As a throwback to older generations of iMac, the devices ship in an assortment of colours; but unlike the past iterations, the 4.5K Retina display is totally flat, with slimmer bezels, a smaller chin, and just 11.5mm thick. That new slimmed-down, chiselled look is mainly down to the M1 chip’s SoC architecture. The M1 also boosts performance by up to 85%, with up to double the GPU speed, making demanding tasks such as 4K video editing on multiple streams without dropped frames in Final Cut Pro possible. The 24in iMac also features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, studio-quality microphones, and a six-speaker set up with added Dolby Atmos support. If you want to learn more about the specs and features on the M1 iMacs see this handy article. We’ve also reviewed the M1 iMac, where it received 4.5/5 stars and a Tech Advisor Recommended badge. We’re tracking all the places you can buy the new iMac right here, along with our selection of the best deals available right now. We’re separately looking at where to buy the new MacBook Pro laptops with the M1 Pro and M1 Max chips if you want something portable.
How much does the 24in iMac with M1 cost?
The new iMacs with M1 start at £1,249/$1,299/AUD$1,899. Here’s the full pricing and colour range:
8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB SSD – £1,249/$1,299/AUD$1,899 – available in green, pink, blue and silver8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB SSD – £1,449/$1,499/AUD$2,199 – available in green, pink, blue, silver, yellow, orange, and purple8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB SSD – £1,649/$1,699/AUD$2,499 – available in green, pink, blue, silver, yellow, orange, and purple
Where to buy 24in iMac with M1 (2021)
Before we dive into where you can pick up the 24in iMac at the lowest price, here are all the retailers that sell the device. Price aside, you may be able find bundle offers that take your money further.
US retailers
If you’re based in the US, check out the following retailers for M1 iMac stock:
UK retailers
Here’s everywhere you can buy the 24in iMac in the UK below:
Best 24in iMac (M1) prices right now
iMac with M1 (8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB storage) – RRP £1,249/$1,299/AUD$1,899
iMac with M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB storage) – £1,449/$1,499/AUD$2,199
iMac with M1 (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 512GB storage) – £1,649/$1,699/AUD$2,499
Where can I buy a refurbished 24in iMac with M1?
Apple itself is offering hefty discounts on the 24in iMac in the US when you buy refurbished. Get a $260 discount on the top-end 24in iMac with 8-core CPU and GPU and 512GB of storage, bringing it down to a more tempting $1,439 – cheaper than buying the mid-range variant. Speaking of, Apple has also knocked $230 off the price of the mid-range 24in iMac with 8-core CPU and GPU and 256GB bringing it down to $1,269. That makes it cheaper than a brand-new entry-level model, which costs $1,299. It’s worth pointing out that Apple’s refurb process is top-notch, with some refurb products near-identical to that of brand new models – albeit without the original packaging. If you’re tempted, you can browse the range in the US right now, and we’re hopeful that it’ll appear in the UK refurb store soon.
Educational Pricing on 24in iMac with M1
Apple is also offering educational pricing with up to £195 off. The first two configurations will be reduced as follows:
8-core CPU, 7-core GPU, 256GB SSD – £1,249/$1,299/AUD$1,899 – Student price: £1,124 (£125 off)8-core CPU, 8-core GPU, 256GB SSD – £1,449/$1,499/AUD$2,199 – Student price: £1,304 (£195 off)
Here’s how to get Apple’s Educational discount. If you are looking for a bargain on Apple laptops, consider the 13in M1 MacBook Pro or M1 MacBook Air instead.
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Lewis Painter is a Senior Staff Writer at Tech Advisor. Our resident Apple expert, Lewis covers everything from iPhone to AirPods, plus a range of smartphones, tablets, laptops and gaming hardware. You’ll also find him on the Tech Advisor YouTube channel.
