M6 iMac 2026: What $1,499 Buys and How Much AI It Can Run
The new desktop adds Apple’s N1 chip and promises up to 5x faster AI prompt processing, with preorders opening Oct. 28.
- On Tuesday, October 27, 2026, Apple announced the M6 iMac with pre-orders beginning Wednesday, October 28, and shipments expected November 6, 2026.
- Two configurations are available for the new M6 iMac: a 10-core model starting at $1,499 and a 12-core variant priced from $1,699, both offered in seven color options.
- Apple claims the M6 processor delivers up to 1.5x faster productivity and 5x faster AI performance via a Dual 16-core Neural Engine, while adding Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6, and 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet support.
- Despite internal upgrades, the refreshed desktop retains its 24-inch form factor introduced five years ago, while the Magic Mouse continues charging through a port underneath the device.
- Users anticipate future Pro models with larger displays or OLED screens, though the current lineup remains limited to the 24-inch M6 configuration available today.
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M6 iMac 2026: What $1,499 Buys and How Much AI It Can Run
Apple didn’t make an M5 iMac. On October 27, 2026, it went straight from the M4 to the M6 iMac, keeping the same 24-inch design, the same seven colors and the same $1,499 starting price it has charged since a June price hike. For anyone who hasn’t followed Apple’s chip names, the M-series chips are the processors Apple designs for its Macs, and the number goes up roughly once a year, so skipping one means a bigger jump than usual. Apple is pitch…
Apple's new M6 iMac now available for pre-order
Pre-orders are now live on the new brand new OLED iPad mini as well as the new M6 MacBook Pro, but if you have your eye on the most gorgeous new all-in-one desktop out there, the new M6 iMac has also arrived for pre-order. more…
Apple Overhauls iMac With Powerful M6 Chip for 'Extra Snappy' Performance
Apple's new all-in-one is 1.5x faster than its predecessor for everyday tasks and adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6 connectivity. After a June price hike, its starting price remains at $1,499. It’s another busy week of Apple launches. After the new iPad mini on Monday, Cupertino announced the M6 iMac and M6 MacBook Pros today. For its all-in-one, Apple has retained its distinct design, colors, and price, while giving its internals a …
M6 iMac Sticks With Its Five-Year-Old Color Lineup
The new M6 iMac models come in the same color options as the 2024 model, despite reports suggesting we could see new shades. You can buy the M6 iMac in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, and silver. Those are the seven colors that Apple used for the original 2021 iMac design. Apple tweaked the colors in 2024 to make the back of the iMac a more vibrant shade in those seven colors, but no further changes were made this year. Bloomberg'…
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