Apple’s new 24-inch all-in-one bundles screen and computer. Here’s who the extra cost actually suits.
Key points
- The iMac with M6 has been on sale in the UK since 6 November 2026. Apple lists £1,499 as the starting price for the 10-core CPU/10-core GPU model.
- The base model comes with 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage; the 24-inch 4.5K display is built in.
- The Mac mini M6 starts at £899. It saves £600 on the computer itself, but needs its own display and input devices.
A desktop setup doesn’t have to mean a separate computer, monitor, webcam and speakers: Apple’s iMac M6 bundles all of that into one 24-inch machine, from £1,499 in the UK. If you already own a decent monitor, the Mac mini M6 gets you in for £899 instead – but you’ll need to budget for a screen and accessories on top.
The new iMac has been available since 6 November 2026, and Apple pitches it as a desktop for work, study, creative projects and family use. This buying guide sets out the official prices and configurations; Net Trends has not run its own performance tests, so any speed claims below are Apple’s own.
Price and base configuration
Apple’s UK starting price for the iMac with M6 (10-core CPU, 10-core GPU) is £1,499. The next tier up, with 12-core CPU and 12-core GPU, starts at £1,699 – a £200 jump. Education pricing is £1,449 and £1,599 respectively, for eligible buyers only.
The entry configuration ships with 16GB of unified memory and 256GB of SSD storage. Apple also offers 512GB and 24GB memory options at checkout. Check exactly which configuration you’re choosing: “iMac M6” on its own says nothing about storage, ports or the glass finish.
iMac or Mac mini?
The Mac mini M6 starts at £899 – £600 less than the iMac for the computer alone. It has no built-in display, though, so you’ll need to add a monitor, keyboard, mouse and possibly a webcam if you don’t already own them. Add those costs up before comparing the two on price.
The iMac suits you if you want a complete desk setup out of the box and 24 inches is enough screen. The Mac mini makes more sense if you already have a monitor, want to upgrade the computer and display separately in future, or need more ports than the iMac offers.
Add this up before comparing prices
- Mac mini plus a monitor, if you don’t already have a suitable screen.
- Keyboard, mouse, webcam or speakers, if you need them.
- For the iMac: any extra cost for more storage, memory or the 12-core configuration.
The £600 gap only compares the two computers’ starting prices. It isn’t a guarantee that a full Mac mini desk setup costs exactly £600 less – that depends on what peripherals you can already reuse.
Frequently asked questions
How much does the iMac M6 cost in the UK?
Apple lists £1,499 for the 10-core CPU/10-core GPU model and £1,699 for the 12-core version. Prices as of 13 November 2026.
Is the Mac mini M6 cheaper than the iMac?
The Mac mini starts at £899, which is £600 less than the iMac as a computer alone. It has no built-in display, so factor in a monitor and accessories for a fair comparison.
Is 16GB of memory and 256GB of storage enough?
For everyday office and browser use, the base configuration can be enough. For large local photo or video libraries, consider more storage before buying.
Sources and status
- Apple UK: iMac with M6 launch announcement, prices and specifications, October 2026.
- Apple UK: Mac mini product page, accessed 13 November 2026.
Research and pricing as of 13 November 2026. Performance and feature claims are Apple’s own; Net Trends has not conducted an independent product test.
Transparency note: AI-assisted tools were used in researching, structuring and writing this article. The sources used are listed in the article. Publication takes place only after manual editorial approval. Translation of the German original on Net Trends.
Share this article
