Pakistan pricing (2026 imported)
iMac 24" M4 base (8/256GB, 2 ports): PKR 285,000–315,000.
iMac 24" M4 mid (16/512GB, 4 ports, ethernet): PKR 365,000–395,000.
iMac 24" M4 high (16/1TB, 4 ports, ethernet): PKR 425,000–465,000.
What makes iMac special
24" 4.5K Retina display — gorgeous, much larger than any MacBook.
1080p webcam + studio-grade 3-mic array + 6-speaker system. Best video-call quality of any Mac.
Beautiful colour options: blue, green, pink, silver, yellow, orange, purple, red. Matches Magic Keyboard + Mouse in same colour.
Single power cable. Magic accessories. Clean desk aesthetic.
Who should buy iMac M4
Home/family computer — shared workspace device.
Small business reception desk (PKR 285k-325k for beautiful presentation).
Solo home office where Mac stays anchored.
Anyone upgrading from 5+ year old desktop wanting all-in-one elegance.
Who shouldn't buy iMac M4
Anyone needing portability — Mac mini + monitor is cheaper if you also need MacBook.
Pro creative requiring 32GB+ RAM (iMac M4 maxes at 32GB) — choose MacBook Pro or Mac Studio.
Multi-monitor workflows (iMac drives only 1 external monitor) — Mac Studio or MacBook Pro better.
Tight budget — Mac mini setup is PKR 50k cheaper if you already own peripherals.
Configuration recommendations
Base (PKR 285k): only buy if VERY light user. 8GB RAM + 256GB is barely enough.
Mid (PKR 365k): the sweet spot. 16GB + 512GB + 4 ports + ethernet. Recommended for 95% of buyers.
High (PKR 425k): for those needing more storage. 1TB SSD is the only upgrade reason.
What to skip
Don't buy base (8GB) unless you're absolutely sure light user.
Apple's Touch ID keyboard upgrade (PKR 10k+): nice but not essential — Mac Touch ID works without it via Apple Watch.
Magic Trackpad bundle: unless you really prefer trackpad over mouse, the mouse is fine for desk use.
5-year ownership math
iMac mid PKR 365,000 — 5 years = PKR 73,000/year = PKR 6,000/month for primary computer.
Resale in 5 years (estimated): PKR 130,000–160,000. Net cost: PKR 205k–235k over 5 years = PKR 41k–47k/year. Excellent value.