Connectivity improves with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and available 2.5Gb Ethernet. However, the familiar 24-inch design remains, along with the seven color options, 4.5K Retina display, and 12MP Center Stage camera. Starting memory and storage are unchanged at 16GB and 256GB.
The M6 iMac starts at $1,499 for the two-port model and $1,699 for the four-port version. Preorders open October 28, with deliveries and store availability beginning November 6.
M6 vs. M4 iMac: The biggest changes
The upgrades differ slightly depending on whether you choose the two-port or four-port model.
| Feature | M6 four-port | M6 two-port | M4 four-port | M4 two-port |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | 12 cores | 10 cores | 10 cores | 8 cores |
| CPU architecture | 2 super + 4 performance + 6 efficiency cores | 2 super + 3 performance + 5 efficiency cores | 4 performance + 6 efficiency cores | 4 performance + 4 efficiency cores |
| GPU | 12 cores | 10 cores | 10 cores | 8 cores |
| GPU Neural Accelerators | Added | Added | No dedicated accelerator in each GPU core | No dedicated accelerator in each GPU core |
| Neural Engine | Dual 16-core | Dual 16-core | 16-core | 16-core |
| Memory bandwidth | Up to 170GB/s | Up to 170GB/s | 120GB/s | 120GB/s |
| SSD performance | Up to 2× faster, Apple claims* | Up to 2× faster, Apple claims* | Previous-generation storage | Previous-generation storage |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 6 | Bluetooth 5.3 | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | 2.5Gb included | Optional 2.5Gb | Gigabit included | Optional Gigabit |
M6 iMac release date: When will it launch?
- Preorders: October 28, 2026
- On sale: November 6
Apple announced the M6 iMac on October 27, 2026. Preorders open on Wednesday, October 28, at:
- 10:10 a.m. Pacific
- 1:10 p.m. Eastern
- 5:10 p.m. GMT
The new iMac will begin arriving with customers on Friday, November 6, when it also becomes available in Apple Stores and through Apple Authorized Resellers. Customers can preorder through Apple’s website or the Apple Store app.
M6 iMac design: What has changed?
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The M6 iMac retains the slim, colorful design introduced with the M1 model in 2021. It has white display bezels, a colored chin beneath the screen, and a matching stand. There is no notch.
Apple continues to offer seven finishes: blue, green, pink, orange, yellow, purple, and silver. Despite pre-launch speculation about new colors, Apple has not announced any new color options.
Dimensions and weights are unchanged from the equivalent M4 models:
| Measurement | Two-port M6 iMac | Four-port M6 iMac |
| Height | 46.1cm / 18.1 inches | 46.1cm / 18.1 inches |
| Width | 54.7cm / 21.5 inches | 54.7cm / 21.5 inches |
| Depth, including stand | 14.7cm / 5.8 inches | 14.7cm / 5.8 inches |
| Weight | 4.42kg | 4.44kg |
Keyboard and mouse
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Both models retain color-matched Magic accessories. The two-port model includes a Magic Keyboard with a Lock key. Buyers can configure it with a Magic Keyboard featuring Touch ID and a numeric keypad. The four-port model includes a Touch ID keyboard, with a numeric-keypad version available as an option.
Both configurations offer a Magic Mouse or an optional Magic Trackpad. USB-C charging for these accessories carries over from the M4 generation.
M6 iMac display: Is the screen better?
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The display specifications are unchanged. Both models have a 24-inch LED-backlit 4.5K Retina display, with an actual diagonal measurement of 23.5 inches.
| Display specification | M6 iMac & M4 iMac |
|---|---|
| Resolution | 4480 × 2520 pixels |
| Pixel density | 218ppi |
| Brightness | 500 nits |
| Color | P3 wide color; support for 1 billion colors |
| True Tone | Yes |
| Nano-texture glass | Optional on the four-port model |
Nano-texture glass remains an option for reducing reflections in bright environments.
