Classic Apple comparison
iMac M4 vs iMac M6
Compare iMac M4 vs iMac M6 side by side: chip, memory, storage, display, ports, launch price and how each fits in Apple history.
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.At a glance
Released 2 years apart — the iMac (24-inch, M6) is the newer model. 11 of 13 specs differ.
Going from the iMac (24-inch, M4) to the iMac (24-inch, M6), the chip changes from the Apple M4 (10-core) to the Apple M6 and it gets heavier, 4.4 kg to 4.42 kg. Launch price rises from $1,299 to $1,499.
- ChipApple M4 (10-core)Apple M6
- Weight4.4 kg4.42 kg
- Launch price$1,299$1,499
Unchanged memory, storage.
Specs side by side
| Spec | iMac (24-inch, M4) | iMac (24-inch, M6) |
|---|---|---|
| Release | November 8, 2024 | November 6, 2026 |
| Launch price | $1,299 | $1,499 |
| Price today | $1,312 | $1,514 |
| Chip | Apple M4 (10-core) · 4.40 GHz | Apple M6 · 4.60 GHz |
| Graphics | Apple 10-core GPU | Apple 10-core or 12-core GPU |
| CPU cores | 10 | 12 |
| MemorySame | 16 GB | 16 GB |
| StorageSame | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Display | 24" 4.5K Retina, 4480×2520 (nano-texture option) | 24" 4.5K Retina, 4480×2520 (218 ppi), 500 nits (nano-texture option) |
| Weight | 4.4 kg | 4.42 kg |
| Dimensions | 11.5 mm-thin all-in-one | 46.1×54.7 cm all-in-one |
| Ports | up to 4× Thunderbolt 4 | 2 or 4× Thunderbolt, headphone jack, 2.5Gb Ethernet (12-core) |
| Operating system | macOS 15 Sequoia | macOS |
Highlighted cells win clear more-is-better specs (memory, storage, lighter weight). Historical pricing uses approximate US CPI; clock speeds are not full real-world performance.
Why each matters
Offered a matte nano-texture display option and a 16 GB base for Apple Intelligence.
First iMac on the M6 chip, with a dual 16-core Neural Engine.
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Last updated: 2026-10-27