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MacOS Big Sur

4.8 (59)

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Last updated October 19th, 2026

# Reviews of MacOS Big Sur

Ease of use

4.7

Customer Service

4.5

## Pros and Cons in Reviews

Glen N

IT DirectorReligious Institutions, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“I love that macOS centralizes all installed Apps to the Finder->Applications tab for easy finding or removing.“

July 27, 2025

AP

Andy P

DirectorMarketing and Advertising, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“Another example is the search feature its overly complicated messing around with smart folders to do advanced searches.“

June 8, 2024

RB

Ryan B

ManagerConstruction, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“The OS was easy to navigate and it is a very refined look.“

January 18, 2025

Andrej B

Solutions ArchitectAutomotive, 10,001+ employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“The learning curve (when switching from e.g. Windows) is quite steep, I know some people, that have problems with that - not particularly my case.“

March 21, 2023

CB

Chrisite B

CommunicationsReligious Institutions, 11 - 50 employeesUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Device management is a breeze whether you use a first or third party solution.“

May 20, 2024

Au

Arslan u

CEOComputer Software, 2 - 10 employeesUsed the software for: 6-12 months.

“the thing that most of people i know they didn't like its touch oriented interface especially when device is not a touch device or you are not using primarily as a touch device.“

November 24, 2021

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Jacob T

User Computer Software, Self-employedUsed the software for: More than 2 years.

“Overall, I’d have to say I was actually very impressed with this update and the different features as well as the performance enhancement to the processor, graphics, , battery, life in the mac’s“

December 11, 2022

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zach z

student/internEducation Management, 201 - 500 employeesUsed the software for: 1-2 years.

“I don't like how it crashes every once in a blue moon.“

December 13, 2022

## Showing most helpful reviews

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Rating

Company Size

Reviewer's Role

Length of Use

Frequency of Use

IT Director  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Lovable and simple"

July 28, 2025

5.0

I like managing and using macOS. It isn't my daily driver currently (Windows Admin is my daily) but it's simple and works well for my content creating users and I very rarely even need to do any troubleshooting to help with staff questions on using macOS because it is so easy to use.

Pros

I love that macOS centralizes all installed Apps to the Finder->Applications tab for easy finding or removing. File management is easy and the UI is simple to learn the CLI is similar to Linux so savvy Admins and write shell scripts with a little practice.

Cons

Updates constantly nag away in the top right and most users in my experience don't want to apply them or Admins are scared of incompatibilities so they defer to not doing them so they just hand out there. You can improve this if you deploy an MDM like Jamf or Intune to automate rules for updates if it won't make too many waves for your Org.

Alternatives considered

[Windows 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/)

Reasons for choosing MacOS Big Sur

Different OS for user preference and job roles - People who create content in things like ProCreate and Adobe Creative Suite tend to prefer Apple products. Windows is a great solution for more Business forward job roles. Both are great at what they do.

Review Source

Pm  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "A more powerful and customizable mac os version bringing mobile interface to the desktop"

May 6, 2022

4.0

Mac os big sur offers quite a lot of changes for old users of mac such as installing IOS apps natively if on the newest hardware, safari has also been supercharged to make one reconsider using other better relied on apps. Overall, if you are on the newest non intel based mac , big sur is a no brainer, if you were on the previous version ie catalina then all the newer features introduced then are further enhanced in big sur.

Pros

Mac os big sur has brought a lot of customizability to mac os, allowing deep changes to safari and the interface. Most apps are also quite fast with notable speed in safari over other browsers like chrome. If you also enjoy certain apps on IOs big sur is your best chance to run them on desktop.

