The following Mac computers are compatible with macOS 11 (Big Sur), and will be eligible to update to macOS 12 Monterrey in fall 2021:
- iMac 2014 and later (2015 will be required for macOS 12)
- MacBook Air 2013 and later (2015 will be required for macOS 12)
- iMac Pro 2017
- MacBook Pro Late 2013 and later (2015 will be required for macOS 12)
- Mac Pro 2013 and later
- MacBook 2015 and later (2016 will be required for macOS 12)
- Mac mini 2014 and later
The following Mac computers are compatible with the latest version of macOS 10 (Catalina), and will have virtually no limitations on compatibility with applications or websites:
- iMac 2012
- MacBook Air 2012
- iMac Pro 2017
- MacBook Pro 2012
- Mac Pro 2013
- MacBook 2015
- Mac mini 2012
The minimal requirements for Mac Computers sold on Back Market is macOS 10.13 (High Sierra). For optimal security and performance, Back Market recommends updating your computer with the highest available version of macOS.
If your computer ships with another version of macOS, please refer to this link. If you have issues updating your Mac, refer to this procedure.
Back that Mac up! At Back Market, we recommend backing up your data regularly. Apple does too: check out this article.
The following Mac computers are compatible with OSX 10.9 (Mavericks) and above, which will allow you to do most modern web and application activities. They may not be able to run the latest versions of all applications, but will maintain full functionality:
- iMac (Mid 2007)
- MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009)
- MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007)
- MacBook Air (Late 2008)
- Mac mini (Early 2009)
- Mac Pro (Early 2008)
If you can’t find the specs you’re looking for, you can try searching for the device on these sites:
For Mac, iPod, iPhone, iPad, Apple Watch: https://everymac.com/