M1 iMac Configurations and Pricing Breakdown

[MacRumors]

The redesigned iMac with the M1 chip is available in three different base configurations that users can upgrade with Build-to-Order options for their specific needs. The new 24-inch iMac starts at $1,299, but it can reach $2,628 through Build-to-Order options.

There are three standard configuration 24-inch iMac models available from Apple:

• $1,299 - Apple M1 chip with 8-Core CPU and 7-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, and Magic Keyboard.
• $1,499 - Apple M1 chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and two USB 3 ports, gigabit Ethernet, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
• $1,699 - Apple M1 chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and two USB 3 ports, gigabit Ethernet, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.

Build to Order Options

Entry-level 24-inch iMac with 256GB of storage:

• 16GB RAM - +$200
• 512GB SSD - +$200
• 1TB SSD - +$400
• Gigabit Ethernet - +$30

Mid-level 24-inch iMac with 256GB of storage:

• 16GB RAM - +$200
• 512GB SSD - +$200
• 1TB SSD - +$400
• 2TB SSD - +$800

High-end 24-inch iMac with 512GB of storage:

• 16GB RAM - +$200
• 1TB SSD - +$200
• 2TB SSD - +$600

Color-Matched Accessory Options

All M1 iMac configurations come with a color-matched Magic Mouse as standard, but users can opt to upgrade to the Magic Trackpad, or purchase both the Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad together.

• Magic Trackpad - +$50
• Magic Mouse + Magic Trackpad - +$129

Apple also notes that it is possible to upgrade from the standard Magic Keyboard with the entry-level iMac to the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for an additional $50. All base configurations will also offer the option of upgrading to the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad from the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for an additional $30.

The M1 iMac will be available to pre-order on Friday, April 30, and will begin arriving to customers in the second half of May.

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[The Banker]

Gigabit Ethernet, hmm where have I seen that before?

 

[ForkHandles]

If I hadn’t just bought a M1 Mac mini and LG 5K display I would lap one of these up immediately. Great new design, well done Apple 🍎

my only gripe is the omission of an old fashioned usb slot.

 

[kcslc]

Those SSD upgrade prices are insulting. I will not buy an Apple computer until they are more fair.

 

[snebes]

The $200 Apple tax on +8GB of RAM really hurts.

 

[MacFather]

That fugly design is slowly growing on me.

 

[mango316]

Bummer! I was hoping for at least 32 GB RAM upgrade option available! 😕

 

[Johnny Vegas]

Does anyone else think the price for the new iMac is outrageous? 16GB of Ram and a 512 SSD will cost me $1700, oh and if I want enough ports to actually plug in peripherals that'll be another $200. I'll be looking elsewhere.

 

[The Banker]

Gigabit Ethernet, hmm where have I seen that before?

I remember now. It was the 2001 PowerBook G4 Ti

 

[Mydel]

I know its very personal but I find new iMacs ugly like hell. I mean back is grat but front is horrendous. I don't get the idea behind the design. It is a desktop. Who cares ig its 11 mm or 22mm thick. Why the chin...And I would think that the 8GB RAM is on the low side in all of the models. Why the more expensive versions don't have 16GB is a mystery to me. Im also not convinced when it comes to power brick. Its just increasing the overall cable clutter

 

[warpdrive]

Yeah, considering you can buy a 512GB SSD for $100 these days, $200 for the upgrade from 256-512 really hurts.

Also, if you want to avoid swap files (too many writes for the SSD), 16GB is a must. The top end model should have offered that by default.

At least they ditched the spinning drive finally.

 

[DanTSX]

$1700 bullet to bite here.....

I’m gonna get one in orange to match my Knoll home office chair.

Tim 🍎 better keep that AAPL ticker moving higher....

 

[antonrg]

The prices in France are just "wonderful". I mean 1899€ for half the storage I currently have and 8GB, wonderful....

 

[ewu]

why M1 has so limit on ram?
I expect iMac 24inch to have at least 32GB ram option.

M1 is fast, but with so limit ram, it is only suitable for office work.

but why office work need a fast cpu?

 

[ElectronGuru]

Those SSD upgrade prices are insulting. I will not buy an Apple computer until they are more fair.

Are these faster than normal SSD?

 

[appleguy123]

This article is honestly so much more confusing than just pricing out the one you want on Apple’s site.

 

[PBG4 Dude]

Hmmm, $2,099 for 24”, M1, 16GB RAM & 1TB SSD, vs $2,399 for 27”, intel 8 core, rebrandeon 5300 (4GB VRAM), 16GB RAM (upgradable) & 1TB SSD. That’s going to be a tough choice for some people.

This obviously doesn’t take into account other factors, like fan noise levels, color choices, and WiFi6 in the M1 models. Was just comparing the relative price difference between M1 & intel models with roughly the same core specs.

 

[mazz0]

Wait, are they saying the cheapest model doesn't include Ethernet at all, or just not Gigabit Ethernet?

 

[JWD]

Apple made my decision for me on my 2009 iMac upgrade a clear PASS. Thanks for making my decision so easy.

 

[4look4rd]

This iMac makes no sense.

4.5k on a 24” screen is wasteful, and that’s the bulk of cost of the machine. You’re essentially paying for a $600 Mac mini integrated into a $900 24” LCD display.

they missed the chance of giving the iMac an entry level price point of $999 with still a good display. You just don’t need these many pixels in such a tiny display.

 

[catean]

Im also not convinced when it comes to power brick. Its just increasing the overall cable clutter

Simple, the next iMac will come without the power brick, because you already have one.

 

[Spock]

I think the better value is a Mac mini with your choice of displays or even a MacBook Air. I was really hoping this would have been more around the $1099 price point, this is essentially a permanently docked iPad Pro. And the external power brick is not going to be popular in education.

 

[thefourthpope]

Oh man, I completely missed the option to have real port options. I thought it was just the 4 thunderbolt/USB-C/4. Glad we still have the option for actual peripherals.

 

[Serban55]

The 24" with a power adapter of 143W...that means apple is thinking way ahead with the next M3 M4 chips that will require that power or they created 1 power adapter for the 24" and for the bigger 30" imac ?!

 

[ProfessionalFan]

Wait, are they saying the cheapest model doesn't include Ethernet at all, or just not Gigabit Ethernet?

No ethernet at all