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macOS Big Sur Technical specifications

Complete Apple macOS Big Sur specifications · Released 2016 · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

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Apple macOS Big Sur technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple macOS Big Sur, including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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iLanguages

  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • Croatian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English (Australia)
  • English (UK)
  • English (U.S.)
  • Finnish
  • French
  • French (Canada)
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Vietnamese

iAirDrop

  • AirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 7 or later.

iAirPlay

  • AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).
  • AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).
  • Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.

iApp Store

  • Available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries and regions.

iApple Pay on the Web

  • Requires a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with Touch ID, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.

iApple TV

  • High Dynamic Range (HDR) video playback is supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR
  • Dolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook Air (2018 or later)

iApplications

  • Apple Books
  • Apple News
  • App Store
  • Automator
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Chess
  • Contacts
  • Dictionary
  • DVD Player
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Font Book
  • Home
  • Image Capture
  • Launchpad
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Mission Control
  • Music
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Siri
  • Stickies
  • Stocks
  • System Preferences
  • TextEdit
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos

iApprove with Apple Watch

  • Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later.

iAuto Unlock

  • Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.

iBoot Camp

  • Allows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10 on supported Mac models.
  • Learn more about Boot Camp

◉Continuity Camera

  • Requires an iPhone or iPad that supports iOS 12 or later.

iContinuity Sketch and Continuity Markup

  • Requires an iPhone with iOS 13 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 13 or later.

iDictation, Voice Control, and Voice Memos

  • Requires a microphone (built-in or external).

iExchange Support

  • Requires Microsoft Office 365, Exchange 2016, Exchange 2013, or Exchange Server 2010. Installing the latest Service Packs is recommended.

iFaceTime

  • Audio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband internet connection.
  • Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera; and broadband internet connection.

iFeature Requirements

  • SiriRequires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).
  • MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
  • MacBook Air (2018 or later)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Dictation, Voice Control, and Voice MemosRequires a microphone (built-in or external).
  • Spotlight SuggestionsRequires a broadband internet connection.
  • GesturesRequires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.Force Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad.VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad.
  • Photo BoothRequires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external) or USB video class (UVC) camera.
  • FaceTimeAudio calls require a microphone (built-in or external) and broadband internet connection.Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built-in or external), or a USB video class (UVC) camera; and broadband internet connection.
  • Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR
  • MacBook (2016 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (2016 or later)
  • Mac mini (2018 or later)
  • iMac (late 2015 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2019)
  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro
  • 11-inch iPad Pro
  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro
  • 9.7-inch iPad Pro
  • iPad (6th generation or later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd and 4th generation)
  • Continuity CameraRequires an iPhone or iPad that supports iOS 12 or later.
  • Continuity Sketch and Continuity MarkupRequires an iPhone with iOS 13 or later or an iPad with iPadOS 13 or later.
  • HandoffRequires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 8 or later.
  • Instant HotspotRequires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector or USB-C, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.
  • Universal ClipboardRequires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 10 or later.
  • Auto UnlockRequires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.
  • Approve with Apple WatchRequires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13 or later.
  • Apple Pay on the WebRequires a MacBook Pro or MacBook Air with Touch ID, an iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.
  • Phone CallingRequires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.
  • SMSRequires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.
  • HomeRequires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app.
  • AirDropAirDrop to iOS and iPadOS devices requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 7 or later.
  • AirPlayAirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).Peer-to-peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
  • Time MachineRequires an external storage device (sold separately).Learn more about Time Machine
  • Maps electric vehicle routingRequires an iPhone with iOS 14 and a compatible electric vehicle.
  • Maps license plate restrictionsRequires an iPhone running iOS 14 or an iPad running iPadOS 14.
  • Boot CampAllows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10 on supported Mac models.Learn more about Boot Camp
  • Exchange SupportRequires Microsoft Office 365, Exchange 2016, Exchange 2013, or Exchange Server 2010. Installing the latest Service Packs is recommended.
  • Windows MigrationSupports OS X 10.7 or later and Windows 7 or later.
  • App StoreAvailable only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries and regions.
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch and 16-inch models) introduced in 2016 or later
  • iMac (Retina 5K models) introduced in 2014 or later
  • iMac (Retina 4K models) introduced in 2017 or later
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later

iGeneral Requirements

  • OS X 10.9 or later
  • 4GB of memory
  • 35.5GB available storage on macOS Sierra or later*
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible internet service provider; fees may apply.

iGestures

  • Requires a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, Magic Trackpad, or Magic Mouse.
  • Force Touch gestures require a Force Touch trackpad.
  • VoiceOver gestures require a Multi-Touch trackpad, Force Touch trackpad, or Magic Trackpad.

