MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)
Our verdict
Revive it.
Apple’s updates ended on macOS Ventura 13. The community’s didn’t.
I
Give it a new OS
OpenCore Legacy Patcher runs macOS Tahoe 26 on this machine — a modern browser and current patches, unofficially. OpenCore Legacy Patcher ↗
II
Give it a job
A dedicated writing machine, a kitchen recipe screen, or the family movie server.
III
Or let it go
Apple no longer services this model, but Apple Stores still take it for free recycling. Working units are worth more sold than scrapped.
ObsoleteTops out at macOS Ventura 13 — or macOS Tahoe 26 with OpenCore.
Where to sell it
The record
Introduced
2017
Model identifier
MacBookPro14,2
Chip
Intel Core i5/i7 Kaby Lake
Architecture
Intel
Latest official release
macOS Ventura 13
With OpenCore Patcher
macOS Tahoe 26 · official patcher site
Security updates
Ended — macOS Ventura received its final security update in 2025 (last release 13.7.8 (2025-08-20)).
Apple hardware status
Obsolete — no longer serviced
Data confidence
high
Common questions
What is the newest macOS for the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports)?
The MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) officially tops out at macOS Ventura 13. The community’s OpenCore Legacy Patcher can take it to macOS Tahoe 26, unofficially.
Is the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) still getting security updates?
No. Ended — macOS Ventura received its final security update in 2025 (last release 13.7.8 (2025-08-20)).
Can the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) run a newer macOS than Ventura 13?
Officially, no. Unofficially, yes: OpenCore Legacy Patcher runs macOS Tahoe 26 on this machine — a modern browser and current patches. It’s unsupported territory, so back up first.
Is the MacBook Pro (13-inch, 2017, Four Thunderbolt 3 ports) vintage or obsolete?
Apple classifies it as obsolete: no more parts, no more service. Apple Stores will still recycle it for free.
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