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Mac OS Compatibility

Apple releases a new macOS version almost every year, but not every Mac can keep up. With each update, some older models lose compatibility, meaning they no longer receive the latest features, security updates, or performance improvements.

If you’re wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run, we’ve put together a simple guide to help. Whether you’re looking to update to the latest version or find the best option for your device, this guide will help you make the right choice.

Stay empowered with the right macOS for your Mac.

Below is a list of macOS versions and the Macs they support.

macOS 15 Sequoia Compatibility-M series Mac

macOS 15 Sequoia arrives on September 16, 2024. The following Macs can run it:

  • iMac from 2019 and later
  • Mac Pro from 2019 and later
  • iMac Pro from 2017
  • Mac Studio from 2022 and later
  • MacBook Air from 2020 and later
  • Mac mini from 2018 and later
  • MacBook Pro from 2018 and later

However, the Apple Intelligence features coming as part of macOS 15.1 will be limited to Apple Silicon Macs:

  • iMac from 2021 and later
  • Mac Pro from 2023
  • Mac Studio from 2022 and later
  • MacBook Air from late 2020 and later
  • Mac mini from late 2020 and later
  • MacBook Pro from late 2020 and later

macOS 15 Sequoia Compatibility - Intel Macs

The following Intel Macs will run Sequoia. This list excludes the two 13-inch MacBook Air models from 2018 and 2019 which could run Sonoma, but won’t be able to install Sequoia.

  • iMac: 2019 and August-2020 models)
  • Mac Pro: 2019 model
  • iMac Pro: 2017 model
  • MacBook Air: March 2020 model
  • Mac mini: 2018 model
  • MacBook Pro: 2018, 2019 and May 2020 models

macOS 14 Sonoma Compatibility

macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. The latest version, macOS 14.6.1, was released on August 7, 2024. If you want to install the operating system update you will only be able to do so on one of these Macs:

  • iMac from 2019 and later
  • Mac Pro from 2019 and later
  • iMac Pro from 2017
  • Mac Studio from 2022 and later
  • MacBook Air from 2018 and later
  • Mac mini from 2018 and later
  • MacBook Pro from 2018 and later

For more Information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma?

macOS 13 Ventura compatibility

Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. The latest version is 13.6.9 which arrived on August 7, 2024. To run Ventura you will need one of these Macs:

  • MacBook models from 2017 or later
  • MacBook Air models from 2018 or later
  • MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later
  • Mac mini models from 2018 or later
  • iMac models from 2017 or later
  • iMac Pro (all models)
  • Mac Pro models from 2019 or later
  • Mac Studio (all models)

For more information read: Can my Mac run Ventura?

macOS 12 Monterey Compatibility

macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021. The latest version is 12.7.6 which arrived on July 29. The following Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey:

  • MacBook models from early 2016 or later
  • MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later
  • MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later
  • Mac mini models from 2014 or later
  • iMac from 2015 or later
  • iMac Pro (2017 and later)
  • Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later
  • Mac Studio

For more Information read: Can my Mac run Monterey?

macOS 11 Big Sur Compatibility

macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020. The latest version is 11.7.10 which arrived in September 2023. Here’s a list of the Macs that can run macOS Big Sur:

  • MacBook models from early 2015 or later
  • MacBook Air models from 2013 or later
  • MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later
  • Mac mini models from 2014 or later
  • iMac from 2014 or later
  • iMac Pro (all models)
  • Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019

For more information read:
Can my Mac run Big Sur?
Big Sur Technical Specification

macOS 10.15 Catalina Compatibility

Catalina arrived in October 2019, and the latest version is macOS 10.15.7 with Security Update 2022-05 (which arrived in July 2022) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (2015 to 2017)
  • MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018)
  • iMac (Late 2012 to 2019)
  • iMac Pro (all models)
  • Mac Pro models from 2013

For more Information read:
Can my Mac run Catalina?
Catalina Technical Specifications

Note that the M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier.

macOS 10.14 Mojave Compatibility

Mojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because it’s the same as 2015 model)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018)
  • iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017)
  • iMac Pro (all models)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU)

For more Information read:
Mojave Technical Specifications

macOS 10.13 High Sierra Compatibility

High Sierra arrived in September 2017 (latest version 10.13.6) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014)
  • iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013)

For more Information read:
High Sierra Technical Specifications

macOS 10.12 Sierra Compatibility

Sierra, the first update to drop the “X” from the name, arrived in September 2016 (latest version 10.12.6) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014)
  • iMac (Late 2009 to 2015)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013)

For more Information read:
Sierra Technical Specifications

Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibility

El Capitan arrived in September 2015 (latest version 10.11.6) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017)
  • MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015)
  • Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014)
  • iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015)
  • Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013)
For more Information read:
El Capitan Technical Specifications

Mac OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility

Yosemite arrived in October 2014 (latest version 10.10.5) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013)
  • MacBook Pro (13″ Mid-2009 to mid 2014)
  • MacBook Pro (15″ Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014)
  • MacBook Pro (17″ Late 2007 to 2011)
  • Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012)
  • iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014)
  • Mac Pro (2008 and 2010)

For more Information read:
Yosemite Technical Specifications

Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility

Mavericks arrived in October 2013 (latest version 10.9.5) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013)
  • Xserve (Early 2009)
  • Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012)
  • iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010)

For more Information read:
Mavericks Technical Specifications

Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility

Mountain Lion, the last of the “big cat” versions of the Mac operating system launched in July 2012 (latest version 10.8.5) and can run on the following Macs:

  • MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid-2012)
  • Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011)
  • iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010)

For more Information read:
Mountain Lion Technical Specifications

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