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Ventura compatibility

MacOS Ventura (MacOS 13). The list of Macs supported by MacOS Ventura is quite a bit more restrictive, cutting off support for any Mac that is past 5 years old.

• 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)

Monterey compatibility

MacOS Monterey (MacOS 12). 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

Big Sur compatibility

MacOS Big Sur (MacOS 11). Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on some Macs in November 2020. 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

Catalina compatibility

MacOS Catalina (MacOS X 10.15). Catalina arrived in October 2019 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

Note that the M1-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier.

Mojave compatibility

MacOS Mojave (MacOS X 10.14). Mojave arrived in September 2018 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)

High Sierra compatibility

MacOS High Sierra (MacOS X 10.13). High Sierra arrived in September 2017 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)

Sierra compatibility

MacOS Sierra (MacOS X 10.12). Sierra arrived in September 2016 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)

El Capitan compatibility

MacOS El Capitan (MacOS X 10.11). El Capitan arrived in September 2015 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)

Yosemite compatibility

MacOS Yosemite (MacOS X 10.10). Yosemite arrived in October 2014 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)

Mavericks compatibility

MacOS Mavericks (MacOS X 10.9). Mavericks arrived in October 2013 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)

Mountain Lion compatibility

MacOS Mountain Lion (MacOS X 10.8). Mountain Lion, the last of the ‘cat’ versions of macOS launched in July 2012 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)

 

Other Helpful Links:

• https://osxdaily.com/2021/08/25/mac-wont-boot-bootable-disk-why/
• https://support.apple.com/
• https://www.macworld.com/article/671943/what-mac-do-i-have.html