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Will My Mac Support macOS Big Sur?

By Dan Helyer 0 comments Last updated June 25, 2020

With its release this Fall, macOS Big Sur will reinvigorate your Mac with a sleek new look, added Control Center, and big updates to Safari, Messages, and Maps.

But just because your Mac runs macOS Catalina, doesn’t mean it will support the update to Big Sur.

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Mac support for macOS Big Sur

Here is a list of every Mac that will support the update to macOS Big Sur:

  • MacBook (2015) or later
  • MacBook Air (2013) or later
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2013) or later
  • Mac mini (2014) or later
  • iMac (2014) or later
  • iMac Pro (2017) or later
  • Mac Pro (2013) or later

To find out what Mac you have, open the Apple menu and click About This Mac. You should find your Mac model and year at the top of this window.

Just because your Mac supports Big Sur, doesn’t mean it will be a good idea to install the update. If your Mac is on the old side and already showing its age, there’s a chance updating could make it even slower.

Unfortunately, if your Mac isn’t on the list above, it won’t support the update to macOS Big Sur. Although there’s nothing to stop you from sticking with macOS Catalina, it might be a sign that it’s time to start looking for a new Mac.

What’s new from Apple

Besides a huge design overhaul, macOS Big Sur will introduce updated apps and performance improvements to your Mac. Check out all our WWDC coverage to find out the other new features you can expect from Apple’s software.

Dan Helyer( Senior Writer )

Dan writes tutorials and troubleshooting guides to help people make the most of their technology. Before becoming a writer, he earned a BSc in Sound Technology, supervised repairs at an Apple Store, and even taught English in China.

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