Terms of the previous offer
- Laptops Direct now marks the checked Starlight MQKV3B/A product page as no longer available, so do not rely on the old £649.97 price without rechecking stock.
- This is the older M2 generation and has 8GB unified memory, so heavy multitasking and long-term headroom are weaker than 16GB M4 models.
- The price was seen on the Starlight configuration; check colour and stock before ordering.
- No fan and integrated graphics are excellent for quiet everyday use, not sustained gaming or heavy workstation loads.
Why the previous offer stood out
- The 15.3in MacBook Air usually costs far more than smaller budget laptops, so £649.97 is a strong entry point for a large-screen Apple ultraportable.
- The 512GB SSD is the better base to buy than 256GB if you expect to keep the machine for years.
- The display is a proper 15.3in 2880x1864 Liquid Retina panel with 500-nit brightness and P3 colour.
Full specifications
| Brand | Apple |
|---|---|
| Model | MQKV3B/A |
| Processor brand | Apple |
| Processor | M2 |
| Processor family | Apple Silicon |
| NPU performance (TOPS) | 16 |
| Memory (GB) | 8 |
| Ram type | Unified memory |
| Storage (GB) | 512 |
| Storage type | SSD |
| Gpu brand | Apple |
| Graphics | Apple 10-core GPU |
| Gpu type | integrated |
| Graphics memory (GB) | Not confirmed |
| GPU power (W) | Not confirmed |
| Screen size (inches) | 15.3 |
| Resolution | 2880x1864 |
| Screen type | Liquid Retina IPS |
| Screen finish | gloss |
| Refresh rate (Hz) | 60 |
| Brightness (nits) | 500 |
| Colour gamut | P3 wide colour |
| Weight (kg) | 1.51 |
| Operating system | macOS |
| Keyboard layout | UK assumed |
| Charger included | Yes |
Condition, warranty and price evidence
- Condition
- New
- Warranty
- 1-year Apple warranty shown by Laptops Direct
- Eligibility
- Public Laptops Direct price; Starlight model checked, Silver was advertised separately at a higher price
- Recorded availability
- Laptops Direct product page rechecked on 2026-05-29 and stated "This product is no longer available" for the Starlight MQKV3B/A listing; related colour/refurb alternatives may show separately.
- Price recorded
These notes describe retailer listings and recorded checks. They are not a hands-on review or a guarantee of stock. How we check prices.