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OS X El Capitan Specifications

Complete Apple OS X El Capitan technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Display: Handoff and Instant Hotspot; Supported by the following Mac models:; MacBook (Early 2015)… Camera: Handoff and Instant Hotspot; Supported by the following Mac models:; MacBook (Early 2015)…
Display
Handoff and Instant Hotspot; Supported by the following Mac models:; MacBook (Early 2015); MacBook Pro (2012 …
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Storage / Colors
2GB, 8GB · Applications, Automator, Calculator, Calendar
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Apple OS X El Capitan technical specifications

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

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iFeature Requirements

  • Handoff and Instant Hotspot
  • Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook (Early 2015)
  • 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.
  • Phone Calling
  • Phone calling requires an iPhone with iOS 8 or later and an activated carrier plan.
  • SMS
  • SMS requires an iPhone with iOS 8.1 or later and an activated carrier plan.
  • AirDrop
  • AirDrop between Mac computers and iOS devices is supported by the following Mac models:
  • 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)
  • Time Machine
  • Requires an additional hard drive or AirPort Time Capsule (sold separately).
  • Metal
  • 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 and newer)
  • Photo Booth
  • Requires a FaceTime or iSight camera (built in or external), USB video class (UVC) camera, or FireWire DV camcorder.
  • FaceTime
  • Video calls require a built-in FaceTime camera, an iSight camera (built in or external), a USB video class (UVC) camera, or a FireWire DV camcorder; and broadband Internet connection.
  • Learn more about FaceTime
  • Boot Camp
  • Supports existing Boot Camp installations with Windows XP Service Pack 2, Windows Vista, Windows 7, Windows 8, or Windows 10. New Boot Camp installations require Windows 8 or Windows 10 (sold separately).
  • Exchange Support
  • Requires Microsoft Exchange Server 2007 Service Pack 1 Update Rollup 4, Exchange Server 2010, or Exchange 2013. Auto-setup requires enabling the Autodiscovery feature of Microsoft Exchange Server.
  • Spotlight Suggestions
  • Requires a broadband Internet connection.
  • AirPlay
  • AirPlay Mirroring requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later). Supported by the following Mac models:
  • MacBook Pro (Early 2011 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • iMac (Mid 2011 or newer)
  • AirPlay for web video requires an Apple TV (2nd generation or later).
  • Peer-to-Peer AirPlay requires a Mac (2012 or later) with OS X Yosemite or later and an Apple TV (3rd generation rev A, model A1469 or later) with Apple TV software 7.0 or later.
  • Power Nap
  • MacBook Pro with Retina display (Mid 2012 or newer)
  • Gestures
  • 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.
  • Dictation
  • Dictation requires a microphone (built in or external).
  • Mac App Store
  • Available only to persons age 13 or older in the U.S. and many other countries.

iGeneral Requirements

  • OS X v10.6.8 or later
  • 2GB of memory
  • 8.8GB of available storage
  • Some features require an Apple ID; terms apply.
  • Some features require a compatible Internet service provider; fees may apply.

iMac Hardware Requirements

  • For details about your Mac model, click the Apple icon at the top left of your screen, choose About This Mac, then choose More Info. These Mac models are compatible with OS X El Capitan:
  • MacBook (Early 2015)
  • MacBook (Late 2008 Aluminum, or Early 2009 or newer)
  • MacBook Pro (Mid/Late 2007 or newer)
  • MacBook Air (Late 2008 or newer)
  • Mac mini (Early 2009 or newer)
  • iMac (Mid 2007 or newer)
  • Mac Pro (Early 2008 or newer)
  • Xserve (Early 2009)

iWhat’s Included

  • Applications
  • Automator
  • Calculator
  • Calendar
  • Chess
  • Contacts
  • Dashboard
  • Dictionary
  • DVD Player
  • FaceTime
  • Font Book
  • iBooks
  • Image Capture
  • iTunes
  • Launchpad
  • Mac App Store
  • Mail
  • Maps
  • Messages
  • Mission Control
  • Notes
  • Photo Booth
  • Photos
  • Preview
  • QuickTime Player
  • Reminders
  • Safari
  • Stickies
  • System Preferences
  • TextEdit
  • Time Machine
  • Learn more about built-in apps
  • Utilities
  • Activity Monitor
  • AirPort Utility
  • AppleScript Editor
  • Audio MIDI Setup
  • Bluetooth File Exchange
  • Boot Camp Assistant
  • ColorSync Utility
  • Console
  • Digital Color Meter
  • Disk Utility
  • Grab
  • Grapher
  • Keychain Access
  • Migration Assistant
  • System Information
  • Terminal
  • VoiceOver Utility
  • Languages
  • Arabic
  • Catalan
  • Croatian
  • Simplified Chinese
  • Traditional Chinese
  • Czech
  • Danish
  • Dutch
  • English
  • Finnish
  • French
  • German
  • Greek
  • Hebrew
  • Hungarian
  • Indonesian
  • Italian
  • Japanese
  • Korean
  • Malay
  • Norwegian
  • Polish
  • Brazilian Portuguese
  • Portuguese
  • Romanian
  • Russian
  • Slovak
  • Spanish
  • Spanish (Mexico)
  • Swedish
  • Thai
  • Turkish
  • Ukrainian
  • Vietnamese

OS X El Capitan FAQ

What is the display size of Apple OS X El Capitan?

Apple OS X El Capitan has Handoff and Instant Hotspot; Supported by the following Mac models:; MacBook (Early 2015)….

What storage capacities are available for Apple OS X El Capitan?

Available storage capacities include 2GB, 8GB.

What are the model numbers for Apple OS X El Capitan?

Known model numbers include A1469.