor with computational video

Audio

  • Four-speaker sound system
  • Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos on built-in speakers
  • Spatial Audio with dynamic head tracking when using supported models of AirPods, AirPods Pro, and AirPods Max
  • Three-mic array with directional beamforming
  • Voice Isolation and Wide Spectrum microphone modes
  • Enhanced voice clarity in audio and video calls
  • 3.5mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Storage temperature: –13° to 113° F (–25° to 45° C)
  • Relative humidity: 0% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
  • Maximum storage altitude: 15,000 feet
  • Maximum shipping altitude: 35,000 feet

Size and Weight

  • Height: 0.44 inch (1.13 cm)
  • Width: 11.97 inches (30.41 cm)
  • Depth: 8.46 inches (21.5 cm)
  • Weight: 2.7 pounds (1.24 kg)

Operating System

  • macOS
    macOS Sequoia helps you be productive and creative with features like Apple Intelligence, iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, and major updates to Safari.

Accessibility
Accessibility features include:

  • Voice Control
  • VoiceOver
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Live Captions
  • Switch Control
  • Zoom

Built-in Apps

  • App Store
  • Books
  • Calendar
  • Contacts
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Freeform
  • GarageBand
  • Home
  • iMovie
  • iPhone Mirroring
  • Keynote
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Music
  • News
  • Notes
  • Numbers
  • Pages
  • Passwords
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Shortcuts
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • Tips
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Weather

In the Box

  • 13-inch MacBook Air
  • 30W USB-C Power Adapter (M4 with 8-core GPU) or 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter (M4 with 10-core GPU)
  • USB-C to MagSafe 3 Cable (2m)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the difference between a gaming laptop and a business laptop?

Gaming laptops are engineered for graphics-intensive workloads and prioritize high-end GPUs, advanced cooling systems, and often higher-refresh-rate displays (120 Hz and above) to deliver smooth frame rates in the latest titles. They tend to be heavier and thicker to accommodate powerful components and thermal solutions. Business laptops (sometimes called ultrabooks or professional laptops), on the other hand, focus on portability, battery endurance, and reliability.
You’ll find slimmer profiles, longer-lasting batteries (8–12 hours of mixed use), spill-resistant keyboards, and enterprise-grade security features such as TPM chips, fingerprint scanners, and optional smart-card readers. While a gaming laptop trades mobility for performance, a business model trades peak frame rates and RGB lighting for lightweight build, quiet operation, and secure remote-management capabilities.

How does the CPU affect specific tasks?

The CPU—your system’s “brain”—executes all general computing instructions. For everyday tasks like web browsing, email, and document editing, a quad-core processor with moderate clock speeds (2.0–3.0 GHz base) is more than sufficient. When you dive into more demanding workloads—such as compiling large codebases, running multiple virtual machines, data analysis, or video transcoding—a higher core/thread count (6–8 cores or more) and higher turbo frequencies make a marked difference. More cores allow the CPU to juggle parallel tasks simultaneously, reducing build times in development environments or speeding up batch-export jobs in creative applications. Faster single-core performance improves responsiveness, so look for CPUs with a strong combination of core count and per-core speed for the best all-around experience.

Why is the GPU important for performance?

The GPU (graphics processing unit) is specialized for parallel compute and rendering tasks. In gaming, a dedicated GPU with its own high-speed VRAM delivers higher frame rates, better visual detail, and support for features like real-time ray tracing. Beyond gaming, GPUs accelerate workloads such as 3D modeling, CAD, video editing (effects and encoding), and even machine-learning inference. An integrated GPU (built into the CPU) shares system memory and is fine for basic video playback and office graphics, but it cannot match the throughput of a discrete GPU when it comes to processing large textures, complex shaders, or parallel data streams. If your workflow involves any form of hardware-accelerated rendering or compute, a dedicated GPU can slash render times and provide smoother previews in creative software.

What role does RAM play?

RAM (random-access memory) serves as the CPU and GPU’s short-term workspace, storing active data and instructions. When you open applications, load files, or browse the web, those assets are cached in RAM. If you run out of RAM, your system resorts to slower storage (SSD or HDD), causing noticeable lag and stuttering. For light productivity—email, spreadsheets, light web multitasking—8 GB may suffice. For heavier multitasking (20+ browser tabs, virtual machines, large Photoshop files) or professional apps (video editing, 3D rendering), 16–32 GB is recommended. Furthermore, on systems with integrated graphics, faster RAM speeds (e.g., 3200 MHz vs. 2666 MHz) can meaningfully improve graphical performance because the GPU draws from system memory.

What is the difference between HDD, SSD, and NVMe storage?

  • HDD (Hard Disk Drive) uses spinning magnetic platters and a read/write head—it's affordable with high capacities but much slower (100–150 MB/s) and more prone to mechanical failure.
  • SSD (Solid State Drive) uses NAND flash chips with a SATA interface, delivering 5–10× the speed of an HDD (up to ~550 MB/s), no moving parts for greater durability, and lower power draw.
  • NVMe (Non-Volatile Memory Express) is a protocol over PCIe lanes, allowing SSDs to reach 2–7× the speed of SATA-SSDs (1,500–3,500 MB/s+).
NVMe drives offer the highest throughput and lowest latency, ideal for heavy workloads like video editing or large file transfers.

How do screen sizes impact usability?

Laptop screens typically range from 13″ to 17″ diagonally, each offering different trade-offs.
  • 13″–14″: Highly portable and lightweight (sub-1.3 kg), ideal for frequent travelers and students, but less screen real estate for side-by-side windows.
  • 15″: The most popular compromise, delivering a comfortable balance between productivity space and manageable weight (around 1.6–2.0 kg).
  • 16″–17″: Suited for gaming, content creation, or detailed work, offering expansive workspace and often higher resolutions, but add bulk and reduce battery life due to larger backlights.
Also consider resolution (Full HD, QHD, 4K), panel type (IPS for color accuracy, OLED for contrast), and refresh rate (60 Hz vs. 120/144 Hz+) based on your priorities.

What warranty coverage applies?

Standard laptops include a one-year manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship, effective from the delivery date. This warranty typically covers hardware failures not caused by user damage. Some models offer extended-warranty plans (two or three years), such extended warranties will always be stated in the top section of the product page. Warranty claims generally require a valid proof of purchase and the device’s serial number.

Are VAT charges included in the price?

All displayed laptop prices include Value-Added Tax (VAT) by default, unless explicitly noted otherwise on the product page. Any additional fees—such as shipping, or handling will be clearly itemized during checkout. If a product is VAT-exempt, that exception will be stated alongside the price.

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