To avoid confusion, you should also get the device identification code. Here you also see information about the amount of memory installed. On the Overview tab, you will see the Mac name at the top, such as the MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016). Click on the Apple menu in the upper left corner of the screen and select About this Mac. The model search on macOS is very simple. Many Macs have the same appearance, so you need to check the model of the device correctly before buying RAM. MacBook Pro with Touch Bar (All models)īasically, the more your Mac is, the less likely you are to upgrade RAM.Retina MacBook Pro with Retina display (All models).If you own one of the following Mac models, you cannot upgrade RAM (in some cases, such as Mac Mini 2018, it can be upgraded but quite difficult): You should not perform RAM upgrades on these machines unless you have experience with outdated electronics and machines.īelow is a list of Mac models users can upgrade RAM:
Technically, users can upgrade the RAM of some newer iMacs but the work is not easy. Recent MacBook Pro and MacBook Air models produce RAM attached to the motherboard.
Unfortunately, most modern Macs do not allow users to upgrade RAM.