Apple has updated the 24-inch iMac to use the M6 chip, bumping the processor two years after the M4 model launched. The new M6 24-inch iMac starts at $1,499 for the 10-core configuration and $1,699 for the 12-core model, while the M4 version starts at $1,299. Both all-in-one desktops share the same 4,480 x 2,520 Retina 4.5K LED display with 500 nits brightness and optional Nano-texture glass.
Under the hood, the M6 offers a 10-core or 12-core CPU with up to 32GB RAM and 2TB storage, compared to the M4's 8-core or 10-core options with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. The M6 also introduces Wi-Fi 7 and optional 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet, while the M4 uses Wi-Fi 6E. Both feature a 12MP Center Stage camera, six-speaker system with force-cancelling woofers, and Magic Keyboard with Touch ID.
Visually, the M6 maintains the unchanged design first seen with the M1, offering the same thin profile and color options. Consumers now have a refreshed Mac desktop to consider, though significant design changes remain absent as OLED technology is still a future prospect for the line.
Source: AppleInsider · Summarized by HeadlinesBriefing