iMac 24-inch Technical Specifications

At a Glance

24-inch

4.5K Retina display

Actual diagonal screen size is 23.5 inches.

Apple M1 chip

8-core CPU and up to 8‑core GPU.

Up to 16GB unified memory

1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 ISP

Magic Keyboard with Touch ID1

Up to 2TB storage2

Price

  • price for 2-port model
  • (256GB SSD model)
    (512GB SSD model)
    price for 4-port model

Colours

  • Blue,
  • Green,
  • Pink,
  • Silver
  • Blue,
  • Green,
  • Pink,
  • Silver,
  • Yellow,
  • Orange,
  • Purple

Chip

Apple M1 chip

  • 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 7-core GPU
  • 16‑core Neural Engine

Apple M1 chip

  • 8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
  • 8-core GPU
  • 16‑core Neural Engine

Storage2

256GB SSD

Configurable to 512GB or 1TB for 2-port model

256GB SSD or
512GB SSD

Configurable to 1TB or 2TB for 4-port model
Price varies depending on storage capacity.

Memory

8GB unified memory

Configurable to 16GB unified memory

Display

24-inch 4.5K Retina display

  • 4480x2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colours
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide colour (P3)
  • True Tone technology
Actual diagonal screen size is 23.5 inches.

Camera

1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 image signal processor

Video Support

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built‑in display at 1 billion colours and:

  • One external display with up to 6K resolution at 60Hz

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

  • Native DisplayPort output over USB-C
  • VGA, HDMI, DVI and Thunderbolt 2 output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Audio

  • High-fidelity, six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers
  • Wide stereo sound
  • Support for spatial audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos
  • Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming

Connections and Expansion

Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports with support for:

  • DisplayPort
  • Thunderbolt 3 (up to 40 Gbps)
  • USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps)
  • Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)

3.5mm headphone jack

  • Configurable with Gigabit Ethernet
  • —
Close-up of two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports on iMac in pink connections and expansion image for 2-port Model Thunderbolt / USB 4
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Two USB 3 ports (up to 10 Gbps)
Close-up of two Thunderbolt / USB 4 and two USB 3 ports on iMac in pink connections and expansion image for 4-port Model Thunderbolt / USB 4 USB 3

Input

  • Magic Keyboard
  • Magic Mouse

Configurable with:

  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
  • Magic Trackpad
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Mouse

Configurable with:

  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
  • Magic Trackpad

Wireless

Wi-Fi
  • 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Bluetooth
  • Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Size and Weight

Width: 54.7cm Height: 46.1cm Stand depth: Stand width: 14.7cm13cm
Weight: for 2 Port Model
4.46kg3
Weight: for 4 Port Model
4.48kg3

Electrical and Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100V to 240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  • Operating temperature: 10° to 35° C
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% non-condensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 5,000 metres

Limited Warranty and Service

Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one-year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple-authorised technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support.

Learn more

In the Box

  • iMac
  • Magic Keyboard
  • Magic Mouse
  • 143W power adapter
  • Power cable (2m)
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • iMac
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Mouse
  • 143W power adapter
  • Power cable (2m)
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
iMac shown with Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Operating System

macOS

macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Big Sur introduces a bold new design and major updates to apps — taking macOS to a new level of power and beauty. Learn more

Accessibility

Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iMac. With built‑in support for vision, hearing, mobility and learning, you can create and do amazing things. Learn more

Features include:

  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech

Built-in Apps4

App Store
Books
Calendar
Contacts
FaceTime
Find My
GarageBand
Home
iMovie
Keynote
Mail
Maps
Messages
Music
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Photo Booth
Photos
Podcasts
Preview
QuickTime Player
Reminders
Safari
Stocks
Time Machine
TV
Voice Memos

Configure to Order

Configure your iMac with these options.

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  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
  • Magic Trackpad
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 512GB or 1TB SSD
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad
  • Magic Trackpad
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 512GB, 1TB or 2TB SSD

iMac and the Environment

The 24-inch iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:5

See the 24-inch iMac Product Environmental Report

Made with better materials

  • 100 per cent recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99 per cent of the rare earth elements in the device
  • 100 per cent recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
  • Enclosure made with recyclable, low-carbon aluminium
  • 35 per cent or more recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

  • ENERGY STAR® certified6

Smarter chemistry7

  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Mercury-, BFR-, PVC- and beryllium‑free

Green manufacturing

  • Apple’s Zero Waste Programme helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
  • All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100 per cent renewable energy for Apple production

Responsible packaging

  • 100 per cent of virgin wood fibre comes from responsibly managed forests
  • Recyclable, majority-fibre packaging

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimisation. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.

Apple and the Environment

We’re committed to making our products without taking from the Earth, and to become carbon-neutral across our entire business, including products, by 2030.

See Apple’s commitment

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