Last Updated on June 8, 2022 by srinivas
You’ve heard all about the new features coming to Macs with macOS Ventura later this year. No doubt you are now wondering if your Mac will be able to update to the next version of macOS when it launches. Well, we’re here to let you know if your Mac is compatible with Ventura.
It will not be possible to install Ventura on every Mac. This year, a few more Macs will miss out on updating to the latest version of macOS.
The system requirements for macOS 13 Ventura are as follows. However, keep in mind that just because your Mac can run Ventura doesn’t mean you all the properties.
Learn more about macOS Ventura and its new features. You may also find What version of macOS can my Mac run? useful, especially if you have an older Mac.
The following Macs can run macOS Ventura:
- 2017 or later MacBook models
- MacBook Air models from 2018 or later
- 2017 or later MacBook Pro models
- Mac mini models from 2018 or later
- iMac models from 2019 or later
- iMac Pro (all models)
- Mac Pro models from 2013 or later
- Mac Studio (all models)
This means that the following Macs, previously supported by Monterey, cannot run Ventura:
- iMac (models from 2015 onwards)
- MacBook Air (2015 and 2017 models)
- MacBook Pro (2015 and 2016 models)
- Mac mini (2014 models)
- Mac Pro (2013 model: cylinder/trash can)
- MacBook (2016 model)
There will no doubt be a few Mac users disappointed by that list. Many of the Macs not supported by Ventura were sold by Apple until recently. The 2014 Mac mini was sold until 2018, the ‘trash can’ Mac Pro until 2019 and the 2017 MacBook Air was sold until July 2019. We would have thought that Apple wouldn’t remove those Macs from the supported list because people might have it. model recently bought.
Keep in mind, though, that these “unhappy” Macs can stay on (or upgrade to) macOS Monterey and will be officially supported by Apple for at least another two years. They may not be able to use the latest features, but they will continue to receive security patches and other ongoing support. For more information, see: How Long Apple Supports Macs.
It’s also likely that even some “supported” Macs won’t be able to take advantage of all the new features. Many of Monterey’s features, such as Universal Control, Spatial Audio, and AirPlay to Mac, required either the M1 chip or one of the more modern Intel-powered Macs. Read: What Monterey Features Run on My Mac?
Can my Mac use Ventura?
Wondering if the Mac you own can run Monterey? We outline below the Macs that are compatible with the new version of macOS. Hopefully you can easily identify your Mac from the description, but if not, read: Which Mac Do I Have?
2017 or later MacBook models
This is the line of slimmer and smaller 12-inch MacBook models with Retina displays that Apple introduced in March 2015, except that the 2015 and 016 models from Ventura are no longer included. If you have one of the 2017 MacBooks, available in Gold, Silver, or Space Gray, you should have no problem upgrading to Ventura.
MacBook Air models from 2018 or later
In 2018, Apple gave the MacBook Air a new look. If you have the older larger model that only came in silver, this is not supported by Ventura. The 2017 model was sold through 2019, so it’s likely quite a few are still in use.
2017 or later MacBook Pro models
Last year it was announced that the 2015 and 2016 MacBook Pro models could run macOS Monterey, but this year they’re out! The 2017 models arrived in July 2017 and featured Kaby Lake (7th generation) processors.
Mac mini models from 2018 or later
Apple hasn’t updated the Mac mini for a number of years, so chances are there aren’t that many of the 2014 models still in use, but if you have one, it’s not supported by Ventura. If you have one of the 2018 Space Gray models or the nearly identical 2020 models, you can use Ventura.
iMac models from 2019 or later
Monterey was available on the 2015 iMac, but you’re out of luck if that’s what you have and you want to use Ventura. For Ventura, only the 2019 (Coffee Lake or 8th generation), 2020 (Comet Lake or 10th generation), and 2021 (M1) models are supported.
iMac Pro (all models)
The iMac Pro was only introduced in 2017, then it was discontinued earlier in 2021. In any case, he is supported by Ventura.
Mac Pro models from 2019
The only Mac Pro model supported is the 2019 Cheese Grater Workstation. If you have one of the older aluminum towers or even the black cylinder ‘trash can’ you won’t be able to run a Ventura on it.