Can your Mac run macOS 27? Inspect the complete compatibility list

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article id=19459001> 19659001 Discover the latest macOS variation your Mac can run, consisting of macOS 27 Golden Gate, macOS Tahoe and older variations, with our Mac compatibility checker. 19659002 19659003 Summary developed by Smart Answers AI 19659004 In summary: 19659005 Macworld reports that macOS 27 Golden Gate released on September 14, 2026, and marks a significant shift by dropping all Intel Mac assistance, needing Apple silicon to run the brand-new system. Just M-series Macs work with macOS 27, while sophisticated Apple Intelligence includes like Siri voice tools require an M3 chip and a minimum of 12GB of RAM. Mac owners need to inspect their design and chip now, as Intel-based Macs have actually reached their software application assistance limitation and danger losing future security updates. Wondering which variations of macOS your Mac can run? Would like to know if you will have the ability to run macOS 27 Golden Gate on your Mac when it releases on September 14? We’ve created a macOS compatibility checker that will reveal you what Macs the various variations of macOS and Mac OS X assistance, so you can inform what variation you ought to be working on your Mac if you desire the current functions and security defenses. 19659009 Keep reading to discover precisely which Macs are supported by each variation of the Mac os. 19659010 Newest supported macOS variation The current macOS variation is macOS 26 Tahoe 26.6.2, however macOS 27 Golden Gate will release later on today, September 14. Golden Gate will work on all M-series Macs. 19659012 Next variation : macOS 27 Golden Gate, coming September 14, 2026 19659013 Newest variation: 19459160 macOS 26 Tahoe 26.6.2, launched August 17, 2026 19659014 Supported Macs: All M-series Macs and some Intel Macs from 2019 can run Tahoe, just M-series Macs can run Golden Gate 19659015 Vital 19659016 security upgraded: macOS 15 Sequoia (macOS 15) and Sonoma (macOS 14) got crucial security updates on 6 August 2026. 19659017 Which variation of macOS can my Mac run? Apple launches a brand-new variation of the Mac os every year– however the most recent variation of the Mac os does not support every Mac. Each year increasingly more Macs fall off the compatibility list and are not able to be upgraded to make the most of the most recent functions 19659019 Here’s a basic table you can utilize to determine the variation of macOS your Mac can run based upon the year it was presented. Keep in mind there are some exceptions where just specific designs work with a macOS variation. For more information of particular designs examine the areas in the future in this post. 19659020 19659021 Year 19659022 MacBook Neo MacBook Air, 13- & & 15-inch MacBook Pro 14- & & 16-inch 19659025 iMac Mac mini Mac Studio Mac Pro 19659029 MacBook Pro 19459168 13-inch 19659030 MacBook Pro 15-inch 2026 19659032 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (A18 Pro) 19659033 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M5) macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M5 Pro & & M5 Max) 2025 19659036 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4) 19659037 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M5) 19659038 2024 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M3) 19659040 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4, M4 Pro & & M4 Max) macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4) 19659042 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4, M4 Pro) macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M4 Max, M3 Ultra) 2023 19659045 macOS 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) 19659047 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) 19659050 macOS 26 Tahoe (M2 Max, M2 Ultra) 2022 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2) 19659053 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1 Max, M1 Ultra) 19659054 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M2, 13-inch) 19659055 2021 19659056 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1 Pro & & M1 Max) macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1) 