How to Find Mac Model Year

Whether you are looking to trade in or sell your Mac or you just want to see if your mac model year is compatible with some software. Knowing your model year is a key bit of information and it is easy How to Find Mac Model Year and only takes a few steps to get it.

  1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()
  2. From the apple menu select About This Mac
  3. On the about this Mac box select the Overview tab
  4. Your Mac Model Year will be displayed after the name of your Mac

It is not always easy following along with a how-to with a simple list. So I have the how-to with pictures and, if you look below, even video instructions.

Find Out Which Mac Model You Currently Own

Because Apple doesn’t update the name of the Mac some unscrupulous sellers can try to pass off an old Mac as a newer one.

This can bring them a greater price but leave you out of pocket so knowing how to find the Mac model year is crucial if you are buying a second-hand model.

Step 1. In the top left-hand corner click the Apple Menu ()

Mac Menu Bar
Mac Menu Bar

Step 2. From the apple menu select About This Mac

Apple Menu
Apple Menu

Step 3. On the about this Mac box select the Overview tab

About This Mac Tabs
About This Mac Tabs

Step 4. Your Mac Model Year will be displayed after the name of your Mac ()

About This Mac
About This Mac

Check the Age of a Non-working Mac

If you are buying a Mac that is non-working in the hope of getting it working then a crucial part will be knowing the age of the Mac.

All Macs have small print on the underside of the Mac and within this small print, there will be a serial number.

Mac Mini Small Print
Mac Mini Small Print

Note down the serial number and head over to the Apple Check Coverage page where you will be able to enter the serial number to reveal the age of the Mac.

Find Mac Model Year Video

If you are someone who prefers video then I have you covered with this simple-to-follow video on finding the Mac model year.

How do I find out what year my Mac was made?

To find out the Mac model year Apple Menu () > About This Mac > Overview Tab and your Mac model year will be displayed in brackets after the Mac name.

How old is my Mac by serial number?

If you have the Mac serial number which can be found at Apple Menu () > About This Mac > Overview Tab then you will be able to head to the Apple Check Coverage page and check the age of your Mac.