5 Reasons a Clean Install Beats Migration Assistant

Migration Assistant transfers everything automatically It moves apps, settings, and files over Thunderbolt or Wi-Fi, and handles the Intel-to-Apple Silicon transition. It works fine for most people.

A clean install avoids digital clutter Old preferences, caches, and unused Intel-only apps get left behind. You start fresh without years of accumulated junk.

Many apps now have Apple Silicon native versions Reinstalling from scratch lets you grab the faster, more battery-efficient versions. Migration Assistant may bring over older Intel versions instead.

Manual file copying is simple Install macOS fresh, then copy only your Documents, Photos, Music, and other data files. No need to move everything.

Clean installs run faster and feel snappier Without old system files and leftover caches, your new Mac performs better out of the box. It’s the best choice if you hate clutter.