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Device Requirements Overview

Bluebook supports testing on Mac and Windows devices, iPads, and school-managed Chromebooks. 

Attention Windows Users: We strongly recommend upgrading to Windows 11 before Microsoft ends support of Windows 10 in October. Starting in fall 2026, Bluebook won’t work on Windows 10.

Choosing Devices

If you’re deciding between device types, consider these key factors:

  • Minimum battery life is 4 hours for AP Exams and 3 hours for SAT Suite of Assessments.

  • Chromebooks must be school managed and run in kiosk mode.

  • For Windows tablets, external keyboards are required for fully digital AP Exams and recommended for hybrid digital AP Exams. They’re strongly recommended for the SAT and PSAT-related assessments.

  • For iPads, external keyboards are required for fully digital AP Exams and recommended for hybrid digital AP Exams. They’re allowed for the SAT and PSAT-related assessments. 

Selected Software and Hardware Requirements by Device Type 

Be sure to review the complete specifications for your device type before you install. 

 ChromebookWindows Laptops and DesktopsWindows TabletsMaciPad
Required Minimum OSChromeOS 132Windows 11 (strongly recommended) or Windows 10 (if necessary)Windows 11 (strongly recommended) or Windows 10 (if necessary)macOS 12.0 (Exception: macOS 13 required to use the embedded text-to-speech tool)iPadOS 16.0
Recommended Max OSAny version on the stable channelWindows 11Windows 11macOS 15.7iPadOS 18.7
OS ExceptionsChromeOS Flex S mode and Windows 11 SE  S mode and Windows 11 SE  NoneiPadOS 17.0.0–17.0.3
Processorsn/a1 GHz1 GHz1 GHz (Intel and Apple)n/a
RAM1 GB2 GB2 GB2 GBn/a
Free storage1 GB1 GB1 GB1 GB250 MB free (of 16 GB total)
Minimum screen size10 inches10 inches8 inches10 inches8 inches
MiceAllowedAllowedAllowedAllowedAllowed
External KeyboardsProhibitedProhibitedVaries by examProhibitedVaries by exam

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