Comparison of current Macintosh models

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This is a comparison of current Macintosh models, produced by Apple Inc.. Older models are not included.

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Market matrix

Apple follows a product matrix of having a model of computer for both consumers and professionals, in both desktop and portable configurations. This provides a useful background as to the intended market for each Macintosh product.

Currently-manufactured Macintosh laptops
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MacBook Air
13.3" display
Uses Apple M1 processor
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MacBook Pro
13.3" display uses Apple M1 processor
14.2" and 16.2" (shown) displays use Apple M1 Pro or M1 Max processor
Currently-manufactured Macintosh desktops
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iMac
24" 4.5K display
Uses Apple M1 processor
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Mac Mini
Small form factor desktop
Uses Apple M1, Intel Core i5 or i7 processor
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Mac Studio
Small form factor workstation desktop
Uses Apple M1 Max or M1 Ultra processor
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Mac Pro
Customizable workstation desktop
Uses Intel Xeon W processor

Specifications

Pricing

Models

Notebooks

ModelSystem on a chipMemoryStorageGraphicsDisplay resolutionMSRP
MacBook Air3.2 GHz Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU8 GB unified256 GB flash7-core GPU2560 x 1600 Retina Display with P3 wide color gamut and True Tone$999 (USD) / $1299 (CAD) / £999 (GBP) / €1129 (EUR) / $1599 (AUD)
MacBook Pro 13"3.2 GHz Apple M1 chip with 8-core CPU8-core GPU$1299 (USD) / $1699 (CAD) / £1299 (GBP) / €1449 (EUR) / $1999 (AUD)
MacBook Pro 14"3.2 GHz Apple M1 Pro chip with 8-core CPU16 GB unified512 GB flash14-core GPU3024 x 1964 Retina Display with P3 wide color gamut, True Tone and ProMotion$1999 (USD) / $2499 (CAD) / £1899 (GBP) / €2249 (EUR) / $2999 (AUD)
MacBook Pro 16"3.2 GHz Apple M1 Pro chip with 10-core CPU16-core GPU3456 x 2234 Retina Display with P3 wide color gamut, True Tone and ProMotion$2499 (USD) / $3149 (CAD) / £2399 (GBP) / €2749 (EUR) / $3749 (AUD)

Desktops

Model Processor / System on a chip Memory Storage Graphics Display resolution MSRP
Mac Mini3.2 GHz 8-core Apple M1 8 GB unified256 GB flash8-core GPUN/A$699 (USD) / $899 (CAD) / £699 (GBP) / €799 (EUR) / $1099 (AUD)
3.0 GHz 6-core 8th gen Intel Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 4.1 GHz8 GB512 GB flashIntel UHD Graphics 630N/A$1099 (USD) / $1399 (CAD) / £1099 (GBP) / €1259 (EUR) / $1699 (AUD)
iMac 24"3.2 GHz 8-core Apple M1 chip8 GB unified256 GB flash7-core or 8-core GPU24 inch with "4.5K" (4480 × 2520) Retina Display with P3 wide color gamut [1] $1299 (USD) / $1699 (CAD) / £1299 (GBP) / €1499 (EUR) / $1999 (AUD)
Mac Studio3.2 GHz 10-core Apple M1 Max chip32 GB unified512 GB flash24-core GPUN/A$1999 (USD) / $2499 (CAD) / £3999 (GBP) / €2299 (EUR) / $2099 (AUD)
Mac Pro Tower3.5 GHz 8-core Intel Xeon W with Turbo Boost up to 4.0 GHz32 GB ECC512 GB flashAMD Radeon Pro W5500XN/A$5999 (USD) / $7499 (CAD) / £5499 (GBP) / €6499 (EUR) / $9999 (AUD)
Mac Pro RackN/A$6499 (USD) / $8129 (CAD) / £5999 (GBP) / €7199 (EUR) / $10749 (AUD)

