macOS Sonoma Compatibility, Requirements, Supported Devices

Apple released the official version of macOS Sonoma (macOS 14) on September 26, 2023. Wonder if your Mac supports the macOS Sonoma upgrade? You can check the macOS Sonoma compatibility, system requirements, and supported devices below.

macOS Sonoma Supported Devices and System Requirements

macOS Sonoma is compatible with the following Mac devices:

• iMac (2019 or later)
• iMac Pro
• MacBook Air (2018 or later)
• MacBook Pro (2018 or later)
• Mac Mini (2018 or later)
• Mac Pro (2019 or later)
• Mac Studio (2022 or later)

macOS Sonoma Compatibility Check

To check if your Mac supports macOS Sonoma, you can follow the guides below.

1. Click the Apple menu at the top-left corner of your Mac desktop.
2. Select About This Mac.
3. In the pop-up window, you can check your Mac model, macOS version, processor, etc.

How to Install macOS Sonoma 14

macOS Sonoma's official version is available now. If your Mac is compatible with macOS Sonoma, you can easily download and install macOS Sonoma to try it. Check the detailed steps below.

Step 1. Before you upgrade to macOS Sonoma, it’s highly advised you make a backup of important data or make a backup of your Mac with Mac Time Machine.

Step 2. Next, click Apple > System Settings > General > Software Update.

Step 3. Click Upgrade Now if the macOS Sonoma is available for your Mac. Follow the instructions to install macOS 14 Sonoma on your Mac.

Free Up Mac Space for macOS Sonoma

A macOS update or upgrade may require a large amount of space on your Mac. macOS Sonoma is about 13GB. To smoothly upgrade to macOS 14, you need to make sure your Mac has enough free space.

You can use BuhoCleaner to release much free space on your Mac. It helps you scan and remove junk files, system caches, etc. with one click. You can also use it to completely uninstall apps on your Mac without any leftovers, find and delete unneeded large files and duplicate files, free up RAM, flush the DNS cache on your Mac, and more.

Bottom Line

This post offers a macOS Sonoma compatibility check guide. macOS Sonoma’s supported devices and system requirements are introduced. A step-by-step guide for how to download and install macOS Sonoma 14 is also provided. If you are interested in the newest Mac OS, you can try it now. For other Mac and iPhone tips, you may visit Dr.Buho’s official website.