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    iMac release dates: every model, 2009 to 2026

    The newest iMac is the iMac 24" M6 • Late 2026, coming out on November 6, 2026 at $1,499. The latest one already on sale is the iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024, released on October 28, 2024. Among iMac models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 79 days of their release.

    Updated October 27, 2026. Release dates and launch prices come from Apple. Refurbished prices are tracked daily at Amazon, Apple Store, Back Market, Gazelle, Loop Mobile, Mac of All Trades, MacPro-LA, MacSales.com, and eBay.

    Latest iMac models

    iMac 24" M6 • Late 2026

    iMac 24" M6 • Late 2026

    November 6, 2026 in 9 days

    $1,499 at launch

    Not refurbished yet. Expected around January 24, 2027, based on past iMac models.

    iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024

    iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024

    Released October 28, 2024 · $1,499 at launch

    Refurbished from $939 · See refurbished deals

    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023

    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023

    Released October 30, 2023 · $1,299 at launch

    Refurbished from $689 · See refurbished deals

    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021

    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021

    Released April 20, 2021 · $1,299 at launch

    Refurbished from $549 · See refurbished deals

    Every iMac, newest first

    23 models from 2009 to 2026, with release dates, launch prices and refurbished prices.

    2026

    iMac 24" M6 • Late 2026
    iMac 24" M6 • Late 2026 Up to macOS 27
    Nov 6, 2026 in 9 days $1,499 at launch
    $1,499
    Not refurbished yet. Expected around Jan 24, 2027. Get an alert

    2024

    iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024
    iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024 Up to macOS 27
    Oct 28, 2024 $1,499 at launch
    $1,499
    $939 See refurbished deals

    2023

    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023
    iMac 24" M3 • Late 2023 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued Nov 8, 2024
    Oct 30, 2023 $1,299 at launch
    $1,299
    $689 See refurbished deals

    2021

    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021
    iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021 A2438 Up to macOS 27 · Discontinued Oct 30, 2023
    Apr 20, 2021 $1,299 at launch
    $1,299
    $549 See refurbished deals

    2020

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

    2019

    iMac 21.5" • Early 2019
    iMac 21.5" • Early 2019 A2116 Up to macOS 15 (Sequoia) · Discontinued Apr 20, 2021
    Mar 19, 2019 $1,099 at launch
    $1,099
    $179 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Early 2019
    iMac 27" • Early 2019 A2115 Up to macOS 15 (Sequoia) · Discontinued Aug 4, 2020
    Mar 19, 2019 $1,799 at launch
    $1,799
    $489 See refurbished deals

    2017

    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2017
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2017 A1418 Up to macOS 13 (Ventura) · Discontinued Mar 19, 2019
    Jun 5, 2017 $1,299 at launch
    $1,299
    $179 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Mid 2017
    iMac 27" • Mid 2017 A1418 Up to macOS 13 (Ventura) · Discontinued Mar 19, 2019
    Jun 5, 2017 $1,799 at launch
    $1,799
    $299 See refurbished deals

    2015

    iMac 21.5" • Late 2015
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2015 A1418 Up to macOS 12 (Monterey) · Discontinued Jun 5, 2017
    Oct 13, 2015 $1,099 at launch
    $1,099
    $170 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Late 2015
    iMac 27" • Late 2015 A1419 Up to macOS 12 (Monterey) · Discontinued Jun 5, 2017
    Oct 13, 2015 $1,799 at launch
    $1,799
    $208 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Mid 2015
    iMac 27" • Mid 2015 A1419 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued Oct 13, 2015
    May 19, 2015 $1,999 at launch
    $1,999
    $490 See refurbished deals

    2014

    iMac 27" • Late 2014
    iMac 27" • Late 2014 A1419 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued Oct 13, 2015
    Oct 16, 2014 $2,299 at launch
    $2,299
    $215 See refurbished deals
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2014
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2014 A1418 Up to macOS 11 (Big Sur) · Discontinued Oct 13, 2015
    Jun 18, 2014 $1,099 at launch
    $1,099
    $145 See refurbished deals

    2013

    iMac 21.5" • Late 2013
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2013 A1418 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued Oct 13, 2015
    Sep 24, 2013 $1,299 at launch
    $1,299
    $122 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Late 2013
    iMac 27" • Late 2013 A1419 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued Oct 13, 2015
    Sep 24, 2013 $1,799 at launch
    $1,799
    $590 See refurbished deals

    2012

    iMac 21.5" • Late 2012
    iMac 21.5" • Late 2012 A1418 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued Sep 24, 2013
    Oct 23, 2012 $1,299 at launch
    $1,299
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert
    iMac 27" • Late 2012
    iMac 27" • Late 2012 A1419 Up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina) · Discontinued Sep 24, 2013
    Oct 23, 2012 $1,799 at launch
    $1,799
    No refurbished offer right now. Get an alert

    2011

    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2011
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2011 A1311 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued Oct 23, 2012
    May 3, 2011 $1,199 at launch
    $1,199
    $189 See refurbished deals
    iMac 27" • Mid 2011
    iMac 27" • Mid 2011 A1312 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued Oct 23, 2012
    May 3, 2011 $1,699 at launch
    $1,699
    $440 See refurbished deals

    2010

    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2010
    iMac 21.5" • Mid 2010 A1311 Up to macOS 10.13 (High Sierra) · Discontinued May 3, 2011
    Jul 27, 2010 $1,199 at launch
    $1,199
    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 May 3, 2011
    Jul 27, 2010 $1,699 at launch
    $1,699
    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 Jul 27, 2010
    Oct 20, 2009 $1,999 at launch
    $1,999
    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" M6 • Late 2026, coming out on November 6, 2026 at $1,499. The latest one already on sale is the iMac 24" M4 • Late 2024, released on October 28, 2024.

    How many iMac models are there?

    23 models came out between 2009 and 2026. The oldest one listed here is the iMac 27" • Late 2009, released on October 20, 2009.

    How soon after launch can you buy a refurbished iMac?

    Among iMac models seen refurbished on the market, half got there within 79 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 median discount is 88% compared to new.

    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?

    4 models support macOS 27. The oldest of them is the iMac 24" M1 • Early 2021, released on April 20, 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, Gazelle, Loop Mobile, Mac of All Trades, MacPro-LA, MacSales.com, 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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