Purdue University Computer Hardware - Apple options

Overview

This document outlines the various Apple computers available for purchase from Purdue IT to eligible faculty, staff and graduatie 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

 

Image of an Apple iMac

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 Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M4 10‑core CPU Apple M4 10‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 10‑core GPU Apple M4 10‑core GPU
Storage 16 GB 32 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
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 and new M4 Pro chips, 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 Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M4 10‑core CPU Apple M4 Pro 12‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 10‑core GPU Apple M4 Pro 16‑core GPU
Storage 16 GB 48 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
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 M2 Max, delivering a huge boost in performance and enhanced connectivity in its stunningly compact design. Mac Studio is up to 6x faster than the most powerful Intel-based 27-inch iMac, and up to 3x faster than the previous-generation Mac Studio with M1 Ultra.

 

  Business User Power User
Operating System macOS Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M2 Max 12‑core CPU Apple M2 Max 12‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M2 Max 30‑core GPU Apple M2 Max 30‑core GPU
Storage 32 GB 32 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
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 4 (USB-C), Two USB-A, 3.5 mm headphone		 Front: Two USB-C, SDXC card
Back: 10Gb Ethernet, HDMI, Four Thunderbolt 4 (USB-C), Two USB-A, 3.5 mm headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3

 


 

Laptop

Image of an Apple MacBook Air 13-inch

Apple MacBook Air - 13"

The MacBook Air features the powerful M3 chip, taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level. With M3, MacBook Air is up to 60 percent faster than the model with the M1 chip and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. 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 Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M3 8‑core CPU Apple M3 8‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M3 10‑core GPU Apple M3 10‑core GPU
Storage 16 GB 24 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
Display 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560x1664) 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display (2560x1664)
Display Support Simultaneously supports up to two total displays Simultaneously supports up to two total displays
Ports MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Camera 1080p FaceTime HD camera 1080p FaceTime HD camera

 


 

Image of an Apple MacBook Air 15-inch

Apple MacBook Air - 15"

The MacBook Air features the powerful M3 chip, taking its incredible combination of power-efficient performance and portability to a new level. With M3, MacBook Air is up to 60 percent faster than the model with the M1 chip and up to 13x faster than the fastest Intel-based MacBook Air. 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 Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M3 8‑core CPU Apple M3 8‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M3 10‑core GPU Apple M3 10‑core GPU
Storage 16 GB 24 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
Display 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880x1864) 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display (2880x1864)
Display Support Simultaneously supports up to two total displays Simultaneously supports up to two total displays
Ports MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone MagSafe 3 charging, Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C), 3.5 mm headphone
Wireless Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Camera 1080p FaceTime HD camera 1080p FaceTime HD camera

 


 

Image of an Apple MacBook Pro 14-inch

Apple MacBook Pro - 14"

The MacBook Pro is powered by the M4 family of chips delivering much faster performance and enhanced capabilities. The 14-inch model includes the blazing-fast performance of M4 and three Thunderbolt 4 ports, or M4 Pro with Thunderbolt 5. 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 Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M4 10‑core CPU Apple M4 Pro 12‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 10‑core GPU Apple M4 Pro 16‑core GPU
Storage 16 GB 48 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
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

 


 

Image of an Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch

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 M4 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 Sequoia 15.0 macOS Sequoia 15.0
Processor Apple M4 Pro 14‑core CPU Apple M4 Pro 14‑core CPU
Graphics Apple M4 Pro 20‑core GPU Apple M4 Pro 20‑core GPU
Storage 24 GB 48 GB
Memory 512 GB 1 TB
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 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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