I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014), do you suggest me to upgrade to OS Big Sur or not?

I have a MacBook Air (13-inch, Early 2014), do you suggest me to upgrade to OS Big Sur or not?

MacBook Air 13″, macOS 10.12

Posted on Jan 2, 2021 10:48 AM

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Posted on Jan 2, 2021 10:56 AM

Upgrading to Big Sur is purely subjective. Before considering the leap to macOS 11 make sure to read this article from Apple noting computer compatible, Empty Space Requirements for successful installation. Also, note the leap to Big Sur - it and Catalina DO NOT support any 32 bit applications / extensions at all.


Due prudence is required before moving forwards. Have a Time Machine Backup Before upgrading and I always suggest have two TESTED Clones each to separate external drives - insurance in case Big Sur goes sideways or is not to your liking.

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Jan 2, 2021 10:56 AM in response to MariaLuisa64

Upgrading to Big Sur is purely subjective. Before considering the leap to macOS 11 make sure to read this article from Apple noting computer compatible, Empty Space Requirements for successful installation. Also, note the leap to Big Sur - it and Catalina DO NOT support any 32 bit applications / extensions at all.


Due prudence is required before moving forwards. Have a Time Machine Backup Before upgrading and I always suggest have two TESTED Clones each to separate external drives - insurance in case Big Sur goes sideways or is not to your liking.

Jan 2, 2021 12:37 PM in response to MariaLuisa64

If you are coming from macOS Sierra (10.12), then the guideline is that you will need 45 GB of available storage, not shown by the menu : About This Mac : Storage panel, but rather a Get Info on your startup drive icon, and reviewing Available there.


I have a 4GB/128GB 2014 MacBook Air that was upgraded from Mojave to Big Sur 11.1. Works as expected with 4GB of RAM, and does not crash, and no other negative issues other than rapid battery decline — which should not be surprising for a 6 year old Mac.

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