19659058 2020 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1 just) 19459168 & macOS 15 Sequoia (Intel) macOS 26 Tahoe (iMac 27-inch, Intel) 19659061 macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1) macOS 26 Tahoe/macOS 27 Golden Gate (M1, 13-inch) 2019 macOS 14 Sonoma 19659065 macOS 15 Sequoia macOS 26 Tahoe 19659067 macOS 15 Sequoia macOS 26 Tahoe 19659069 2018 19659070 macOS 14 Sonoma macOS 15 Sequoia macOS 15 Sequoia 19659073 macOS 15 Sequoia 19659074 2017 19659075 macOS 12 Monterey macOS 13 Ventura 19659077 macOS 13 Ventura 19659078 macOS 13 Ventura 19659079 2016 macOS 12 Monterey macOS 12 Monterey macOS 12 Monterey 19659083 2015 19659084 macOS 12 Monterey 19659085 macOS 12 Monterey macOS 12 Monterey macOS 12 Monterey 19659088 2014 macOS 11 Big Sur macOS 12 Monterey 19659091 macOS 12 Monterey macOS 11 Big Sur 19659093 macOS 11 Big Sur 2013 macOS 11 Big Sur 19659096 macOS 11 Big Sur macOS 12 Monterey 19659098 macOS 11 Big Sur (Retina just) 19659099 macOS 11 Big Sur 19659100 For recommendations about setting up macOS read: How to set up macOS on your Mac and read our guide to every variation of macOS launched to discover the current variation. 19459151 Which Mac do I have? Discover what Mac you own. 19659103 Foundry 19659104 Unsure which Mac design you own? Here’s how to examine which Mac design you have. 19659105 The quickest method is to click the Apple logo design in the top-left corner of your screen and choose About This Mac. This will reveal you a summary consisting of the design name, year it was made, chip, and memory. 19659106 If you require more comprehensive specifications– like processor generation or specific setup– you can click the More Info … button, or go to System Settings > General > About. macOS 27 Golden Gate compatibility 19659108 On September 14 2026, macOS 27 Golden Gate 19459160 will be readily available for download. 19659109 macOS Golden Gate will not support any Intel-powered Macs, however all Apple silicon Macs are supported, consisting of the M1 and the A18 Pro-powered MacBook Neo. There are some constraints though, some AI-powered Siri voice functions, such as more meaningful voice and advanced dictation, need M3 and a minimum of 12GB RAM. 19659111 Discover the Macs that will run Golden Gate in the table listed below: Presented Item 19659115 Nov 2020 MacBook Air(13-inch, M1 ) Nov 2020 19659118 MacBook Pro(13-inch, M1, 2-port ) Nov 2020 19659120 Mac mini (M1) 19659121 Apr 2021 19659122 iMac(24-inch, M1) Oct 2021 19659124 MacBook Pro( 14-inch, M1 Pro/ M1 Max ) Oct 2021 19659126 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1 Pro/ M1 Max ) 19659127 Mar 2022 19659128 Mac Studio (M1 Max/ M1 Ultra ) 19659129 Jun 2022 MacBook Air( 13.6-inch, M2 ) Jun 2022 19659132 MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2) 19659133 Jan 2023 19659134 Mac mini (M2/ M2 Pro) Jan 2023 19659136 MacBook Pro(14-inch, M2 Pro/ M2 Max) 19659137 Jan 2023 19659138 MacBook Pro( 16-inch, M2 Pro/ M2 Max ) Jun 2023 Mac Pro( Tower, M2 Ultra) Jun 2023 Mac Studio (M2 Max/ M2 Ultra) 19659143 Jun 2023 19659144 MacBook Air (15.3-inch, M2) Oct 2023 MacBook Pro(14-inch, M3/ M3 Pro/ M3 Max) 19659147 Oct 2023 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/ M3 Max) 19659149 Oct 2023 iMac(24-inch, M3) 19659151 Mar 2024 MacBook Air (13-inch, M3) Mar 2024 19659154 MacBook Air(15-inch, M3 ) 19659155 Oct 2024 19659156 MacBook Pro(14-inch, M4/ M4 Pro/ M4 Max) 19659157 Oct 2024 19659158 MacBook Pro(16-inch, M4 Pro/ M4 Max ) Oct 2024 iMac (24-inch, M4) Oct 2024 Mac mini (M4/ M4 Pro) 19659163 Mar 2025 19659164 MacBook Air(13-inch, M4 ) 19659165 Mar 2025 19659166 MacBook Air(15-inch, M4 ) Mar 2025 Mac Studio(M4 Max/ M3 Ultra) Oct 2025 MacBook Pro(14-inch, M5 ) Mar 2026 19659172 MacBook Pro(14-inch, M5 Pro/ M5 Max) Mar 2026 19659174 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro/ M5 Max ) 19659175 Mar 2026 19659176 MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) Mar 2026 19659178 MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) Mar 2026 MacBook Neo(A18 Pro) 19659181 Macs that do not run macOS Golden Gate The following Macs that were supported by 2025’s macOS Tahoe, and any that are older than these, are unable to run Golden Gate: 19659183 MacBook Pro(16-inch, 2019, Intel) 19659184 Mac Pro (2019, Intel) 19659185 MacBook Pro(13-inch, 2020, 4 Thunderbolt ports, Intel ) iMac(27-inch, 2020, Intel) 19659187 Which Macs can run Apple Intelligence? All M-series Macs work with the Apple Intelligence-powered functions. There are hardware requirements for the AI-powered Siri voice functions, consisting of the more meaningful voice and advanced dictation. Just Macs with an M3 or much better, and a minimum of 12GB RAM, will have the ability to run those functions. 