In the case of Catalina, the latest macOS version, the operating system doesn't work on models released before mid-2012 (and Mac Pros before late 2013). Apple's official list of Macs supporting. The improved retouch tool in Photos requires MacBook Pro (15-inch and 16-inch models) introduced in 2016 or later, MacBook Pro (13-inch models) introduced in 2020, MacBook Air introduced in 2020, iMac (Retina 5K models) introduced in 2014 or later, iMac (Retina 4K models) introduced in 2017 or later, iMac Pro (all models), Mac mini introduced.
Your Mac provides several tools to help you identify it. The simplest is About This Mac, available by choosing About This Mac from the Apple menu in the upper-left corner of your screen. The other is the System Information app. Learn how to use these tools to identify your Mac.
If you don’t have your Mac or it doesn’t start up, use one of these solutions instead:
If your Mac isn't listed above, and it didn't ship after macOS Catalina was released on October 7, 2019, it isn't compatible with the operating system. MacOS Catalina Features Compatibility All of the above Macs support macOS Catalina, but in fine print, Apple notes that only some models support '4K, 4K HDR, 4K Dolby Vision, Dolby Atmos,.
- Find the serial number printed on the underside of your Mac, near the regulatory markings. It’s also on the original packaging, next to a barcode label. You can then enter that serial number on the Check Coverage page to find your model.
- The original packaging might also show an Apple part number, such as MQD32xx/A (“xx” is a variable that differs by country or region). You can match the Apple part number to one in the list below to find your model.
List of MacBook Air models
MacBook Air models are organized by the year they were introduced, starting with the most recent. Click the model name for detailed technical specifications.
MacBook Air models from 2013 and newer can run the latest version of macOS. For older models, the latest compatible operating system is noted.
2020
MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
Colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Model Identifier: MacBookAir10,1
Part Numbers: MGN63xx/A, MGN93xx/A, MGND3xx/A, MGN73xx/A, MGNA3xx/A, MGNE3xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
User Guide: MacBook Air (M1, 2020)
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
Colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Model Identifier: MacBookAir9,1
Part Numbers: MVH22xx/A, MVH42xx/A, MVH52xx/A, MWTJ2xx/A, MWTK2xx/A, MWTL2xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
User Guide: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2020)
2019
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
Colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Model Identifier: MacBookAir8,2
Part Numbers: MVFH2xx/A, MVFJ2xx/A, MVFK2xx/A, MVFL2xx/A, MVFM2xx/A, MVFN2xx/A, MVH62xx/A, MVH82xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
User Guide: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2019)
2018
MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
Colors: Space gray, gold, silver
Model Identifier: MacBookAir8,1
Part Numbers: MRE82xx/A, MREA2xx/A, MREE2xx/A, MRE92xx/A, MREC2xx/A, MREF2xx/A, MUQT2xx/A, MUQU2xx/A, MUQV2xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
User Guide: MacBook Air (Retina, 13-inch, 2018)
2017
Mac Os Catalina Macbook Air 2017
MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,2
Part Numbers: MQD32xx/A, MQD42xx/A, MQD52xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)
User Guide: MacBook Air (13-inch, 2017)
2015
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,2
Part Numbers: MJVE2xx/A, MJVG2xx/A, MMGF2xx/A, MMGG2xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
User Guide: MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2015)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir7,1
Part Numbers: MJVM2xx/A, MJVP2xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
User Guide: MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2015)
2014
MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir6,2
Part Numbers: MD760xx/B, MD761xx/B
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
User Guide: MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir6,1
Part Numbers: MD711xx/B, MD712xx/B
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
User Guide: MacBook Air (11-inch, Early 2014)
2013
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir6,2
Part Numbers: MD760xx/A, MD761xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
User Guide: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2013)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir6,1
Part Numbers: MD711xx/A, MD712xx/A
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
User Guide: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2013)
2012
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir5,2
Part Numbers: MD231xx/A, MD232xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina 10.15.7
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
User Guide: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2012)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir5,1
Part Numbers: MD223xx/A, MD224xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS Catalina 10.15.7
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
User Guide: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2012)
2011
MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir4,2
Part Numbers: MC965xx/A, MC966xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
User Guide: MacBook Air (13-inch, Mid 2011)
MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir4,1
Part Numbers: MC968xx/A, MC969xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
User Guide: MacBook Air (11-inch, Mid 2011)
2010
MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir3,2
Part Numbers: MC503xx/A, MC504xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (13-inch, Late 2010)
Mac Os Catalina Macbook Air 2013 Version
MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir3,1
Part Numbers: MC505xx/A, MC506xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (11-inch, Late 2010)
2009
MacBook Air (Mid 2009)
Model Identifier: MacBookAir2,1
Part Numbers: MC505xx/A, MC233xx/A, MC234xx/A
Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6
Tech Specs: MacBook Air (Mid 2009)