Quick answer
Updated September 2026How much is a 24-inch iMac M4 worth to sell in the UAE right now?
iMac M4 resale value in the UAE holds well this quarter because the M4 is still the current 24 inch iMac. Port configuration, memory, storage, the 4.5K Retina panel and the colour-matched keyboard and mouse set the figure. Enter the port count, memory and screen condition in the SellYourMac.ae quote form for a written quote and free pickup.
- 4-port iMacs quote above 2-port iMacs of the same generation.
- 24GB and 32GB memory units hold more than the 16GB base.
- A clean 4.5K panel with no marks protects the quote most.
- The colour-matched Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse lift the figure slightly.
- iMac M1 and M3 are still bought outright; sell them before the next iMac launch.
- Free pickup in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman and the Northern Emirates.
Key facts
- Model
- iMac M4 24-inch (October 2024), 4.5K Retina display, seven colours
- Configurations bought
- 2-port (Thunderbolt/USB 4, 8-core GPU) and 4-port (10-core CPU and GPU, Gigabit Ethernet)
- Memory tiers bought
- 16GB, 24GB, 32GB unified memory
- Storage tiers bought
- 256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
- Older iMacs also bought
- iMac M1 24-inch (2021), iMac M3 24-inch (2023)
- Quote validity
- 1-5 days, written on WhatsApp
- Pickup
- Free, all 7 emirates, same-day in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah and Ajman; the courier brings packaging
- Buyer
- SellYourMac.ae (Azizi Technologies), Dubai Media City, trading since 2013
The 24 inch iMac M4 holds its resale value in the UAE because it is the current iMac, and its figure is decided by the port configuration, memory, storage, the condition of the 4.5K Retina display and the matching accessories. This guide is for anyone with an iMac M4, M3 or M1 deciding whether to sell, keep it for the family or trade toward a Mac mini and a display, and it ends with how to get a written figure.
The iMac M4 arrived in October 2024 with a 16GB memory floor, a 12MP Center Stage camera and a nano-texture display option, in the same thin 24-inch design Apple introduced in 2021. Because it is the current iMac in Apple's UAE lineup, the M4 sits at the top of the used iMac market and SellYourMac.ae quotes it as a current-generation desktop.
What decides how much an iMac M4 is worth?
Port configuration first, then memory, then storage, then the condition of the display. The 4-port iMac carries the 10-core chip, Gigabit Ethernet in the power adapter and two extra USB-C ports, so it is a different product from the 2-port model and quotes above it. SellYourMac.ae starts from the current figure for the configuration and adjusts for the panel, the stand and the accessories. Enter the port count, memory, storage and screen condition in the quote form, and the written quote comes back with each adjustment shown.
- 2-port with 16GB and 256GB: the volume tier, quickest to resell
- 4-port with 16GB or 24GB: strong demand from home offices and studios
- 4-port with 32GB and 1TB or more: the top tier
- Nano-texture glass: quotes slightly above standard glass
| Input | Raises the figure | Lowers the figure |
|---|---|---|
| Configuration | 4-port with Gigabit Ethernet | 2-port is the base model |
| Memory | 24GB, 32GB | 16GB is the base tier |
| Storage | 512GB and above | 256GB is the base tier |
| Display | No marks, no dead pixels, no burn | Scratched or cracked panel |
| Accessories | Colour-matched keyboard, mouse and power cable | Third-party keyboard only: small change |
| Stand | Unmarked | Deep scratches on the stand: small deduction |
What moves the iMac M4 figure this quarter?
An iMac is a computer and a display in one, so the screen carries more of the quote than on any other Mac. These are the factors the desk weighs on every iMac quote this quarter.
Aziz, SellYourMac.ae desk lead: "When the desk asks after your form, send a photo of the iMac switched on showing a plain white page. The display is most of what the next owner is paying for, and that one photo lets us grade it."
- Generation: the iMac M4 from October 2024 is still Apple's current iMac, so it has not taken a launch step, while the M1 and M3 models are settled beneath it.
- Port configuration: the 4-port model carries the 10-core CPU and GPU and Gigabit Ethernet in the power adapter, so it quotes above the 2-port model.
- Memory: every M4 iMac starts at 16GB, so 24GB and 32GB units stand out to buyers.
- Display: the 4.5K Retina panel is bonded to the glass, and any crack, dead pixel or retention is priced before anything else.
- Accessories: the colour-matched Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse and power adapter are hard to source separately and lift the figure slightly.
- Nano-texture: the nano-texture glass option, new with the M4 iMac, quotes slightly above standard glass.
Does the iMac colour change what it is worth?
Only at the margin. Silver and blue clear fastest in the UAE because they suit the most offices, while pink, yellow, orange, green and purple take a little longer to place. The desk quotes all seven colours as the same iMac M4; the colour only shows up as a small note when a unit is at the very top of its band. Condition and configuration matter far more than the shade, so do not hold a green iMac back for fear that it will not sell.
How do the iMac M1 and M3 compare when selling?
Both are bought, and both use the same 24-inch design, so the differences are inside. The M1 iMac from 2021 started at 8GB memory and is the oldest Apple silicon iMac, which is what softens its figure most. The M3 iMac from 2023 kept the 8GB floor on the base model but added 24GB options and Wi-Fi 6E. In both cases the 4-port model quotes above the 2-port.
If you own an M1 or M3 iMac and are looking at the M4 or at a Mac mini with a Studio Display, sell now rather than after the next iMac launch, when the whole used iMac market steps down.
What lowers an iMac quote the most?
Display damage. The 4.5K panel is bonded to the glass, so a crack or a deep scratch is the single largest deduction and the unit is priced at a repair band. Dead pixels and image retention are next. A scratched stand, a missing colour-matched keyboard or a lost power cable change the figure only slightly. Every deduction is written into the quote before pickup, so nothing is discovered at the door.
- Cracked or scratched panel: largest single deduction, unit still bought
- Dead pixels or retention: written deduction, priced by severity
- Missing keyboard or mouse: small change, the desk fits tested ones
- Activation Lock still on: payment waits until it is turned off
Should you sell an iMac or keep it and add a Mac mini?
Sell the iMac if you want a bigger screen or more power, because an iMac cannot be used as a display for another Mac, so keeping it beside a new machine wastes a desk. Keep it if it is the family computer and the 24-inch screen is enough. If you are moving to a Mac mini M4 with a Studio Display, the iMac's quote covers a meaningful part of that setup, and both machines can be arranged in the same week because the quote holds for 1-5 days.
How do you sell an iMac M4 from home?
Five steps, usually one day. Sign out of iCloud and turn off Find My before the courier arrives, and keep a Time Machine backup so nothing is lost when the iMac is erased at the desk. The courier brings the packaging, so you do not need the original box.
Send the details in the quote form
Send the port count, memory, storage, colour, condition and your emirate in the SellYourMac.ae quote form.
Receive the written AED quote
A figure in the thread with every adjustment shown. It holds for 1-5 days with no obligation.
Book a free pickup window
Any address in Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Sharjah, Ajman, Ras Al Khaimah, Fujairah or Umm Al Quwain, at no charge; the courier brings protective packaging.
Inspection at your door
A courier with company ID checks the serial, configuration, memory, storage and display against the quote while you watch.
Same-day payment
UAE bank transfer on verification, or cash on collection if requested when booking. The iMac is erased and Activation Lock cleared at the desk.
