# Page 2 | MacOS Big Sur Reviews 2026. Verified Reviews, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Page 2 - Is MacOS Big Sur the right Operating Systems solution for you? Explore 59 verified user reviews from people in industries like yours to make a confident choice. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/reviews --- MacOS Big Sur 4.8 (59) [View alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/228984/MacOS-Big-Sur/alternatives/) Provider data verified by our Software Research team, and reviews moderated by our Reviews Verification team. [Learn more](https://www.capterra.com/our-story/) * * * Last updated March 13th, 2026 # Page 2 - Reviews of MacOS Big Sur ## Showing most helpful reviews Showing 26-50 of 59 Reviews Sort by: Most Helpful Rating Company Size Reviewer's Role Length of Use Frequency of Use JH Julienne H. Self-employed Photography Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Better than most software" February 13, 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 VR Verified Reviewer Assistenza Vendite Information Technology and Services Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mac Costoso ma indispensabile a lavoro" February 14, 2023 5.0 Lo uso a lavoro nel Mac aziendale. Non posso farne a meno. Meglio del precedente Windows Pros Velocità e sicurezza. Mai avuto problemi di rallentamenti. Un esempio è che difficilmente è necessario fare riavvii forzati Cons Può essere poco compatibile con alcuni software di nicchia aziendali che magari prediligono le piattaforme Windows Review Source RF Rachele F. Musicista Music Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Sistema operativo sicuro e pulito" May 11, 2023 4.0 Esperienza ottima, fa girare tanti programmi utili per lavorare senza nessun problema Pros La pulizia e la gestione dei dati è scorrevole Cons Ostile ad alcuni programmi non nativi Apple ma risolvibile Review Source VR Verified Reviewer UX/UI Designer Design Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Stability with my software" October 9, 2022 5.0 Pros The Big Sur update comes for free with my Apple Products. I love the ease of use of MacOS and the Big Sur has been the most stable version to date. Cons It's not possible use some of the 32-bit apps I used to have installed. I need to get new updates or buy replacements apps. Alternatives considered [Windows 11](https://www.capterra.com/p/251507/Windows-11/) Review Source SP Sareena P. Dog Groomer Retail Used the software for: 2+ years ### "User friendly" September 24, 2023 5.0 My experience has been great so far, it is easy to use. Pros It is super easy to use for someone who isn't super big into tech. I like that I was able to get instructions on it or it walked me thru things I needed done. Cons I havnt found anything I hated about it yet. I have found it to be very easy to use and user freindly. Review Source AR Ari R. CEO Professional Training & Coaching Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "A great all around Operating System" November 3, 2022 5.0 If you're after a user interface great system and something that will work, reliable and won't let you down, than this is it.If you're into a more open source type of thing, then this one will give you a little but you'll have to look elsewhere to have everything you won't find here. Pros User Interface is just so good to look at everyday - something all other OS out there lack.Easy to useIncredibly efficientBasically crash freeNo freezes Cons It's hard to find a con with this OS, it's been pretty great for my use so I haven't been able to find something I don't like about it. Reason for choosing MacOS Big Sur It's a better overall package. Review Source JT Jacob T. User Computer Software Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Mac OS Big Sur creative like the commercial stated in the 80’s" December 11, 2022 5.0 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 Pros I enjoyed the upgrades and different things that come as well as performance, enhancement, and stuff like that that works with the new hardware as well as enhancing the old hardware Cons There were a couple different things that weren’t supported by older Macs that I was kind of disappointed in but when you upgrade software, are you obviously have to leave out some older hardware Review Source MJS Mark Jill S. Customer Service Telecommunications Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Something BIG for you with MacOS Big Sur" January 14, 2023 5.0 Pros Very Easy to use. Totally basic for all ages. Cons There's nothing to like about. Everything that you need is just a click away. Review Source DW Drick W. Owner Transportation/Trucking/Railroad Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Big Sur in the house" October 26, 2023 5.0 I liked I used it and it run great for me one of apples best system Pros I used it it was one of apples best update and very will and very smooth not to buggy didn't have a lot of issues Cons Most apples ios update are over within a year and sometimes your computer will update you out of the older ios Review Source DS Davide S. Biologo nutrizionista Health, Wellness and Fitness Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Si può fare di meglio " September 22, 2023 3.0 Pros Big Sur si è mostrato spesso impegnativo per il mio MacBook Air .Molto meglio l’aggiornamento successivo Cons Lentezza di calcolo e nel refresh page Review Source HS Hardy S. Web Design Design Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "MacOS by Storck/Gruennholz" December 6, 2022 5.0 Pros Die einfache Aufmachung und die gute Bedienbarkeit . Cons Only Apple Kompatibilität. Man kann macOS nur mit Apple und Apple kompatibelen Produkten nutzen. Reason for choosing MacOS Big Sur Wollt mit Apple arbeiten Review Source Bruna R. Designer Financial Services Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "MacOS is my favorite OS" June 22, 2022 5.0 Pros I love all about the interface, is perfectly easy to use at work, and have a lot of capabilities to improve the routine for those designers like me Cons I don't like the bugs that happen in Adobe software, I don't know if is a adobe problem or system problem, but is very hard to deal with Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Technology Specialist Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Big Sur provides attractive user interface and important widget." May 22, 2022 5.0 Pros I have been using from almost 1 year and found most important feature as, 1. Security audit in Safari, 2. Improved Map App. 3. Notification center 4. provides important Widget Cons It doesn't support 32 bit legacy application. