Following the unveiling at WWDC 2021, we now know which Macs are going to make the cut come the fall. And unlike older iPhones, iPads, and Apple Watch devices, just because your Mac runs the current version of macOS, that’s no guarantee, and some of the older Macs are headed for the recycling center come the fall. Here is the complete list of Macs that support the new macOS Monterey:
iMac - Late 2015 and lateriMac Pro - 2017 and laterMacBook - Early 2016 and laterMacBook Air - Early 2015 and laterMacBook Pro - Early 2015 and laterMac Pro - Late 2013 and laterMac mini - Late 2014 and later
Must read: I just found my lost AirTag… you’ll never guess where it went So, which Macs will be getting the chop compared to Big Sur? Here’s a list:
iMac - Mid and Late 2014 and Early 2015 MacBook Air - Mid 2013 and Early 2014MacBook Pro - Late 2013 and Mid 2014MacBook - Early 2015
If you’re on the first list, you’re good to go. If you’re on the second list, it’s time to buy a new Mac.