19459151 M-series Macs that run Apple Intelligence: MacBook Pro (M1 and later on) MacBook Air (M1 and later on) 19659191 iMac (M1 and later on) Mac mini (M1 and later on) Mac Studio (M1 and later on) 19659194 Mac Pro (M1 and later on) 19659195 There are no Intel Macs that support Apple Intelligence. What to do if you have an Intel Mac If you still utilize an Intel-based Mac, now is the time to begin preparing an upgrade to Apple silicon. With macOS 27 Golden Gate dropping assistance for Intel processors, the shift far from Intel has actually reached an important phase. Newer Apple silicon Macs deal considerably much better efficiency, battery life, and access to functions such as Apple Intelligence. 19659198 If your Intel-powered Mac can run macOS Tahoe, you ought to continue to get security updates for a minimum of another year after the release of Golden Gate, so the requirement to change it is less instant. You ought to still be considering your upgrade alternatives. 19659199 The scenario is more immediate if your Mac can’t run Tahoe. Apple is might stop supplying security updates for macOS Sequoia and Sonoma when macOS Golden Gate shows up later on this year, possibly leaving older Macs without security versus recently found security vulnerabilities. 19659200 macOS 26 Tahoe compatibility 19659201 The most current variation of macOS Tahoe is macOS 26.6.2 which showed up on August 17 2026. Tahoe is the last variation of macOS to support Macs that do not operate on Apple’s own silicon. There are 4 Intel-powered Macs that can run Tahoe. 19659203 To drill in to precisely which Mac design run macOS Tahoe you can search the chart listed below: Presented 19659206 Item Nov 2019 MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019, Intel) Dec 2019 Mac Pro (2019, Intel) 19659211 May 2020 19659212 MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, 4 Thunderbolt ports, Intel) 19659213 Aug 2020 iMac (27-inch, 2020, Intel) 19659215 Nov 2020 19659216 MacBook Air (13-inch, M1) Nov 2020 19659218 MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2-port) 19659219 Nov 2020 Mac mini (M1) Apr 2021 19659222 iMac (24-inch, M1) 19659223 Oct 2021 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M1 Pro/ M1 Max) 19659225 Oct 2021 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M1 Pro/ M1 Max) 19659227 Mar 2022 19659228 Mac Studio (M1 Max/ M1 Ultra) Jun 2022 MacBook Air (13.6-inch, M2) Jun 2022 19659232 MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2) Jan 2023 19659234 Mac mini (M2/ M2 Pro) 19659235 Jan 2023 19659236 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M2 Pro/ M2 Max) 19659237 Jan 2023 19659238 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M2 Pro/ M2 Max) 19659239 Jun 2023 Mac Pro (Tower, M2 Ultra) 19659241 Jun 2023 Mac Studio (M2 Max/ M2 Ultra) Jun 2023 19659244 MacBook Air (15.3-inch, M2) Oct 2023 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M3/ M3 Pro/ M3 Max) Oct 2023 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M3 Pro/ M3 Max) Oct 2023 iMac (24-inch, M3) 19659251 Mar 2024 MacBook Air (13-inch, M3) 19659253 Mar 2024 19659254 MacBook Air (15-inch, M3) 19659255 Oct 2024 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M4/ M4 Pro/ M4 Max) 19659257 Oct 2024 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M4 Pro/ M4 Max) 19659259 Oct 2024 iMac (24-inch, M4) Oct 2024 19659262 Mac mini (M4/ M4 Pro) Mar 2025 19659264 MacBook Air (13-inch, M4) Mar 2025 19659266 MacBook Air (15-inch, M4) Mar 2025 19659268 Mac Studio (M4 Max/ M3 Ultra) 19659269 Oct 2025 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5) 19659271 Mar 2026 MacBook Pro (14-inch, M5 Pro/ M5 Max) 