Deals: Amazon Discounts Quad-Core 256GB 21.5-Inch iMac Down to $1,219 ($80 Off, Lowest Price)

Following in the wake of a deal on the 6-core 21.5-inch iMac (mid 2020) earlier in the week, Amazon is now offering a new deal on the quad-core model. You can get this 21.5-inch iMac (8GB RAM, 256GB SSD) for $1,219.00, down from $1,299.00.

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This is the lowest price that we've seen to date on this model of the 2020 21.5-inch iMac, and it's being matched at B&H Photo. The 21.5-inch iMac received a slight update in 2020 with new SSD models, and they also include Retina 4K displays.

If you're interested in the 6-core option, Amazon still has this iMac for $1,349.00, down from $1,499.00. This is another low price, and it's also being matched at B&H Photo.

You can keep track of ongoing sales on Apple's iMac line by visiting our Best iMac Deals guide. There, we keep track of the best iMac offers from Amazon, Adorama, B&H Photo, and other retailers, so be sure to check back often if you're shopping for an iMac for the first time, or thinking of upgrading.

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Top Rated Comments

marco114 Avatar
56 months ago
i feel sorry for the people who don't know they should wait to buy an M1
Score: 10 Votes (Like | Disagree)
neilw Avatar
56 months ago

i feel sorry for the people who don't know they should wait to buy an M1
Indeed.

Unfortunately, some folks need a computer right now. If I were in that position I'd get an M1 mini + monitor.
Score: 8 Votes (Like | Disagree)
turbineseaplane Avatar
56 months ago
I'll bet they are discounting!

Fire. Sale.

It's Inventory on Hand Musical Chairs in reverse.
Don't be the one with extra chairs on hand when the music stops
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
johnmarki Avatar
56 months ago

... So many complaints on the M1 mini and intel mini’s Bluetooth connectivity put everything on hold...
The new 11.2RC version of Big Sur MAY have addressed the issues with BT. Hopefully in a few days we'll find out.
Score: 2 Votes (Like | Disagree)
iSayuSay Avatar
56 months ago

Clearing the inventory for the M1s.

Honestly this design was so amazing when it came out, but it feels dated now, so much bezel space for no reason (look online and you’ll see it is basically empty).
Yep all these years and those empty bezel carries nothing. No improvement on microphone, webcam nor FaceID despite it has the largest bezel that could contain a dozen of iPhone mainboards.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)
Apple_Robert Avatar
56 months ago
Even if you can't wait for a iMac refresh, I think the new M1 is a much better deal than the current iMac.
Score: 1 Votes (Like | Disagree)