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There has been news that Apple will launch a new iMac Pro 2022 style design in the first half of 2022. As for the next-generation 2022 iMac Pro specifications, design, processor and release date? Through this 2022 iMac Pro rumors, the lazy person will be able to understand it all at once.
Rumored specifications and appearance of iMac Pro 2022
New generation iMac naming rules
According to the leaker @Dylandkt pointed out on Twitter, Apple is building the next generation of high-end iMac (Pro). The current Apple internal name is “iMac Pro”, which may be changed at any time in the future. Apple’s main intention is to replace the current 27 In this case, Apple is planning to develop a new generation design for the discontinued iMac Pro and 27-inch iMac.
2022 iMac design
In the design part of the iMac Pro 2022, the appearance will look similar to the mixed flat design of the 24-inch iMac and Pro Display XDR screen, and it is likely that the lower half of the screen will also have a thick chin design. And there is news that Apple has tested the Face ID function for this iMac Pro model, and it has not yet been determined that it will be retained to the final version.
- Appearance adopts 24-inch iMac hybrid Pro Display XDR design
- Combine Face ID function (possibly)
- Black appearance
Screen: Support mini-LED and ProMotion adaptive update rate
- Black narrow bezel screen
- mini-LED panel
- Screen supports ProMotion adaptive update rate
- Screen size is 27 inches
The new generation of 2022 iMac Pro screen will use a 27-inch mini-LED panel, and will support 120Hz ProMotion high refresh rate.
In addition, the iMac Pro screen frame is completely different from the 24-inch iMac. The iMac Pro screen frame is mainly designed in dark black instead of the 24-inch imac white frame, and the screen frame will be smaller, achieving a narrow frame screen design.
Ports: HDMI, SD card, Thunderbolt 4
In the port section of iMac Pro 2022, the news pointed out that all models will be equipped with HDMI port, SD card slot design, and multiple USB-C/Thunderbolt 4 ports will be added. The port will be similar to the MacBook Pro 2021 style design, and Apple will also add a Gigabit Ethernet port to the power supply.
Why add an HDMI port that has never appeared before for iMac? It is expected that because of display compatibility, most TVs and independent displays have HDMI, but it is normal for iMac to support HDMI.
And the iMac mainly adopts a fixed design, no need to consider mobile needs, and most professional workers also use dual-screen operations, which is convenient for external large screens, eliminating the need to convert Type-C to HDMI signal output through the Hub sharer .
Apple Silicon processor
As for the iMac Pro 2022 processor specifications, it will also use M1 Pro and M1 Max chips, but this is an iMac device with M1 Pro / M1 max chips. It is likely to be better than MacBook in terms of hardware performance. The Apple Silicon chip used in Pro 2021 is more powerful and is intended to be distinguished from the 24-inch iMac.
It is currently reported that the basic model of iMac Pro 2022 will be equipped with 16GB memory and 512GB SSD storage space, and users can also choose more memory and space by themselves.
FaceTime front camera
Both the 24-inch iMac and MacBook Pro 2021 are equipped with high-quality 1080p FaceTime front lenses, and it is probably expected that the new iMac Pro will also use the same 1080p FaceTime lens specifications.
The main advantage of HD 1080p FaceTime is that it can improve the video call, the image will be clearer, even in the low-light environment, the graininess of the picture will be reduced, the same is that there is a large aperture lens, and the neural network engine will automatically beautify your skin.
Studio grade microphone, six-speaker sound system
Apple uses a studio-grade three-microphone array for the new generation of 24-inch iMac 2021. The microphone is equipped with directional beamforming, which allows the microphone to ignore background noise and focus on the user’s voice, making the dialogue quality more natural and the sound reception effect is clearer.
There are two built-in woofers with vibration cancellation technology on the left and right sides of the iMac fuselage, which can present a heavy bass effect. They are also equipped with a high-performance tweeter as a balance, so that watching movies can have a sense of hierarchy.
The new iMac Pro will also be equipped with two new studio-grade microphones and six-speaker audio, which can enhance the sound reception and mid-, high-, and low-frequency effects.
27-inch iMac prices in 2022
The 27-inch iMac Pro 2022 is mainly for professional users. It is expected that the color will be available in black and silver. As for the price of the iMac Pro 2022, the price will start from US$2,000. If converted to the Taiwan Apple official website price, it will probably start at 63,900 yuan. ,
iMac Pro 2022 launch and on-sale date
According to the news, the launch date of the iMac Pro 2022 will probably be in March or April 2022. According to the time of Apple’s press conference, the launch date will probably be launched at the Apple’s spring conference in 2022.
This article has compiled the specifications, appearance, price and release date of the 2022 iMac for everyone. At present, we still need to wait for more information to be confirmed. However, in the past, DSCC CEO Ross Young has also revealed that Apple is The development of a 27-inch iMac equipped with mini-LED panel ProMotion display technology, also in the first quarter of 2022, can also prove the reliability of the news.
In the past, Bloomberg’s Mark Gurman also confirmed that Apple is developing a new iMac computer. For unknown reasons, Apple has suspended the development of 24-inch iMac models. From the current iMac series sold by Apple, only 27-inch iMacs have not been updated until Next year is also the last year that Apple promised to fully replace the Apple Silicon processor within two years. From this point of view, we will definitely see the new 27-inch iMac 2022 design launched in 2022.