{"id":1776,"date":"2024-01-21T08:36:59","date_gmt":"2024-01-21T08:36:59","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/192.168.1.150\/user2\/wp_prototypes\/medical\/?p=13"},"modified":"2025-10-28T14:23:27","modified_gmt":"2025-10-28T14:23:27","slug":"macos-compatibility","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/ascomputerspro.com\/store\/2024\/01\/21\/macos-compatibility\/","title":{"rendered":"MacOS Compatibility, Latest MacOS, What version of macOS can my Mac run?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\">macOS Tahoe (version 26)<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">macOS Tahoe (MacOS 26). macOS Tahoe is compatible with the following Mac models. (Release Date: September 15, 2025)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook\u00a0Air\u00a0(M1, 2020\u00a0and\u00a0later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook\u00a0Pro\u00a0(2019\u00a0and\u00a0later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac&nbsp;mini&nbsp;(2020&nbsp;and&nbsp;later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac&nbsp;(2020&nbsp;and&nbsp;later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;(2017&nbsp;and&nbsp;later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac&nbsp;Pro&nbsp;(2019&nbsp;and&nbsp;later)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/122867\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/122867<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Sequoia Compatibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">macOS Sequoia (MacOS 15). macOS Sequoia is compatible with the following Mac models. (Release Date: September 16, 2024)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook Air (2020 and later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (2018 and later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (2019 and later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac Pro (2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (2019 and later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (2018 and later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Studio (2022 and later)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/120282\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/120282<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Sonoma Compatibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Sonoma (MacOS 14). macOS Sonoma is compatible with the following Mac computers. (Release Date: September 26, 2023)<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>iMac<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2019 and later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mac&nbsp;Pro<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2019 and later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>iMac&nbsp;Pro<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2017<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mac&nbsp;Studio<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2022 and later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MacBook&nbsp;Air<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2018 and later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Mac&nbsp;mini<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2018 and later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>MacBook&nbsp;Pro<\/strong>&nbsp;from 2018 and later<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\"><strong>Ventura compatibility<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook models from 2017 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air models from 2018 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro models from 2017 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini models from 2018 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac models from 2017 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac Pro (all models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro models from 2019 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Studio (all models)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"monterey-compatibility\">Monterey compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Monterey (MacOS 12). The following Macs are compatible with macOS Monterey:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook models from early 2016 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini models from 2014 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac from 2015 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac Pro (2017 and later)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Studio<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"big-sur-compatibility\">Big Sur compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Big Sur (MacOS 11). Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on some Macs in November 2020. Here\u2019s a list of the Macs that can run macOS Big Sur:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook models from early 2015 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air models from 2013 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro models from 2013 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini models from 2014 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac from 2014 or later<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac Pro (all models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro models from 2013 and 2019<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"catalina-compatibility\">Catalina compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Catalina (MacOS X 10.15). Catalina arrived in October 2019 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (2015 to 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Mid-2012 to 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid-2012 to 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Late 2012 to 2019)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac Pro (all models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro models from 2013<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that the M1-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"mojave-compatibility\">Mojave compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Mojave (MacOS X 10.14). Mojave arrived in September 2018 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, because it\u2019s the same as 2015 model)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Late 2012 to late-2018)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Late 2012 to mid-2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac Pro (all models)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (Late 2013, plus mid-2010 and mid-2012 models with recommended Metal-capable GPU)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"high-sierra-compatibility\">High Sierra compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS High Sierra (MacOS X 10.13). High Sierra arrived in September 2017 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Late 2009 to mid-2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"sierra-compatibility\">Sierra compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Sierra (MacOS X 10.12). Sierra arrived in September 2016 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is same as 2015 model)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 to 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Late 2009 to 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"el-capitan-compatibility\">El Capitan compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS El Capitan (MacOS X 10.11). El Capitan arrived in September 2015 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid\/Late 2007 to early 2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Mid 2007 to mid-2015)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"yosemite-compatibility\">Yosemite compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Yosemite (MacOS X 10.10). Yosemite arrived in October 2014 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (13\u2033 Mid-2009 to mid 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (15\u2033 Mid\/Late 2007 to mid 2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (17\u2033 Late 2007 to 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Mid-2007 to mid-2014)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (2008 and 2010)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"mavericks-compatibility\">Mavericks compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Mavericks (MacOS X 10.9). Mavericks arrived in October 2013 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Xserve (Early 2009)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading has-theme-palette-7-background-color has-background\" id=\"mountain-lion-compatibility\">Mountain Lion compatibility<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">MacOS Mountain Lion (MacOS X 10.8). Mountain&nbsp;Lion, the last of the \u2018cat\u2019 versions of macOS launched in July 2012 and can run on the following Macs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>MacBook Pro (Mid\/Late 2007 to mid-2012)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>iMac (Mid-2007 to 2011)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>macOS Tahoe (version 26) macOS Tahoe (MacOS 26). macOS Tahoe is compatible with the following Mac models. (Release Date: September 15, 2025) https:\/\/support.apple.com\/en-us\/122867 Sequoia Compatibility macOS Sequoia (MacOS 15). macOS Sequoia is compatible with the following Mac models. 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