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What is the advantage of the M1 chip in the iMac 24"?

The M1 chip integrates the processor, graphics, memory, and more onto a single chip. This allows for faster performance, improved efficiency, and enables the thin and compact design of the iMac 24".

What makes the Retina 4.5K Display on the iMac 24" stand out?

The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display offers an immersive viewing experience with over a billion colors, 500 nits of brightness, and an industry-leading anti-reflective coating for comfort and readability. True Tone technology also adjusts the color temperature to the ambient light of your environment.

How does the 1TB SSD and 8GB memory benefit the user?

The 1TB SSD offers ample storage space for files, applications, and data. The 8GB of memory allows for smooth multitasking and efficient processing, enhancing the overall user experience.

What are the audio features of the iMac 24"?

The iMac 24" features a six-speaker sound system that supports spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos. This provides an immersive, room-filling audio experience for movies, music, and more.

What are the environmentally friendly aspects of the iMac 24"?

The iMac 24" uses recycled rare earth elements in its speakers, fan motor, and power connector magnets. Additionally, all of the virgin wood fiber in its packaging comes exclusively from responsibly managed forests.

Reviews about this item

Review Summary

2023-11-09T10:24:32

Rated 5 out of 5

Very good item

Very good item

Johanna M.

2022-12-13T10:51:53

Rated 5 out of 5

Perfect

Just as described! Love my new iMac. It is sleek and lightweight and super fast!

MOLLY D.

2022-12-06T12:48:02

Rated 5 out of 5

Best way to get a new Mac

My new iMac has been great. It?s my first Apple Silicon machine, and everything has gone smoothly. Adorama offered the best price I could find, and had it drop-shipped quickly. No complaints!

IAN S.

2022-09-16T08:32:51

Rated 5 out of 5

Nice computer, my second iMac

Arrived quickly. Easy to set up.

Cris C.

2022-09-13T09:23:24

Rated 5 out of 5

Fast

I bought iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU in replacement for my 6 year old iMac 21.5". The new one is incredibly fast, - all I wanted. Love it.

Boris K.

2022-08-22T09:01:44

Rated 5 out of 5

1st new mac in almost 6 years

Love how it works been using macs since 2005 so it was easy to set up. Operates a little different than my power mac but the extra security makes it a winner!

MATTHEW S.

2022-07-21T08:31:07

Rated 4 out of 5

Good Computer

It is fine, I should have spent a little more and gotten a bigger SSD.

PATRICK S.

2022-07-06T08:12:22

Rated 5 out of 5

So far so good!

Enjoying this iMac so far ? I?m stepping down from a 27? and the screen size adjustment wasn?t as tough as I thought it would be. It?s been fast enough for my needs so far (image culling & editing in PS & Lightroom), and while the 1TB hard drive is a bit of a limitation, I?ve found that working off an external drive has been working pretty well. 16GB of RAM with an M1 chip seems to be pretty fast; enough for me, at least. Pleased with the purchase.

SARAH B.

2022-06-25T09:47:45

Rated 5 out of 5

iMac 24" 2021

Clean, neat, well packaged, easy to set up!

Elaine F.

2022-06-24T08:24:33

Rated 5 out of 5

Purchase flawless

Excellent service. Shipped as promised

STEVE H.

2022-06-23T10:35:08

Rated 4 out of 5

Great computer, great company!

It was great to buy this product from Adorama because I would have had to wait a long time to get it locally. Adorama sent it quickly, in less than a week. I really like this computer except for the lack of connectivity since there are no USB ports and I have to use adapters for things like my external hard drives, printers, etc. So I had to purchase adapters. Otherwise, I would recommend both the computer and Adorama.

CHARMIEN C.

2022-05-09T05:50:25

Rated 5 out of 5

Very happy with the purchase

My adobe suite finally works without freezing. Great, fast computer. I?d recommend to anyone!

ZYGMUNT B.

2022-05-04T08:11:17

Rated 1 out of 5

worst

its been 3 weeks.... and its still not here

Antonius E.

2022-03-25T08:57:22

Rated 4 out of 5

The base model does not come with an ethernet port

This is a great machine with one exception. If you buy a base model and you need ethernet make sure you upgrade the power supply. Otherwise, the computer does NOT come with an ethernet port.

Josh S.

2022-03-03T13:04:22

Rated 5 out of 5

iMac 24"

a great product...loving the new m1 chip and the high res retina screen and adorama was real easy to order, save me some bucks and fast delivery... thanks!|

LEONARD M.

