Current Standard Hardware Configurations for Mac

Overview

The University has equipment standards for laptops and desktops in order to provide each user with the best support possible. While our standard configurations meet the needs of most users, we also recognize that some users may require a more customized configuration. Please contact the IS_Procurement@richmond.edu if you have any questions regarding a custom configuration.

Mac 2025 - 2026 Standards

 

MacBook Pro 16”– Space Black

  • Apple M4 Pro with 14‑core CPU, 20‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 24GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 140W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Thunderbolt: Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • Display: 16-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Display: Standard display finish
  • Keyboard Language: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
  • Weight: 4.8 lbs/2.2kg

MacBook Pro 14” – Space Black

  • Apple M4 Pro chip with 12‑core CPU, 16‑core GPU and 16‑core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 24GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 70W USB-C Power Adapter
  • Thunderbolt: Three Thunderbolt 5 ports, HDMI port, SDXC card slot, MagSafe 3 port
  • Display: 14-inch Liquid Retina XDR display
  • Display: Standard display finish
  • Keyboard Language: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
  • Weight: 3.4 lbs/1.54kg

MacBook Air 15” – Midnight

  • Apple M3 chip with 8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 24GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
  • 1080p FaceTime HD camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
  • MagSafe 3 charging port: MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone: 15.3-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
  • Keyboard Language: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
  • Weight:  3.3 lbs/1.51kg

MacBook Air 13” – Midnight

  • Apple M3 chip with 8‑core CPU, 10‑core GPU, 16‑core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 24GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Power Adapter: 35W Dual USB-C Port Compact Power Adapter
  • 1080p FaceTime HD camera: 1080p FaceTime HD camera
  • Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports: Two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports
  • MagSafe 3 charging port: MagSafe 3 charging port
  • 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone: 13.6-inch Liquid Retina display with True Tone
  • Keyboard Language: Backlit Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English
  • Weight: 2.7 lbs/1.22kg

iMac 24” - Silver

  • Processor: Apple M4 chip with 10-core CPU, 10-core GPU, 16-core Neural Engine
  • Memory: 24GB unified memory
  • Storage: 512GB SSD storage
  • Mouse or Trackpad: Magic Mouse
  • Display: Standard glass
  • Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet
  • Thunderbolt: Four Thunderbolt 4 ports
  • Keyboards: Magic Keyboard with Touch ID - US English

See Also

Current Standard Hardware Configurations for Windows

About the Computer Replacement Program

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