The Dell XPS 13 9370 is one of the most compatible ultrabooks for a Hackintosh setup due to its 8th Generation Intel hardware, which aligns closely with older real MacBook Pro models. Using the OpenCore bootloader, you can transform this laptop into a highly functional macOS machine for free using community-shared resources. Core Hardware Compatibility The standard XPS 13 9370 configuration typically includes: CPU: Intel Core i5-8250U or i7-8550U (Kaby Lake R). GPU: Intel UHD Graphics 620. RAM: 8GB or 16GB LPDDR3 (Soldered).
📚 Free resources
- OpenCore Install Guide (Dortania)
- Dell XPS 9370 specific patches (GitHub)
- r/Hackintosh Discord / subreddit
Wi-Fi: The built-in Killer/Qualcomm card is often incompatible or soldered; most users utilize a USB Wi-Fi dongle or replace the M.2 card if possible.
- Boot into Windows, open Disk Management, and shrink the Windows partition.
- Create a new APFS container using diskutil (or a third-party tool).
, which is completely incompatible and requires an external dongle for internet access. Compatibility Status Report ✅ Working Intel Core i5-8250U work with native power management ✅ Working Intel UHD Graphics 620 requires patching for full acceleration
4. Touchpad (I2C)
The 9370 uses an I2C touchpad. Use VoodooI2C.kext + VoodooI2CHID.kext. Gestures (three-finger swipe) work beautifully for free.
