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Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? Want to know if you will be able to run macOS 27 Golden Gate on your Mac when it launches on September 14? We’ve put together a macOS compatibility checker that will show you what Macs the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X support, so you can tell what version you should be running on your Mac if you want the latest features and security protections.

Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system.

Latest supported macOS version

The latest macOS version is macOS 26 Tahoe 26.6.2, but macOS 27 Golden Gate will launch later today, September 14. Golden Gate will run on all M-series Macs.

  • Next version: macOS 27 Golden Gate, coming September 14, 2026
  • Latest version: macOS 26 Tahoe 26.6.2, released August 17, 2026
  • Supported Macs: All M-series Macs and some Intel Macs from 2019 can run Tahoe, only M-series Macs can run Golden Gate
  • Critical security updated: macOS 15 Sequoia (macOS 15) and Sonoma (macOS 14) received critical security updates on 6 August 2026.
Which version of macOS can my Mac run?

Apple releases a new version of the Mac operating system every year—but the newest version of the Mac operating system does not support every Mac. Each year more and more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are unable to be updated to take advantage of the latest features.

Here’s a simple table you can use to identify the version of macOS your Mac can run based on the year it was introduced. Note there are some exceptions where only certain models are compatible with a macOS version. For more details of specific models check the sections later on in this article.

YearMacBook NeoMacBook Air, 13- & 15-inchMacBook Pro
14- & 16-inchiMacMac mini Mac StudioMac ProMacBook Pro
13-inchMacBook Pro 
15-inch 2026macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (A18 Pro)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M5)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M5 Pro & M5 Max)2025macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M5)2024macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M3)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4, M4 Pro & M4 Max)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4, M4 Pro)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4 Max, M3 Ultra)2023macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (15-inch, M2)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2 Pro & M2 Max, M3, M3 Pro & M3 Max)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M3)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2, M2 Pro)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2 Max, M2 Ultra)macOS 26 Tahoe (M2 Max, M2 Ultra)2022macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1 Max, M1 Ultra)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2, 13-inch)2021macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1 Pro & M1 Max)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1) 2020macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1 only)
& macOS 15 Sequoia (Intel)macOS 26 Tahoe (iMac 27-inch, Intel)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1)macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1, 13-inch)2019macOS 14 SonomamacOS 15 SequoiamacOS 26 TahoemacOS 15 SequoiamacOS 26 Tahoe2018macOS 14 SonomamacOS 15 SequoiamacOS 15 SequoiamacOS 15 Sequoia2017macOS 12 MontereymacOS 13 VenturamacOS 13 VenturamacOS 13 Ventura2016macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey2015macOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 Monterey2014macOS 11 Big SurmacOS 12 MontereymacOS 12 MontereymacOS 11 Big SurmacOS 11 Big Sur2013macOS 11 Big SurmacOS 11 Big SurmacOS 12 MontereymacOS 11 Big Sur (Retina only)macOS 11 Big Sur

For advice about installing macOS read: How to install macOS on your Mac and read our guide to every version of macOS released to find out about the latest version.

Which Mac do I have?

Find out what Mac you own.


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Not sure which Mac model you own? Here’s how to check which Mac model you have.

The quickest way is to click the Apple logo in the top-left corner of your screen and select About This Mac. This will show you an overview including the model name, year it was made, chip, and memory.

If you need more detailed specs — like processor generation or exact configuration — you can click on the More Info… button, or go to System Settings > General > About.

macOS 27 Golden Gate compatibility

On September 14 2026, macOS 27 Golden Gate will be available for download.

macOS Golden Gate will not support any Intel-powered Macs, but all Apple silicon Macs are supported, including the M1 and the A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo.

There are some limitations though, some AI-powered Siri voice features, such as more expressive voice and advanced dictation, require M3 and at least 12GB RAM.