Cons

If you are running hardware pre 2013 unfortunately it isnt compatible with big sur. Also the upgrade process has to be done very carefully as the compatibilty with externally installed apps has to be verified individually. Some apps could not activate their licenses after upgrade

Switched from

Acquired a non intel based mac which is supported by big sur

Alternatives considered

[Windows 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/)

Reasons for choosing MacOS Big Sur

Big sur is a completely new approach by apple for mac os and seems like they are dedicated to ensure it really works by intergrating it tighrly with all the other items in their ecosystem such as ios and ipados, meaning better overall experience

Review Source

Ryan B.  
Manager  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "Big Sur Big Looks"

January 20, 2025

3.0

Pros

The OS was easy to navigate and it is a very refined look. The processing power is very good.

Cons

The OS is not as intuitive as other systems and some people find it to be confusing especially when navigating files and other storage.

Review Source

Solutions Architect  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Maybe the best option for developers"

March 22, 2023

4.0

Overall, I use it as my daily OS and can't wait to get some system improvements.

Pros

I went for macOS Big Sur mostly because of its reputation as the best operating system for developers. After a while, I would agree, as it provides a wide support for most of the required tools for every developer.

Cons

The learning curve (when switching from e.g. Windows) is quite steep, I know some people, that have problems with that - not particularly my case. Some standard features from other OS (Windows, Linux distributions) are missing and I would welcome them. I would say that if it had them, the transition would be smoother.

Switched from

Professional needs.

Alternatives considered

[Linux Mint](https://www.capterra.com/p/229032/Linux-Mint/)[Ubuntu](https://www.capterra.com/p/229058/Ubuntu/)

Reasons for choosing MacOS Big Sur

Community recommendation and support for developers.

Review Source

Team Lead  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "MacOS Big Slur is a must to try"

April 5, 2022

5.0

Pros

Apple security, Aesthetics, seem-less interface, amazing memory management and resource allocation.

Cons

Installation is a bit problem. Many users have seen installation failed messages including me. Installation guide needs to be improved.

Switched from

I heard a lot about MacOs by people so I wanted to give it a try and am happy that I made a good decision.

Review Source

Principal Software Development Engineer  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "MacOS Big Sur Experience"

June 7, 2022

5.0

I loved it.Once i started. using macos i never touched other os.

Pros

1\. It has regular updates 2. The performance is very nice 3. There memory management is top notch , no lags in the os 4. The UI is very nice and clean , loved it 5. The gestures are way too good 6. Battery life also improved 7. No need to turn off , just close the lid and next time just open it

Cons

1\. There is not much support in the games , very few available 2. I am using the m1 version so issue of support in few apps

Reasons for choosing MacOS Big Sur

Ui is nice and clean , it is fast and best for development purpose.

Review Source

Senior Software Engineer  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Great user interface with occasional errors"

May 12, 2023

5.0

Pros

Like other macOS distributions, Big Sur offers an intuitive, user-friendly interface. Big Sur introduced some changes in design, such as new icons and redesigned toolbars. I personally did not find these changes to be too disruptive and consider them a small improvement from previous versions.

Cons

There aren't many downsides to using macOS Big Sur, especially if you're already familiar with using Apple products. One issue I've noticed is that apps on Big Sur seem to become unresponsive slightly more frequently than on previous versions of macOS.

Review Source

José F.  
IM Manager  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Excellent OS for tech"

December 5, 2022

5.0

In general, this OS is an excellent tool for manager, tech support and developer. Easy to use and fast integration with the Apple ecosystem, it allows me to perform my task on time.

Pros

The ecosystem integration, and frequency update, are easy to use.

Cons

Many IT application does not run on macOS yet.

Switched from

macOS is most stable OS.

Review Source

Chandrakeerthan P.  
student  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Had best features"

March 14, 2023

4.0

Big Sur needed to have greater faith in the user and be more transparent about the internal workings of the system. Maybe the improved version would be out later.

Pros

I appreciated the upgrades, different features, performance improvements, and other features that operate with both new and old gear as well as enhancing both of them.

Cons

Finding a complaint for this operating system is difficult because it has served me well and I haven't been able to identify any drawbacks.

