USB-C Charging
Can the MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) Charge via USB-C?
The short answer
Yes — the MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) charges via USB-C as well as MagSafe 3; the manufacturer lists a 30 W adapter.
Last verified 8/19/2026 · Sources: Apple
Specifications
- OEM adapter wattage
- 30 W
- OEM adapter connector
- magsafe-3
- Charging ports
- 2× Thunderbolt / USB 4, 1× MagSafe 3 charging port
Which chargers work
A USB Power Delivery charger plugs into 2× Thunderbolt / USB 4.
The manufacturer states no minimum USB-C charger wattage for this model. A charger rated below the 30 W it lists may charge more slowly, or may not keep up when the laptop is under heavy load. The manufacturer's manual is the authority on what a lower-wattage charger does.
Worth knowing before you buy
- A charger with high advertised wattage but no USB Power Delivery support may not charge this laptop at all — wattage alone doesn't determine compatibility.
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Sources
- Apple — MacBook Air (13-inch, M3, 2024) - Tech Specs — verified 8/19/2026
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