iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) on April 20, 2021, 6 years ago at CA$1,599. Its model number is A2438 (identifier iMac21,1). Apple stopped selling it on October 30, 2023. It runs macOS 27, the latest version. Refurbished, it costs from CA$1,139 today, 29% below launch.
Updated October 31, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay.
- Released
- April 20, 2021 6 years ago
- Launch price
- CA$1,599 For the 256GB model
- Discontinued
- October 30, 2023 923 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 27 The current version
- Model number
- A2438 Identifier iMac21,1
- Storage
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
- Colors
- Blue, Green, Orange, Pink, Purple, Silver, Yellow
- First refurbished
- August 20, 2021 Apple Store, 122 days after launch
Refurbished iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) price by storage and color
Today's cheapest refurbished offer for each configuration, with the lowest price RefurbMe has recorded below it.
Blue 2 of 4 in stock
Green 0 of 4 in stock
Orange 0 of 4 in stock
Pink 0 of 4 in stock
Purple 0 of 4 in stock
Silver 1 of 4 in stock
Yellow 0 of 4 in stockWhere to buy a refurbished iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021)
Every refurbisher that has sold the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021), cheapest today first. Listings counts the offers each one has live, one per version and grade, not how many devices it holds.
| Refurbisher | Cheapest today | Offers |
|---|---|---|
 eBay 3 listings | CA$1,139 | See offers |
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) so far
Launched 6 years ago.
CA$1,599 at launch First refurbishedAug 20, 2021
Apple Store, after 122 days DiscontinuedOct 30, 2023
923 days on sale TodayOct 31, 2026
from CA$1,139, 29% below launch
- Released, Apr 20, 2021CA$1,599 at launch
- First refurbished, Aug 20, 2021Apple Store, after 122 days
- Discontinued, Oct 30, 2023923 days on sale
- Today, Oct 31, 2026from CA$1,139, 29% below launch
iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) questions
When did the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) come out?
Apple released the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) on April 20, 2021, 6 years ago at CA$1,599.
How much did the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) cost at launch?
CA$1,599 for the base model. Refurbished, it costs from CA$1,139 today.
What is the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) model number?
Its model number is A2438 (identifier iMac21,1). The model number starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings.
Is the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) still supported?
Yes. It runs macOS 27, the latest version.
When was the iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on October 30, 2023. Refurbishers still sell it.
How much is a refurbished iMac 24" M1 (Early 2021)?
From CA$1,139 today. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is CA$799.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Apple Store, Amazon, Orchard, and eBay and keeps every price it sees, which is where the lowest price seen comes from. The cheapest price today is the lowest in stock at our last check; it can change between that check and your visit.