How old are Macs?

Macs are expensive computers, so it's understandable that their users want to grow their own and use it for as long as possible. Now how many years of life can we expect our Mac to have?

One of the things to consider is when Macs will start cracking, either because they suddenly shut down or because their battery stops charging. In some cases, this cannot be fixed.

When it's time to change your computer, you may want to consider buying a second-hand Mac. This will save you money, but betting on a device that is already a few years old will also have its consequences.

In any case, you'll want to know how long the Mac lasts before Apple stops supporting it software and expire, as well as whether you should consider buying a new computer or laptop.

In this article we will all review the age of the Mac, but in a few words, we can say that between five and eight years. Of course, keep in mind that it will cost you to get computer additions over five years.

When should you remove Mac?

The easiest way to know when the time has come to change your Mac is to see if you encounter all or any of the following problems:

Your Mac is no longer compatible with the latest version of macOS, making it vulnerable to it malware.
The programs and programs you use are no longer compatible.
Your Mac has performance issues when performing certain tasks, and you will no longer be able to upgrade RAM or other internal components.
Part of your Mac is broken and it is very expensive to repair it.
Your Mac tends to shut down unexpectedly and unexpectedly and you have tried unsuccessfully to solve this problem.

Which Macs are compatible with the latest version of macOS?

Despite the fact that MacOS Catalina is the latest version of software For Mac, Apple continues to update the previous two versions (macOS Mojave and macOS High Sierra). This means that it monitors potential violations and provides solutions.

The fact that Apple is updating its last three types of macOS means that the latest version of its programs will also be compatible on the last three macOS. If your Mac does not use one of these versions, you will not be able to update the applications.

This also means that other Apple products will probably not be the same size. For example, to sync your iPhone with your Mac, you'll need a specific version of iTunes that is compatible with your macOS.

Below we list Macs compatible with macOS High Sierra, Mojave and Catalina. As you will see, most of them are after 2010, which shows that Apple continues to innovate software ten years later.

MacOS High Sierra Compatible Macs

MacBook (late 2009 or later)
MacBook Air (late 2010 or later)
MacBook Pro (mid-2010 or later)
Mac mini (mid-2010 or later)
iMac (late 2009 or later)
Mac Pro (mid-2010 or later)

MacOS Mojave Compatible Macs

MacBook (early 2015 or later)
MacBook Air (mid-2012 or later)
MacBook Pro (mid-2012 or later)
Mac mini (late 2012 or later)
iMac (late 2009 or later)
iMac Pro (all models)
Mac Pro (late 2013 or later; mid 2010 or 2012 with compatible Metal-GPU)

MacOS Catalina Macs Compatible

MacBook (early 2015 or later)
MacBook Air (mid-2012 or later)
MacBook Pro (mid-2012 or later)
Mac mini (late 2012 or later)
iMac (late 2012 or later)
iMac Pro (2017 or later)
Mac Pro (late 2013 or later)

What does it mean that your Mac will no longer follow the latest macOS?

As we said throughout this article, if your Mac is no longer running with the last three versions of macOS, it will be more exposed to system security failure and software maybe it will stop working.

Apple, like other companies, refuses to update older versions of their applications sometimes, so this can cause problems. If you are suddenly turned off from the application, this may be a signal.

Also, the potential problems you have with the specified program cannot be resolved with the update. So if you want to use it software it works perfectly should you have the latest MacOS, and that would mean buying a new Mac.

When do Macs start?

Looking at the compatibility time of applications, we can say that it will take eight to 10 years until you see yourself in need of restoring your current Mac with a new one.

However, Apple seems different, and that it tends to include each model in its list of outdated Macs after seven years. This means that the company ceases to provide technical support for hardware in these models it also does not provide repair parts.

There is also the concept of "old product", according to Apple by those that were first introduced over five years ago (and less than seven because otherwise we are already talking about "inactive product"). This can still be fixed.

The following list will give you an idea of Macs that are already labeled old and outdated, however an apple website provides a complete list. In any case, if your Mac is older than 2010, the time has come to replace it.

