Apple just announced the refresh of its popular iMac desktop PC with the new Apple M4 chip, as well as an AI boost from Apple Intelligence.
The new iMac M4 also comes with some new tweaks this go around, including some updated specs beyond the new processor, some new colors, and an improved display, making it a surefire winner for Apple just ahead of the holiday season.
Even better, you won't have to wait long to get your hands on the new desktop, with preorders starting today.
Apple iMac M4: Cut to the chase
- What is it? Apple's new iMac refresh
- How much does it cost? Starting at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999
- When can I get it? Preorders are open now, with delivery and in stores November 8, 2024
Apple iMac M4: Latest news
- Apple launches new iMac with M4 chips, first Macs with Apple Intelligence
- M4 MacBook Pro, Mac mini, and iMac are reportedly on track for 2024 launch
- Waiting for an iMac with a bigger screen? It's en route according to rumors
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Apple iMac: Price
The new Apple iMac M4 starts at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999 for an 8-core CPU/8-core GPU M4 chip, 16GB Unified Memory, and 256GB PCIe SSD. This is a $100 / £100 / AU$200 price drop from the Apple M3 iMac from last year, and with the improved specs, this is definitely a much better value, even without factoring in the improved M4 chip.
You can get up to 24GB memory and 1TB storage with the 8-core M4 chip, along with Gigabit ethernet, for $1,929 / £1,929/ AU$2,939.
You can configure the iMac to include a 10-core CPU/10-core GPU option (which included Gigabit internet) as well starting at $1,499 / £1,499 / AU$2,399, and with 32GB memory and 2TB storage, you'll pay $2,699 / £2,699 / AU$4,199.
Apple iMac: Release date
The iMac M4 is available for preorder right now, and deliveries will begin on November 8, 2024, the same day the new desktop will be available for purchase in stores.
Apple iMac: Specs
The new Apple iMac M4 has some new specs to go with its new M4 chip, including a much needed memory boost.
| Header Cell - Column 0 | iMac (M4) | iMac (M3) |
|---|---|---|
| Price | Starting at $1,299 / £1,299 / AU$1,999 | Starting at $1,399 / £1,399 / AU$2,199 |
| Processor SoC | Up to Apple M4 10-core CPU/10-core GPU | Up to Apple M3 8-core CPU/10-core GPU |
| Neural Engine (NPU) | 16-Core (38 TOPS) | 16-core (18 TOPS) |
| Memory | 16GB - 32GB Unified Memory | 8GB - 24GB Unified Memory |
| Storage | 256GB - 2TB PCIe SSD | 256GB - 2TBGB PCIe SSD |
| Display | 23.5-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520) Retina display | 23.5-inch 4.5K (4,480 x 2,520) Retina display |
| Ports | 4x Thunderbolt 4 USB-C, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo | 2x Thunderbolt 4, 1x 3.5mm headphone/mic combo |
Apple iMac: What to expect
We haven't had the chance to test the new iMac M4 ourselves, much less Apple Intelligence, but we expect that this is going to be the best all-in-one PC on the market once it launches on November 8.
Stay tuned for our full Apple iMac M4 review once we get our hands on it and put it through its paces!
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