iHandoff

  • Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 8 or later.

iHey Siri

  • Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
  • MacBook Air (2018 or later)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)

iHome

  • Requires an iPhone with iOS 12 or later and a configured Home app.

iInstant Hotspot

  • Requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector or USB-C, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

iMac Hardware Requirements

  • For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen and choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS Big Sur:
  • MacBook (2015 or later)
  • MacBook Air (2013 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2013 or later)
  • Mac mini (2014 or later)
  • iMac (2014 or later)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2013 or later)
  • Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model

iMaps electric vehicle routing

  • Requires an iPhone with iOS 14 and a compatible electric vehicle.

iMaps license plate restrictions

  • Requires an iPhone running iOS 14 or an iPad running iPadOS 14.

iPhone Calling

  • Requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.

iPhoto Booth

  • Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built-in or external) or USB video class (UVC) camera.

iPhotos

  • The improved Retouch tool is supported on the following Mac models:
  • MacBook Pro (15-inch and 16-inch models) introduced in 2016 or later
  • iMac (Retina 5K models) introduced in 2014 or later
  • iMac (Retina 4K models) introduced in 2017 or later
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Mac Pro introduced in 2013 or later

iSidecar

  • Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (2016 or later)
  • MacBook Air (2018 or later)
  • MacBook Pro (2016 or later)
  • Mac mini (2018 or later)
  • iMac (late 2015 or later)
  • iMac Pro (2017 or later)
  • Mac Pro (2019)
  • Supported by all iPad models with Apple Pencil support:
  • 12.9-inch iPad Pro
  • 11-inch iPad Pro
  • 10.5-inch iPad Pro
  • 9.7-inch iPad Pro
  • iPad (6th generation or later)
  • iPad mini (5th generation)
  • iPad Air (3rd and 4th generation)

iSiri

  • Requires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).

iSMS

  • Requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.

iSpotlight Suggestions

  • Requires a broadband internet connection.

iTime Machine

  • Requires an external storage device (sold separately).
  • Learn more about Time Machine

iUniversal Clipboard

  • Requires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector or with USB-C and iOS 10 or later.

iUtilities and Features

  • Activity Monitor
  • AirPort Utility
  • Audio MIDI Setup
  • Bluetooth File Exchange
  • Boot Camp Assistant
  • ColorSync Utility
  • Console
  • Digital Color Meter
  • Disk Utility
  • Grapher
  • Keychain Access
  • Migration Assistant
  • Screenshot
  • Screen Time
  • Script Editor
  • Sidecar
  • System Information
  • Terminal
  • VoiceOver Utility

iWhat’s Included

  • Apple Books
  • Apple News
  • App Store
  • Automator
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Chess
  • Contacts
  • Dictionary
  • DVD Player
  • FaceTime
  • Find My
  • Font Book
  • Home
  • Image Capture
  • Launchpad
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Mission Control
  • Music
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Podcasts
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Siri
  • Stickies
  • Stocks
  • System Preferences
  • TextEdit
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
  • Activity Monitor
  • AirPort Utility
  • Audio MIDI Setup
  • Bluetooth File Exchange
  • Boot Camp Assistant
  • ColorSync Utility
  • Console
  • Digital Color Meter
  • Disk Utility
  • Grapher
  • Keychain Access
  • Migration Assistant
  • Screenshot
  • Screen Time
  • Script Editor
  • Sidecar
  • System Information
  • Terminal
  • VoiceOver Utility
  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • Croatian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese (Hong Kong)
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English (Australia)
  • English (UK)
  • English (U.S.)
  • Finnish
  • French
  • French (Canada)
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hindi
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Latin America)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Vietnamese
  • * If upgrading from macOS Sierra or later, macOS Big Sur requires 35.5GB of available storage to upgrade. If upgrading from an earlier release, macOS Big Sur requires up to 44.5GB of available storage.
  • Some features may not be available for all countries or regions. View complete list.
  • iCloud requires an Apple ID, an active internet connection, and up-to-date software. Learn more about specific iCloud feature requirements

iWindows Migration

  • Supports OS X 10.7 or later and Windows 7 or later.

macOS Big Sur FAQ

What year was Apple macOS Big Sur released?

Apple macOS Big Sur was released in 2016.

What is the display size of Apple macOS Big Sur?

Apple macOS Big Sur has SiriRequires a broadband internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).; MacB….

What storage capacities are available for Apple macOS Big Sur?

Available storage capacities include 4GB, 5GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple macOS Big Sur?

Known model numbers include A1469.