With M3 architecture, the Apple 24" iMac M3 Chip Purple | Buy Nowis more powerful and capable than ever. The Apple M3 integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system on a chip (SoC). Tackle your projects with the fast 8-Core CPU and take on graphics-intensive apps and games with the 10-Core GPU. Accelerate machine learning tasks with the 16-core Neural Engine. Combined with 8GB of Unified RAM and a 2TB SSD, you'll be able to take full advantage of macOS as well as other Apple apps.

With a 4.5K (4480 x 2520) screen resolution, this iMac provides over one billion colors and 500 nits of brightness. The Retina 4.5K display also features the wide P3 color gamut, which provides a larger color space that more equally represents red, green, and blue. And with more available colors, the images will appear more vivid and reveal greater detail, with more balance and precision. The display is further enhanced by True Tone technology for a more natural viewing experience.

Connect to the internet via the Gigabit Ethernet port or Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) and use compatible wireless peripherals and accessories with Bluetooth 5.3. The two Thunderbolt 3 ports provide USB 4 support and can even connect to a single Apple Pro Display XDR in full 6K resolution. Additionally, the two USB 3 ports support up to 10 Gb/s with compatible devices. Apple also included a Full HD 1080p FaceTime HD camera with Apple's latest camera ISP in the M3 chip, enabling sharper images and more details in shadows and highlights in video calls. The studio-quality three-mic array provides high signal-to-noise ratio and directional beamforming for clear recordings and calls. The iMac also features a high-fidelity six-speaker system with force-canceling woofers. Providing wide stereo sound, the iMac also supports spatial audio when playing videos with Dolby Atmos.

This Mac comes preloaded with macOS. Updates can be downloaded for free via the Mac App Store. Please check Apple's website for upgrade eligibility.

Apple M3 8-Core CPU    8GB Unified RAM | 2TB SSD    24" 4480 x 2520 Retina Display    10-Core GPU | 16-Core Neural Engine    P3 Color Gamut | True Tone Technology    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) | Bluetooth 5.3    2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 2 x USB 3 | 1GbE    Magic Keyboard w/ Touch ID & Magic Mouse    FaceTime HD 1080p Camera    macOS

Now packed with 25 billion transistors, five billion more than M2, the Apple M3 integrates the CPU, GPU, Neural Engine, I/O, and more into a single system on a chip (SoC). Built with 3nm process technology, the Apple M3 delivers the performance you need without sacrificing power efficiency. The 8-Core CPU features four performance cores and four efficiency cores, which is up to 35 percent faster than M1 for CPU performance. The M3 also supports up to 24GB of unified memory.

With a 10-Core GPU, the M3 features Dynamic Caching, which allocates the use of local memory in hardware in real time. Dynamic Caching only uses the exact amount of memory needed for each task, which dramatically increases the average utilization of the GPU, resulting in significant performance increases for the most demanding pro apps and games. Hardware-accelerated ray tracing has arrived for the iMac. Ray tracing models the properties of light as it interacts with a scene, allowing apps to create extremely realistic and physically accurate images. Additionally, the improved GPU brings hardware-accelerated mesh shading to the Mac, delivering greater capability and efficiency to geometry processing, and enabling more visually complex scenes in games and graphics-intensive apps.

The M3-equipped 24" iMac features a compact footprint and a slick side profile, measuring just 11.5mm thin.

The iMac features a 24" Retina Display with 500 nits of brightness. The Retina Display features a 4480 x 2520 resolution at 218 pixels per inch (ppi). It also supports the P3 wide color gamut, which features 25% more colors than the commonly used sRGB gamut, for even more vibrant greens and reds. The display is calibrated at the factory for accurate gamma, white point, and primary colors. The screen features an anti-reflective coating to reduce light glare.

With True Tone technology, the display and Touch Bar deliver a more natural viewing experience for design and editing workflows, as well as everyday tasks like browsing the web and writing email.

Thunderbolt 3 is a hardware interface that utilizes the reversible USB-C connector. Doubling the speed of its predecessor, Thunderbolt 3 features a maximum throughput of 40 Gb/s when used with compatible devices. The connector also supports USB4, allowing you to connect to more peripherals, including the Apple Pro Display XDR in full 6K resolution.

The iMac now features a Full HD 1080p FaceTime HD camera, allowing you to host video chats in high quality with optimal performance even in low light. The iMac takes advantage of the image signal processor in the M3 chip and the Neural Engine, enhancing camera image quality with better noise reduction, greater dynamic range, and improved auto exposure and white balance. No more grainy video chats for you, you'll be able to connect with friends and family in a high quality FaceTime call. The studio-quality three-mic array also provides clear calls and voice recordings, thanks to its noise reduction and directional beamforming.

The iMac has two pairs of force-cancelling woofers placed side by side for an impressive bass response, while reducing unintended vibrations. Each pair is balanced with a high-performance tweeter. The result is a six-speaker sound system that produces a sound stage with strong, articulate bass and clear mids and highs. All of these speaker innovations, coupled with advanced algorithms, enable iMac to support spatial audio when playing video with Dolby Atmos.

Related Questions and Answers

Q: 1. Can I trade in my old MacBook with this purchase?

A: Please see attached link https://phobio.com/tradein/bh/ for trading in a Mac at B&H.

Q: 2. What port on the 24 imac and what external hard drive would achieve the fastest transfer of data when editing photos and videos?

A: The fastest transfer speeds will be achieved by using the Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports in conjunction with a Thunderbolt or USB 4 SSD storage device.

Q: 3. Is it possible to travel with this iMac as a carry on? Has anyone tried this?

A: It is not recommended to travel with the Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip as a carry-on and without any custom protective casing.

Q: 4. can you upgrade to 16gb or 32 gb memory?

A: The computer will have to be preconfigured from Apple. They will eventually handle up to 16GB RAM.

Q: 5. Will the 16gb allow to edit h.265 or even 8k raw footage with final cut x?

A: The 16GB M1 chip can handle 4K H.265 editing with Final Cut X, but not 8K RAW footage. For 8K resolution I recommend the Mac Pro with the afterburner card installed.

Q: 6. What is the baseline brightness setting to accurately judge the brightness of my pictures? (Not the color balance.)?

A: While photo editing, I recommend setting your Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021, Silver) to 50% brightness.

Q: 7. Can 2 x people use the Touch ID on the Keyboard if 2 x profiles are set up?

A: Yes, each user would have their own touch ID.

Q: 8. Can the height of the overall unit be adjusted?

A: Sorry, the height cannot be adjusted. You are able to tilt the screen back and forth though.

Q: 9. Does this model come with magic keyboard, touch id and numeric keypad as an option?

A: The Apple 24" iMac with M3 Chip (Blue) BH #APIM24M320BL comes with a Magic Keyboard and Touch Id.

Q: 10. Does the built in monitor need to be color calibrated for photo printing in a photo lab (as opposed to a home printer)?

A: When doing color sensitive work, like printing photos in a photo lab, it's recommended to calibrate the Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021, Silver) at least once a month.