Can my Mac run macOS 27 Golden Gate?
Check Apple's official macOS 27 preview compatibility list before installing a beta or planning a fall upgrade.
macOS 27 Golden Gate is currently a preview coming in fall 2026. Apple lists only Apple silicon Macs: MacBook Air and MacBook Pro from 2020 onward, iMac from 2021 onward, Mac mini from 2020 onward, Mac Studio from 2022 onward, Mac Pro from 2023, and MacBook Neo from 2026. No Intel Mac is listed. Preview details can change before release.
Requirements checked: 2026-07-22.
macOS 27 Golden Gate compatibility table
| Requirement | Version or model | Result |
|---|---|---|
| MacBook Neo | 2026 | Supported |
| MacBook Air | Apple silicon, 2020 or later | Supported |
| MacBook Pro | Apple silicon, 2020 or later | Supported |
| iMac | Apple silicon, 2021 or later | Supported |
| Mac mini | Apple silicon, 2020 or later | Supported |
| Mac Studio | 2022 or later | Supported |
| Mac Pro | Apple silicon, 2023 | Supported |
| Intel Mac | Any model | Not listed by Apple |
Official sources
Checked 2026-07-22. Requirements can change with new releases.
Common questions
Does macOS 27 support Intel Macs?
No Intel Mac appears on Apple's macOS 27 compatibility list. Every listed Mac uses Apple silicon.
Does an M1 MacBook Air support macOS 27?
Yes. Apple lists MacBook Air models with Apple silicon from 2020 and later.
When will macOS 27 be released?
Apple says macOS 27 is coming in fall 2026. It is currently preview software, so features and compatibility can change before release.