What are Macs expired?

17 ”Mac (late 2006 or earlier)
20 ”Mac (early 2009 or earlier)
21.5 ”Mac (mid-2010 or earlier)
24 ”Mac (early 2009 or earlier)
27 ”Mac (mid-2010 or earlier)
13 ”MacBook (mid-2010 or earlier)
MacBook Air (mid-2009 or earlier)
11 ”MacBook Air (mid-2011 or earlier)
13 ”MacBook Air (mid-2011 or earlier)
13 ”MacBook Pro (late 2011 or earlier)
15 ”MacBook Pro (late 2011 or earlier)
17 ”MacBook Pro (late 2011 or earlier)
Mac mini (mid-2010 or earlier)
Mac Pro (mid-2010 or earlier)

What do old Macs say?

21.5 ”Mac (mid-2011 – early 2013)
27 ”Mac (mid-2011 – end 2012)
11 ”MacBook Air (late 2010 – mid-2012)
13 ”MacBook Air (mid-2011 – mid-2012)
13 ”MacBook Pro (early 2011 – early 2013)
15 ”MacBook Pro (early 2011 – early 2013)
17 ”MacBook Pro (early 2011 – late 2011)
Mac mini (mid-2010 – mid-2011)
Mac Pro (mid-2012)

Should you fix a broken Mac or buy a new one?

If you have one of the Macs from the expired list and, for some reason, it breaks, it will be very difficult for you to find the parts you need to repair. Apple no longer distributes these parts to its store or to outside retailers.

You always have the option of buying an old Mac that is similar to yours or similar on eBay and then replacing that broken part and replacing it with one that still works. However, we do not recommend that you spend time on this.

On the other hand, if your Mac comes from a classic list, Apple may be able to offer you a replacement for broken parts, but this is not guaranteed. Even if they do, repairing that old Mac can be expensive.

Obviously, it's possible that the problem you encounter with your Mac is partly a failure in all models, but if replacement program Apple has passed away, so its repair will be more expensive.

As a general rule, we think that if your Mac is over 5 years old and you need to repair it, it's not worth it, unless it's part of a replacement program. In this case, you'll want to consider buying a new one.

Replacement plans to repair and repair Apple

Removing battery from 15 ”MacBook Pro (2015-2017)
Replacing the 13 batteries ”MacBook Pro (2016-2017)
Keyboard Service for MacBook (2015-2017), MacBook Air (2018-2019), and MacBook Pro (2016-2019)
MacBook Pro 13 Screen Background App ”(2016-2018)
MacBook Pro 13 ”SSD Service (2017-2018)

Should you upgrade your Mac or buy a new one?

On the other hand, you may not be wondering if an old or obsolete Mac is worth repairing, but even if you have to spend money to grow your computer or laptop, even if it makes sense to buy a new one directly.

There are many ways to improve the performance of a Mac or MacBook, such as adding a powerful RAM or switching to an SSD hard drive. If you can change one of these components, you can do it immediately.

However, i hardware Many Macs cannot be upgraded, because Apple has made replacement parts virtually impossible if you don't want to damage your computer (and if you don't have the necessary information).

Which Macs can be upgraded to RAM?

MacBook (2008-2011)
MacBook Pro 13 ”(2009-2012)
15 ”MacBook Pro (2008-2012)
17 ”MacBook Pro (all)
21.5 ”Mac (all except mid-2014 to late 2015 models)
27 ”Mac (all except mid-2014 to late 2015 models)
Mac Pro (all in the Apple store)
Mac mini (2010-2012; 2018)
Mac Pro (all)

What features can be updated on Mac?

It is possible to replace all Mac components, including SSD, hard drive, battery and motherboard, but that is possible to do on other Macs and the replacement process can only be performed by a professional.

If you have the courage to update your Mac and change some of its features, we encourage you to do so. Now, once you have decided to do it, you must first do a back up your Mac and remember that something is wrong.

Helpful? If your Mac is over seven, we wouldn't recommend spending time updating some of its components. For new Macs, doing so can extend the life of your computer for a few years.