2022-03-02T13:43:56

Rated 5 out of 5

Apple iMac 24"

Apple iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 16GB Memory, 512GB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Silver, Mid 2021 Absolutely wonderful, amazing product, I love using it. It came updated to Mac Os Monterey 12.2.1 (I did not want to have to update from Big Sur!) I had issues with an old 2011 iMac - glad to be up-to-date!

NICOLE H.

2022-02-24T13:08:38

Rated 4 out of 5

New, But?.

I am very pleased with my new iMac 24, so far it has been nice experience. Not having the right click tools on my mouse is quite annoying, maybe it is something I will figure out later. I?ve had this Mac for one week now, can?t wait to see how it cooks in comparison to my old Mac.

JAMES S.

2022-02-08T07:42:06

Rated 4 out of 5

Good

A replacement for my very aged iMac. Noticeably faster. However, be aware that this version uses Thunderbolt and usb3 ports. You will certainly need a usb C to A hub to use your earlier peripherals - your time machine drive, drawing tablet, printers etc.

ROBERT H.

2022-02-02T07:12:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Love it

awesome super fast

CHRISTOPHER V.

2022-01-30T13:03:20

Rated 5 out of 5

An Excellent machine and an amazing display

We love this machine! We purchased it for video editing and it has not disappointed.

Josh S.

2022-01-30T08:24:45

Rated 5 out of 5

Awesome Mac

Excellent computer love the graphics still in learning mode

COREY L.

2022-01-05T09:53:10

Rated 5 out of 5

My new iMac!

I 100% recommend this product. It had more than enough memory for electronic medical records and documentation for my practice. This iMac is stunning in appearance. As per usual with Apple devices, my iPad/iPhone/MacBook/AirPods/Apple Watch all work cohesively with this iMac. Communication between devices is fluid. Have had the system running non-stop for almost a month and haven?t had to charge the keyboard or mouse yet. Super fast function, setup that my 6 year old could have done. Just a terrific machine. I have zero complaints!

HOLLY H.

2022-01-02T19:18:00

Rated 5 out of 5

Great Service!

I recommend buying from Adorama! When everyone else was out of stock, this place had what I needed. Shipping was fast?no damage! Everything was carefully packed to ensure safe arrival.

BAILEY D.

2022-01-02T07:24:01

Rated 5 out of 5

5 out of 5

Amazing piece of equipment!

ALIBEK I.

2021-12-27T08:03:28

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent

excellent excellent

ANTON K.

2021-12-27T08:02:56

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent

excellent desktop

ANTON K.

2021-12-27T08:01:55

Rated 5 out of 5

excellent

excellent excellent

ANTON K.

2021-12-20T05:39:27

Rated 5 out of 5

A Great Experience!

It was an early Christmas gift! The packaging is unbelievable! We plugged it in, migrated data, and started to work! It is a pleasure to use this machine!

MELISSA V.

2021-12-15T13:11:38

Rated 5 out of 5

Excellent.

This replaced a 2015 iMac. Delivery was sooner than initially estimated. Set-up was a simple. The performance bump was immediately noticeable even though both old and new were running the same OS, apps etc. Even during online activity, rendering is quicker. We FaceTime regularly. The image and audio was raved about by the others in the session. This iMac is an easy recommendation, representing a superior product for the money.

S W.

2021-12-05T09:07:41

Rated 5 out of 5

Great!

Great so far!

MEGAN R.

Apple iMac Mid 2021 Specifications

OS
  • Operating System

    macOS

Performance

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  • Memory Type

    Embedded DRAM

  • Total Installed Memory

    8 GB

  • Memory Configuration

    8 GB (Onboard)

  • Maximum Memory

    16 GB

  • Graphics Type

    Integrated

  • GPU

    Apple (8Core)

Display

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  • Panel Type

    IPS-Type LCD

  • Screen Size

    23.5" Diagonal

  • Aspect Ratio

    16:9

  • Resolution

    4480 x 2520

  • Touchscreen

    No

  • Finish

    Glossy with Anti-Reflective Coating

  • Maximum Brightness

    500 cd/sq. m

  • Color Gamut

    100% DCI-P3

Storage and Expansion

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  • Total Installed Capacity

    1 TB

  • Solid State Storage

    1x 1 TB Proprietary Apple NVMe

  • Optical Drive

    None

  • USB Type-C Ports

    2x Thunderbolt 3 / USB4
    2x USB 3.1 / USB 3.2 Gen 2

  • Audio

    1x 1/8" (3.5mm) Headphone/Microphone Input/Output

  • Built-In Speakers

    6

  • Built-In Microphones

    3

  • Media/Memory Card Slot

    None

Communications

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  • Ethernet

    1x RJ45 (Gigabit)

