Identify your MacBook model - Apple Support (IN) (2024)

Use this information to find out the model of your MacBook and where it fits in the history of MacBook devices.

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 top left-hand corner of your screen. The other is the System Information app. Find out 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 the 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 may also display 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 on the list below to find your model.

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

List of MacBook models

These models are organised by the year in which 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 newest compatible operating system is noted.

2017

MacBook (Retina, 12-inch, 2017)

Colours: rose gold, space grey, 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)

Colours: rose gold, space grey, 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)

Colours: space grey, 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

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Identify your MacBook model - Apple Support (IN)? ›

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.

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How do I find out what version my MacBook is? ›

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. If you need to know the build number as well, click the version number to see it.

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How do I know what Apple operating system I have Mac? ›

Use About This Mac to check the version of Mac operating system (macOS) installed on your Mac. Then find out whether it's the latest (newest, most recent) version.

How do I find my Mac details? ›

View system information in General settings

On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, then click General in the sidebar. (You may need to scroll down.) Click About on the right.

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How many different MacBook models are there? ›

The current Apple laptop lineup includes 13.6-inch and 15.3-inch MacBook Airs and two flavors of MacBook Pro: 14.2 inches and 16.2 inches. The Air lineup offers the M2 or M3 chipset, while the Apple M3, M3 Pro, or M3 Max power the MacBook Pro 14 and 16.

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How to look up Apple serial number? ›

Find the serial number of your Apple product

Check the surface of your product for a printed serial number.
On Mac, choose Apple menu  > About This Mac.
On iPhone, iPad, iPod touch, Apple Vision Pro, or Apple Watch, go to Settings > General > About.

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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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Is my Mac too old to update the latest OS? ›

If you are running macOS 10.11 or newer, you should be able to upgrade to at least macOS 10.15 Catalina. To see if your computer can upgrade beyond that, check Apple's compatibility info and installation instructions.

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How do I find out what operating system I have on my laptop? ›

To find out which version of Windows your device is running, press the Windows logo key key + R, type winver in the Open box, and then select OK. Here's how to learn more: Select the Start button > Settings > System > About .

What is the latest version of macOS? ›

The current major version, macOS 14 Sonoma, was announced on June 5, 2023 at WWDC 2023 and released on September 26 of that year.

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How to find MacBook Processor model? ›

From the 'About this Mac' screen, on the 'Overview' tab, look for a line that indicates either 'Chip' or 'Processor'. If the line contains M1 or M2, the machine is running Apple Silicon.

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How do I find out my Mac? ›

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Select Apple menu (top-left) and click System Settings.
Click Network.
Click the desired network and then click Details.
Click Hardware.
The MAC address is listed below.

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How do I find out what my MacBook is doing? ›

In the Activity Monitor app on your Mac, in the View menu, choose one of the following:

All Processes: Shows all the processes running on your Mac.
All Processes, Hierarchically: Shows processes that belong to other processes, so you can see the parent/child relationship between them.

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Does my Mac have a name? ›

If you're sharing your computer's screen or files, other users on your network can find your Mac by looking for its computer name. On your Mac, choose Apple menu > System Settings, click General in the sidebar, then click About on the right.

Is my Mac Intel or Apple silicon? ›

Is Yours an Intel-based Mac or a Mac with Apple silicon? On your Mac, pull down the Apple icon in the upper-left corner of your screen. Choose About This Mac. If the window shows an item labeled Chip, you have a Mac with Apple silicon.

How to find Mac serial number without device? ›

If you don't have your MacBook on hand or it won't turn on, you can find the serial number on your original receipt, invoice or warranty document. Alternatively, you can access your MacBook serial number through the Apple ID website if you signed in to your device with your Apple ID.

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