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 24GB of Unified RAM and a 256GB 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    24GB Unified RAM | 256GB 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. 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: 2. can you connect a second monitor? if so, what kind of connection?

A: "This model can simultaneously support the internal display at full native resolution and up to one 6016x3384 (6K) external display at 60 Hz. It supports both extended desktop (second workspace) and video mirroring (internal display duplicated on the external display) modes." You would need a USB Type-C to HDMI/DisplayPort cable.

Q: 3. Are your iMacs new or used/refurbished?

A: All items are New unless specifically marked Used or Refurbished.

Q: 4. Is this stand detachable from the screen?

A: This model does not have the removable stand.

Q: 5. Is this version still without Touch ID?

A: The mid-2021 M1 iMac comes with an Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.

Q: 6. 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: 7. What are the adaptable photo memory card ports?

A: The unit does not have any memory card ports built in. You should purchase a USB memory card reader to read the cards.

Q: 8. Can I attach 2 external monitors to the 24" iMac?

A: Yes, you would be able to connect 2 external monitors to this Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021, Silver). But please note: you would be using the only 2 ports on the iMac,

Q: 9. Can you run Final Cut pro? What are the system requirements?

A: Yes, the Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021, Blue) is capable of running Final Cut Pro. The current Final Cut Pro system requirements are as follows: macOS 11.5.1 or later 4GB of RAM (8GB recommended for 4K editing, 3D titles, and 360° video editing) Metal-capable graphics card 1GB of VRAM recommended for 4K editing, 3D titles, and 360° video editing 4.5GB of available disk space Some features require Internet access; fees may apply. Blu-ray recorder required for burning Blu-ray discs.

Q: 10. Can you run parallels & windows 11 with this iMac?

A: Yes, parallels is compatible with this Apple 24" iMac with M1 Chip (Mid 2021), but might not be recommended depending on the amount or memory and storage needed.