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Definition: Mac models


Following is a brief summary of the current models in Apple's Mac family, all of which use Intel CPU chips. For earlier Macs by model number, see Mac models - early.

DESKTOPS: Studio - Pro - iMac - mini
The Mac Studio and Mac Pro are Apple's high-performance workstations with four to 24 cores (see Mac Studio and Mac Pro). The iMac all-in-one is the most popular Mac with the computer built into the monitor (see iMac). The Mac mini is the smallest Mac desktop computer (see Mac mini).

LAPTOPS: MacBook Pro and Air
MacBook Pro laptops come with 13" and 15" screens (a 17" model was dropped in 2012). The 13" MacBook Air is Apple's lightest laptop. See MacBook.

SERVERS: macOS Server (until 2022)
macOS Server turns a Mac into a server. However, in 2022, it was discontinued, although users can still download the software from the Mac App Store for use with macOS Monterey. See macOS Server and Xserve.