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New iMac Available With 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port on Power Adapter

MacRumors • Tue, 27 Oct 2026

The new iMac with the M6 chip can be configured with a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, which is built into the power adapter rather than the computer. The port is a $30 upgrade option for the lower-end iMac and comes standard with the higher-end model. For the previous model, the optional Ethernet port is limited to 1 Gigabit. Related Roundup: iMac Buyer's Guide: iMac (Coming Soon) Related Forum: iMac This article, " New iMac Available With 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet Port on Power Adapter " first appeared on MacRumors.com Discuss this article in our forums

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The new iMac with the M6 chip can be configured with a 2.5 Gigabit Ethernet port, which is built into the power adapter rather than the computer.

The port is a $30 upgrade option for the lower-end iMac and comes standard with the higher-end model.

For the previous model, the optional Ethernet port is limited to 1 Gigabit.

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