Credible Leaker Says New iMac to Feature 'Really Big' Display Larger Than Current 27-inch Model

[MacRumors]

Credible leaker l0vetodream today endorsed widespread speculation that one of the newly redesigned iMacs, expected to launch sometime this year, will feature a larger display than the current largest offering in the iMac lineup.

Apple currently sells a 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMac. Apple is rumored to be replacing both with updated designs and faster performance. Its desktop computer has not received a significant overhaul since 2012.

According to l0vetodream, the new model replacing the 27-inch size will feature a larger display. The private tweet translates to "The iMac’s screen is really big, bigger than the biggest one".

While new information, the larger display size can easily be expected. Bloomberg has reported that the new iMac will feature slimmer bezels, the removal of the metal chin, and a design language similar to the Pro Display XDR. The Pro Display XDR, Apple's standalone high-end monitor, features a 32-inch display.

Alongside a redesign, the new iMac will come equipped with next-generation Apple silicon chips. Internally, Apple is testing chips with as many as 16 high-performance cores and four efficiency cores, according to Bloomberg. Hit-and-miss leaker Jon Prosser also suggests the new iMacs will come in colors.

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[Apple_Robert]

If true, this is sure to be a big hit with many Apple nerds here on MacRumors.

 

[Frankl2]

The anticipation for this iMac is beginning to look like the anticipation for an unannounced iPhone.

 

[zedsdead]

Instant buy, can’t wait.

 

[rp2011]

I am wondering why i woud choose this over a Mac Mini with a monitor of whatever size i choose?

 

[trigf]

I thought the general consensus is that they can fit a "bezel-less" 32 inch panel in the same footprint of the 27 inch one, and a 24 inch panel in the footprint of the 21.5 inch version? These are the sizes I'm expecting to see anyways.

 

[mozumder]

Needs external HDMI input if that's the case. Really needs to act as a monitor.

 

[BrettApple]

Personally I’d love to see a 32-34” class display. If such thing as a retina style ultra wide were to be put on one, that would be amazing. Though I’m sure it would have a price tag to match.

Upgraded from my Late 2013 MacBook Pro to a 2020 M1 mini plus 34” 3440x1440 Ultrawide for a combined total of a little under $900. I’m positive there’s not going to be a 34” iMac for that price. But if it could slide in where the 27” model fits with the slimmer bezels. I could see it. 32” with ultrawide as wishful thinking.

 

[mystery hill]

6016 x 3384 pixels.

 

[turbineseaplane]

I'm sure it would sell well, but it definitely starts getting somewhat niche when it gets over 30"-ish as it requires lots of space (and I'm sure will be ungodly expensive)

 

[Jbusick7944]

Makes sense to make it the exact size as the XDR so you put the side by side and they’d match.

 

[macsplusmacs]

TAKE MY MONEYYYYYYYY!!!!!

 

[turbineseaplane]

TAKE MY MONEYYYYYYYY!!!!!

Don't worry - they'll take it all

 

[turbineseaplane]

I really hope they can figure out how to bring Target Display Mode back.
Even if it only allowed Apple devices...just so you could occasionally plug in a Macbook or Mac Mini to the, no doubt, gorgeous display.

iMacs sort of went out of consideration for me when TDM went away.

 

[macsplusmacs]

Don't worry - they'll take it all

I also plan on purchasing new external apple monitors if they ship at same time. So literally. All my money.

 

[4087258]

32” 6k and a 24” 4,5k? Makes sense. But I guess the 24” will come first as a good start.

 

[theSeb]

It will be a 6k 32” display, as I have been saying for a while. This will give them an excuse to increase the rrp and maybe even resurrect the iMac Pro moniker.

 

[turbineseaplane]

Apple - don't mess this up.

iMacs are desktops...
Don't gimp the ports on the back just to make it "look good from behind in a Doctors office"

Offer them all - and lots of them - even some legacy USB-A please -- make them easier to access also.
Desktops and Dongles should never become a thing (barring weird edge cases)

 

[Yamcha]

I'm betting it'll be a 32" display because that seems to be the standard now.

 

[Alwis]

I thought the general consensus is that they can fit a "bezel-less" 32 inch panel in the same footprint of the 27 inch one, and a 24 inch panel in the footprint of the 21.5 inch version?

When reading about the bezel-less iMacs I am always wondering how fingerprints on the display can be avoided when inserting something into the ports on the back, at least I am holding the iMac in these cases at the chin.

 

[raniel]

Price will be really big as well

 

[turbineseaplane]

I am wondering why i woud choose this over a Mac Mini with a monitor of whatever size i choose?

Because it'll probably be a beautiful 5k or 6k display and since it's fully integrated, there will be no issues or weirdness -- and it won't look like that very "utilitarian" (being kind) LG Ultrafine offering.

 

[GtrDude]

I just hope the fan noise won't be too horrendous.

 

[jz0309]

Making the case much bigger than the current 27, don’t know but I guess 32 6k will be nice.
But PLEASE, at least some ports in the front or side

 

[turbineseaplane]

When reading about the bezel-less iMacs I am always wondering how fingerprints on the display can be avoided when inserting something into the ports on the back, at least I am holding the iMac in these cases at the chin.

I don't even want totally bezel-less to be honest. I think the bezel makes for a nice "setting" for the screen and you end up with a gorgeous desktop just "floating" in the black void created by the bezel.