All-in-One Mac · Apple Silicon · 2024
iMac (24-inch, M4)
The colourful all-in-one gains the M4, a 16 GB base for on-device AI, and (at last) a centre-stage camera and optional anti-glare nano-texture glass.
Offered a matte nano-texture display option and a 16 GB base for Apple Intelligence.
Another angle
The 24-inch iMac keeps its colour on the back too. The whole rear panel is anodised to match the front.
iMac (24-inch, M4): key facts
When was the iMac (24-inch, M4) released?
The iMac (24-inch, M4) arrived on November 8, 2024.
How much did the iMac (24-inch, M4) cost?
The iMac (24-inch, M4) launched at $1,299 in 2024, about $1,312 in today’s money (approximate, US CPI).
What specs stand out?
Key specs: Apple M4 (10-core) at 4.40 GHz, 16 GB RAM, 256 GB storage, 24" 4.5K Retina, 4480×2520 (nano-texture option) display.
Why does the iMac (24-inch, M4) matter?
Offered a matte nano-texture display option and a 16 GB base for Apple Intelligence.
Full specifications
| CPU | Apple M4 (10-core) · 4.40 GHz |
|---|---|
| Cores | 10 |
| Memory (RAM) | 16 GB (up to 32 GB) |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Display | 24" 4.5K Retina, 4480×2520 (nano-texture option) |
| GPU | Apple 10-core GPU |
| Ports | up to 4× Thunderbolt 4 |
| Weight | 4.4 kg |
| Dimensions | 11.5 mm-thin all-in-one |
| Operating system | macOS 15 Sequoia |
| Released | November 8, 2024 |
| Discontinued | — |
| Launch price | $1,299 |
How the iMac (24-inch, M4) compares to today
A 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro has about 1.0× more memory than this device shipped with.
At 4.40 GHz, the clock is roughly 0.7× slower than a single performance core of a 16 GB Apple Silicon MacBook Pro, and that is before counting cores, width and IPC.
This held about 65,500 modern phone photos, a respectable library even today.
Launched at $1,299 in 2024, about $1,312 in today’s money (approx., US CPI).
Method note: clock comparisons use frequency only; price conversions use US CPI.
Sources
Specs checked against Apple technical specifications archive, EveryMac, Mactracker, Wikimedia Commons image credits.
Did you know?
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Last updated: 2026-08-11