In this article, we’ll take you through the generations of Apple’s iconic iMac . Since the introduction of the iMac G3 in 1998, the iMac has come a long way. Over the years, various designs, features, and technological innovations have been introduced that have shaped the iMac into the powerful and stylish all-in-one computer it is today. Read on to learn about the evolution of the iMac and how it evolved from the colorful G3 to the cutting-edge M1 models.
iMac G3 (1998-2003)
- First generation iMac with CRT display
- Diameter: 15-inch screen
iMac G4 (2002-2004)
- Second generation with a new design and an LCD screen
- Diameter:
- 15-inch screen
- 17-inch screen
- 20-inch screen
iMac G5 (2004-2006)
- Third generation with an all-new design and an integrated iSight camera
- Diameter:
- 17-inch screen
- 20-inch screen
iMac (Late 2006-2007)
- First generation with Intel processors
- Diameter:
- 17-inch screen
- 20-inch screen
- 24-inch screen
iMac (2009-2011)
- Introduced with a slimmer design and LED backlighting
- Diameter:
- iMac 21.5-inch display
- iMac 27-inch display
iMac (2012-2019)
- Even slimmer design with thin bezels and introduced with Fusion Drive option
- Diameter:
- iMac 21.5-inch display
- iMac2 7-inch display
iMac (2020)
- Updated with 10th Gen Intel processors and new graphics options
- Diameter:
- iMac 21.5-inch display
- iMac 27-inch display
iMac (2021)
- First generation with Apple's own M1 chip and a completely new colorful design
- Diameter:
- iMac 24-inch display
