M6 iMac Buying Guide: What Changed and Should You Upgrade From M4?

Scope Scoop THE EVERYDAY EDITION Updated October 31, 2026. US information; schedules and availability may change.Apple’s M6 iMac is available for preorder and is due to reach US customers and stores on November 6, 2026. TAP TO EXPLORE →

What Apple announced

Scope Scoop A SMARTER EVERYDAY 01 The new all-in-one keeps the familiar 24-inch 4.5K display design. Apple highlights an M6 chip, updated connectivity, and macOS 27 features. SCOPESCOOP.COM · 2/6

M4 owners: the honest upgrade test

Scope Scoop A SMARTER EVERYDAY 02 Open your largest usual project on the M4. If photo libraries, many browser tabs, code builds, or video exports run comfortably, a new machine may add little everyday value. SCOPESCOOP.COM · 3/6

New buyer: spend on the bottleneck

Scope Scoop A SMARTER EVERYDAY 03 Choose memory and storage for your workload before paying for a higher tier solely for a benchmark number. If you keep hundreds of photos or large media files, plan capacity and backup. SCOPESCOOP.COM · 4/6

Price and timing

Scope Scoop A SMARTER EVERYDAY 04 Apple lists the 10-core CPU/10-core GPU M6 iMac from $1,499 in the US and a 12-core CPU/12-core GPU model from $1,699. Taxes, upgrades, and promotions change the total. With availability beginning November 6, you can wait for independent testing if you are not replacing a broken computer today. SCOPESCOOP.COM · 5/6

Who should buy?

Scope Scoop THE TAKEAWAY 05 A new buyer who wants a tidy desktop and the 24-inch screen has a clear candidate. An M4 owner with no performance complaints has less reason to hurry. SCOPESCOOP.COM · 6/6 Read the full guide & sources