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iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) Specifications

Complete Apple iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) technical specifications · model numbers, colors, storage, dimensions and hardware details.

Chip: 3.0GHz3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz); 3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5… Display: Retina 5K display; 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with sup… Camera: FaceTime HD camera; Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in displa…
Display
Retina 5K display; 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display; 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for one billion…
Chip
3.0GHz3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz); 3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz); 3…
Storage / Colors
2TB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 3TB · Retina 5K display, 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display, 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for one billion colors, 500 nits brightness
Weight / OS
9420 g · macOS

Apple iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) technical specifications

This page contains complete technical specifications for Apple iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019), including display, chip, storage, colors, model numbers, dimensions, weight, operating system, connectivity, battery information and other hardware details.

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Size and Weight

  • Height: 20.3 inches (51.6 cm)
  • Width: 25.6 inches (65.0 cm)
  • Stand depth: 8 inches (20.3 cm)
  • Weight: 20.8 pounds (9.42 kg)2

Display

  • Retina 5K display
  • 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display
  • 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for one billion colors
  • 500 nits brightness
  • Wide color (P3)

iOperating System

  • macOS
  • macOS is the operating system that powers every Mac. macOS Catalina gives you more of everything you love about Mac. So you can take everything you do above and beyond.

iAccessibility

  • 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.
  • Features include:
  • Voice Control
  • VoiceOver
  • Zoom
  • Increase Contrast
  • Reduce Motion
  • Siri and Dictation
  • Switch Control
  • Closed Captions
  • Text to Speech

iIn the Box

  • iMac with Retina 5K display
  • Magic Keyboard
  • Magic Mouse 2
  • Power cord
  • Lightning to USB Cable

iAcoustic Performance

  • Declared noise emission values in accordance with ECMA-109
  • Sound Power LevelL W A,m (B)Sound Pressure LevelOperator PositionL p A,m (dB)Idle2.4 (K V = 0.3)16Wireless web2.4 (K V = 0.3)16Hard drive seek2.4 (K V = 0.3)16
  • L W A,m is the mean A-weighted sound power level, rounded to the nearest 0.1 B.
  • L p A,m is the mean A-weighted sound pressure level measured at operator position (rounded to the nearest 1 dB).
  • 1 B (bel) = 10 dB (decibel)
  • K v is the statistical adder for computing upper-limit of A-weighted sound power level.
  • The quantity, L W A,c (formerly called L W Ad) may be computed from the sum of L W A,m and K v .
  • The Wireless web test browses 25 popular websites.
  • Configuration tested: 3.7GHz 6-core Intel Core i5 processor, 8GB memory, 2TB Fusion drive, Radeon Pro 580X Graphics.

iAudio

  • Stereo speakers
  • Microphone
  • 3.5 mm headphone jackSupport for Apple iPhone headset with microphone
  • Support for Apple iPhone headset with microphone

iBuilt-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

iConfigure to Order

  • Configure your iMac with these options.
  • Looking for an iMac you can mount on a wall or an adjustable arm? Choose an iMac with a Built-in VESA Mount Adapter
  • 3.0GHzMagic Trackpad 2Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad16GB or 32GB memory upgrade2TB Fusion Drive256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • Magic Trackpad 2
  • Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad
  • 16GB or 32GB memory upgrade
  • 2TB Fusion Drive
  • 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • 3.1GHzMagic Trackpad 2Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 upgrade16GB, 32GB, or 64GB memory upgrade2TB or 3TB Fusion Drive256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 upgrade
  • 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB memory upgrade
  • 2TB or 3TB Fusion Drive
  • 3.7GHzMagic Trackpad 2Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 upgrade16GB, 32GB, or 64GB memory upgrade3TB Fusion Drive512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSDRadeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory
  • 3TB Fusion Drive
  • 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
  • Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory

Connections and Expansion

  • 3.5 mm headphone jack
  • SDXC card slot
  • Four USB 3 ports (compatible with USB 2)
  • Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:DisplayPortThunderbolt (up to 40Gb/s)USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10Gb/s)Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)
  • 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

iElectrical 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

iGraphics

  • 3.0GHzRadeon Pro 570X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
  • Radeon Pro 570X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
  • 3.1GHzRadeon Pro 575X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
  • Radeon Pro 575X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
  • 3.7GHzRadeon Pro 580X with 8GB of GDDR5 memoryConfigurable to Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory
  • Radeon Pro 580X with 8GB of GDDR5 memory
  • Configurable to Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory

iiMac 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-free4
  • Beryllium-free
  • Mercury-free LED-backlit display
  • Recyclable aluminum enclosure
  • Speaker enclosures made with 60 percent post‑consumer recycled plastic
  • Fan assembly made with 27 percent bio‑based plastic
  • Meets ENERGY STAR requirements
  • Rated EPEAT Gold5
  • 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.

