Comparison: 24-inch M1 iMac Pro vs 21.5-inch and 27-inch Intel iMac Pros

The iMac has undergone some major changes in 2021, with a refreshed appearance and the addition of Apple Silicon, but how much of an upgrade is it from the previous generation? We look at the specifications.

Apple's refresh of its iMac lineup at its "Spring Loaded" event was expected in a number of ways. Rumors about a refresh had circulated for quite some time with some close to the event suggesting not only would there be a physical change to the lineup, but also a colorful twist.The company's push to bring Apple Silicon to all Mac models is also another reason to have expected the new launch. With a two-year timeline for the transition from Intel to chips of its own design, and following after initial launches of the M1 Mac mini, MacBook Air, and 13-inch MacBook Pro, the iMac range seemed to be the most likely candidate for a follow-up launch.

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