Find the Macs that will run Golden Gate in the table below:

IntroducedProductNov 2020MacBook Air (13-inch, M1)Nov 2020MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2-port)Nov 2020Mac mini (M1)Apr 2021iMac (24-inch, M1)Oct 2021MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Pro / M1 Max)Oct 2021MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1 Pro / M1 Max)Mar 2022Mac Studio (M1 Max / M1 Ultra)Jun 2022MacBook Air (13.6-inch, M2)Jun 2022MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2)Jan 2023Mac mini (M2 / M2 Pro)Jan 2023MacBook Pro (14-inch, M2 Pro / M2 Max)Jan 2023MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Pro / M2 Max)Jun 2023Mac Pro (Tower, M2 Ultra)Jun 2023Mac Studio (M2 Max / M2 Ultra)Jun 2023MacBook Air (15.3-inch, M2)Oct 2023MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max)Oct 2023MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro / M3 Max)Oct 2023iMac (24-inch, M3)Mar 2024MacBook Air (13-inch, M3)Mar 2024MacBook Air (15-inch, M3)Oct 2024MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 / M4 Pro / M4 Max)Oct 2024MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro / M4 Max)Oct 2024iMac (24-inch, M4)Oct 2024Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro)Mar 2025MacBook Air (13-inch, M4)Mar 2025MacBook Air (15-inch, M4)Mar 2025Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra)Oct 2025MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5)Mar 2026MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro / M5 Max)Mar 2026MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro / M5 Max)Mar 2026MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) Mar 2026MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) Mar 2026MacBook Neo (A18 Pro)

Macs that don’t run macOS Golden Gate

The following Macs that were supported by 2025’s macOS Tahoe, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Golden Gate:

  • MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, Intel)
  • Mac Pro (2019, Intel)
  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, 4 Thunderbolt ports, Intel)
  • iMac (27-inch, 2020, Intel)
Which Macs can run Apple Intelligence?

All M-series Macs are compatible with the Apple Intelligence-powered features. However, there are hardware requirements for the AI-powered Siri voice features, including the more expressive voice and advanced dictation. Only Macs with an M3 or better, and at least 12GB RAM, will be able to run those features.

M-series Macs that run Apple Intelligence:

  • MacBook Pro (M1 and later)
  • MacBook Air (M1 and later)
  • iMac (M1 and later)
  • Mac mini (M1 and later)
  • Mac Studio (M1 and later)
  • Mac Pro (M1 and later)

There are no Intel Macs that support Apple Intelligence.

What to do if you have an Intel Mac

If you still use an Intel-based Mac, now is the time to start planning an upgrade to Apple silicon. With macOS 27 Golden Gate dropping support for Intel processors, the transition away from Intel has reached a critical stage. Newer Apple silicon Macs offer significantly better performance, battery life, and access to features such as Apple Intelligence.

If your Intel-powered Mac can run macOS Tahoe, you should continue to receive security updates for at least another year after the release of Golden Gate, so the need to replace it is less immediate. However, you should still be considering your upgrade options.

The situation is more urgent if your Mac can’t run Tahoe. Apple is may stop providing security updates for macOS Sequoia and Sonoma once macOS Golden Gate arrives later this year, potentially leaving older Macs without protection against newly discovered security vulnerabilities.

macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility

The most recent version of macOS Tahoe is macOS 26.6.2 which arrived on August 17 2026.

Tahoe is the last version of macOS to support Macs that don’t run on Apple’s own silicon. There are four Intel-powered Macs that can run Tahoe.

To drill in to exactly which Mac model run macOS Tahoe you can browse the chart below:

