The recent iMac updates brought additional power and flexibility to Apple’s all-in-one desktop, but didn’t redesign or modernize the iMac as we’ve known it for many years.. As the 21.5- and 27-inch ...

First available with the Pro Display XDR, this feature was priced for $500 extra in the 27-inch iMac. Now, it costs $300 more. ... with 1600 nits peak and contrast ratio of 1,000,000:1.

That makes the cheapest iMac worth recommending the base-model 27-inch, which is $1,800 -- not to mention the aforementioned $2,300 entry price if you want something rated as VR-capable.