iMac (21.5-inch, 2017)

iMac (21.5-inch, 2017) - Technical Specifications
Display
21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display

1920‑by‑1080 resolution with support for millions of colors

Processor
2.3GHz

2.3GHz dual‑core Intel Core i5, Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz

Memory
2.3GHz

8GB of 2133MHz DDR4 memory

Configurable to 16GB

Storage1
1TB (5400-rpm) hard drive

Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive or 256GB SSD

Graphics
Intel Iris Plus Graphics 640

Video Support and Camera
FaceTime HD camera

Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors and:

One 5120‑by‑2880 (5K) external display at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or

Two 3840-by-2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or

Two 4096‑by‑2304 (4K) external displays at 60Hz with support for millions of colors

Thunderbolt 3 digital video output

Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C

Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately)

Audio
Stereo speakers

Microphone

3.5 mm headphone jack

Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

Connections and Expansion
3.5 mm headphone jack

SDXC card slot

Four USB-A ports

Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:

DisplayPort

Thunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)

USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)

Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)

10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)

Kensington lock slot

Input
Magic Keyboard

Magic Mouse

Configurable with Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

Configurable with Magic Trackpad

Wireless
Wi-Fi

802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking

IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible

Bluetooth

Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

Size and Weight
Height: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm)

Width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm)

Stand depth: 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)

Weight: 12.0 pounds (5.44 kg)2

Electrical and Operating Requirements
Line voltage: 100–240V AC

Frequency: 50Hz to 60Hz, single phase

Operating temperature: 50° to 95° F (10° to 35° C)

Relative humidity: 5% to 90% noncondensing

Operating altitude: tested up to 16,400 feet (5000 meters)

In the Box
iMac

Magic Keyboard

Magic Mouse

Power cord

Lightning to USB Cable

Polishing cloth

Operating System
macOS

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Accessibility
Accessibility features help people with disabilities get the most out of their new iMac. With built-in support for vision, hearing, mobility, and learning, you can create and do amazing things.

Learn more about Accessibility

Features include:

Voice Control

VoiceOver

Zoom

Increase Contrast

Reduce Motion

Siri and Dictation

Switch Control

Closed Captions

Text to Speech

Built-in Apps3
Photos

iMovie

GarageBand

Pages

Numbers

Keynote

Siri

Safari

Mail

FaceTime

Messages

Maps

News

Stocks

Home

Voice Memos

Notes

Calendar

Contacts

Reminders

Photo Booth

Preview

Books

App Store

Time Machine

TV

Music

Podcasts

Find My

QuickTime Player

Configure to Order
Configure your iMac with these options.

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Magic Trackpad

Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad

16GB memory upgrade

1TB Fusion Drive

256GB SSD

iMac and the Environment
We take responsibility for the environmental footprint of our products throughout their life cycle. Learn more about iMac and the Environment

The 21.5-inch iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:4

Smarter chemistry5

Arsenic-free display glass

Mercury-, BFR-, PVC-, and beryllium-free

Responsible packaging

100% of virgin wood fiber comes from responsibly managed forests

Learn more

Read the 21.5-inch iMac Environmental Report for detailed information on this product’s environmental performance.