G2 Vendor Directory

macOS Sierra vs. Apple OS X Mountain Lion

A side-by-side comparison based on G2 review data.

MetricmacOS Sierra

by Apple

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

by Apple

Overall rating4.54.2
Review count488221
Ease of use9.49.1
Ease of setup9.39.1
Quality of support9.18.5
Meets requirements9.28.8
NPS70.53941945.833333
Small Business54.9%46.4%
Mid-Market26.9%32.1%
Enterprise18.2%21.5%
Total page views702240
Total LLM citations823144

macOS Sierra

macOS Sierra, version 10.12, is the thirteenth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers. Released on September 20, 2016, it introduced several significant features aimed at enhancing user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - Siri Integration: Siri, Apple's intelligent assistant, was introduced to the Mac, enabling users to perform tasks such as sending messages, searching for files, and adjusting system settings through voice commands.

Pros

  • User-Friendly
  • Speed/Performance
  • User Interface
  • Ease of Use
  • Design Aesthetics
  • Stability

Apple OS X Mountain Lion

OS X Mountain Lion, version 10.8, is the ninth major release of Apple's desktop operating system for Macintosh computers, launched on July 25, 2012. This release introduced over 200 new features, many inspired by iOS, to enhance user experience and system functionality. Key Features and Functionality: - iCloud Integration: Seamless synchronization of Mail, Contacts, Calendar, Messages, Reminders, Notes, and iWork documents across all Apple devices.

Pros

  • Ease of Use
  • Speed/Performance
  • New Features
  • User-Friendly
  • Easy Installation
  • Regular Updates