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

iMac From £1,399

In October 2023, Apple updated its only iMac, the 24in model, so that it now benefits from Apple’s M3 chip. You can now choose between an 8-core CPU/8-core GPU at the entry-level, or an 8-core CPU/10-core GPU on the mid-range and top-tier versions. You still get a 4.5K (4480x2520) Retina display, and all models come with 8GB of memory as standard, but this is now upgradeable to 24GB throughout. The solid-state drive (SSD) storage ranges from 256GB on entry-level and mid-range versions to 512GB on the top tier, although you can add up to 1TB on the entry-level and up to 2TB on mid-range and top-tier models.

The entry level version is available in Blue, Green, Pink and Silver, but the mid- and top-tier models are also available in Yellow, Orange and Purple. Each M3 iMac also comes with a 1080p FaceTime camera, and a six-speaker sound system with support for spatial audio. You’ll also find two Thunderbolt/USB 4 ports on each model, with mid-range and top-tier options offering two additional USB 3 (USB-C) ports. Rather surprisingly – and pleasingly – the starting price remains unchanged at £1,399.

EXPECTED OCT 2024 UPDATED OCT 2023

iMac 24in £1,399

(Entry level)

Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone

Chip: Apple M3 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 8-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 24GB)

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

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

iMac 24in £1,599

(Mid-range)

Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone

Chip: Apple M3 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 24GB)

Storage: 256GB (upgradeable to 512GB, 1TB or 2TB)

Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 2x USB 3, 1x Gb Ethernet

iMac 24in £1,799

(Ultimate)

Display: 23.5in 4.5K Retina (4480x2520) with True Tone

Chip: Apple M3 with 8-core CPU (4 performance cores, 4 efficiency cores), 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine

Memory: 8GB (upgradeable to 16GB)

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

Ports: 2x Thunderbolt/USB 4, 2x USB 3, 1x Gb Ethernet

Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID and Numeric Keypad

From £179

This extended keyboard is a great upgrade option for any Mac and comes with Touch ID for faster Mac logins. The black version costs £199.

Apple Magic Mouse

From £79

Design quirks aside (we’re looking at you, Lightning Port), the Magic Mouse is a great pointing device, thanks to its Multi Touch support. 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 rechargeable too. The black version costs £149.

TV 4K

From £149

Apple’s third-gen little black box with A15 Bionic chip now adds HDR10+ to the mix. Prices now start at just £149 (Wi-Fi only); the standard version now comes with 64GB of storage, while paying £20 extra gets you 128GB, Ethernet and Thread.

Apple HomePod/ HomePod mini

£99/£299

Apple’s Siri-powered speakers sound great, you can link two for stereo sound, and use them as smart home hubs. The mini comes in five colours; the 2nd-gen Midnight/White HomePod (£299), offers higher spec and spatial audio.

Watch Series 10, Ultra 2, SE

From £219

The Series 10 and SE are water resistant to 50m, but the Ultra 2 is water resistant to 100m. The Ultra 2 runs on an S9 SiP, while the new Series 10 has an S10; both have an Always-On Retina display. All three offer Emergency SOS and Crash Detection.