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macOS High Sierra Technical specifications

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

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Apple macOS High Sierra technical specifications

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

Use this information to compare Apple devices, identify the exact model, check compatibility and verify key hardware features before service, repair, resale or purchase.

iLanguages

  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • Croatian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • 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 between Mac computers and iOS devices is supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (2012 or newer)
  • iMac (2012 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • AirDrop to iOS devices requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 7 or later.
  • AirDrop between two Mac computers is supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010 or newer)

iAirPlay

  • AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later). Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • 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.

iApple File System

  • Requires a Mac with all-flash internal storage.

iApple Pay on the Web

  • Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (2012 or newer)
  • iMac (2012 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • Requires MacBook Pro with Touch Bar, iPhone 6 or later with iOS 10 or later, or an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later.

iApplications

  • App Store
  • Automator
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Chess
  • Contacts
  • Dashboard
  • Dictionary
  • DVD Player
  • FaceTime
  • Font Book
  • iBooks
  • Image Capture
  • iTunes
  • Launchpad
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Mission Control
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Siri
  • Stickies
  • System Preferences
  • TextEdit
  • Time Machine

iAuto Unlock

  • Supported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.
  • Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later and an iPhone 5 or later.

iBoot Camp

  • Allows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 on supported Mac models.
  • Learn more about Boot Camp

iDictation

  • 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

  • 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.
  • Learn more about FaceTime

iFeature Requirements

  • SiriRequires a broadband Internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).
  • DictationRequires 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.
  • FaceTimeVideo 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.Learn more about FaceTime
  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (2012 or newer)
  • iMac (2012 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • Auto UnlockSupported by Mac models introduced in mid 2013 or later.Requires an Apple Watch with watchOS 3 or later and an iPhone 5 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.
  • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Late 2008 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Early 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2009 with AirPort Extreme card, or Mid 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • Apple File SystemRequires a Mac with all-flash internal storage.
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • Time MachineRequires an additional hard drive (sold separately).
  • MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Boot CampAllows Boot Camp installations of Windows 10, Windows 8.1, and Windows 7 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.
  • Mac App StoreAvailable only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries and regions.

iGeneral Requirements

  • OS X 10.8 or later
  • 2GB of memory
  • 14.3GB of available storage to perform upgrade*
  • 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, Instant Hotspot, and Universal Clipboard

  • Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (Early 2015 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (2012 or newer)
  • Mac mini (2012 or newer)
  • iMac (2012 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)
  • Handoff requires an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch with a Lightning connector and iOS 8 or later.
  • Instant Hotspot requires an iPhone or iPad with cellular connectivity with a Lightning connector and iOS 8.1 or later. Requires Personal Hotspot service through your carrier.

iMac App Store

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

iMac Hardware Requirements

  • For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac. These Mac models are compatible with macOS High Sierra:
  • MacBook (Late 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2010 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2009 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Mid 2010 or newer)

iMetal 2

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

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 Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2010 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Late 2012 or newer)
  • iMac (Late 2012 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Late 2013)

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 additional hard drive (sold separately).

iUtilities

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

iWhat’s Included

  • App Store
  • Automator
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Chess
  • Contacts
  • Dashboard
  • Dictionary
  • DVD Player
  • FaceTime
  • Font Book
  • iBooks
  • Image Capture
  • iTunes
  • Launchpad
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Mission Control
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Siri
  • Stickies
  • System Preferences
  • TextEdit
  • Time Machine
  • Activity Monitor
  • AirPort Utility
  • Audio MIDI Setup
  • Bluetooth File Exchange
  • Boot Camp Assistant
  • ColorSync Utility
  • Console
  • Digital Color Meter
  • Disk Utility
  • Grab
  • Grapher
  • Keychain Access
  • Migration Assistant
  • Script Editor
  • System Information
  • Terminal
  • VoiceOver Utility
  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • Croatian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • 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
  • * Upon completion of the upgrade, macOS High Sierra requires approximately 1.5GB more storage space than macOS Sierra 10.12.6
  • Some features may not be available for all countries or regions. Click here to see complete list.
  • iCloud requires iOS 5 or later on iPhone 3GS or later, iPod touch (3rd generation or later), iPad Pro, iPad Air or later, iPad or later, or iPad mini or later; a Mac computer with OS X Lion 10.7.5 or later; or a PC with Windows 7 or Windows 8 (Outlook 2007 or later or an up-to-date browser is required for accessing email, contacts, and calendars). Some features require iOS 11 and macOS High Sierra. Some features require a Wi-Fi connection. Some features are not available in all countries or regions. Access to some services is limited to 10 devices.

macOS High Sierra FAQ

What year was Apple macOS High Sierra released?

Apple macOS High Sierra was released in 2013.

What is the display size of Apple macOS High Sierra?

Apple macOS High Sierra has SiriRequires a broadband Internet connection and microphone (built-in or external).; Dict….

What storage capacities are available for Apple macOS High Sierra?

Available storage capacities include 2GB, 3GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple macOS High Sierra?

Known model numbers include A1469.