Review Source

CEO  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Best update in years."

October 1, 2021

5.0

For many years now, the company I manage has been using Apple devices, and Big Sur has fulfilled our expectations by far.

Pros

The update came with a total redesign of the interface, when using it makes you feel that it’s a totally new computer, even if it’s the same one you have used for years, the design of the dock, icons and the sounds are incredible! I don't regret having updated.

Cons

Negative points there are hardly any, and if there are, they are insignificant details like not being able to add the calculator to the widgets for example, and I’m being as neutral as possible. But it really is all very good in this update.

Switched from

For update reasons.

Review Source

Consulente IT  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Veloce efficiente ed indispensabile"

February 6, 2023

5.0

Lo uso sia a lavoro che nel tempo libero.

Pros

Ottima gestione automatica risorse. Super efficiente. Per lavorare con software informatico fondamentale.

Cons

Può capitare che alcuni software non sia compatibilissimi. Ormai poi comunque esiste qualsiasi cosa per Mac OS

Switched from

Non era ma adatto per le operazioni che dovevo svolgere all’università e poi a lavoro.

Review Source

Fotógrafo Profesional  
Fotógrafo Profesional  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Mi Sistema operativo "

February 27, 2023

5.0

Apple, ha ido mejorando mucho sus sistemas operativos, son varios equipos los que tenemos, Mac pro, Imac, y Macbook Pro, en los equipos mas antiguos, he preferido no actualizar el Mac Os Big Sur, por aplicaciones mas antiguas.

Pros

Durante estuvo instalado en mi equipo un Macbook Pro, lo utilice durante mucho tiempo, hasta que llego las nuevas actualizaciones de Software ,a mi personalmente me funciono bien.

Cons

Algunas veces se me bloqueaba, cuando hacia videos y renderizaciones, algo pesadas.

Switched from

Tengo varios equipos, y en el Imac lo actualiza a otra versiona mas nueva.

Review Source

Director  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Reliable OS that could be amazing if they made it easier to use "

June 11, 2024

4.0

Pros

I have Big Sur on a Macbook laptop. Its been very reliable rarely does it crash. Some things are well designed for example the about this mac feature, the dock and the app store app.

Cons

It seems odd to me that given how long Apple have been making operating systems that some things have not been improved, for example sometimes having to drag the icon for a newly installed bit of software to the applications folder. I'm ok with doing this but if a less tech savvy person came across this problem it may confuse them. Another example is the search feature its overly complicated messing around with smart folders to do advanced searches. I think the way Windows deals with searching for things is much better way to do it.

Review Source

Pensionato  
Pensionato  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Il grande Mac"

May 25, 2023

5.0

Velocità di esecuzione dei vari compiti

Pros

L'adattamento ai bisogni personali per svolgere i compiti

Cons

L'impossibilità di usare determinati hardware dopo l'upgrade

Switched from

Upgrade naturale automatico

Review Source

Media Producer  
Media Producer  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "macOS Big Sur"

January 27, 2022

5.0

Pros

It’s a great place to start when you’re trying to build on 19 years of macOS 10

Cons

There isn’t any cons about the software, apart from I couldn’t load it on my 2012 MacBook Pro

Review Source

Software developer  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Apple, lo habéis vuelto a hacer!"

December 6, 2022

5.0

Pros

SO fantástico, fácil de usar y simple, no se necesita mas!

Cons

Aún quedan flecos sueltos, algún que otro muro que se perdona, como en todos los SO

Review Source

Marketing Director  
Used the software for: Less than 1 year

### "Stable OS for Mac. Good for high-performing professional users."

November 22, 2023

4.0

Pros

Interface was good, new features were welcome.

Cons

Compatibility with 1-year old applications was shakey, and I had issues with FTP software and other brands.

