M1 iMac Configurations and Pricing Breakdown
The redesigned iMac with the M1 chip is available in three different base configurations that users can upgrade with Build-to-Order options for their specific needs. The new 24-inch iMac starts at $1,299, but it can reach $2,628 through Build-to-Order options.

There are three standard configuration 24-inch iMac models available from Apple:
- $1,299 - Apple M1 chip with 8-Core CPU and 7-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports, and Magic Keyboard.
- $1,499 - Apple M1 chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 256GB SSD, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and two USB 3 ports, gigabit Ethernet, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
- $1,699 - Apple M1 chip with 8-Core CPU and 8-Core GPU, 8GB RAM, 512GB SSD, two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and two USB 3 ports, gigabit Ethernet, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
Build to Order Options
Entry-level 24-inch iMac with 256GB of storage:
- 16GB RAM - +$200
- 512GB SSD - +$200
- 1TB SSD - +$400
- Gigabit Ethernet - +$30
Mid-level 24-inch iMac with 256GB of storage:
- 16GB RAM - +$200
- 512GB SSD - +$200
- 1TB SSD - +$400
- 2TB SSD - +$800
High-end 24-inch iMac with 512GB of storage:
- 16GB RAM - +$200
- 1TB SSD - +$200
- 2TB SSD - +$600
Color-Matched Accessory Options
All M1 iMac configurations come with a color-matched Magic Mouse as standard, but users can opt to upgrade to the Magic Trackpad, or purchase both the Magic Mouse and the Magic Trackpad together.
- Magic Trackpad - +$50
- Magic Mouse + Magic Trackpad - +$129
Apple also notes that it is possible to upgrade from the standard Magic Keyboard with the entry-level iMac to the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for an additional $50. All base configurations will also offer the option of upgrading to the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad from the Magic Keyboard with Touch ID for an additional $30.
The M1 iMac will be available to pre-order on Friday, April 30, and will begin arriving to customers in the second half of May.
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Top Rated Comments
Also, if you want to avoid swap files (too many writes for the SSD), 16GB is a must. The top end model should have offered that by default.
At least they ditched the spinning drive finally.
my only gripe is the omission of an old fashioned usb slot.