• Apple Silicon M1 chip
• Up to 8-core GPU
• Up to 16GB of unified memory
• Up to 2TB of flash storage
• Two USB 4 / Thunderbolt 3 ports
• 24" 4.5K Retina display
• Up to 7 color options
• Starting at $1299

Apple's first M1-powered desktop, the early 2021 24-inch iMac is a sleek, svelte powerhouse that borrows more than a few design points from the latest iPad Pro models. Available in four eye-catching colors -- seven if you spring for the top-tier model -- M1 iMac prices start at $1,299.

Positioned as Apple's lone all-in-one desktop, consumer-level iMacs consistently deliver solid performance at an appealing price point. Apple Silicon lives at the heart of the 24-inch iMac, with the company claiming an 85% increase in processing speeds over 2020's Intel version. The high-end configuration sports an M1 with an 8-core GPU -- one more core than the entry-level model -- two USB 3 ports, Gigabit Ethernet and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. All variants come with 8GB of unified memory standard, with the option to bump that allotment to 16GB .

Beyond the buffed processor and additional connectivity options, the top-end 24-inch iMac can be had in blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange, and purple. The base model comes in blue, green, pink, and silver.

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• Model Identifier: iMac21,1
• Case Material: Aluminum
• Color: Yellow
• CPU Cores: 8
• CPU Manufacturer: Apple
• CPU Model: M1
• Depth: 5.8 inches
• Height: 18.1 inches
• Width: 21.5 inches
• Discrete GPU: No
• Front-Facing Camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
• GPU: 8-core M1 GPU
• Keyboard: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
• Introduction Date: April 20, 2021
• Original Price: $1,699 (USD)
• microphone: 3-mic array
• Neural Engine Cores: 16
• In the Box: iMac, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, 143W power adapter, Power cord (2 m), USB-C to Lightning Cable
• Part Number: Z12S000NR
• 3.5mm Headphone Jack: 1
• USB C: 2
• USB 4: 2
• RAM Size: 16 GB
• RAM Type: Unified memory
• Brightness: 500 nits
• PPI: 218
• Resolution: 4480 x 2520
• Screen Size: 23.5 inch
• True Tone Display: Yes
• OS Version: macOS Big Sur
• Speakers: High-fidelity
• Storage Capacity: 256 GB
• Storage Type: SSD
• Touch ID: Yes
• Weight: 9.88 pounds
• Bluetooth: 5.0
• WiFi: 802.11ax Wi-Fi 6