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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, allowing the iMac to have a compact and sleek design. It also improves the performance and efficiency of the iMac, making it faster and more powerful.

What is the quality of the display on the iMac 24"?

The iMac 24" features a brilliant 24-inch 4.5K Retina display that brings your visuals to life in over a billion colors. The display offers greater comfort and readability, and its True Tone technology adjusts the color temperature to the ambient light of your environment for a natural viewing experience.

What are the audio features of the iMac 24"?

The iMac 24" has a studio-quality three-mic array that reduces feedback and ensures clear audio during conversations. It also features a six-speaker sound system that provides incredible, detailed audio, filling any room with sound.

How does the iMac 24" contribute to environmental sustainability?

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

What is the function of the Magic Keyboard with the iMac 24"?

The iMac 24" comes with a color-matched Magic Keyboard that features Touch ID. This allows for easy and secure control of your computer, enabling you to easily unlock your computer, use Apple Pay, and download apps quickly with just a finger.

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

    16 GB

  • Memory Configuration

    16 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

    512 GB

  • Solid State Storage

    1x 512 GB 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 and Numeric Keypad

  • Pointing Device

    Wireless Mouse

General

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  • Color

    Yellow

  • 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)

5 Accessories for 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 and Numeric Keypad, Yellow, Mid 2021

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About Apple iMac Mid 2021

Become a part of the future with the sleek and modern iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display. Powered by the revolutionary M1 chip, this high-tech machine stands out in any space and fits seamlessly into your life. Its ultra-thin design, measuring only 11.5 mm, and lightweight structure, weighing less than 10 pounds, make it an ideal choice for any workspace.

The M1 chip integrates the processor, graphics, memory, and more onto a single chip, allowing for a compact design that fits in more places than ever. The iMac's perfectly poised stand and blazingly fast Thunderbolt ports, along with a magnetically attaching power connector and color-matched woven cable, add to its stylish appeal.

Experience the brilliance of the 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, which brings your visuals to life in over a billion colors. With a brightness of 500 nits and an industry-leading anti-reflective coating, this iMac offers greater comfort and readability. The True Tone technology automatically adjusts the color temperature of your display to the ambient light of your environment, ensuring a natural viewing experience whether you're editing photos, working on presentations, or enjoying your favorite shows and movies.

The iMac 24" features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, ready to capture your best moments. With double the resolution for higher-quality video calls, a larger sensor that captures more light, and the advanced image signal processor (ISP) of M1, you're guaranteed improved image quality. The ISP on M1 uses computational video to enhance image quality, delivering enhanced dynamic range and intelligent exposure and white balance adjustments.

The iMac's studio-quality three-mic array is designed to reduce feedback, ensuring your conversations flow naturally and you're heard loud and clear. The six-speaker sound system fills any room with incredible, detailed audio, thanks to two pairs of force-cancelling woofers and high-performance tweeters. With support for spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos, you can bring the whole theater home.

The combination of the M1 chip and macOS Big Sur takes the iMac to 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, you can compile code in a fraction of the time or edit photos in real time. The iMac runs cool and quiet even while tackling these intense workloads.

The iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display also features a color-matched Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad, allowing for easy and secure control of your computer. Designed with the earth in mind, the iMac minimizes its impact on the environment with responsibly sourced packaging materials and recycled rare earth elements in its components. Experience the power and elegance of the iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display today.

Apple iMac Mid 2021 Features

  • 512GB storage
  • 16GB unified memory
  • 24" 4.5K Retina display
  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
  • Two USB 3 ports
  • Gigabit Ethernet
  • Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

Warranty Information

This product has a limited warranty of 12 months.

Product Documents

User Manual

Key Features

  • Ultra-thin and lightweight iMac 24" with Retina 4.5K Display for a sleek workspace
  • Integrated M1 chip for powerful performance and efficient multitasking
  • Brilliant 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with True Tone technology for a natural viewing experience
  • 1080p FaceTime HD camera with advanced image signal processor for high-quality video calls
  • Studio-quality three-mic array and six-speaker sound system for clear audio
  • Environmentally friendly design with responsibly sourced packaging and recycled components

What's in the box:

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