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What are the system requirements for Workbench?

Learn if your devices are compatible with Workbench

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Workbench is compatible with Mac, iPad, and iPhone devices provided they meet the minimum system requirements.

Only Mac devices can be used as the host device, while the connected client device can be another Mac, an iPad, or iPhone. Only one device can connect to the host Mac at a time.

Mac

Operating System: macOS 15 (Sequoia) or later

⚠️Important Note: Older devices running a macOS version that has been installed via programs like OpenCore Legacy Patcher, are not supported.

Your Mac should natively support a Workbench-compatible macOS version to guarantee functionality.

Hardware Requirements:

  • Apple Silicon Macs: Preferred, and strongly recommended.

  • Intel Macs: Supported, but likely to experience reduced video quality and connection stability.

Compatible Macs

Mac models that natively support macOS 15 or later, and should be compatible with Workbench.

⚠️Note: Please keep in mind, that results will vary when using Intel devices.

Compatible MacBooks

  • MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2018 or later)

  • MacBook Pro (14-inch, 2021 or later)

  • MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2018 or later)

  • MacBook Pro (16-inch, 2021 or later)

  • MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020 or later)

  • MacBook Air (13-inch, 2020 or later, M1, M2, M3, etc.)

  • MacBook Air (15-inch, 2023 or later, M2, M3, M4, etc.)

Compatible iMacs

  • iMac Pro (2017)

  • iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)

  • iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019 or later)

  • iMac (24-inch, 2021 or later, M1, M2, etc.)

Compatible Mac minis

  • Mac mini (2018 or later, M1, M2, M3, etc.)

Compatible Mac Studios

  • Mac Studio (2022 or later, M1, M2, M3, etc.)

Compatible Mac Pros

  • Mac Pro (2019 or later, M1, M2, M3, etc.)

iPad

Operating System: iPadOS 26 or later

Compatible iPads

iPad models that natively support iPadOS 26 or later, and should be compatible with Workbench.

  • iPad (8th Gen, 9th Gen, 10th Gen, A16)

  • iPad mini (5th Gen, 6th Gen, A17 Pro)

  • iPad Air (3rd Gen, 4th Gen, 5th Gen)

  • iPad Air 11-inch (M2, M3, M4)

  • iPad Air 13-inch (M2, M3, M4)

  • iPad Pro 11-inch (1st Gen, 2nd Gen, 3rd Gen, 4th Gen, M4, M5)

  • iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd Gen, 4th Gen, 5th Gen, 6th Gen)

  • iPad Pro 13-inch (M4, M5)

iPhone

Operating System: iOS 26 or later

Compatible iPhones

iPhone models that natively support iOS 26 or later, and should be compatible with Workbench.

  • iPhone SE (2nd Gen, 3rd Gen)

  • iPhone 11 (Base model, Pro, Pro Max)

  • iPhone 12 (Base model, Mini, Pro, Pro Max)

  • iPhone 13 (Base model, Mini, Pro, Pro Max)

  • iPhone 14 (Base model, Plus, Pro, Pro Max)

  • iPhone 15 (Base model, Plus, Pro, Pro Max)

  • iPhone 16 (Base model, Plus, Pro, Pro Max, 16e)

  • iPhone 17 (Base model, Pro, Pro Max)

  • iPhone Air

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