The Apple iMac 24-inch 2021 is a personal computer that was designed, manufactured, and currently sold by Apple since 2021 as part of the iMac series. The computer has been introduced on April 20, 2021, released on May 21, 2021, and its price started at $1299.
The all-new iMac for the first time is powered by Apple Silicon and features a 3.2 GHz 8-Core Apple M1 processor, a 16-Core Neural Engine, Secure Enclave coprocessor, 7-Core or 8-Core integrated Apple GPU, 8 GB or 16 GB of RAM, 23.5-inch Retina 4.5K LED-backlit IPS LCD Display, 256 GB / 512 GB / 1 TB or 2 TB of a flash drive, comes in new seven colors; Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, and Purple, Ambient Light Sensor, FaceTime Full HD camera with M1 image signal processor, two Thunderbolt 3 ports with two USB 4 or four Thunderbolt 3 ports with two USB 3.1 ports, three Microphones, all-new Sound System with 6 speakers, Spatial Audio, MagSafe Power connector, three new Magic Keyboard variants including Touch ID and Magic Mouse both available in seven colors.
The all-new iMac it’s only 11.5 millimeters thin, and has a 23.5-inch 4.5K Retina display with 11.3 million pixels, 500 nits of brightness, and over a billion colors. The all-new iMac is powered by an Apple M1 chip, which provides amazing power efficiency and super-fast performance.
iMac with an M1 chip can provide up to 85% faster CPU performance and up to 2x faster GPU performance compared to the standard 21.5-inch iMac.
The new iMac has not only performance, but it also comes with the best FaceTime camera which is now Full HD and is supported by an M1 image signal processor to provide the best look even in a dark. The new microphone system is designed to focus on your voice, it provides a clear high-quality voice thanks to better noise reduction and dynamic range.
The new iMac also features the best sound system ever. It has two pairs of force-canceling woofers for an impressive bass response while reducing unintended vibrations. The result is a six-speaker sound system that produces a massive sound stage with strong, articulate bass and crystal-clear mids and highs. All of these speaker innovations, coupled with advanced algorithms, enable iMac to support spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos.
The all-new iMac comes in 7 different finishes and is bundled with a color-matching Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse. Users can express their own style by choosing iMac in Blue, Green, Pink, Silver, Yellow, Orange, and Purple. On top of that standard Magic Keyboard can be replaced by a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, and a Magic Trackpad instead of a Magic Mouse.
Today iMac 24-inch 2021 is 40 months old!
iMac 24-inch 2021 Release Date and Original Price
| Introduced | April 20, 2021 |
| Released | May 21, 2021 |
| Model Identifier | iMac21,1 iMac21,2 |
| Model Number | A2438 A2439 |
| EMC | 3664 3663 |
| Order Number | MJV93LL/A (Blue with Two USB ports) MJV83LL/A (Green with Two USB ports) MJVA3LL/A (Pink with Two USB ports) MGTF3LL/A (Silver with Two USB ports) MGPK3LL/A (Blue with Four USB ports and 256 GB) MGPH3LL/A (Green with Four USB ports and 256 GB) MGPM3LL/A (Pink with Four USB ports and 256 GB) MGPC3LL/A (Silver with Four USB ports and 256 GB) MGPL3LL/A (Blue with Four USB ports and 512 GB) MGPJ3LL/A (Green with Four USB ports and 512 GB) MGPN3LL/A (Pink with Four USB ports and 512 GB) MGPD3LL/A (Silver with Four USB ports and 512 GB) MGPF3LL/A (Pending) MGPG3LL/A (Pending) MGPP3LL/A (Pending) MGPQ3LL/A (Pending) MGPR3LL/A (Pending) MGPT3LL/A (Pending) |
| Original Price | $1,299 $1,499 $1,699 |
| Colors | Blue Green Pink Silver Yellow Orange Purple |
| Weight | 9.83 – 9.88 Ibs. 4.46 – 4.48 KG |
| Dimensions | 18.1” H x 21.5” W x 5.8” D 46.1 cm H x 54.7 cm W x 14.7 cm D |
Tech Specs
Processor
| Processor | Apple M1 |
| Processor Speed | 3.2 GHz (high-performance) 2.1 GHz (high-efficiency) |
| Architecture | 64-bit |
| Number of Cores | 8 (4 – high-performance and 4 – high-efficiency) |
| Security Chip | Secure Enclave coprocessor |
| Cache | 4 MB L2 (high-efficiency) 12 MB L2 (high-performance) |
Storage & Media
| Storage | 256 GB SSD 512 GB SSD 1 TB SSD |
| Media | None |
Memory
| Built-in Memory | 8 GB 4266 MT/s LPDDR4X 16 GB 4266 MT/s LPDDR4X |
| Maximum Memory | 16 GB |
| Memory Slots | None |
Display
| Built-in Display | 23.5″ Retina 4.5K LED-backlit LCD IPS Display with True Tone |
| Display Glass | Standard |
| Color Gamut | Wide color gamut P3 |
| Brightness | 500 cd/m2 |
| Pixel Density | 218 ppi |
| Resolutions | 4480 x 2520 |
Graphics
| Graphics Card | Apple GPU |
| Number of Cores | 7 or 8 |
| Graphics Memory | Shared with the system through Unified Memory Architecture |
| Display Connection | Thunderbolt 3 |
| Display Modes | Dual display extended, video mirroring, Sidecar, and AirPlay Mirroring |
| Display Support | One external 6K display with 6016 x 3384 pixels at 60 Hz |
| External Resolution | Up to 6016 x 3384 pixels at 60Hz |
| Camera | FaceTime Full HD camera (1080p) with M1 image signal processor |
Expansion
| Expansion Slots | None |
| Hard Drive Interface | Apple Fabric |
Connections
| Ethernet | Gigabit port on the external power supply |
| Wi-Fi | 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| USB | 2 – Thunderbolt or USB 4 ports support USB 3.1 Gen 2 (Up to 10 Gbps) |
| Infrared | None |
| Thunderbolt | 2 or 4 – Thunderbolt 3 (Up to 40 Gbps) |
| Audio In | 3 – Microphones |
| Audio Out | 1 – 3.5-mm analog/optical combo jack 6 – Built-in speakers |
| Display | 2 or 4 – Thunderbolt 3 |
Software
| Original OS | macOS 11.3 |
| Maximum OS | The latest release of macOS |
| Firmware | Apple iBoot |
| AirDrop | Supported |
| Handoff | Supported |
| Unlock with Apple Watch | Supported |
| Bundled Software | macOS 11 Photos iMovie GarageBand Pages Numbers Keynote |
Keyboard and Mouse
| Peripherals | Magic Keyboard or Magic Keyboard with Touch ID or Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad |
Power
| Maximum Continuous Power | 143 W Power Adapter |
| Line Voltage | 100-240 V AC |
References:
Apple Support – iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021): Technical Specifications