We have new colourful iMacs coming, and they all have Apple’s latest M6 chip squeezed into their thin frames. The iMac is usually anchored to a desk, but over the years, I’ve taken previous models all over the world. The iMac with Apple silicon is extremely fast with a low footprint on tables or benches.
It features a faster CPU and GPU with Neural Accelerators in each core. I had several Intel-based iMacs, so this is a big step up for me with up to 18x faster performance than the most popular Intel-based iMac. Combined with the Dual 16-core Neural Engine, the new iMac delivers up to 5x faster on-device AI performance than M4.
This means users can take advantage of Siri AI and Apple Intelligence features across apps and macOS, running local AI models, or vibe coding. Connectivity gets a boost with Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6, along with available 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet and storage that is up to 2x faster.
Of course, an iMac is nothing without its display. This model comes with a 24-inch 4.5K Retina screen; 12MP camera, up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports; colour-matched accessories; and the power of macOS 27. The iMac is available in seven colours — blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, and silver.
| Key Features | Specifications & Feature Highlights |
|---|---|
| ◆ Silicon & Architecture | Powered by the Apple M6 chip with up to a 12-core CPU (world’s fastest single-threaded CPU performance) and up to a 12-core GPU with hardware ray tracing, delivering up to 2x faster graphics vs. M4 and up to 18x faster overall compute vs. Intel-based iMacs. |
| ◆ AI Acceleration | Features Neural Accelerators integrated into each GPU core, memory bandwidth up to 170GB/s, and a Dual 16-core Neural Engine that achieves up to 5x faster on-device AI performance vs. M4 (up to 12x faster prompt processing in LM Studio vs. M1). |
| ◆ Display & Visuals | Expansive 24-inch 4.5K Retina display delivering 500 nits brightness, P3 wide colour gamut with over 1 billion colours, and support for up to two external 6K displays. |
| ◆ Camera & Audio | Upgraded to a 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View support, studio-quality three-microphone array, and a room-filling six-speaker system with two pairs of force-cancelling woofers and Spatial Audio (Dolby Atmos). |
| ◆ Connectivity & Storage | Equipped with Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and available 2.5Gb Ethernet. Includes up to four Thunderbolt 4 ports and upgraded SSD storage delivering up to 2x faster read and write speeds. |
| ◆ Design & Finishes | Strikingly thin all-in-one profile available in seven vibrant colours (blue, green, pink, yellow, purple, orange, silver) with colour-matched USB-C accessories including Magic Keyboard with Touch ID, Magic Mouse, and Magic Trackpad. |
| ◆ Software Experience | Runs macOS 27 Golden Gate, bringing context-aware Siri AI across apps, Spotlight integration, Visual Intelligence screen analysis, smart Safari tab organization, and customizable Liquid Glass UI. |
| ◆ Pricing & Availability | Pre-orders open 29 October 2026, arriving in stores on 6 November 2026. Australian pricing starts at RRP A$2,399 inc. GST for the 10-core CPU/GPU model and RRP A$2,699 inc. GST for the 12-core CPU/GPU tier. |
“iMac is the world’s best all-in-one, and today it raises the bar yet again,” said Shelly Goldberg, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering.
“With the blazing performance and AI capabilities of M6 supercharging every workflow and the next generation of Apple Intelligence with Siri AI — combined with its stunning 24-inch Retina display, its gorgeous design in seven vibrant colours, and macOS 27 — the new iMac has everything users need to run their businesses, manage their lives, and bring their ideas to life.”
iMac with M6 Speed Specs
- Up to 2.5x faster performance in apps like Microsoft Excel, compared to iMac with M1, and up to 1.5x faster performance than M4.
- Up to 3.3x faster graphics performance for tasks including photo editing in Affinity, compared to iMac with M1, and up to 2x faster performance than M4.
- Up to 12x faster on-device AI performance for prompt processing in LM Studio, compared to iMac with M1, and up to 5x faster performance than M4, so users can run powerful AI models, all while keeping their data private.
- Up to 2x higher gaming performance with ray tracing compared to M4.
All-in-One Benefits
- The 4.5K display puts out 500 nits of brightness, 5x more resolution and nearly 70 per cent greater brightness than the bestselling 24‑inch all‑in‑one PC. And P3 wide colour brings over 1 billion colours into view.
- A 12MP Centre Stage camera helps keep users in frame on video calls, while Desk View enables them to share a top-down view of their workspace — ideal for educators giving lessons or creatives showing off their latest project. Two pairs of force-cancelling woofers with two tweeters add high and bass-rich sound, plus Spatial Audio with support for Dolby Atmos creates an immersive listening experience. The iMac also has a ‘studio-quality’ three-microphone array.
- The iMac features a colour-matched keyboard and mouse or trackpad with USB-C ports, so users can charge all of their favourite devices with just a single cable. Magic Mouse and Magic Trackpad make navigation easy and intuitive. And Magic Keyboard with Touch ID lets users easily and securely unlock the iMac, switch users, authorise Apple Pay, and download apps.
Pricing and Availability
- Pre-orders for the new iMac with M6 start tomorrow, 29 October 2026.
- In-store availability begins from Friday, 6 November 2026.
- iMac with M6 featuring a 10-core CPU and 10-core GPU starts at $2,399 and A$2,319 with education savings.
- iMac with a 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU starts at A$2,699 and A$2,539 with education savings.
- Additional technical specifications, configure-to-order options, and information on Magic accessories are available at apple.com/au/mac.
