Are you running the best version of macOS for your Mac?

Wondering which versions of macOS your Mac can run? 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.

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.

The latest version, macOS 15 Sequoia, arrived on September 16, 2024, it can run on all M-series Macs and the last generations of Intel-powered Macs, but the older Macs don’t get all the new features. Read on to find out exactly which Macs are supported by each version of the Mac operating system.

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

macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility

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Sequoia available on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The most recent version, macOS 14.4 arrived in March 2025.

M-series Macs that run Sequoia

All M-series Macs can support Sequoia, including:

iMac: M1 and later
Mac Pro: M1 Max and later
Mac Studio: M1 Max and later
Mac mini: M1 and later
MacBook Air: M1 and later
MacBook Pro: M1 and later

Intel Macs that run Sequoia

The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. This list excludes the 13-inch MacBook Air models from 2018 and 2019 which could run Sequoia’s predecessor, Sonoma.

iMac: 2019 and August 2020
Mac Pro: 2019
iMac Pro: 2017
MacBook Air: March 2020
Mac mini: 2018
MacBook Pro: 2018, 2019 and May 2020

Macs that support Apple Intelligence

The Apple Intelligence features in macOS Sequoia are limited to Apple Silicon Macs:

iMac: M1 and later
Mac Pro: M1 Max and later
Mac Studio: M1 Max and later
Mac mini: M1 and later
MacBook Air: M1 and later
MacBook Pro: M1 and later

For more information read: Can my Mac run Sequoia?

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’s likely that an older OS won’t include the necessary drivers for the hardware on newer Macs. For this reason, it is unlikely that you will be able to install an older version of macOS on a new Mac—but you can take a look at how to install old versions of macOS or OS X for other Macs. Owners of Macs with M-series chips (sometimes referred to as Apple Silicon) won’t be able to run older versions of macOS that weren’t designed for Apple Silicon Macs which use a different architecture, known as ARM, instead of X-86.

But it may not just be a case of wanting to know if your Mac can run the newest operating system. You might also want to know if it is possible to downgrade your Mac to an older version of macOS and need to know the oldest version of macOS. You’ll also find that information below. You can also see a complete list of all the different versions of macOS and Mac OS X. Not sure which Mac you own? Check our article about how to identify your Mac.

Note: In each case, the year referenced below is the year that Mac was first introduced–you could for example have bought a 2016 MacBook in early 2017, but it’s still the 2016 MacBook.

macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility

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macOS 14 Sonoma became available on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still issuing security updates for Sonoma, the most recent was 14.7.5 in March 2025.

The following Macs run Sonoma:

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

Apple released macOS 13 Ventura to the public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still issuing security updates for Ventura, the most recent was 13.7.5 in March 2025.

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

Apple

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

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

macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility

Apple

macOS 11 Big Sur was the version of macOS that arrived on November 12, 2020 (latest version 11.7.10). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Big Sur.

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

macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility

Catalina arrived in October 2019 (latest version 10.15.7). Apple is no longer issuing security updates for Catalina:

The following Macs 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.

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)

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: