Apple has refreshed its iMac with the new M4 chip, succeeding last year’s model, and claims it delivers 1.7x faster performance for everyday tasks and up to 2.1x faster speeds for intensive activities like photo editing and gaming compared to the M1 iMac.
The iMac retains its 24-inch 4.5K Retina display and now offers a nano-texture glass option to significantly reduce reflections and glare while maintaining high image quality, according to the company.
It also includes a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports for connecting more accessories, such as external storage, docks, and up to two 6K displays. The new iMac comes with color-matched accessories, including USB-C, and starts with 16GB of faster unified memory, configurable up to 32GB.
Apple iMac (2024) Specifications -
Display | 24-inch (4480×2520 pixels) 4.5K Retina XDR display at 218 pixels per inch, Up to 500 nits brightness, Wide colour (P3), True Tone technology, Configurable with: Nano‑texture glass |
Processor | Apple M4 chip – 8-core / 10- Core CPU with 10-core GPU, Hardware-accelerated ray tracing, 16-core Neural Engine, 120GB/s memory bandwidth |
RAM/Storage | 16GB / 24GB unified memory (Configurable to 32GB) 256GB / 512GB (Configurable to: 1TB or 2TB) |
OS/UI | macOS Sequoia operating system |
Ports | DisplayPort, Thunderbolt 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 4 (up to 40 Gbps), USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) and Gigabit Ethernet |
Cameras | 1080p FaceTime HD camera, Advanced image signal processor with computational video |
Keyboard | Magic Keyboard / Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Trackpad |
Features | Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming, 3.5 mm headphone jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones, High-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers, Wide stereo sound Support for Spatial Audio when playing music or video with Dolby Atmos |
Connectivity | Wi-Fi 6E 802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.3 |
Pricing and Availability -
The new iMac is available in seven vibrant colours: green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. Pre-orders begin from October 28, on apple.com/store and through the Apple Store app in 28 countries and regions. It will start reaching customers and be available at Apple Store locations and Apple Authorized Resellers starting Friday, November 8.
Apple iMac 2024 Prices are -
- M4 8-core CPU/8-core GPU/256GB storage/16GB unified memory/2 Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports/Magic Keyboard – Rs. 1,34,900 (USD 1,299 in the US)
- M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU/256GB storage/16GB unified memory/4 Thunderbolt 4 ports/Gigabit Ethernet/Magic Keyboard with Touch ID – Rs. 1,54,900 (USD 1,499 in the US)
- M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU/512GB storage/16GB unified memory/4 Thunderbolt 4 ports/Gigabit Ethernet/Magic Keyboard with Touch ID – Rs. 1,74,900 (USD 1,699 in the US)
- M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU/512GB storage/24GB unified memory/4 Thunderbolt 4 ports/Gigabit Ethernet/Magic Keyboard with Touch ID – Rs. 1,94,900 (USD 1,899 in the US)