Overview
The Apple iMac 24-inch (M4) (released in late 2024) brings massive performance boosts via the M4 chip, full support for Apple Intelligence features, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, and an innovative nano-texture glass display option to reduce glare.
A comprehensive overview of its design, specifications, software, and pricing details includes:
1. Design and Build
- Form Factor: Signature ultra-thin 11.5mm flat-back enclosure housing both computer components and display panel.
- Dimensions & Weight: Height: 46.1 cm (18.1 inches); Width: 54.7 cm (21.5 inches); Stand Depth: 14.7 cm (5.8 inches); Weight: ~4.42 kg to 4.44 kg (9.74 to 9.79 lbs depending on configuration).
- Materials: Precision-crafted anodized aluminum chassis paired with USB-C color-matched accessories.
2. Display and Visual Architecture
- Display: 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 4480 x 2520 resolution, 500 nits of brightness, wide color (P3), True Tone technology, and optional nano-texture glass.
3. Performance and Processing
- Processor: Apple M4 chip featuring an 8-core or up to a 10-core CPU (with 4 performance cores and up to 6 efficiency cores) alongside hardware-accelerated ray tracing.
- Unified Memory: Starts at 16GB of high-speed unified memory, configurable up to 24GB or 32GB.
- Storage: Fast SSD storage options starting at 256GB up to 2TB.
4. Audio, Camera & Connectivity
- Camera & Audio: Advanced 12MP Center Stage camera supporting Desk View, studio-quality three-mic array, and a high-fidelity six-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers supporting Spatial Audio.
- Wireless: Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and Bluetooth 5.3.
- Ports: Equipped with up to four Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (on higher-tier models) offering superfast data transfers and multi-display support.
Technical Specifications
Building upon the foundational overview, this technical deep-dive specification sheet provides a granular look at the hardware architecture, port configurations, display panels, and system metrics of the Apple iMac 24-inch (M4).
1. Physical Dimensions and Weight
- Height: 46.1 cm (18.1 inches)
- Width: 54.7 cm (21.5 inches)
- Stand Depth: 14.7 cm (5.8 inches)
- Weight: 4.42 kg to 4.44 kg (9.74 to 9.79 lbs) depending on configuration tier
2. Display Specifications
- Panel: 24-inch (diagonal) 4.5K Retina display (actual diagonal 23.5 inches)
- Resolution: 4480 x 2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch
- Brightness & Gamut: 500 nits brightness, Wide color (P3), True Tone, optional nano-texture glass
3. Processor and Graphics
- Chipset: Apple M4 chip (8-core or up to 10-core CPU configurations)
- GPU: 8-core or 10-core integrated GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing
- Neural Engine: 16-core Neural Engine
4. Connections and Expansion
- I/O: 2 or 4 Thunderbolt 4 / USB 4 ports (supporting DisplayPort, USB 4 up to 40Gb/s), 3.5mm headphone jack with high-impedance support, and Gigabit Ethernet.
5. Operating System Support
- Compatibility: Fully compatible with macOS Sequoia and later versions featuring Apple Intelligence capabilities.