Choose the M6 iMac model before choosing its options
Apple’s US iMac page lists preorders beginning October 28, 2026, with availability starting November 6. For buyers comparing the new M6 models, the configuration question extends beyond CPU and GPU core counts: some memory, storage and display choices belong to the higher model.
Apple US iMac page: announced order and availability dates
Which model offers 32GB and nano-texture glass?
Apple’s specifications list a 10-core CPU/10-core GPU model with 16GB unified memory, configurable to 24GB, and a 256GB SSD, configurable to 512GB or 1TB. The 12-core CPU/12-core GPU model starts with 16GB and 256GB too, but adds 32GB memory and 2TB storage choices. Nano-texture glass is listed as a configuration option for the 12-core model.
The screen specifications otherwise list a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display, with a 23.5-inch actual diagonal, 4480-by-2520 resolution and 500-nit brightness. Apple describes nano-texture as reducing reflections and glare. Those specifications do not establish how either surface will look at your particular desk.
Apple iMac technical specifications: compare the model columns and configure-to-order lists
Separate a requirement from a preference
Write three short lines before opening the configurator: required memory capacity, required internal storage capacity, and the reason you are considering a particular glass surface. Mark each as required, preferred or undecided. This helps reveal whether a feature is driving the model choice or whether you are simply comparing two default configurations.
For a hypothetical purchase whose approved requirement is 32GB of memory, the listed options direct the buyer to the 12-core model. That says which configuration offers the capacity; it does not establish that a particular app needs 32GB or how much faster it will run. Decide the workload requirement with the people who use the software, then match it to the order.
Review the desk before deciding on glass
Sketch where the computer will sit, where windows and bright lamps are, and when the room is normally used. If possible, compare the glass options in person using representative light and content, including a dark document and a bright image. Record what you can actually see rather than judging a surface solely from product photographs.
Try practical placement changes in your plan, such as shifting the screen relative to a window, before assigning all of the problem to the display surface. If you cannot inspect both options, keep the decision marked untested and ask the seller about a demonstration and the applicable purchase terms. This is a planning exercise, not a hands-on evaluation of the new iMac.
Check the completed order, not just the headline
Keep a final purchase record with the exact model, memory, SSD, glass choice, accessories, local price and delivery estimate. Compare it with your requirement list before paying. Use the regional store you will actually buy from; US announcement dates do not confirm an individual delivery slot or India availability.
If a preferred option is unavailable, pause the comparison and identify which requirement you would change. Avoid treating a larger SSD, more memory and a different screen surface as interchangeable upgrades: each answers a different need. A clear order record gives you something concrete to compare with the seller’s confirmation.
Check your iMac configuration
