Is my Mac too old to update to Monterey?
Download Article Show Download Article Wondering whether your Mac is too old to run macOS Monterey? Each time a new version of macOS is released, some older models are excluded from the update. We'll show you how to find out if your MacBook or Mac desktop can be updated to the latest version of macOS, and what you can do once you can no longer update your Mac.
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Advertisement Ask a Question 200 characters left Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered. Submit Advertisement ReferencesAbout This ArticleThanks to all authors for creating a page that has been read 99,485 times. Is this article up to date?What is the oldest Mac that can run Monterey?macOS Monterey is compatible with these computers. MacBook Pro (13-inch, M2, 2022). MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021). MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021). MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020). MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports). MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports). MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019). Is my Mac too old to run Monterey?Here's an overview of the Macs that will run Monterey, according to Apple: MacBook models from early 2016 or later. MacBook Air models from early 2015 or later. MacBook Pro models from early 2015 or later.
What Macs are too old to update?MacBook models from early 2016 and later.. MacBook Air models from early 2015 and later.. MacBook Pro models from early 2015 and newer.. iMac models from late 2015 and later.. iMac Pro (2017). Mac Pro models from late 2013 and later.. Mac mini models from late 2014 and later.. Is it worth updating Mac to Monterey?Yes! Upgrading to macOS Monterey is highly recommended, especially if you have a newer Mac powered by one of the Apple silicon chips, such as the M1 or M2 processors. Not only will you get better performance, but you'll also be able to take advantage of all the new features, some of which are really helpful.
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