iMac 24-inch Technical Specifications

At a Glance

24”

4.5K Retina display

Actual diagonal screen size is 23.5 in.

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

Colors

  • Blue,
  • Green,
  • Pink,
  • Silver

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

256GB SSD or
512GB SSD

Memory

8GB unified memory

Display

24-inch 4.5K Retina display

  • 4480-by-2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch with support for 1 billion colors
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)
  • True Tone technology
Actual diagonal screen size is 23.5 in.

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 colors 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 40Gb/s)
  • USB 4 (up to 40Gb/s)
  • USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)
  • Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)

3.5 mm headphone jack

  • —
  • —
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 10Gb/s)
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
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Mouse

Wireless

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

Size and Weight

Width: 21.5 inches (54.7 cm) Height: 18.1 inches (46.1 cm) Stand depth: Stand width: 5.8 inches (14.7 cm)5.1 inches (13 cm)
Weight: for 2 Port Model
9.83 pounds (4.46 kg)3
Weight: for 4 Port Model
9.88 pounds (4.48 kg)3

Electrical and Operating Requirements

  • Line voltage: 100–240V AC
  • Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase
  • Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)
  • Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing
  • Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters)

In the Box

  • iMac
  • Magic Keyboard
  • Magic Mouse
  • 143W power adapter
  • Power cord (2 m)
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • iMac
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Mouse
  • 143W power adapter
  • Power cord (2 m)
  • 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 Monterey introduces powerful new features to help you connect, share, and create like never before. 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
Shortcuts
Stocks
Time Machine
TV
Voice Memos

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% recycled rare earth elements in all magnets, representing 99% of the rare earth elements in the device
  • 100% recycled tin in the solder of the main logic board
  • Enclosure made with recyclable, low-carbon aluminum
  • 35% 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 Program helps suppliers eliminate waste sent to landfill
  • All final assembly supplier sites are transitioning to 100% renewable energy for Apple production

Responsible packaging

  • 100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests
  • Recyclable, majority-fiber packaging

Recycling

Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. 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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