Input/output

ModelUSBEthernetBluetoothVideo interfaceSD card slotFaceTime camera
Mac Mini M12 USB-A ports and 2 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C 4.0 portsYesBluetooth 5.0HDMI 2.0 and Thunderbolt 3/USB-CNoNo
Mac Mini (Intel)2 USB-A ports and 4 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports
iMac 24 in (two ports)2 Thunderbolt / USB 4 portsConfigurableThunderbolt 3/USB-C ports1080p FaceTime HD camera
iMac 24 in (four ports)2 Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports and 2 USB 3 portsYes
Mac Studio2 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C 3.2 Gen 2, and 4 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 4.0 ports10Gb Ethernet portThunderbolt 4 USB-C 4.0 ports/HDMI 2.0YesNo
Mac Pro3 USB-A ports (one inside case) and Thunderbolt 3 USB-C ports (number dependent on graphics configuration)Two 10Gb Ethernet portsHDMI and Thunderbolt 3/DisplayPort/USB-C ports (number dependent on graphics configuration)No
MacBook Air2 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C 4.0 portsNoThunderbolt 3/USB-C ports720p FaceTime HD camera
MacBook Pro 13"2 Thunderbolt 3 USB-C 4.0 ports
MacBook Pro 14"3 Thunderbolt 4 USB-C 4.0 portsThunderbolt 4 USB-C 4.0 ports/HDMI 2.0Yes1080p FaceTime HD camera
MacBook Pro 16"

Physical specifications

Note that the configuration and manufacturing of a specific Mac can slightly alter the mass and weight.

ModelMaterialColorWidthHeightDepth Mass
Mac Mini [2] 100% recycled aluminumSilver19.7 cm
= 7.7 in
3.6 cm
= 1.4 in
19.7 cm
= 7.7 in
1.2 kg
= 2.6 lb
Mac Mini (Intel)100% recycled aluminumSpace Gray1.3 kg
= 2.9 lb
iMac 24 inAluminumBlue, Green, Red, Silver, Yellow, Orange, or Purple;
white border around screen
54.7 cm
= 21.5 in
46.1 cm
= 18.1 in
14.7 cm
= 5.8 in
4.46-4.48 kg
= 9.83-9.88 lb
Mac Studio AluminumSilver19.7 cm
= 7.7 in
9.5 cm
= 3.7 in
19.7 cm
= 7.7 in
2.7 kg
= 5.9 lb
Mac Pro Tower [3] Aluminum and
stainless steel
Silver45.0 cm
= 17.7 in
52.9 cm
= 20.8 in
45.0 cm
= 17.7 in
18.0 kg
= 39.7 lb
Mac Pro RackAluminum and
stainless steel
Silver53.95 cm
= 21.24 in
52.9 cm
= 8.67 in
106.68 cm
= 42.0 in
17.6 kg
= 38.8 lb
MacBook Air [4] 100% recycled aluminumSilver, Gold, or Space Gray30.41 cm
= 11.97 in
0.41-1.61 cm
= 0.16-0.63 in
21.24 cm
= 8.36 in
1.29 kg
= 2.8 lb
MacBook Pro 13"AluminumSilver or Space Gray1.56 cm
= 0.61 in
1.4 kg
= 3.0 lb
MacBook Pro 14"31.26 cm
= 12.31 in
22.12 cm
= 8.70 in
1.6 kg
= 3.5 lb
MacBook Pro 16"35.57 cm
= 14.00 in
1.68 cm
= 0.66 in
24.81 cm
= 9.77 in
2.1 kg
= 4.6 lb

Expansion

Model Memory slotsMemory MaxStorage MaxUser-replaceable HDD/SSD?HDD/SSD bays Expansion slots
Mac Mini [2] None16 GB2 TBNo1None
iMac 24 in [1] None16 GB2 TBNo1None
Mac Studio None128 GB8 TBNon-upgradeable2None
Mac Pro [3] 121.5 TB8 TBYes28
MacBook Air [4] None16 GB2 TBNoNoneNone
MacBook Pro 13"None16 GB2 TBNoNoneNone
MacBook Pro 14"None64 GB8 TBNoNoneNone
MacBook Pro 16"None64 GB8 TBNoNoneNone

History

ModelAnnouncedLast revision
Mac Mini January 11, 2005 [5] November 10, 2020
iMac May 6, 1998April 20, 2021
Mac Pro August 7, 2006December 10, 2019
Mac Studio March 8, 2022March 8, 2022
MacBook Air January 15, 2008November 10, 2020
MacBook Pro 13"June 8, 2009November 10, 2020
MacBook Pro 14"June 8, 2009October 18, 2021
MacBook Pro 16"January 10, 2006October 18, 2021

Software

All current Macintosh computers are preloaded with macOS Monterey.

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