iMac 27-inch Technical Specifications

Display

5K Retina display

27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display
5120x2880 resolution with support for 1 billion colours
500 nits brightness
Wide colour (P3)
True Tone technology
Configurable with nano-texture glass

Processor

3.1GHz

3.1GHz 6‑core 10th-generation Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 4.5GHz

3.3GHz

3.3GHz 6‑core 10th-generation Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 4.8GHz

Configurable to 3.6GHz 10‑core 10th‑generation Intel Core i9, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz

3.8GHz

3.8GHz 8‑core 10th-generation Intel Core i7, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz

Configurable to 3.6GHz 10‑core 10th‑generation Intel Core i9, Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz

Price

Memory

8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO‑DIMM slots, user accessible

Configurable to 16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB

8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO‑DIMM slots, user accessible

Configurable to 16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB

8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO‑DIMM slots, user accessible

Configurable to 16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB

Storage1

256GB

256GB SSD

512GB

512GB SSD

Configurable to 1TB or 2TB SSD

512GB

512GB SSD

Configurable to 1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB SSD

Graphics

AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory

AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory

AMD Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory

Configurable to AMD Radeon Pro 5700 with 8GB of GDDR6 memory

Configurable to AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 memory

Video Support and Camera

1080p FaceTime HD camera

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

One 6016x3384 (6K) external display at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colours, or

Two 6016x3384 (6K) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colours (requires AMD Radeon Pro 5700 or AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT), or

One 5120x2880 (5K) external display at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colours, or

Two 3840x2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colours, or

Two 4096x2304 (4K) external displays at 60Hz with support for millions of colours

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

Native DisplayPort output over USB-C

Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Audio

Stereo speakers

Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming

3.5mm headphone jack

Connections and Expansion

3.5mm headphone jack

SDXC card slot (UHS-II)

Four USB-A ports

Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:

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

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Configurable to 10Gb Ethernet with support for 1Gb, 2.5Gb, 5Gb and 10Gb Ethernet

Kensington lock slot

Input

Magic Keyboard

Magic Mouse

Configurable with Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Configurable with Magic Trackpad

Wireless

Wi-Fi

802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
IEEE 802.11a/c/g/n compatible

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology

Size and Weight

Height: 51.6cm

Width: 65.0cm

Stand depth: 20.3cm

Weight: 8.92kg2

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.

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In the Box

iMac with 5K Retina display

Magic Keyboard

Magic Mouse

Power cable

Lightning to USB Cable

Polishing cloth

Operating System

macOS

macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Monterey introduces powerful new features to help you connect, share and create like never before.

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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.

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Features include:

  • Voice Control
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech
Built-in Apps3
  • 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
  • Shortcuts
  • Stocks
  • Time Machine
  • TV
  • Voice Memos
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27-inch iMac with 5K 
Retina display

3.1GHz

Magic Trackpad

Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB memory upgrade

Nano-texture glass

10Gb Ethernet

27-inch iMac with 5K 
Retina display

3.3GHz

Magic Trackpad

Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 upgrade

16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB memory upgrade

1TB or 2TB SSD

Nano-texture glass

10Gb Ethernet

27-inch iMac with 5K 
Retina display

3.8GHz

Magic Trackpad

Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

3.6GHz 10-core Intel Core i9 upgrade

16GB, 32GB, 64GB or 128GB memory upgrade

1TB, 2TB, 4TB or 8TB SSD

AMD Radeon Pro 5700 with 8GB of GDDR6 memory

AMD Radeon Pro 5700 XT with 16GB of GDDR6 memory

Nano-texture glass

10Gb Ethernet

iMac and the Environment

We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. Learn more

The 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina display is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:4

Made with better materials

  • 100 per cent recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
  • Enclosure made with recyclable, low‑carbon aluminium
  • 60 per cent recycled plastic in multiple components

Energy efficient

  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements

Smarter chemistry

  • Arsenic-free display glass
  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display
  • BFR-, PVC-5 and beryllium-free

Green manufacturing

  • Final assembly supplier sites do not generate any waste sent to landfill6
  • All final assembly suppliers 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

Recycling

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

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Read the 27-inch iMac with 5K Retina Display Environmental Report for detailed information on its environmental performance.

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