Let’s be clear right from the start: Apple has not announced a new iMac Pro. This article is my prediction. It is part educated guess, part wish list, and part “Apple, please make the obvious computer” request.
The original iMac Pro was a powerful all-in-one computer with a large screen. Apple stopped selling it years ago. Today, the regular iMac has a 24-inch display, while people who need more power usually buy a Mac Studio and a separate monitor.
That setup works, but it is not as simple or clean as an iMac. You have a computer, a display, extra cables, and more boxes on the desk. I think there is still room for one large, powerful Mac with everything built in.
Here is what I think Apple’s next iMac Pro could look like—and what I would like it to include.
My Big Prediction: A 32-Inch iMac Pro
My first prediction is the easiest one: the screen will be large.
I expect a 32-inch display with a very high resolution. It would be large enough for photo editing, video work, spreadsheets, design projects, and running several apps side by side. It would also make the computer feel clearly different from the regular 24-inch iMac.
I do not think Apple should simply stretch the current iMac design. A professional model should have much smaller bezels and a cleaner front. I would also like to see the large chin under the display disappear, or at least become much smaller.
The body would still be extremely thin, but probably a little thicker than the regular iMac. That extra space could help with cooling, speakers, ports, and a more powerful processor.
My Price Prediction: $3,199
My predicted starting price is $3,199.
That is expensive. There is no polite way to make $3,199 sound like a bargain. But this would not be a computer for someone who only checks email and watches YouTube. It would be for photographers, video editors, designers, musicians, developers, and people who want a powerful computer without building a desk full of separate parts.
The price would also need to make sense next to a Mac Studio and a high-quality display. If Apple charged too much, buyers would simply choose separate devices. At $3,199, an iMac Pro could feel expensive but still competitive for a premium computer and professional display in one package.
64GB of Memory Should Be Standard
I predict the base iMac Pro will include 64GB of unified memory.
Most people do not need that much memory today. But a computer with the word “Pro” in its name should be prepared for demanding work and several years of software updates.
Extra memory helps when editing large photos, working with high-resolution video, producing music, using professional design software, or keeping many large apps open at the same time. It could also become more important as artificial intelligence features run directly on the computer.
Apple would probably offer larger memory options too. But I think 64GB should be the starting point, not an expensive upgrade.
2TB of Storage Should Also Be Included
My next prediction is 2TB of storage in the base model.
A professional desktop should not begin with a small drive that immediately pushes the customer toward an upgrade. Photos, videos, music projects, and creative files can fill a drive quickly. Even people who use cloud storage often want local copies of their most important work.
Two terabytes would give buyers useful room from the first day. Apple could still sell 4TB and 8TB options for people with enormous libraries, but the standard model should feel complete when it comes out of the box.
A Pro-Level Chip—Without Chasing a Model Number
I am not going to predict the exact chip name. Apple’s processor schedule can change, and attaching this article to one chip number would make it outdated quickly.
Instead, I predict the iMac Pro will use a Pro- or Max-level Apple silicon chip. It should be powerful enough for serious creative work, multiple high-resolution displays, and advanced on-device AI features.
The all-in-one design could also give Apple more cooling space than a laptop. That might let the processor stay fast during long video exports, large photo projects, or other demanding work.
The Mystery Feature: A “Presence Display”
This is my fun prediction: Apple will introduce one new technology that is available only on the iMac Pro at first.
I am calling it a Presence Display. That is not a real Apple name. I made it up for this prediction.
Imagine a screen with an advanced camera and depth-sensing system built into the top bezel. The computer could track where you are sitting and make small adjustments to the picture, sound, camera framing, and screen brightness.
During a video call, it could make eye contact look more natural. When you move slightly to the side, the picture could adjust so colors and contrast still look correct. It might even add a mild sense of depth to photos, videos, and 3D projects without requiring a headset.
This would be the kind of feature Apple likes to introduce on an expensive product first. A few years later, a simpler version could appear on other Macs and displays.
Will Apple actually call it Presence Display? Almost certainly not. But I do think a future iMac Pro will need more than a bigger screen and faster chip. It will need one feature that makes people say, “I have not seen a computer do that before.”
More Ports, Please
A professional desktop should not require a pile of adapters.
I predict the iMac Pro will include several high-speed USB-C or Thunderbolt ports, an SD card slot, Ethernet, and a headphone connection. HDMI would also be useful, although Apple may decide that Thunderbolt is enough.
I would place a few ports on the back for devices that stay connected and at least one or two on the side for things people plug in temporarily. Nobody wants to reach behind a 32-inch computer every time they need to connect a drive.
A Better Camera and Excellent Speakers
A large all-in-one computer should be great for video calls. I expect a high-quality camera with automatic framing, better low-light performance, and clearer microphones.
The speakers should also be excellent. A larger body gives Apple room to create fuller sound without adding external speakers. For many people, the iMac Pro could replace a computer, monitor, webcam, microphone, and desktop speaker system.
Who Would Buy an iMac Pro?
The obvious customers are creative professionals. But I think the audience could be wider than that.
Some people simply want a large, beautiful computer that is easy to set up. They do not want to choose a separate monitor, webcam, speakers, computer, and collection of cables. They want to open one box, place the computer on a desk, plug it in, and start working.
That simplicity has always been one of the iMac’s best features. An iMac Pro would bring the same idea to people who want a larger screen and much more power.
Why Apple Might Never Make It
There is one big problem with my prediction: Apple already sells the pieces separately.
A customer can buy a Mac Studio and connect it to an Apple display or almost any other monitor. That gives the customer more choices, and the computer can be replaced later without throwing away a perfectly good screen.
An all-in-one computer has the opposite problem. When the computer becomes old, the beautiful built-in display becomes much less useful too.
Apple may decide that separate computers and displays make more sense. That is probably the strongest argument against a new iMac Pro.
Still, I think enough people would pay for the clean design, simple setup, and large matching display. Not every product needs to be the least expensive or most practical option. Sometimes people want the option that feels complete.
My Complete iMac Pro Prediction
- 32-inch high-resolution display
- Very thin bezels and a slimmer, more modern design
- $3,199 starting price
- 64GB of unified memory included
- 2TB of storage included
- A Pro- or Max-level Apple silicon chip
- More Thunderbolt and USB-C ports
- An SD card slot and Ethernet
- A better camera, microphones, and speakers
- A new “Presence Display” feature exclusive to this model at launch
- Silver and dark gray color choices
Frequently Asked Questions
Has Apple announced a new iMac Pro?
No. Apple has not announced this computer. Everything in this article is my personal prediction and opinion.
How much do I think the next iMac Pro will cost?
My predicted starting price is $3,199.
What screen size do I predict?
I predict a 32-inch display. That would clearly separate it from the smaller regular iMac.
Will it really include 64GB of memory and 2TB of storage?
Nobody knows. Those are my predictions for what a professional all-in-one computer should include at this price.
When will Apple release it?
I am not predicting a release date. Apple may release a larger professional iMac someday, or it may continue focusing on the Mac Studio and separate displays.
At the End of the Day, I Hope Apple Makes It
A 32-inch iMac Pro would not be the right computer for everyone. It would be expensive, difficult to repair, and less flexible than buying a separate computer and monitor.
But it could also be one of the cleanest and most impressive desktop computers Apple has ever made.
My prediction is a $3,199 starting price, 64GB of memory, 2TB of storage, a 32-inch display, and one surprising new technology that begins on this computer before spreading to the rest of Apple’s products.
Apple has not announced it. There is no guarantee it will exist. But if Apple wants to bring back the excitement of the large iMac, this is the computer I think it should build.
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