Review Source

Project Accounting Officer  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Mac Update - MacOS Big Sur"

August 22, 2022

5.0

Pros

Better experience than it’s previous version. User interface looks more appealing. Messaging has improved as we can now pin convos & mention members in group chats to get their attention.

Cons

I was anticipating more updates to the prior version.

Switched from

Newer update was made available

Review Source

Sr. Customer Success Manager  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "Big Sur For the Win!"

August 3, 2022

5.0

Pros

Big Sur has been Apple's best OS by far. It's easy to use and a very pretty interface.

Cons

More customization with apps is always desired.

Review Source

Llanoi W.  
Audit Assistant  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "MacOS Big Sur Review"

February 2, 2022

5.0

Pros

It looks amazing! The art revamp is so aesthetically pleasing. Huge upgrade in user interface. Thumbs up!

Cons

No noteworthy issues thus far. Looking forward to see more updates.

Review Source

Accounting receivable associate  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "I use macOS Big Sur and really love its capacities no matter the environment that I use it."

March 7, 2022

5.0

It is very good, I feel comfortable using this, I do not want to change to another os. Or only expecting a new from Mac

Pros

Visually I love this OS, it is pretty easy to use, usually you are in a friendly OS, without complications or issues, compared to different OS that I have been used, I like the way that the trackpad help to go between a task to another easily, this helps a lot in an work environment usually too stressant, MacOs makes it easy.

Cons

Mac, and MacOS are usuall the most expensive in the market, butreally worth it.

Switched from

I had heard good references regarded to this OS, and I can confirm that are true.

Reasons for choosing MacOS Big Sur

I wanted to try a new computing environment.

Review Source

student/intern  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "OS Big Sur Review - Frequent User"

December 15, 2022

5.0

Overall, I would provide recommendations to friends/family to use this. I really feel it makes my required tasks easier to complete.

Pros

I love this software. It's easy to use and is very quick. Very responsive.

Cons

I don't like how it crashes every once in a blue moon. I'm still going to continue to use because that doesn't outweigh the positives it has.

Review Source

Engineer  
Used the software for: 3-5 years

### "Gets the job done well... but nothing new"

March 30, 2023

5.0

I think the best part of Big Sur over Yosemite is the lack of change under hood as well as on the desktop user experience. Yosemite was fine. Big Sur is fine. I think the biggest changed was just it was a new year and needed to put out a new version. Though that tends to make things more difficult for the users / Admins.

Pros

Apple seems to have gotten to the point where they don't need to have a huge major change to their software each release the way they do with their hardware.

Cons

Big Sur, to me, Doesn't seem THAT much different from Yosemite, nor THAT much different from Monterey. The one big difference is that something always seems to change on the INSIDE and we trying up upgrade from one version to the next, I always cross my fingers since it seems that the upgrade will fail more often than it should and that comes with the array of problems you would expect. It seems like making the change from Yosemite was a change for the sake of making it look like Apple is doing something... making progress in something that doesn't need it.

Reasons for choosing MacOS Big Sur

It's what Apple Computer run best on... trying to do otherwise is a waste of time.

Review Source

NS

Nilesh S.  
Intermediate Representative  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "MacOS Big Sur review"

March 19, 2024

5.0

Overall experience has been very positive.

Pros

I like that this is for ARM64 based processors, which, I think, are superior to Intel based processors. Also the support for iOS and iPadOS applications.

Cons

Desktop design is new. I'm not a big fan of design changes just for the sake of change.

Review Source

Self-employed  
Used the software for: 1-3 years

### "Better than most software"

February 15, 2022

5.0

My experience with Mac has been really good. I've always had Microsoft/window computers and so this is my first Mac and I'm pretty positive that I won't be going back to the other.

Pros

It's pretty easy to use and works really well. There was no glitches.

Cons

Can't really complain about this software. Even after updating, it still seemed exactly like the previous update. I do wish that you could change the lock in screen like you do with the iphones. Have a different lock screen background than the bland picture Mac offers.

Review Source

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