  • Wi-Fi

    Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)

  • Bluetooth

    5.0

  • NFC

    None

  • Webcam

    User-Facing: 1080p

Keyboard & Mouse

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  • Keyboard

    Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

  • Pointing Device

    Wireless Mouse

General

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  • Color

    Purple

  • Model Year

    Mid 2021

  • Power Supply

    143 W

  • AC Input Power

    100 to 240 VAC, 50 / 60 Hz

  • Operating Temperature

    50 to 95 Degree F (10 to 35 Degree C)

  • Operating Humidity

    5 to 90%

  • Dimensions

    21.5 x 18.1 x 5.8" (546.1 x 459.7 x 147.3mm)

  • Weight

    9.88 lbs (4.48kg)

4 Accessories for Apple iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 8GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Purple, Mid 2021

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About Apple iMac Mid 2021

FEATURED REVIEWS

Perfect

By MOLLY D.

Just as described! Love my new iMac. It is sleek and lightweight and super fast!

Best way to get a new Mac

By IAN S.

My new iMac has been great. It?s my first Apple Silicon machine, and everything has gone smoothly. Adorama offered the best price I could find, and had it drop-shipped quickly. No complaints!

What sets the iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display apart is its sleek and modern design, combined with powerful, high-tech features. This stylish, mid-2021 model is more than just a desktop computer; it's a testament to Apple's innovation, powered by the M1 chip, an 8-Core CPU, and an 8-Core GPU.

This iMac stands out in any space with its thin, compact design, weighing less than 10 pounds and measuring only 11.5 mm in thickness. The M1 chip integrates the processor, graphics, memory, and more onto a single chip, allowing the entire computer to fit into a space so small it practically disappears.

The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display offers a brilliant viewing experience with over a billion colors, 500 nits of brightness, and an industry-leading anti-reflective coating for greater comfort and readability. True Tone technology automatically adjusts the color temperature of your display to the ambient light of your environment, making it perfect for editing photos, working on presentations, or watching your favorite shows and movies.

The iMac 24" is equipped with a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, offering double the resolution for higher-quality video calls. The advanced image signal processor (ISP) of M1 greatly improves image quality, while advanced noise reduction algorithms bring a new level of clarity.

The audio experience is equally impressive, thanks to the six-speaker sound system that fills any room with rich, deep bass and high-performance treble. The redesigned speakers and advanced algorithms support spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos, taking your movies, music, and more to the next level.

The iMac 24" is powered by the M1 chip and macOS Big Sur, offering new levels of performance, efficiency, and security. With up to 85 percent faster CPU performance and up to two times faster graphics performance than standard 21.5-inch iMac models, tasks like compiling code or editing photos are completed in a fraction of the time.

This iMac model also features a 1TB SSD for ample storage space, 8GB of memory for smooth multitasking, and a Gigabit Ethernet port for fast internet connectivity. The Magic Keyboard with Touch ID allows for easy and secure unlocking of your computer, use of Apple Pay, and quick app downloads.

Designed with the earth in mind, the iMac 24" uses recycled rare earth elements in its speakers, fan motor, and power connector magnets. All of the virgin wood fiber in its packaging comes exclusively from responsibly managed forests.

In conclusion, the iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display, M1 Chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 8GB Memory, 1TB SSD, Gigabit Ethernet, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Purple, Mid 2021 is a powerful, sleek, and environmentally friendly choice for any desktop computer user.

Apple iMac Mid 2021 Features

  • 1TB storage
  • 8GB unified memory
  • 24" 4.5K Retina display
  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
  • Two USB 3 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with True Tone and P3 wide color gamut for stunning visuals
  • M1 chip with 8-core CPU and GPU for blazing-fast performance and efficiency
  • 1TB SSD storage and 8GB memory for extensive file storage and smooth multitasking
  • 1080p FaceTime HD camera with M1 ISP for superior video call clarity
  • Six-speaker sound system with Dolby Atmos for immersive, room-filling audio
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for secure unlocking and seamless Apple Pay transactions

What's in the box:

  • Apple iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display (Purple)
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID
  • Magic Mouse
  • 143W Power Adapter
  • Power Cord (2m)
  • USB-C to Lightning Cable
  • AppleCare
  • Apple 1 Year Limited Warranty