Identify your MacBook model - Apple Support (2024)

Use this information to find out which MacBook you have, and where it fits in the history of MacBook.

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:

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 or Tech Specs page to find your model.
The original packaging might also show an Apple part number, such as MNYF2xx/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.

This article lists MacBook models only. You can find similar information for MacBook Pro and MacBook Air.

List of MacBook models

These models are organized by the year they were introduced, starting with the most recent. Models introduced in 2017 or later can run the latest version of macOS. For older models, the latest compatible operating system is noted.

2017

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

Colors: Rose gold, space gray, gold, silver

Model Identifier: MacBook10,1

Part Numbers: MNYF2XX/A, MNYG2XX/A, MNYH2XX/A, MNYJ2XX/A, MNYK2XX/A, MNYL2XX/A, MNYM2XX/A, MNYN2XX/A

Tech Specs: MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

2016

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)

Colors: Rose gold, space gray, gold, silver

Model Identifier: MacBook9,1

Newest compatible operating system: macOS Monterey

Part Numbers: MLH72xx/A, MLH82xx/A, MLHA2xx/A, MLHC2xx/A, MLHE2xx/A, MLHF2xx/A, MMGL2xx/A, MMGM2xx/A

Tech Specs: MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2016)

2015

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, Early 2015)

Colors: Space gray, gold, silver

Model Identifier: MacBook8,1

Part Numbers: MF855xx/A, MF865xx/A, MJY32xx/A, MJY42xx/A, MK4M2xx/A, MK4N2xx/A

2010

MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)

Model Identifier: MacBook7,1

Part Numbers: MC516xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6

Tech Specs: MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2010)

2009

MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)

Model Identifier: MacBook6,1

Part Numbers: MC207xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: macOS High Sierra 10.13.6

Tech Specs: MacBook (13-inch, Late 2009)

MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)

Model Identifier: MacBook5,2

Part Numbers: MC240xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6

Tech Specs: MacBook (13-inch, Mid 2009)

MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009)

Model Identifier: MacBook5,2

Part Numbers: MB881xx/A

Newest compatible operating system: OS X El Capitan 10.11.6

Tech Specs: MacBook (13-inch, Early 2009)

Published Date:April 24, 2024

Identify your MacBook model - Apple Support (2024)

FAQs

How do I identify my MacBook model? ›

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.

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What version of Apple Mac do I have? ›

From the Apple menu  in the upper-left corner of your screen, choose About This Mac. The window that opens might look different from the example shown here, but it always includes the macOS name followed by its version number.

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How do I know what Mac system I have? ›

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click About, then click System Report. Tip: You can also press and hold the Option key, then choose Apple menu > System Information to open the system report.

How to check Apple model number? ›

Go to Settings > General > About. To the right of Model Number, you'll find the part number.

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How do I find out the model of my laptop? ›

What to Know. Check the bottom of your laptop for the model number. Or, on a Windows laptop, go to Start > System Information > System Summary.

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Can I look up an Apple serial number? ›

Go to appleid.apple.com in a web browser. Sign in with the Apple ID that you use on your device. Choose the Devices section. To see the serial and IMEI/MEID number, select the device.

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What is the oldest Mac that is still supported? ›

The following models are supported:

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)

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What version of Mac operating system do I have? ›

Releases

Version	Release Name	Most recent version
macOS 11	Big Sur	11.7.10 (20G1427) (September 11, 2023)
macOS 12	Monterey	12.7.6 (21H1320) (July 29, 2024)
macOS 13	Ventura	13.7 (22H123) (September 16, 2024)
macOS 14	Sonoma	14.7 (23H124) (September 16, 2024)

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How do I update my old Mac to the latest version? ›

Use Software Update

From the Apple menu  in the corner of your screen, choose System Settings. Click General in the sidebar of the window that opens, then click Software Update on the right. In earlier versions of macOS, choose Apple menu  > System Preferences, then click Software Update.

How to check Apple version? ›

On an iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch

To find the software version installed on your device, go to Settings > General > About.

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Can my Mac be too old to update? ›

Apple considers Mac "vintage" if they were released between 5 and 7 years ago, and obsolete if older than 7 years. Obsolete Macs no longer qualify for service and support. Security updates are no longer available.

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What is the Mac of my device? ›

While logged in to a device, a user can typically find a MAC address in the system settings, general information or network settings and status of the device. Commonly, the MAC address is affixed to the bottom of a device on a printed label.

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How to identify a MacBook model? ›

account.apple.com

Sign in to account.apple.com.
Click Devices in the sidebar.
If your Mac is listed on the right, click its name to see its model name and serial number.

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What does Apple model number indicate? ›

The model number of a device begins with a variable first letter representing the source of the device (replacement, engraved, etc.; see below). This is followed by four characters between either "A" and "Z" or "0" and "9" (most commonly only digits).

How to check MacBook serial number? ›

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > About This Mac. Tip: You can also have your Mac speak its serial number. Press and hold the Option key, choose Apple menu > System Information, then choose File > Speak Serial Number.

What MacBook model is A1466? ›

Apple MacBook Air A1466 is a macOS laptop with a 13.30-inch display that has a resolution of 1440x900 pixels. It is powered by a Core i5 processor and it comes with 4GB of RAM. The Apple MacBook Air A1466 packs 128GB of SSD storage.

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How to find Mac serial number without device? ›

You can find a Mac's serial number both through the About This Mac menu, and by locating the number on the physical device. As long as your Mac is connected to your Apple ID account, you should also be able to find the serial number even if you're not at the computer through the Apple ID website.