Opera System Requirements: Which Devices is it Compatible With?

Opera works on Windows, macOS, Android, Linux, iOS, and Chromebooks

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Before installing the Opera browser on your device, it is integral to know Opera’s system requirements. Keep reading to find out if your PC can handle Opera.

What are the requirements for Opera?

1. Windows

  • Supported versions: Windows 10, 11
  • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 / AMD Athlon 64 with SSE2 or newer

2. Mac

  • Supported versions: macOS 10.15 or later

3. Linux

  • Supported versions: 64-bit Ubuntu 18.04+, Debian 10+, openSUSE 15.2+, or Fedora Linux 32+, openSUSE, Fedora, and others
  • CPU: Intel Pentium 4 processor or later with SSE3 support

These are the minimum requirements to run the Opera browser without hassles. However, it is often advised to have higher specs to improve the experience of using the browser. The higher the specs, the better the browsing experience.

What is Opera compatible with?

Opera is compatible with all desktop platforms as well as iOS, Android, and Chromebook.

How much RAM does the Opera browser need?

For optimal performance during multi-tasking with 20 tabs, Opera needs around 2GB.

You can check out our detailed guide on how to download and install the Opera browser here. Also, we have an article on fixing the Opera browser if it fails to install or download.

We also have a guide on how to install Opera without losing data, so don’t miss it.

We hope that the above details made things clear for you. Let us know in the comments if you happen to have any questions.

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