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Apple Should Make A 30 Inch 6K iMac

I wonder if Apple could make their next large-size iMac and consumer oriented display to each have a design with a 30 inch 6K screen, a resolution of 5760 x 3240 with 220 PPI, and a 60Hz IPS screen without Mini-LED and likely without 120Hz ProMotion.

Devices

  • 30" iMac
  • 30" Apple Display

Specs

  • 30 inches
  • 6K display
  • 5760 x 3240
  • 220 PPI
  • IPS - No Mini-LED
  • 60Hz - No 120Hz - Maybe though

Notes

  • 2000:1 Contrast - LG's new "IPS Black" technology
  • 60Hz IPS - No Mini-LED and likely no 120Hz ProMotion
  • Regular iMac only at 30", not an iMac Pro
  • Space Gray or Black color option unlike earlier 24" iMac
  • No iMac Pro with higher cost and pro features
  • No Mini-LED and likely no 120Hz ProMotion

Whys

  • Larger than 27" similar to new 24" being larger than old 22"
  • Get larger screen but still smaller than 32" Pro XDR Display
  • Targets approximate retina 220 PPI just like 24" and 27" iMacs
  • Lower cost without Mini-LED and 120 Hz "Pro" features
  • iMac Pro isn't needed because Mac Pro box and 32" XDR Display
  • Matching 30" iMac and display at reasonable consumer prices

Lineup - Added February 24th

  • Suggested consumer and pro lineup of Macs and Displays
  • Larger sizes for both iMacs and possible consumer displays
  • iMac - 24" and 30" - Same display tech as Apple Display
  • Apple Display - 24" and 30" - 60Hz IPS LED for now
  • Mac Pro - Mac Pro and Mac Pro Max - Mac Pro "mini"?
  • Apple Display Pro - 27" and 32" - 120Hz Mini-LED for now

Reply To: John Gruber “But Why Would they?”