The Apple iMac 24″ M4 (2024) is an Apple Silicon machine. Its memory is soldered and its internal storage is not a standard upgradeable drive, so it cannot be upgraded the way a PC can — you configure it at purchase.
iMac 24″ M4 (2024) Quick Specifications
| Chip | Apple M4 |
| Memory | 16GB, 24GB or 32GB unified memory — unified, soldered (not upgradeable); no DDR4/DDR5 slots |
| Storage | Apple SSD soldered to the logic board — not removable, not a standard NVMe/SATA drive |
| Expansion | External Thunderbolt / USB-C only |
| Operating system | macOS (no BIOS) |
Memory (RAM): what you can and cannot do
The iMac 24″ M4 (2024) uses Apple unified memory that is part of the chip package and soldered — there are no SO-DIMM/UDIMM slots and no DDR4/DDR5 sticks. You cannot add or change the RAM after purchase, so order the configuration you need (16GB, 24GB or 32GB unified memory).
Storage (SSD): what you can and cannot do
The iMac 24″ M4 (2024) SSD is soldered to the logic board and cannot be upgraded. Choose the capacity you need at purchase and add fast storage later with an external Thunderbolt/USB-C SSD.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I upgrade the RAM in the iMac 24″ M4 (2024)?
No. The unified memory is soldered to the chip — choose your memory configuration at purchase.
Can I add an NVMe or SATA SSD?
No — the SSD is soldered to the logic board. Add space with an external Thunderbolt/USB-C SSD.
