What is the newest version of macOS compatible with a mid 2012 MacBook Pro? Model A1278

What is the newest version of macOS compatible with a mid 2012 MacBook Pro? Model A1278

MacBook Pro 13″, macOS 10.15

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May 15, 2022 2:12 PM in response to Minicheese100

It appears MacOS 10.15.x is the highest a mid-2012 MacBook Pro is capable for running.

See this --> https://everymac.com/systems/by_capability/maximum-macos-supported.html

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