How to Verify the Specs of Mac Online – Guide
Knowing what components are in your Mac can be important for a variety of reasons. Whether you’re looking to buy a new game, application or accessory and want to make sure it’s compatible with your system, or if you’re thinking of selling your Mac and need to know the processor and RAM specs, understanding what’s inside is key. To find out which Mac model you own and its year, check out How to Find out which Mac you own.
Need to know the specs of your Mac? Here’s a fast and simple way to find out.
To access the main menu of your Mac, click the Apple icon in the upper left corner.
Select the “About this Mac” option from the drop-down menu.
The window will display essential information, such as processor speed, memory and graphics card specs.
Click on the tabs above to check your disk space and RAM, and see if you can add more.
Check with the Apple registry
Apple stores a record of all your interactions with them when you register a product using your Apple ID - known as the Support Profile. While it may seem intimidating, this feature can be quite useful.
Revision: Online tools are unable to accurately identify the exact specifications of a Mac computer if its hard drive or RAM has been altered after purchase.
To access your Apple support profile, you’ll need your Apple ID, password and two-factor authentication device (if applicable). Go to http://supportprofile.apple.com and enter your credentials. If two-factor authentication is enabled, confirm the information provided.
Make sure to update your phone number and personal information with Apple when you have the chance. Doing so will help ensure that you get the best possible support experience.
To find the specs of an Apple device, confirm your identity and select the product from a list of those associated with your Apple ID. This will provide you with the serial number, computer type and model designation. Use this information to determine the likely specifications for that device.
Check with Apple Support
If you haven’t registered your Apple product or it’s not registered for you, there’s a workaround. To access it, you’ll need your computer’s serial number. Head to the Apple support page and search for “Verify service and support coverage” – it’s at the bottom of the page.
Visit the link and enter your serial number and captcha to access the model designator. This will provide you with the specs for that particular model.
EveryMac’s search tool can help you find the specs of your device using its serial number.
Search for your exact Mac model
To find the specs of your Mac, head to Apple’s support page (support.apple.com). At the bottom of the screen, select “Technical Specifications” and then “Browse by product”. Enter your model designator in the search window and click search to get all the details you need.
If you’re looking for up-to-date information on Mac products, Mactracker’s iOS and macOS app can help. I use it regularly to sell items on eBay.
Apple’s online tool can help you find the specifications of your Mac, but it won’t be able to tell you if any components have been changed since it shipped. To use the tool, select your model and a list of matching models will appear. Choose the one that matches yours to view its specs.
The System Report is usually the go-to source for exact details about your Mac. However, if it’s not available, there are other options to consider. Knowing the specifics of your Mac can be especially useful in cases of theft, when you need to provide information to law enforcement or an insurance company.
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