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macOS Catalina Technical specifications

Complete Apple macOS Catalina specifications · Released 2013 · View model numbers, colors, dimensions, storage, display, chip, battery and full technical details.

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Apple macOS Catalina technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple macOS Catalina, 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 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 MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, 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 newer)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR
Dolby Atmos soundtrack playback is supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Air (2018 or newer)

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

Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.
Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13.

iAuto Unlock

Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.
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 with a Lightning connector and iOS 12 or later.

iContinuity Sketch and Continuity Markup

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

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 newer)
MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
iMac Pro
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.
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (2019) with Pro Display XDR
MacBook (2016 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2016 or newer)
Mac mini (2018 or newer)
iMac (late 2015 or newer)
iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
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 generation)
Continuity CameraRequires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 12 or later.
Continuity Sketch and Continuity MarkupRequires an iPhone with iOS 13 or an iPad with iPadOS.
HandoffRequires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later.
Instant HotspotRequires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity, a Lightning connector, and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.
Universal ClipboardRequires an iPhone or iPad with a Lightning connector and iOS 10 or later.
Auto UnlockSupported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later or an iPhone 5 or later.
Approve with Apple WatchSupported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 6 or later or an iPhone 6s or later with iOS 13.
Apple Pay on the WebRequires MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, 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 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
MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
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.

iGeneral Requirements

OS X 10.9 or later
4GB of memory
12.5GB of available storage (OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 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 and iOS 8 or later.

iHey Siri

Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook Pro (2018 or newer)
MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
iMac Pro

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, 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 Catalina:
MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)
Learn about compatibility and how to identify your specific Mac model

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.

⚡Power Nap

Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
iMac Pro (2017)
Mac Pro (Late 2013 or newer)

iSidecar

Supported by the following Mac models:
MacBook (2016 or newer)
MacBook Air (2018 or newer)
MacBook Pro (2016 or newer)
Mac mini (2018 or newer)
iMac (late 2015 or newer)
iMac Pro (2017 or newer)
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 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 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 OS X El Capitan 10.11.5 or later, macOS Catalina requires 12.5GB of available storage to upgrade. If upgrading from an earlier release, macOS Catalina requires up to 18.5GB 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 Catalina FAQ

What year was Apple macOS Catalina released?

Apple macOS Catalina was released in 2013.

What is the display size of Apple macOS Catalina?

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

What storage capacities are available for Apple macOS Catalina?

Available storage capacities include 4GB, 5GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple macOS Catalina?

Known model numbers include A1469.