19659273 Mar 2026 MacBook Pro (16-inch, M5 Pro/ M5 Max) Mar 2026 19659276 MacBook Air (13-inch, M5) Mar 2026 MacBook Air (15-inch, M5) 19659279 Mar 2026 19659280 MacBook Neo (A18 Pro) See Apple’s list of Tahoe suitable Macs that do not run macOS Tahoe 19659283 The following Macs that were supported by 2024’s macOS Sequoia, and any that are older than these, are unable to run Tahoe: 19659284 iMac (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) 19659286 Mac mini (Intel, 2018) 19659287 MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018) 19659288 macOS 15 Sequoia compatibility 19659289 19659290 Which Macs run Sequoia? All the M-series Macs! Apple 19659292 Sequoia(macOS 15)appeared on Tuesday, September 16, 2024. The software application still get security updates when needed. Newest variation: 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 functions ), consisting of: 19659296 MacBook Air (M1 and later on) MacBook Pro (M1 and later on) 19659298 iMac (M1 and later on) Mac Pro (M1 and later on) 19659300 Mac Studio (M1 and later on) 19659301 Mac mini (M1 and later on) 19659302 Intel Macs that run Sequoia The following Intel Macs can run Sequoia. None of these designs can support the Apple Intelligence functions. . iMac (Intel, 2019 and August 2020) 19659305 Mac Pro (Intel, 2019) iMac Pro (Intel, 2017) MacBook Air (Intel, March 2020) Mac mini (Intel, 2018) 19659309 MacBook Pro (Intel, 2018, 2019 and May 2020) 19659310 Macs that do not run Sequoia The following Macs that were supported by 2023’s macOS Sonoma, and any that are older than these, are unable to run Sequoia: 19659312 MacBook Air (Intel, 2019) MacBook Air (Intel, 2018) To find out more read: Can my Mac run Sequoia? macOS 14 Sonoma compatibility 19659316 macOS Sonoma 19459151 gotten here in 2023 IDG macOS 14 Sonoma appeared on Tuesday, September 26, 2023. Apple is still providing security updates for Sonoma. Newest variation: macOS Sonoma 14.8.9 o 19659321 n August 6, 2026. Macs that run Sonoma iMac from 2019 19659324 Mac Pro from 2019 iMac Pro from 2017 19659326 Mac Studio from 2022 MacBook Air from 2018 Mac mini from 2018 19659329 MacBook Pro from 2018 For additional information read: Can my Mac run Sonoma? 19659331 macOS 13 Ventura compatibility Apple 19659334 Apple launched macOS 13 Ventura to the general public on October 24, 2022. Apple is still releasing security updates for Ventura, the most current was 13.7.8 in August 2025. Apple no longer support this variation with security updates. Most current variation: macOS Ventura 13.7.8, August 20, 2025. 19659336 Macs that run Ventura 19659337 MacBook designs from 2017 or later on 19659338 MacBook Air designs from 2018 or later on 19659339 MacBook Pro designs from 2017 or later on Mac mini designs from 2018 or later on iMac designs from 2017 or later on iMac Pro (all designs) 19659343 Mac Pro designs from 2019 or later on Mac Studio (all designs) 19659345 For more details read: Can my Mac run Ventura? macOS 12 Monterey compatibility Apple macOS 12 Monterey was provided to download on October 15, 2021(newest variation 12.7.6 in July 2024). Apple is no longer releasing security updates for Monterey. Most current variation: macOS Monterey 12.7.6, July 2024. 19659351 Macs that run macOS Monterey 19659352 MacBook designs from early 2016 or later on 19659353 MacBook Air designs from early 2015 or later on 19659354 MacBook Pro designs from early 2015 or later on 19659355 Mac mini designs from 2014 or later on iMac from 2015 or later on iMac Pro(2017 and later on) 19659358 Mac Pro designs from late 2013 and later on Mac Studio 19659360 macOS 11 Big Sur compatibility Apple macOS 11 Big Sur was the variation of macOS that showed up on November 12, 2020. Apple is no longer releasing security updates for Big Sur, however it did release an upgrade in February 2026 to deal with a certificate concern with FaceTime and Messages. 19659364 Most current variation: macOS Big Sur 11.7.11, February 2026. 