--- description: Apple's iMac lineup is getting some pretty big upgrades, including new Retina 5K and 4K displays. title: Apple iMac Computers Get 5K and 4K Retina Displays image: https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb99dd0a2d859fda8/69886808cf40a8a236c402ae/gettyimages-457318552.jpg?branch=production&width=3840&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=16:9 ---  * [Business](/section/business/) ## Business Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close * [Tech](/tag/time-section-tech/) ## Tech Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close # Apple's iMac Lineup Just Got Some Huge Upgrades ## Video: 5 Ways Jonathan Ive Changed Your World [Watch (HLS stream): 5 Ways Jonathan Ive Changed Your World](https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/U5Oyjh6b.m3u8) (3:22)  _Published 2014-03-17. Jonathan Ive has been essential in designing the envelope-pushing products for Apple for nearly two decades._  by [Alex Fitzpatrick](/author/alex-fitzpatrick/)  ## Alex Fitzpatrick Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Oct 13, 2015 12:45 PM CUT  The new 27 inch iMac with 5K Retina display is displayed during an Apple special event on October 16, 2014 in Cupertino, California. The new 27 inch iMac with 5K Retina display is displayed during an Apple special event on October 16, 2014 in Cupertino, California.Justin Sullivan—Getty Images  by [Alex Fitzpatrick](/author/alex-fitzpatrick/)  ## Alex Fitzpatrick Update your preferences in [Account Settings](/account/preferences/) Close Oct 13, 2015 12:45 PM CUT Apple’s iMac lineup is getting some pretty big upgrades. First, the bigger 27-inch iMac models will now all ship with an ultra high-res 5K Retina display that Apple says can show more colors than before. The 27-inchers are also getting some internal spec boosts. They’ll start at $1,799. But what if you want a smaller iMac with a stellar display? You’re in luck: Apple is bringing a 4K Retina display to the 21.5-inch iMac for the first time. That model will start at $1,499, though cheaper options with less impressive displays will still be available. The smaller iMacs are getting a speed increase, too. The new iMac lineup comes with new accessories as well. There’s a new wireless keyboard and trackpad, as well as a new wireless mouse that recharges with the Lightning cable that iPhones use. Apple’s new hardware should be available in the Apple Store this week. For the inside story on the creation of Apple’s latest computers, check out[ this exclusive](https://medium.com/backchannel/exclusive-why-apple-is-still-sweating-the-details-on-imac-531a95e50c91 "undefined") at Backchannel: --- > “” --- ```json [{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"NewsArticle","@id":"https://time.com/4071234/apple-imac-5k-4k-retina/","mainEntityOfPage":{"@type":"WebPage","@id":"https://time.com/4071234/apple-imac-5k-4k-retina/"},"headline":"Apple's iMac Lineup Just Got Some Huge Upgrades","datePublished":"2015-10-13T12:45:27.000Z","dateModified":"2026-04-13T08:06:47.185Z","description":"The smaller iMac gets a Retina display for the first time","url":"https://time.com/4071234/apple-imac-5k-4k-retina/","keywords":["Tech","Apple","Gadgets"],"thumbnailUrl":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb99dd0a2d859fda8/69886808cf40a8a236c402ae/gettyimages-457318552.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","author":[{"@type":"Person","name":"Alex Fitzpatrick","jobTitle":null,"url":"https://time.com/author/alex-fitzpatrick/"}],"articleSection":"Business","image":[{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://static.time.com/v3/assets/bltea6093859af6183b/bltb99dd0a2d859fda8/69886808cf40a8a236c402ae/gettyimages-457318552.jpg?branch=production&width=1200&quality=75&auto=webp&crop=1200:675&height=675","width":1200,"height":675,"headline":"Apple Unveils New iPad Models","caption":"Apple Unveils New iPad Models","creditText":"Justin Sullivan—Getty Images","representativeOfPage":true}],"publisher":{"@type":"Organization","name":"Time","url":"https://time.com/","logo":{"@type":"ImageObject","url":"https://time.com/images/logo.png","width":528,"height":156},"foundingDate":"March 3, 1923","sameAs":["https://www.facebook.com/time","https://www.instagram.com/time/?hl=en","https://twitter.com/time","https://www.pinterest.com/timemagazine"]}},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"BreadcrumbList","itemListElement":[{"@type":"ListItem","position":1,"item":{"@id":"/section/business/","name":"Business"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":2,"item":{"@id":"/tag/time-section-tech/","name":"Tech"}},{"@type":"ListItem","position":3,"item":{"@id":"https://time.com/4071234/apple-imac-5k-4k-retina/","name":"Apple's iMac Lineup Just Got Some Huge Upgrades"}}]},{"@context":"https://schema.org","@type":"VideoObject","name":"5 Ways Jonathan Ive Changed Your World","description":"Jonathan Ive has been essential in designing the envelope-pushing products for Apple for nearly two decades.","thumbnailUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/v2/media/U5Oyjh6b/poster.jpg?width=720","uploadDate":"2014-03-17T07:04:35.000Z","contentUrl":"https://cdn.jwplayer.com/manifests/U5Oyjh6b.m3u8","embedUrl":"https://time.com/4071234/apple-imac-5k-4k-retina/","duration":"PT3M22S","potentialAction":{"@type":"SeekToAction","target":"https://time.com/4071234/apple-imac-5k-4k-retina/?jw_start={seek_to_second_number}","startOffset-input":"required name=seek_to_second_number"}}] ```