Ventura compatibility

\nMacOS 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. \n

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

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Monterey compatibility

\nMacOS Monterey (MacOS 12). The following Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey: \n

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

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Big Sur compatibility

\nMacOS 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: \n

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

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Catalina compatibility

\nMacOS Catalina (MacOS X 10.15). Catalina arrived in October 2019 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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

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

Mojave compatibility

\nMacOS Mojave (MacOS X 10.14). Mojave arrived in September 2018 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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

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High Sierra compatibility

\nMacOS High Sierra (MacOS X 10.13). High Sierra arrived in September 2017 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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

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Sierra compatibility

\nMacOS Sierra (MacOS X 10.12). Sierra arrived in September 2016 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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

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El Capitan compatibility

\nMacOS El Capitan (MacOS X 10.11). El Capitan arrived in September 2015 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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• MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017) \n
• MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) \n
• MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015) \n
• MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015) \n
• Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014) \n
• iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015) \n
• Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013) \n

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Yosemite compatibility

\nMacOS Yosemite (MacOS X 10.10). Yosemite arrived in October 2014 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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

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Mavericks compatibility

\nMacOS Mavericks (MacOS X 10.9). Mavericks arrived in October 2013 and can run on the following Macs: \n

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

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Mountain Lion compatibility

\nMacOS 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: \n

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

\n  \n \nOther Helpful Links: \n

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

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