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2xAMD RX 580 8GB
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macOS Big Sur Compatibility List

Following are the list of compatible Mac models which supports macOS Big Sur.

To upgrade your Mac to macOS Big Sur, check the guide below

For MacBook Pro segment, Late 2013 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
MacBook Pro
Model
MacBook Pro (13-inch, M1, 2020)MacBookPro17,1
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro16,3
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro16,2
MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2019)MacBookPro16,1
MacBookPro16,4
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro15,4
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2019)MacBookPro15,1
MacBookPro15,3
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2019, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro15,2
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018)MacBookPro15,1
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro15,2
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2017)MacBookPro14,3
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro14,2
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro14,1
MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016)MacBookPro13,3
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro13,2
MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2016, Two Thunderbolt 3 ports)MacBookPro13,1
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2015)MacBookPro11,4
MacBookPro11,5
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Early 2015)MacBookPro12,1
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Mid 2014)MacBookPro11,2
MacBookPro11,3
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Mid 2014)MacBookPro11,1
MacBook Pro (Retina, 15-inch, Late 2013)MacBookPro11,2,
MacBookPro11,3
MacBook Pro (Retina, 13-inch, Late 2013)MacBookPro11,1

For MacBook Air segment, Late 2013 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
MacBook Air
ModelModel Identifier
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)MacBookAir10,1
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)MacBookAir9,1
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)MacBookAir8,2
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)MacBookAir8,1
MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)MacBookAir7,2
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)MacBookAir7,2
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)MacBookAir7,1
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)MacBookAir6,2
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)MacBookAir6,1
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)MacBookAir6,2
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)MacBookAir6,1

For MacBook segment, 2015 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
MacBook
Model
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)MacBook10,1
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)MacBook9,1
MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)MacBook8,1

For iMac Pro segment, 2017 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
iMac Pro
Model
iMac Pro (2017)iMacPro1,1

For iMac segment, 2014 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
iMac
Model
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)iMac21,1
iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021)iMac21,2
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)iMac20,1
iMac20,2
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)iMac19,1
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)iMac19,2
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2017)iMac18,3
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2017)iMac18,2
iMac (21.5-inch, 2017)iMac18,1
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2015)iMac17,1
iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Late 2015)iMac16,2
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2015)iMac16,1
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Mid 2015)iMac15,1
iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, Late 2014)iMac15,1
iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014)iMac14,4

For Mac mini segment, 2014 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
Mac mini
Model
Mac mini (M1, 2020)Macmini9,1
Mac mini (2018)Macmini8,1
Mac mini (Late 2014)Macmini7,1

For Mac Pro segment, 2013 and Later are compatible models for macOS Big Sur. A complete list for the compatible models with macOS Big Sur has been listed below.
Mac Pro
Model
Mac Pro (2019)
Mac Pro (Rack, 2019)​
MacPro7,1
Mac Pro (Late 2013)​
MacPro6,1
 
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