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Apple 2021 iMac - 24-inch Retina Display, M1 Chip, Green
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The Apple iMac M1 pairs a vibrant 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with Apple silicon performance in an impossibly thin all-in-one design.
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Overview
Key Features
SUPERCHARGED BY M1 — M1 delivers exceptional performance for all you do on your iMac desktop. Everyday things like flipping through photos and browsing Safari are faster, and all your hardest-working apps have access to the power they need.
FITS PERFECTLY INTO YOUR LIFE — The all-in-one desktop design is strikingly thin and available in seven vibrant colors. And iMac comes with a color-matched Magic Mouse with Magic Keyboard.
SIMPLY COMPATIBLE — All your go-to apps run lightning fast — including Microsoft 365, Adobe Creative Cloud, and Affinity Photo. You can even run many of your favorite iPhone and iPad apps directly on your iMac.
CINEMATIC DISPLAY — The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display features 500 nits of brightness and support for 1 billion colors, so everything from streaming movies to editing photos is sharp, vivid, and colorful.
CONNECT ALL YOUR ACCESSORIES — iMac features two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, up to two USB 3 ports, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0, and a headphone jack.
ADVANCED CAMERA AND AUDIO — Look sharp and sound great with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, a studio-quality three-mic array, and a six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio.
STORE ALL YOUR FILES — This iMac comes with 256GB and up to 2TB of fast SSD storage for all your photo and video libraries, files, and apps.
EASY TO USE — Getting set up is simple, and Apple ID makes it easy for you to switch to Mac. So you can get going, right out of the box.
WORKS WITH ALL YOUR APPLE DEVICES — You can do amazing things when you use your Apple devices together. Copy something on iPhone and paste it on iMac. Use your iMac to answer FaceTime calls or send texts with Messages. And that’s just the beginning.
LEGAL DISCLAIMERS — This is a summary of the main product features. See legal disclaimers below.
Specifications
Brand
Apple
Year
2021
Chip
Apple M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU)
Display
24-inch 4.5K Retina
Display Brightness
500 nits
Color Support
1 billion colors
Memory
8GB unified
Storage
256GB SSD
Ports
2x Thunderbolt / USB 4, up to 2x USB 3, headphone jack
Wireless
Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.0
Camera
1080p FaceTime HD
Audio
Six-speaker system with Spatial Audio, three-mic array
Included Accessories
Color-matched Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard
Color
Green
Pros & Cons
👍 Pros
- M1 chip delivers fast, responsive performance for everyday tasks, creative apps, and multitasking
- Stunning 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 500 nits brightness and 1 billion color support
- Strikingly thin all-in-one design with a small desk footprint and vibrant Green color option
- 1080p FaceTime HD camera and six-speaker sound system with Spatial Audio are built in
- Can run iPhone and iPad apps natively alongside macOS software
👎 Cons
- 8GB of unified memory may become limiting for heavy multitasking or professional workloads
- 256GB SSD fills up quickly with large media libraries, and storage is not user-upgradable
- Only two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports on this configuration, which may require a hub or dock
- Supports only one external display, limiting multi-monitor setups
- No height-adjustable stand included — requires a VESA mount adapter for ergonomic adjustment
Frequently Asked Questions
What processor does this iMac use and how does it compare to Intel-based iMacs?
This iMac is powered by the Apple M1 chip with an 8-core CPU and 8-core GPU. It offers significantly faster performance and better power efficiency than the Intel processors used in previous iMac generations, while also enabling the ability to run iPhone and iPad apps natively.
Can the RAM or storage be upgraded after purchase?
No, the M1 iMac's 8GB of unified memory and 256GB SSD are soldered to the logic board and cannot be upgraded after purchase. Choose the configuration that meets your needs at the time of buying.
What ports are available on this iMac?
This model includes two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, up to two USB 3 ports, and a 3.5mm headphone jack. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.0 for wireless connectivity.
Does it come with a keyboard and mouse?
Yes, a color-matched Magic Mouse and Magic Keyboard are included in the box, matching the Green finish of this iMac.
Can I use this iMac with an external display?
Yes, the M1 iMac supports one external display up to 6K resolution via the Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports.
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