iMac 21.5" (Late 2012): release date, model numbers and price
Apple released the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) on October 23, 2012, 14 years ago at $1,299. Its model number is A1418 (identifier iMac13,1). Apple stopped selling it on September 24, 2013. It gets updates up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina). No refurbished offer right now; the lowest price we have seen is $115.
Updated October 17, 2026. Release date and launch price from Apple. Refurbished prices checked daily at Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, eBay, Loop Mobile, and MacPro-LA.
- Released
- October 23, 2012 14 years ago
- Launch price
- $1,299
- Discontinued
- September 24, 2013 336 days on sale
- Latest software
- macOS 10.15 (Catalina)
- Model number
- A1418 Identifier iMac13,1
- Storage
- 1TB
- Colors
- Silver
- First refurbished
- February 14, 2013 Apple Store, 114 days after launch
Where to buy a refurbished iMac 21.5" (Late 2012)
Every refurbisher that has sold the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012), 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 |
|---|---|---|
 Mac of All Trades 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 eBay 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Back Market 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Amazon 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
 Apple Store 0 listings | Sold out | Get an alert |
The iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) so far
Launched 14 years ago.
$1,299 at launch First refurbishedFeb 14, 2013
Apple Store, after 114 days DiscontinuedSep 24, 2013
336 days on sale TodayOct 17, 2026
No refurbished offer right now.
- Released, Oct 23, 2012$1,299 at launch
- First refurbished, Feb 14, 2013Apple Store, after 114 days
- Discontinued, Sep 24, 2013336 days on sale
- Today, Oct 17, 2026No refurbished offer right now.
Every iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) part number
2 part numbers in the US, one per configuration. You'll find yours on the back of the box and in the device's settings, next to the model number.
| Part number | Model | Version | Today | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1TB10 part numbers | ||||
MD094 custom | A1418 | Fusion Drive · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Quad-Core i5 3rd gen · 16GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Fusion Drive · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Quad-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Fusion Drive · Silver · 3.1Ghz Intel Quad-Core i7 3rd gen · 16GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Fusion Drive · Silver · 3.1Ghz Intel Quad-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB | none | |
MD093 custom | A1418 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Quad-Core i5 3rd gen · 16GB | none | |
MD093 custom | A1418 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.7Ghz Intel Quad-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Quad-Core i5 3rd gen · 16GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Hard Drive · Silver · 2.9Ghz Intel Quad-Core i5 3rd gen · 8GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Hard Drive · Silver · 3.1Ghz Intel Quad-Core i7 3rd gen · 16GB | none | |
MD094 custom | A1418 | Hard Drive · Silver · 3.1Ghz Intel Quad-Core i7 3rd gen · 8GB | none | |
iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) questions
When did the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) come out?
Apple released the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) on October 23, 2012, 14 years ago at $1,299.
How much did the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) cost at launch?
$1,299 for the base model.
What is the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) model number?
Its model number is A1418 (identifier iMac13,1). 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 21.5" (Late 2012) still supported?
It gets updates up to macOS 10.15 (Catalina); newer models run later versions.
When was the iMac 21.5" (Late 2012) discontinued?
Apple stopped selling it on September 24, 2013.
How much is a refurbished iMac 21.5" (Late 2012)?
There is no refurbished offer right now. The lowest price RefurbMe has seen is $115.
How we get these numbers
Release dates, launch prices and model numbers come from Apple. Every day RefurbMe checks the stock and prices of Mac of All Trades, Amazon, Back Market, Gazelle, Apple Store, eBay, Loop Mobile, and MacPro-LA 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.
