How to identify your MacBook or iPad model
With so many different models and variations of Apple's popular MacBook and iPad available, it can be difficult to determine exactly which model you own. This can be particularly important when purchasing accessories such as cases and screen protectors which need to match the size, shape, and features of the device with precision.
This simple guide will help you to quickly and accurately identify your device's model number according to Apple's numbering convention.
MacBook
There are two ways to identify your MacBook model number:
- Inside the macOS operating system
With your MacBook turned on, click the Apple Logo located at the top left corner of the menu bar, followed by 'About this Mac'. A window will appear showing your computer's model name - for example, MacBook Pro (15-inch, 2016) as seen in the photo below.
- On the back of your MacBook
You can also use your MacBook's model identifier to locate the right product. Start by removing any case or protector from your MacBook and turning it over. In the first line of text you will see a model identifier starting with A.
Use this identifier and the below table to determine which MacBook model you have:
|
Product Name |
Model Number | Year Released |
| MacBook Air M1 13 | A2337 | 2020 |
| MacBook Air 13 (13-inch, 2020) | A2179 | 2020 |
| MacBook Air 13 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) | A1932 | 2018-2019 |
| MacBook Air 13 | A1466, A1369 | 2010-2017 |
| MacBook Air 11 | A1465, A1370 | 2010-2013 |
| MacBook Pro 16 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) | A2141 | 2019 |
| MacBook Pro 15 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) | A1990, A1707 | 2016-2019 |
| MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2020, Two/ Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) | A2289, A2251 | 2020 |
| MacBook Pro 13 (Thunderbolt 3/USB-C) | A1989, A1708, A1706, A2159 | 2016-2019 |
| MacBook Pro 15 Retina | A1398 | 2012-2015 |
| MacBook Pro 13 Retina | A1502, A1425 | 2012-2015 |
| MacBook Pro 12 Retina | A1534 | 2015-2018 |
| MacBook Pro 15 Unibody | A1278, A1286 | 2008-2012 |
iPad
Remove any case or protection from your iPad and turn it over. Towards the bottom of the iPad, you will see 2 small lines of text. At the end of the first line will be the product's model identifier, usually starting with A.
Use this number and the table below to identify which iPad model you have:
| Product Name | Model Number | Year Released |
| iPad (8th gen) | A2270, A2428, A2429, A2430 | 2020 |
| iPad (7th gen) | A2197, A2200, A2198 | 2019 |
| iPad (6th gen) | A1893, A1954 | 2018 |
| iPad (5th gen) | A1822, A1823 | 2017 |
| iPad (4th gen) | A1458, A1459, A1460 | 2012 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (5th gen) | A2378, A2379, A2461, A2462 | 2021 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (4th gen) | A2229, A2069, A2232, A2233 | 2020 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (3rd gen) | A1876, A2014, A1895, A1983 | 2018 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (2nd gen) | A1670, A1671, A1821 | 2017 |
| iPad Pro 12.9-inch (1st gen) | A1584, A1652 | 2015 |
| iPad Pro (11-inch, 3rd gen) | A2377, A2301, A2459, A2460 | 2021 |
| iPad Pro (11-inch, 2nd gen) | A2228, A2068, A2230, A2231 | 2020 |
| iPad Pro (11-inch) | A1980, A2013, A1934, A1979 | 2018 |
| iPad Pro (10.5-inch) | A1701, A1709, A1852 | 2017 |
| iPad Pro (9.7-inch) | A1673, A1674, A1675 | 2016 |
| iPad Air (4th gen) | A2316, A2324, A2072, A2325 | 2020 |
| iPad Air (3rd gen) | A2152, A2123, A2153, A2154 | 2019 |
| iPad Air 2 | A1566, A1567 | 2014 |
| iPad Air | A1474, A1475, A1476 | 2013-14 |
| iPad mini (5th gen) | A2133, A2124, A2126, A2125 | 2019 |
| iPad mini 4 | A1538, A1550 | 2015 |
| iPad mini 3 | A1599, A1600 | 2014 |
| iPad mini 2 | A1489, A1490, A1491 | 2013-14 |
| iPad mini | A1432, A1454, A1455 | 2012 |
Moshi has a wide range of accessories to help connect, protect, and carry MacBook and iPad devices. Now that you know which device you have, find the perfect accessories using our Shop by Device tool.
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