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    iMac release dates: every model, 2009 to 2024

    The newest iMac is the iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024, released on 8 November 2024. Among iMac models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 168 days of their release.

    Updated 5 October 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, MusicMagpie, TLX, and eBay.

    Latest iMac models

    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023

    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023

    Released 30 October 2023 · £1,399 at launch

    Refurbished from £936 · See refurbished deals

    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021

    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021

    Released 20 April 2021 · £1,249 at launch

    Refurbished from £649 · See refurbished deals

    iMac 27" • Mid 2020

    iMac 27" • Mid 2020

    Released 4 August 2020 · £1,799 at launch

    Refurbished from £589 · See refurbished deals

    Every iMac, newest first

    22 models from 2009 to 2024, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2024

    2023

    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023
    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 8 Nov 2024
    30 Oct 2023 £1,399 at launch
    £1,399
    £936 See refurbished deals

    2021

    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021
    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021 A2438 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued 30 Oct 2023
    20 Apr 2021 £1,249 at launch
    £1,249
    £649 See refurbished deals

    2020

    iMac 27" • Mid 2020
    iMac 27" • Mid 2020 Up to macOS 26 (Tahoe) · Discontinued 20 Apr 2021
    4 Aug 2020 £1,799 at launch
    £1,799
    £589 See refurbished deals

    2019

    iMac 27" • Early 2019
    iMac 27" • Early 2019 A2115 Up to macOS 15 (Sequoia) · Discontinued 4 Aug 2020
    19 Mar 2019 £1,749 at launch
    £1,749
    £416 See refurbished deals
    iMac 21.5" • Early 2019
    iMac 21.5" • Early 2019 A2116 Up to macOS 15 (Sequoia) · Discontinued 20 Apr 2021
    19 Mar 2019 £1,049 at launch
    £1,049
    £285 See refurbished deals

    2017

    iMac 27" • Mid 2017
    iMac 27" • Mid 2017 A1418 Up to macOS 13 (Ventura) · Discontinued 19 Mar 2019
    5 Jun 2017
    £329 See refurbished deals
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2017
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2017 A1418 Up to macOS 13 (Ventura) · Discontinued 19 Mar 2019
    5 Jun 2017
    £260 See refurbished deals

    2015

    iMac 27" • Late 2015
    iMac 27" • Late 2015 A1419 Up to macOS 12 (Monterey) · Discontinued 5 Jun 2017
    13 Oct 2015
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2015
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2015 A1418 Up to macOS 12 (Monterey) · Discontinued 5 Jun 2017
    13 Oct 2015
    £199 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Mid 2015
    iMac 27" • Mid 2015 A1419 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued 13 Oct 2015
    19 May 2015
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2014

    iMac 27" • Late 2014
    iMac 27" • Late 2014 A1419 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued 13 Oct 2015
    16 Oct 2014
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2014
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2014 A1418 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued 13 Oct 2015
    18 Jun 2014
    £149 See refurbished deals

    2013

    iMac 27" • Late 2013
    iMac 27" • Late 2013 A1419 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued 13 Oct 2015
    24 Sept 2013
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2013
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2013 A1418 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued 13 Oct 2015
    24 Sept 2013
    £211 See refurbished deals

    2012

    iMac 21.5" • Late 2012
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2012 A1418 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued 24 Sept 2013
    23 Oct 2012
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    iMac 27" • Late 2012
    iMac 27" • Late 2012 A1419 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued 24 Sept 2013
    23 Oct 2012
    £269 See refurbished deals

    2011

    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2011
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2011 A1311 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued 23 Oct 2012
    3 May 2011
    £168 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Mid 2011
    iMac 27" • Mid 2011 A1312 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued 23 Oct 2012
    3 May 2011
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2010

    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2010
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2010 A1311 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued 3 May 2011
    27 Jul 2010
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    iMac 27" • Mid 2010
    iMac 27" • Mid 2010 A1312 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued 3 May 2011
    27 Jul 2010
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2009

    iMac 27" • Late 2009
    iMac 27" • Late 2009 A1312 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued 27 Jul 2010
    20 Oct 2009
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    Refurbished prices are the cheapest offer in stock at our last check, before shipping. We check every refurbisher daily; the deals page has today's prices.

    Questions about iMac release dates

    What is the latest iMac?

    The newest iMac is the iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024, released on 8 November 2024.

    How many iMac models are there?

    22 models came out between 2009 and 2024. The oldest one listed here is the iMac 27" • Late 2009, released on 20 October 2009.

    How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished iMac?

    Among iMac models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 168 days of their release. Since RefurbMe started collecting refurb data, a refurbished iMac was first seen in December 2010 at Apple Store. Across all models, the lowest refurbished price we saw was a median 81% below Apple's launch price.

    How do I find out which iMac I have?

    Look for the model number, which starts with A. It is printed on the device or its box, and most devices also show it in their settings. Type it in the search box above to see the model, its release date and its refurbished price.

    Which iMac models get macOS 27?

    3 models support macOS 27. The oldest of them is the iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021, released on 20 April 2021.

    Where this data comes from

    Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, MusicMagpie, TLX, and eBay, and records when each model first goes on sale refurbished. An expected date adds the median delay of past iMac models to the launch date.

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