Your guide to the best Apple hardware and third-party accessories

Mid-range and top-tier iMacs comes with a Magic Keyboard with Touch ID. The entry-level has a standard Magic Keyboard.

iMac £1,299 From

In October 2024, Apple updated its 24in iMac with the M4 chip, and the iMac now has the wonders of Apple Intelligence built in. You can choose between an 8-core CPU/8-core GPU at entry-level, or an 10-core CPU/10core GPU on the mid-range and top-tier versions. The entry model now comes with 16GB of memory as standard, configurable to 24GB; the mid- and top-tier versions are configurable to 24 or 32GB (32GB only available with 512GB or more of storage). The solid-state drive (SSD) storage starts at 256GB on entry-level and mid-range versions, and 512GB on the top-tier iMac, although you can add up to 1TB on the entry-level model and up to 2TB on mid-range and top-tier models.

You still get a 4.5K (4480x2520) Retina display, with top-tier models upgradeable to nano-texture glass. All models are now available in Blue, Pink, Purple, Orange, Yellow, Green, and Silver. Each M4 iMac comes with a 12MP Centre Stage camera with Desk View, and a six-speaker sound system with support for spatial audio. You’ll find two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports on the entry-level iMac; the mid-range and top-tier options now offer four Thunderbolt/ USB 4 ports. The mid-range and top-tier models also support up to 2x external displays at 6K or one at 8K. The starting price for each tier is also £100 lower than before, starting at £1,299.

iMac 24in £1,299

(Entry level)

Display: 24in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone Chip: Apple M4 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Memory: 16GB (upgradeable to 24GB)

Storage: 256GB (upgradeable to 512GB or 1TB)

Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 1x Gb Ethernet (option)

iMac 24in £1,499

(Mid-range)

Display: 24in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone Chip: Apple M4 with 10-core CPU (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Memory: 16GB (upgradeable to 32GB)

Storage: 256GB (upgradeable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB) Ports: 4x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 1x Gb Ethernet (option)

iMac 24in £1,899

(Ultimate)

Display: 24in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone Chip: Apple M4 with 10-core CPU (4 performance cores, 6 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine Memory: 24GB (upgradeable to 32GB)

Storage: 512GB (upgradeable to 1TB or 2TB)

Ports: 4x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 1x Gb Ethernet (option)

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

From £179

Apple’s extended keyboard boasts Touch ID for faster Mac logins and now comes with a USB-C charging port. The black version costs £199.

Apple Magic Mouse

From £79 The Magic Mouse is a great pointing device, thanks to its Multi Touch support, and it’s also finally received the USB-C port treatment. The black version costs £99.

Apple Magic Trackpad

From £129 This Multi Touch glass trackpad is a thing of beauty, giving you lots of control over macOS, and it’s now USB-C rechargeable too. The black version costs £149.

MacBook Air From £1,099

Apple’s most affordable laptop was given an upgrade in March 2024, with both the 13-inch and 15-inch models now sporting Apple silicon M3 chips, although an M2-equipped version of the 13-inch remains available.