List of Mac models

This is a list of all major types of Mac computers produced by Apple Inc. in order of introduction date. Macintosh Performa models were often physically identical to other models, in which case they are omitted in favor of the identical twin. Also not listed are model numbers that identify software bundles. For example, the Performa 6115CD and 6116CD differed only in software and were identical to the Power Macintosh 6100, so only the 6100 is listed below. The Apple Network Server and Apple Lisa are included, as they filled high-end niches of the Macintosh line despite not directly running Mac OS.

Timeline

Detailed timeline

1980s

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  Macintosh 128K, launched January 24, 1984
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  Macintosh XL, launched January 1, 1985
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  Macintosh Plus, launched January 16, 1986
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  Macintosh SE, launched February 3, 1987
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  Macintosh II, launched March 2, 1987
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  Macintosh IIx, launched September 19, 1988
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  Macintosh Portable, launched September 20, 1989

1990s

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  Macintosh LC, launched October 15, 1990
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  Macintosh Quadra 900, launched October 21, 1991
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  PowerBook 100, launched October 21, 1991
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  PowerBook Duo line (Duo 210 shown, launched October 19, 1992
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  Macintosh Color Classic, launched February 10, 1993
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  Macintosh LC 500 series (LC 520 shown), launched June 28, 1993
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  Macintosh TV, launched October 25, 1993
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  PowerBook 165, launched December 13, 1993
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  Power Macintosh series (8100/80AV shown), launched March 14, 1994
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  PowerBook 500 series (540 shown), launched May 16, 1994
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  Power Macintosh 9500 (9500/132 shown), launched June 19, 1995
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  PowerBook 5300, launched August 28, 1995
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  Power Macintosh 6400, launched October 23, 1996
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  PowerBook 1400, launched November 20, 1996
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  Twentieth Anniversary Macintosh, launched March 20, 1997
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  PowerBook 2400c, launched May 8, 1997
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  Power Macintosh G3 AIO, launched January 31, 1998
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  iMac (original G3), launched August 15, 1998
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  Power Macintosh G3 (Blue and White), launched January 5, 1999
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  iBook, launched June 21, 1999
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  iMac G3 Slot Loading, launched October 5, 1999
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  Power Mac G4 Graphite, launched October 13, 1999

2000s

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  PowerBook FireWire (G3 "Pismo"), launched February 16, 2000
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  Power Mac G4 Cube, launched July 19, 2000
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  PowerBook G4 Titanium, launched January 7, 2001
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  iBook G3 Dual USB ("Snow"), launched May 1, 2001
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  Power Mac G4 Quicksilver, launched July 18, 2001
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  iMac G4, launched January 7, 2002
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  eMac, launched April 29, 2002
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  Power Mac G5, launched June 23, 2003
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  iBook G4, launched October 22, 2003
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  iMac G5, launched August 31, 2004
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  Mac Mini, launched January 11, 2005
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  Polycarbonate iMac (replacing the iMac G5) launched January 10, 2006
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  Mac Pro (replacing the Power Mac G5) launched August 7, 2006
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  MacBook (replacing the iBook) launched May 16, 2006
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  MacBook Pro (replacing the PowerBook G4) launched February 26, 2008
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  iMac Aluminum, launched April 28, 2008
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  MacBook Air Unibody, launched January 15, 2008
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  MacBook Aluminum Unibody, launched June 8, 2009
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  iMac Unibody, the third generation of Intel-based iMacs, launched October 20, 2009

2010s

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  MacBook Air Tapered Unibody, October 20, 2010
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  MacBook Pro Retina, launched June 11, 2012
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  Mac Pro 2nd generation (Cylinder), launched December 19, 2013
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  MacBook Retina, launched April 10, 2015
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  Touch Bar of MacBook Pro with Butterfly keyboard, launched October 27, 2016
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  iMac Pro, launched December 14, 2017
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  MacBook Air (13-inch, Retina), launched October 30, 2018
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  Mac Pro (3rd generation) "cheese grater", launched December 10, 2019

2020s

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  Mac Mini M1, launched November 10, 2020
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  MacBook Air M1, launched November 10, 2020
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  iMac (M1), launched April 30, 2021
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  MacBook Pro (14-inch) M1, launched October 18, 2021
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  Mac Studio, launched March 18, 2022
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  MacBook Air M2, launched July 15, 2022

See also

• Mac (computer)
• List of Mac models grouped by CPU type
• Timeline of Apple Inc. products
• Timeline of the Apple II series

Notes

1. Not a Macintosh, but included here for comparison and completeness.

References

Citations

1. Bell, Killian (June 7, 2017). "Apple ditches its most affordable 13-inch MacBook Pro". Cult of Mac. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
2. "WWDC 2017: iOS 11, New Macs, HomePod and More". Retrieved July 2, 2017.
3. "Apple Discontinues 12-Inch MacBook". Retrieved July 15, 2019.
4. "Apple No Longer Sells a MacBook Pro Without a Touch Bar". Retrieved July 24, 2019.
5. Haslam, Karen. "Apple has updated the iMac for 2019". Macworld UK. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
6. "iMac Retina (4K, 21.5-inch, 2019) - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
7. Adorno, José (March 20, 2021). "Apple discontinues 512GB and 1TB SSD options for 21.5-inch iMac as refresh looms". 9to5Mac. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
8. "iMac features all-new design in vibrant colors, M1 chip, and 4.5K Retina display". Apple Newsroom. Retrieved July 16, 2021.
9. "2021 iMac: Release date, features, specs, and more". 9to5Mac. Retrieved June 23, 2021.
10. "iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) - Technical Specifications". support.apple.com. Retrieved June 23, 2021.

Sources

• Specifications, Apple Computer, Inc.
• Mac Systems: Apple, EveryMac.com
• Glen Sanford, Apple History, apple-history.com
• Dan Knight, Computer Profiles, LowEndMac, Cobweb Publishing, Inc.

External links

• Ultimate Mac Timeline at EveryMac.com
• Mactimeline a timeline of Apple software and hardware updates