Apple has officially announced MacOS 26 and then we immediately know which devices will support the new software. Unfortunately, there are also a good number of ‘old’ Macs this year.
This means that some Mac models, which are now running macOS sequoia, cannot be updated to macOS Tahoe. On average, the Apple devices are provided with major updates for 5 to 6 years. In recent years, more and more older versions have been provided with security updates.
MacOS Tahoe Support
MacOS Tahoe you can this fall Download and install. The Macs below are suitable for macOS 26, do you have an older Mac? Then unfortunately it is no longer possible to update it. Do you not know exactly which Mac you have? Then check this via  ▸ About this Mac ▸ More info ▸ Overview.
MacOS 26 can only be installed in a limited extent on Mac computers with an Intel processor. This means that various old models fall off. Do you have a Mac with an M1 chip or newer? Then it is no problem to be able to install macOS Tahoe anyway. You can find a complete list of Apple Silicon Computers here.
- 13-inch MacBook Pro with 4 Thunderbolt 3 gates from 2020
- 16-inch MacBook Pro from 2019
- All MacBook Pro with M1 chip from 2020 or newer
- All MacBook Air with M1 chip from 2020 or newer
- iMac from 2020 or newer
- Mac Mini from 2020 or newer
- Mac Studio with M1 Max or Ultra from 2022 or newer
- Mac Pro from 2019 or newer
In practice, this means that you cannot install macOS 26 on iMac Pro from 2017, Mac Mini from 2018, MacBook Air from 2020 (Intel), 15-inch MacBook Pro from 2018 and 2019, 13-inch MacBook Pro from 2018, 2019 and the MacBook Pro 13-inch (2 Thunderbolt 3-GOORTEN) from 2020.
If you are looking for a new Mac, it is advisable to choose a device that is still being updated. Think of a recent copy or a model that was introduced about two years ago. Note that some models do not support all new functions.
MacOS 27 Only for Apple Silicon
During WWDC25, Apple officially announced that Macos Tahoe will be the last major software update for its Intel Computers. This means that macOS 27 can only be installed on Macs with an Apple Silicon Processor. Mac computers with an Intel chip continue to receive security updates.