iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014) - Technical Specifications
Display
21.5-inch (diagonal) LED-backlit display with IPS technology; 1920-by-1080 resolution with support for millions of colors
Processor
1.4GHz
dual-core Intel Core i5 processor (Turbo Boost up to 2.7GHz) with 3MB shared L3 cache
Memory
8GB of 1600MHz LPDDR3 onboard memory
Storage1
500GB (5400-rpm) hard drive
Configurable to 1TB hard drive, 1TB Fusion Drive, or 256GB of PCIe-based flash storage.
Graphics
Intel HD Graphics 5000
Video Support and Camera
FaceTime HD camera
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built‑in display and up to a 30-inch display (2560 by 1600 pixels) on an external display
Support for extended desktop and video mirroring modes
Support for Target Display Mode via the Thunderbolt port using a Thunderbolt to Thunderbolt cable (sold separately)
Audio
Stereo speakers
Dual microphones
Headphone port
Headphone/optical digital audio output (minijack)
Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
Connections and Expansion
Headphone
SDXC card slot
Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2)
Two Thunderbolt ports
Mini DisplayPort output
Support for DVI, VGA, and dual-link DVI (adapters sold separately)
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Kensington lock slot
Input
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Full-size keyboard with 78 (U.S.) or 79 (ISO) keys, including 12 function keys and 4 arrow keys (inverted “T” arrangement)
Magic Mouse
Smooth, seamless Multi‑Touch surface with support for simple gestures (scrolling and swiping). Click and double‑click anywhere. Ambidextrous construction accommodates left- and right‑handed users.
Magic Trackpad
Glass Multi-Touch trackpad for precise cursor control; supports inertial scrolling, pinch and expand, swipe, three‑finger swipe, four‑finger swipe, tap, double‑tap, rotate, screen zoom, scroll, click and drag, click drag and lock, secondary click A and B.
Wireless
Wi-Fi
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking;2 IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 4.0 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: 12.5 pounds (5.68 kg)3
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 95% noncondensing
Operating altitude: tested up to 10,000 feet
Limited Warranty and Service
Your iMac comes with 90 days of free telephone support and a one‑year limited warranty. Purchase the AppleCare Protection Plan to extend your service and support to three years from your computer’s purchase date. Only the AppleCare Protection Plan provides you with direct telephone support from Apple technical experts and the assurance that repairs will be handled by Apple‑authorized technicians using genuine Apple parts. For more information, visit Apple Support or call 800-823-2775.
In the Box
iMac
Apple Wireless Keyboard
Apple Magic Mouse
Power cord
Operating System
OS X Mavericks
Easy to use, incredibly powerful, and packed with features you’ll love, OS X Mavericks is the world’s most advanced desktop operating system. Learn more
OS X Mavericks Includes
AirDrop
AirPlay
Dictation
Gatekeeper
Notification Center
Facebook Integration
Twitter Integration
Multiple Display Support
Finder Tabs and Tags
iCloud
iCloud Keychain
Dashboard
Mission Control
Spotlight Search
Safari Power Saver
App Nap
Power Nap
Compressed Memory
Built-in Sharing
Built-in Apps4
iPhoto
iMovie
GarageBand
Pages
Keynote
Numbers
Maps
iBooks
Safari
Mail
FaceTime
Messages
Calendar
Contacts
Reminders
Time Machine
Photo Booth
iTunes
Game Center
Preview
Notes
Mac App Store
Configure to Order
Configure your iMac with these options, only at the Apple Online Store.
Looking for an iMac you can mount on a wall or an adjustable arm? Choose an iMac with a Built-in VESA Mount Adapter.
Magic Trackpad
1TB hard drive
1TB Fusion Drive
256GB of flash storage
iMac and the Environment
Apple takes a complete product life cycle approach to determining our environmental impact. Learn more
iMac is designed with the following features to reduce its environmental impact:
Arsenic-free display glass
BFR-free
PVC-free5
Mercury-free LED-backlit display
Highly recyclable aluminum and glass enclosures
Meets ENERGY STAR Version 6.0 requirements
Rated EPEAT Gold6
Apple and the Environment
Learn more about Apple’s dedication to reducing the environmental impact of our products and process. Or read our Product Environmental Reports for detailed information on the environmental performance of every Apple product.
Recycling
Apple takes a holistic view of materials management and waste minimization. Learn more about how to recycle your Mac.
Acoustic Performance
Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
Sound Power Level LWA,m (B) | Sound Pressure Level Operator Position LpA,m (dB) | |
Idle | 2.00 (Kv = 0.25) | 11.0 |
Hard drive seek | 2.00 (Kv = 0.25) | 11.0 |
Wireless web | 2.00 (Kv = 0.25) | 11.0 |
LWA,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.05 B.
LpA,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at the operator position (rounded to the nearest 0.5 dB).
1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
KV is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
The quantity, LWA,c (formerly called LWAd) may be computed from the sum of LWA,m and KV.
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Accessories and Software
Mac Software
Aperture
Logic Pro X
Final Cut Pro X
Adapters
Apple Mini DisplayPort to DVI Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to VGA Adapter
Apple Mini DisplayPort to Dual-Link DVI Adapter
AirPort and Wireless
AirPort Express
AirPort Extreme
AirPort Time Capsule
Other Accessories
Magic Trackpad
Apple USB SuperDrive
Apple Battery Charger
AppleCare Protection Plan
1GB = 1 billion bytes and 1TB = 1 trillion bytes; actual formatted capacity less.
Based on an IEEE 802.11ac draft specification.
Weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process.
Pages, Numbers, and Keynote are free on the Mac App Store for qualifying Mac computers purchased on or after October 1, 2013. OS X Mavericks required. Downloading apps requires an Apple ID.
PVC-free AC power cord available in all regions except India and South Korea.
iMac achieved a Gold rating from EPEAT in the U.S. and Canada.