iInput

  • Magic KeyboardMagic Keyboard comes standard with your iMac. It’s wireless and rechargeable (so you won’t be replacing batteries), with an ultracompact, edge-to-edge design that wastes no surface space. It has a stable scissor mechanism, optimized key travel, and a low profile that provide control and comfort. And it pairs immediately with your iMac right out of the box.
  • Magic Keyboard comes standard with your iMac. It’s wireless and rechargeable (so you won’t be replacing batteries), with an ultracompact, edge-to-edge design that wastes no surface space. It has a stable scissor mechanism, optimized key travel, and a low profile that provide control and comfort. And it pairs immediately with your iMac right out of the box.
  • Magic Keyboard with Numeric KeypadYou get all the functionality of Magic Keyboard, with an extended layout that makes it even easier to work and play. Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad includes document navigation controls — page up, page down, home, and end — and full-size arrow keys that are perfect for navigating pro apps, moving through spreadsheets, and playing games.
  • You get all the functionality of Magic Keyboard, with an extended layout that makes it even easier to work and play. Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad includes document navigation controls — page up, page down, home, and end — and full-size arrow keys that are perfect for navigating pro apps, moving through spreadsheets, and playing games.
  • Magic Mouse 2Magic Mouse 2 comes standard with your iMac. The design of Magic Mouse 2 lets it glide smoothly across your desk. And since it supports Multi-Touch, you can use simple gestures on its surface to do things such as swipe between web pages and scroll through documents.
  • Magic Mouse 2 comes standard with your iMac. The design of Magic Mouse 2 lets it glide smoothly across your desk. And since it supports Multi-Touch, you can use simple gestures on its surface to do things such as swipe between web pages and scroll through documents.
  • Magic Trackpad 2If you prefer using a trackpad, Magic Trackpad 2 gives you the full range of Multi-Touch gestures and introduces Force Touch to the desktop. Sensors underneath the trackpad surface detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, bringing more functionality to your fingertips and enabling a deeper connection to your content. This design, along with a low profile, makes it extremely comfortable to use.
  • If you prefer using a trackpad, Magic Trackpad 2 gives you the full range of Multi-Touch gestures and introduces Force Touch to the desktop. Sensors underneath the trackpad surface detect subtle differences in the amount of pressure you apply, bringing more functionality to your fingertips and enabling a deeper connection to your content. This design, along with a low profile, makes it extremely comfortable to use.

iMemory

  • 3.0GHz8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO-DIMM slots, user accessibleConfigurable to 16GB or 32GB
  • 8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO-DIMM slots, user accessible
  • Configurable to 16GB or 32GB
  • 3.1GHz8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO-DIMM slots, user accessibleConfigurable to 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
  • Configurable to 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB
  • 3.7GHz8GB (two 4GB) of 2666MHz DDR4 memory; four SO-DIMM slots, user accessibleConfigurable to 16GB, 32GB, or 64GB

Processor

  • 3.0GHz3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz)
  • 3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz)
  • 3.1GHz3.1GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.3GHz)Configurable to 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 (Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz)
  • 3.1GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.3GHz)
  • Configurable to 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 (Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz)
  • 3.7GHz3.7GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz)Configurable to 3.6GHz 8-core Intel Core i9 (Turbo Boost up to 5.0GHz)
  • 3.7GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.6GHz)

iStorage1

  • 3.0GHz1TB Fusion DriveConfigurable to 2TB Fusion Drive or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • 1TB Fusion Drive
  • Configurable to 2TB Fusion Drive or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • 3.1GHz1TB Fusion DriveConfigurable to 2TB or 3TB Fusion Drive or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • Configurable to 2TB or 3TB Fusion Drive or 256GB, 512GB, or 1TB SSD
  • 3.7GHz2TB Fusion DriveConfigurable to 3TB Fusion Drive or 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD
  • 2TB Fusion Drive
  • Configurable to 3TB Fusion Drive or 512GB, 1TB, or 2TB SSD

Video Support and Camera

  • FaceTime HD camera
  • Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at 1 billion colors and:One 5120‑by‑2880 (5K) external display at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, orTwo 3840-by-2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, orTwo 4096‑by‑2304 (4K) external displays at 60Hz with support for millions of colors
  • 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)

Wireless

  • Wi-Fi802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networkingIEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • 802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking
  • IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
  • BluetoothBluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
  • Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology

iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) FAQ

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Available storage capacities include 2TB, 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 3TB.