iMac (24-inch, M1, 2021) - Technical Specifications
Colors
Blue
Green
Pink
Silver
Yellow
Orange
Purple
Chip
Apple M1 chip
8-core CPU with 4 performance cores and 4 efficiency cores
7-core GPU, 8-core GPU
16-core Neural Engine
Apple Intelligence8
Apple Intelligence is the personal intelligence system that helps you write, express yourself, and get things done effortlessly. With groundbreaking privacy protections, it gives you peace of mind that no one else can access your data — not even Apple.
Storage2
256GB SSD or 512GB SSD
Configurable to: 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB
Memory
8GB unified memory
Configurable to 16GB 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
Advanced image signal processor with computational video
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 Atmos3
Studio-quality three-mic array with high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming
Support for “Hey Siri”
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
Gigabit Ethernet
Two USB 3 ports (up to 10Gb/s)
Input
Magic Keyboard
Magic Mouse
Configurable with: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, Magic Trackpad
Wireless
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n/ac compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.0 wireless technology
Size and Weight
Height: 18.1 inches (46.1 cm)
Width: 21.5 inches (54.7 cm)
Stand Depth: 5.8 inches (14.7 cm)
Weight: 2-ports: 9.83 pounds (4.46 kg)3 , 4-ports: 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
Operating System
macOS
macOS is the most advanced desktop operating system in the world. macOS Sequoia helps you be productive and creative in new ways — with Apple Intelligence,8 iPhone Mirroring, window tiling, major updates to Safari, and more. Learn more about latest Operating System
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 about Accessibility
Features include:
Voice Control
VoiceOver
Zoom
Increase Contrast
Reduce Motion
Siri and Dictation
Switch Control
Live Captions
Built-in Apps4
App Store
Books
Calendar
Contacts
FaceTime
Find My
Freeform
GarageBand
Home
iMovie
Keynote
Mail
Maps
Messages
Music
News
Notes
Numbers
Pages
Photo Booth
Photos
Podcasts
Preview
QuickTime Player
Reminders
Safari
Shortcuts
Siri
Stocks
Time Machine
TV
Voice Memos
Configure to Order
Configure your iMac with these options at apple.com:. Looking for an iMac you can mount on a wall or an adjustable arm? Choose an iMac with a Built-in VESA Mount Adapter
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric KeyPad
Magic Trackpad
16GB unified memory
512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
Gigabit Ethernet
iMac and the Environment
The 24-inch iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:6 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
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
Acoustic Performance
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
Sound Power Level L W A,m (B) | Sound Pressure Level Operator Position L p A,m (dB) | |
---|---|---|
Idle | 1.7 (K V = 0.3) | 7 |
Wireless web | 1.7 (K V = 0.3) | 7 |
L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel).
K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v .
The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
Configurations tested: a) Apple M1 chip, 8-core CPU/8-core GPU, 8GB memory, 512GB storage, 4-ports b) Apple M1 chip, 8-core CPU/7-core GPU, 8GB memory, 256GB storage, 2-ports.
Magic Keyboard with Touch ID is included with the 24‑inch iMac systems with Apple M1 chip and 8‑core GPU and is available as an option on systems with 7‑core GPU
1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
iMovie, GarageBand, Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are available on the Mac App Store. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID and a device that is compatible with the OS version required for each app.
Data accurate as of product launch.
ENERGY STAR and the ENERGY STAR mark are registered trademarks owned by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Apple defines its restrictions on harmful substances, including definitions for what Apple considers to be “free of,” in the Apple Regulated Substances Specification. Every Apple product is free of PVC and phthalates with the exception of AC power cords in India, Thailand (for two-prong AC power cords), and South Korea, where we continue to seek government approval for our PVC and phthalates replacement.
Apple Intelligence is available in beta on all Mac models with M1 and later, with Siri and device language set to U.S. English, as a macOS Sequoia update. English (Australia, Canada, Ireland, New Zealand, South Africa, UK) language support available this December. Some features and support for additional languages, like Chinese, English (India, Singapore), French, German, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Portuguese, Spanish, Vietnamese, and others, will be coming over the course of the next year.