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Mechanical Engineer Semiconductors Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Very good OS, good features." February 26, 2023 5.0 Pros I thought that Big Sur worked very well for all my purposes. It functioned as I expected. Cons There was no issue with this OS. I never had any bugs or crashes. Review Source SM Stefanny M. Estudiante Market Research Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "MacOS Big Sur reseña" October 4, 2022 5.0 El rendimiento de la empresa mejora gracias a este software debido a que nos brinda la posibilidad de trabajar de manera rápida y organizada gracias a lo dinámico y fácil que es usarlo, la motivación recibida gracias a las comodidades brindadas por el equipo es la mejor. Pros Las funciones que brinda MacOS Big Sur brindan una estabilidad y un mejor rendimiento en la Mac, además cada actualización permite un sistema más rápido, aparte su diseño compacto es el mejor, por otro lado la seguridad que le ofrece a la empresa es el mejor permitiendo tener la información de la empresa protegida. Cons Al principio era difícil identificar donde se encontrabas los ajustes de la barra de menú, pero con el tiempo la adaptación es mejor y más fácil. Review Source Augusto R. COO Real Estate Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Big Sur is the best OS I have used" September 7, 2021 5.0 Every day that I turn on my MacBook it's a pleasure to use Big Sur, simply that: a pleasure. Pros The ease of use, since you start it for the first time, everything is really intuitive, the GUI and the new icons are beautiful. Cons I want to be as neutral as possible, but I really don't find anything negative about this OS, I really loved it. Review Source VR Verified Reviewer Media Producer Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "macOS Big Sur" January 25, 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 Sofia B. Architecture and programming student Architecture & Planning Used the software for: Less than 6 months ### "Expensive but good" September 27, 2021 5.0 It is a very good operating system, very comfortable and reliable. But you have to take into account the uses that you will give it, and buy the version you need, thinking that you will not be able to expand the memory or modify it Pros It is a very stable operating system, obviously as many know, it does not have problems with viruses, it is very safe, and unlike what I thought it is compatible with many applications, which was the biggest fear for me. Cons First of all, it is obviously very expensive. It cannot be expanded, so from the beginning you have to evaluate well for you to use it. And if you are going to use it for games, forget completely, you just want a very expensive grill. Review Source Ena A. Sales Manager Real Estate Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Great update" September 18, 2021 5.0 Really pleasant. Pros I’m very satisfied with big sur, the update settled very well and it’s very pleasant to use. The new icons rocks, the new sounds (like when the bin is emptied) too. Also things such the hot corners (depending on which corner you stand, the system do something different) are really good points. Cons As for the negative, I can only talk about the battery life, it dropped considerably compared to Catalina (previous macOS version). Review Source Willian Paulo D. Salesforce Engineer Outsourcing/Offshoring Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Best performance" June 4, 2022 5.0 Pros I've been using for a couple of years as my main OS, it has a great performance for developers Cons It need some new features in the ui, it is the same for so long Review Source AU Arslan U. CEO Computer Software Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "A long pending UI refresh to MAC OS" November 24, 2021 4.0 overall i am very satisfied with this update to Mac OS. its incredibly better feeling yet not confusing existing users. in a way they have changed a lot of stuff still keeping the overall User experience similar and confusing their existing users. Pros Mac os big sur has been a long pending update to Mac os in terms of UI and modern feel. Modern UI trend stuff has been added including rounded edges, colors and translucency. Multiple updates to photos, maps and many other system apps including look around, better photo editing capabilities. Music got a new listen now section. it is also helping better understand privacy settings. one major one is cryptographically secure signed system volume to prevent system tempering. Cons 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. Review Source SP Santosh P. Head of Search Marketing Marketing and Advertising Used the software for: 1-2 years ### "Still not a MacOS fan" August 4, 2022 4.0 Big Sur needed to trust the user more and be more open in regards to under the hood controls. Maybe The next version wiuld be better. Pros Privacy and data security are the main features that I can commend Big Sur on. Split screen and screenshot shortcuts are reliable and easy to use. Very rare OS crashes, so fairly reliable. Cons Unfortunately, still not a Mac OS fan despite the Big Sur update. Finder is still clunky and file 'move' is very difficult. Settings such as multi monitor config, IPv6 settings etc are buried away and hard to configure. A more simplified access to system settings would be ideal. Review Source SG Siri G. Kitafachberatung Education Management Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Software mit stetiger Weiterentwicklung " January 18, 2023 5.0 Pros Die regelmäßigen Updates geben das Gefühl, dass die Weiterentwicklung stetig gegeben ist und die Software im Wandel ist, mit der Zeit geht Cons Nicht immer erkenne ich die Vorteile der Updates, manchmal geht es um Fehlerbehebung Review Source BB Bradley B. Marketing Director Automotive Used the software for: 6-12 months ### "Stable OS for Mac. Good for high-performing professional users." November 21, 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 ZC Zach C. CTO Real Estate Used the software for: 2+ years ### "Great OS for Software Developers" November 1, 2021 5.0 I have been using Mac OS X for more than 10 years and would not trade it for any other operating system. Pros I love that Mac OS X is built on unix so that I can run almost any code that is designed for Linux natively on my computer and use the terminal as if I was running a Linux machine, except that the user interface and supported apps are much more comprehensive. Cons Sometimes the development tools can be a pain to set up and will occasionally get messed up with a major update. Review Source Similar Products Featured