Technical Specifications: OS MacOS Monterey (MacOS 12) | CPU Apple M1 (8 cores) | GPUs Apple M1 (7 core or 8 core) | sheep 8GB, 16GB (integrated memory) | depository 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB (8-core GPU models) | screen 24″ 4.5K Retina (4480 x 2520, 218ppi, 16:9), 1.07 billion colors, 500 nits, wide color (DCI-P3), True Tone | wireless Bluetooth 5.0, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | port and slot 2x Thunderbolt 3/USB 4, 2x USB-C (8-core GPU model), Gigabit Ethernet (8-core GPU model) | camera 1080p FaceTime HD | audio 3 mics, 6 speakers (2x woofers, 4x tweeters) | Size 54.7cm x 46.1cm x 14.7cm (21.5″ x 18.1″ x 5.8″) | weight 4.46/4.48kg (9.83/9.88lb) | price Starting at $1,299 (8 core CPU, 7 core GPU, 8 GB RAM, 256 GB storage)
Apple’s M1-based 24-inch iMac, released in May 2021, is the company’s first AIO to run on Apple Silicon. It’s also the only current iMac, with Apple ditching his Intel-based iMac Pro in March 2021 and the 27-inch iMac in March 2022.
Built around a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, the current iMac is incredibly slim thanks to the highly integrated design of the M1 SoC (system-on-chip), with a screen panel just 11.5mm thick. The entry-level configuration comes in four colors (blue, green, pink, and silver), while the more expensive model (with an 8-core GPU) adds yellow, orange, and purple to the palette.
Read review: Apple iMac 24-inch (M1, 2021) review
There are three off-page configurations, starting at $1,299 for models with an 8-core CPU and 7-core GPU, 16GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, two Thunderbolt 3/USB 4 ports, and a Magic Keyboard. Go up to $1,499 and you can buy an 8-core GPU, two more onboard (USB-C) ports, a Gigabit Ethernet port built into the power supply, and Touch ID for the Magic Keyboard. The $1,699 model has 512 GB of storage. The maximum configuration (16 GB RAM, 2 TB storage, Magic Mouse + Magic Trackpad, Touch ID and Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad) is priced at $2,658.
The 24-inch M1 iMac’s striking design makes it suitable for both the home and office, and the performance and power efficiency of the M1 SoC are impressive. However, it comes with a hefty price tag and user upgrades are not an option, so you need to make sure the specs you order cover the expected life of your system.
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