[Apple] Purdue University Computer Hardware

Overview

This document outlines the various Apple computers available for purchase from Purdue IT to eligible faculty, staff and graduate students. To learn more about available Windows computers, see Purdue University Computer Hardware - Windows options. To see a list of available computer accessories, see Purdue University Computer Accessories. To request a hardware purchase, start by filling out the form found here: New Equipment Purchasing Form.

 

All-In-One

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Apple iMac - 24"

The iMac features the powerful M4 chip and Apple Intelligence, in its stunning, ultra-thin design. With M4, iMac is up to 1.7x faster for daily productivity, and up to 2.1x faster for demanding workflows like photo editing and gaming, compared to iMac with M1. iMac also features a 24-inch 4.5K Retina display a new 12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View.

 

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M4 10‑core CPU Apple M4 10‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 10‑core GPU Apple M4 10‑core GPU
Storage 512 GB 1 TB
Memory 16 GB 32 GB
Display 24-inch 4.5K Retina display 24-inch 4.5K Retina display
Display Support Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays
Ports Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone, Gigabit Ethernet Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone, Gigabit Ethernet
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Camera 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View
Incuded Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID Magic Mouse, Magic Keyboard with Touch ID

 

 

Small Form Factor

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Apple Mac Mini

The Mac mini powered by the M4 chip, and redesigned around Apple silicon to pack an incredible amount of performance into an even smaller form of just 5 by 5 inches. With M4, Mac mini delivers up to 1.8x faster CPU performance and 2.2x faster GPU performance over the M1 model. For more convenient connectivity, it features front and back ports, and for the first time includes Thunderbolt 5 for faster data transfer speeds on the M4 Pro model.

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M4 10‑core CPU Apple M4 10‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 10‑core GPU Apple M4 10‑core GPU
Storage 512 GB 1 TB
Memory 16 GB 32 GB
Display Support Simultaneously supports up to three displays Simultaneously supports up to three displays
Ports Front: Two USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone
Back: Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C)		 Front: Two USB-C, 3.5 mm headphone
Back: Gigabit Ethernet, HDMI, Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C)
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

 

 

Desktop

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Apple Mac Studio

Mac Studio is a performance powerhouse in a compact design. Mac Studio features M4 Max, delivering a huge boost in performance and enhanced connectivity in its stunningly compact design. Mac Studio with M4 Max is up to 3.5x faster than Mac Studio with M1 Max, and is up to 6.1x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac.

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M4 Max 14‑core CPU Apple M4 Max 14‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 Max 32‑core GPU Apple M4 Max 32‑core GPU
Storage 512 GB 1 TB
Memory 36 GB 36 GB
Display Support Simultaneously supports up to five displays Simultaneously supports up to five displays
Ports Front: Two USB-C, SDXC card
Back: 10Gb Ethernet, HDMI, Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), Two USB-A, 3.5 mm headphone		 Front: Two USB-C, SDXC card
Back: 10Gb Ethernet, HDMI, Four Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), Two USB-A, 3.5 mm headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

 

 

Laptop

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Apple MacBook Air - 13"

The MacBook Air features the powerful M5 chip, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world’s most popular laptop. The 13-inch MacBook Air features a strikingly thin and light design, up to 18 hours of battery life, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and new capabilities, including support for up to two external displays and up to 2x faster Wi-Fi than the previous generation.

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M5 10‑core CPU Apple M5 10‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M5 8‑core GPU Apple M5 10‑core GPU
Storage 512 GB 1 TB
Memory 16 GB 32 GB
Display 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560x1664) 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560x1664)
Display Support Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays
Ports MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
Camera 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View

 

 

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Apple MacBook Air - 15"

The MacBook Air features the powerful M5 chip, bringing exceptional performance and expanded AI capabilities to the world’s most popular laptop. The 15-inch MacBook Air features a strikingly thin and light design, up to 18 hours of battery life, a stunning Liquid Retina display, and new capabilities, including support for up to two external displays and up to 2x faster Wi-Fi than the previous generation.

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M5 10‑core CPU Apple M5 10‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M5 10‑core GPU Apple M5 10‑core GPU
Storage 512 GB 1 TB
Memory 16 GB 32 GB
Display 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880x1864) 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880x1864)
Display Support Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays
Ports MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
Camera 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View

 

 

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Apple MacBook Pro - 14"

The MacBook Pro is powered by the M5 family of chips delivering much faster performance and enhanced capabilities. The 14-inch model includes the blazing-fast performance of M5 and three Thunderbolt 4 ports. It also includes a 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, along with up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac.

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M5 10‑core CPU Apple M5 10‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M5 10‑core GPU Apple M5 10‑core GPU
Storage 1 TB 1 TB
Memory 16 GB 32 GB
Display 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024x1964) 14.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3024x1964)
Display Support Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays
Ports MagSafe 3 charging, Three Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone, SDXC card, HDMI MagSafe 3 charging, Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone, SDXC card, HDMI
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Camera 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View

 

 

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Apple MacBook Pro - 16"

The MacBook Pro is powered by the M4 family of chips delivering much faster performance and enhanced capabilities. The 16-inch model includes the blazing-fast performance of M5 Pro and three Thunderbolt 5 ports. It also includes a 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display, an advanced 12MP Center Stage camera, along with up to 24 hours of battery life, the longest ever in a Mac.

 

 
  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Tahoe 26.0 macOS Tahoe 26.0
Processor Apple M5 Pro 18‑core CPU Apple M5 Pro 18‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M5 Pro 20‑core GPU Apple M5 Pro 20‑core GPU
Storage 1 TB 1 TB
Memory 24 GB 48 GB
Display 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3456x2234) 16.2-inch Liquid Retina XDR display (3456x2234)
Display Support Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays Simultaneously supports the built-in display and up to two external displays
Ports MagSafe 3 charging, Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone, SDXC card, HDMI MagSafe 3 charging, Three Thunderbolt 5 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone, SDXC card, HDMI
Wireless Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6
Camera 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View 12MP Center Stage camera with support for Desk View

 

 

 
 
 
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