19659365 Macs that can run macOS Big Sur 19659366 MacBook designs from early 2015 or later on MacBook Air designs from 2013 or later on MacBook Pro designs from 2013 or later on 19659369 Mac mini designs from 2014 or later on 19659370 iMac from 2014 or later on 19659371 iMac Pro (all designs) Mac Pro designs from 2013 and 2019 19659373 macOS 10.15 Catalina compatibility 19659374 Catalina showed up in October 2019. Apple is no longer releasing security updates for Catalina, however it did release an upgrade in February 2026 to resolve a certificate problem with FaceTime and Messages. 19659375 Newest variation: macOS Catalina 10.15.8, February 2026. Macs that can run Catalina 19659377 MacBook( 2015 to 2017) 19659378 MacBook Air(Mid 2012 to 2019) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2019) 19659380 Mac mini( Late 2012 to late 2018) iMac (Late 2012 to 2019 ) iMac Pro (all designs) Mac Pro designs from 2013 Keep in mind that the M-series Macs will not have the ability to run Catalina or earlier. 19459179 An M-series (Apple Silicon)Mac can not be reduced beyond Big Sur. 19659386 macOS 10.14 Mojave compatibility 19659387 Mojave got here in September 2018(most current variation 10.14.6 in July 2021)and can operate on the following Macs: 19659388 MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017 ) MacBook Air (Mid 2012 to 2017, due to the fact that it’s the exact same as 2015 design) MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 to 2018) Mac mini (Late 2012 to late 2018) 19659392 iMac (Late 2012 to mid 2017) 19659393 iMac Pro (all designs) Mac Pro(Late 2013, plus mid 2010 and mid 2012 designs with advised Metal-capable GPU ) macOS 10.13 High Sierra compatibility High Sierra showed up in September 2017 (newest variation 10.13.6)and can work on the following Macs: 19659397 MacBook( Late 2009 to 2017) MacBook Air(Late 2010 to 2017, which is like 2015 design) 19659399 MacBook Pro(Mid 2010 to 2017 ) 19659400 Mac mini( Mid 2010 to 2014 ) iMac(Late 2009 to mid 2017) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013) 19659403 macOS 10.12 Sierra compatibility 19659404 Sierra, the very first upgrade to drop the”X “from the name, gotten here in September 2016( most current variation 10.12.6)and can work on the following Macs: 19659405 MacBook (Late 2009 to 2017) 19659406 MacBook Air (Late 2010 to 2017, which is like 2015 design) 19659407 MacBook Pro(Mid 2010 to 2015) 19659408 Mac mini (Mid 2010 to 2014) iMac (Late 2009 to 2015) Mac Pro (Mid 2010 and 2013 ) 19659411 Mac OS X 10.11 El Capitan compatibility El Capitan got here in September 2015(most current variation 10.11.6 )and can work on the following Macs: 19659413 MacBook (Early 2015 to 2017 ) 19659414 MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to early 2015) 19659416 MacBook Pro(Mid/Late 2007 to early 2015 ) Mac mini(Early 2009 to 2014 ) 19659418 iMac (Mid 2007 to mid 2015) Mac Pro (2008, 2010, 2013 ) OS X 10.10 Yosemite compatibility Yosemite got here in October 2014(newest variation 10.10.5)and can work on the following Macs: 19659422 MacBook(Late 2008 to 2010 ) MacBook Air(Late 2008 to mid 2013 ) 19659424 MacBook Pro(13 ″ Mid 2009 to mid 2014) MacBook Pro (15 ″ Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2014 ) MacBook Pro (17 ″ Late 2007 to 2011) 19659427 Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) 19659428 iMac (Mid 2007 to mid 2014) 19659429 Mac Pro( 2008 and 2010) 19659430 Mac OS X 10.9 Mavericks compatibility 19659431 Mavericks showed up in October 2013 (most current variation 10.9.5) and can operate on the following Macs: 19659432 MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2013) 19659434 MacBook Pro (Mid 2007 to early 2013) 19659435 Xserve (Early 2009) Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2012) 19659437 iMac (Mid 2007 to early 2013) 19659438 Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) 19659439 Mac OS X 10.8 Mountain Lion compatibility Mountain Lion, the last of the “huge feline” variations of the Mac os released in July 2012 (most current variation 10.8.5) and can work on the following Macs: MacBook (Late 2008 to 2010) 19659442 MacBook Air (Late 2008 to mid 2012) 19659443 MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 to mid 2012) 19659444 Mac mini (Early 2009 to 2011) 19659445 iMac (Mid 2007 to 2011) 19659446 Mac Pro (Early 2008 and 2010) Wondering the length of time Apple will support your Mac for? 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