IntroducedProductNov 2019MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, Intel)Dec 2019Mac Pro (2019, Intel)May 2020MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, 4 Thunderbolt ports, Intel)Aug 2020iMac (27-inch, 2020, Intel)Nov 2020MacBook Air (13-inch, M1)Nov 2020MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2-port)Nov 2020Mac mini (M1)Apr 2021iMac (24-inch, M1)Oct 2021MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Pro / M1 Max)Oct 2021MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1 Pro / M1 Max)Mar 2022Mac Studio (M1 Max / M1 Ultra)Jun 2022MacBook Air (13.6-inch, M2)Jun 2022MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2)Jan 2023Mac mini (M2 / M2 Pro)Jan 2023MacBook Pro (14-inch, M2 Pro / M2 Max)Jan 2023MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Pro / M2 Max)Jun 2023Mac Pro (Tower, M2 Ultra)Jun 2023Mac Studio (M2 Max / M2 Ultra)Jun 2023MacBook Air (15.3-inch, M2)Oct 2023MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3 / M3 Pro / M3 Max)Oct 2023MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro / M3 Max)Oct 2023iMac (24-inch, M3)Mar 2024MacBook Air (13-inch, M3)Mar 2024MacBook Air (15-inch, M3)Oct 2024MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4 / M4 Pro / M4 Max)Oct 2024MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro / M4 Max)Oct 2024iMac (24-inch, M4)Oct 2024Mac mini (M4 / M4 Pro)Mar 2025MacBook Air (13-inch, M4)Mar 2025MacBook Air (15-inch, M4)Mar 2025Mac Studio (M4 Max / M3 Ultra)Oct 2025MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5)Mar 2026MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro / M5 Max)Mar 2026MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro / M5 Max)Mar 2026MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) Mar 2026MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) Mar 2026MacBook Neo (A18 Pro) See Apple’s list of Tahoe compatible Macs.

Macs that don’t run macOS Tahoe

The following Macs that were supported by 2024’s macOS Sequoia, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Tahoe:

  • iMac (Intel, 2019)
  • iMac Pro (Intel, 2017)
  • Mac mini (Intel, 2018)
  • MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018)
macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility

Which Macs run Sequoia? All the M-series Macs!


Apple

Sequoia (macOS 15) became available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The software still get security updates when required.

Latest version: macOS Sequoia 15.7.9 on August 6, 2026.

M-series Macs that run Sequoia

All M-series Macs can support Sequoia (and Apple Intelligence features), including:

  • MacBook Air (M1 and later)
  • MacBook Pro (M1 and later)
  • iMac (M1 and later)
  • Mac Pro (M1 and later)
  • Mac Studio (M1 and later)
  • Mac mini (M1 and later)

Intel Macs that run Sequoia

The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. None of these models can support the Apple Intelligence features though.

  • iMac (Intel, 2019 and August 2020)
  • Mac Pro (Intel, 2019)
  • iMac Pro (Intel, 2017)
  • MacBook Air (Intel, March 2020)
  • Mac mini (Intel, 2018)
  • MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018, 2019 and May 2020)

Macs that don’t run Sequoia

The following Macs that were supported by 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and any that are older than these, are not able to run Sequoia:

  • MacBook Air (Intel, 2019)
  • MacBook Air (Intel, 2018)

For more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia?

macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility

macOS Sonoma

arrived in 2023

IDG

macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma.

Latest version: macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 on August 6, 2026.

Macs that run Sonoma

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

For more information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma?

macOS 13 Ventura compatibility

Apple

Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.8 in August 2025. Apple no longer support this version with security updates.

Latest version: macOS Ventura 13.7.8, August 20, 2025.

Macs that run Ventura

  • 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

Apple

macOS 12 Monterey was made available to download on October 15, 2021 (latest version 12.7.6 in July 2024). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Monterey.

Latest version: macOS Monterey 12.7.6, July 2024.

Macs that run 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
macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility

Apple

macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages.

Latest version: macOS Big Sur 11.7.11, February 2026.

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
macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility

Catalina arrived in October 2019. Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina, but it did issue an update in February 2026 to address a certificate issue with FaceTime and Messages.

Latest version: macOS Catalina 10.15.8, February 2026.

Macs that can run Catalina

  • 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 M-series Macs will not be able to run Catalina or earlier.

An M-series (Apple Silicon) Mac cannot be downgraded beyond Big Sur. macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility

Mojave arrived in September 2018 (latest version 10.14.6 in July 2021) 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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)

Wondering how long Apple will support your Mac for? Read: How long do Macs last?

Can I install an older OS on my Mac?

Officially, the operating system that was available on your Mac at the time that you bought it is the oldest version of macOS that can run on that Mac. It’