This table summarizes the standard options for new Apple computers provided through the SAS Computing allocations program for standing faculty (i.e. tenure track) only. If you are in a different type of position, please contact your local computing support provider (LSP) for information on how to get a computer.

Current technology presents cost and performance trade-offs that should be reviewed with your local computing support provider (LSP) to ensure that you choose the computer that will best meet your requirements. The computer options below reflect a range of possible choices. If none of them provide the configuration you require, your LSP can help you choose a customized configuration.

Apple Options

Apple Mac Operating System 13 (Ventura) and 14 (Sonoma)
(Please see Supported Desktop Operating Systems for more information.)

Please see SAS Computing Standard Software List for the list of standard software installed on Allocation computers.

Differences between the desktop options are highlighted in red.
Differences between the laptop options are highlighted in blue.

	Desktop		Laptop
	Standard 24-inch (Please see note 1 below table.)	High End 24-inch (Please see note 2 below table.)	Standard 13-inch  (Please see note 3 below table.)	Mid Range 15-inch (Please see note 4 below table.)	High End 14-inch (Please see note 5 below table.)	High End 16-inch (Please see note 6 below table.)
Model:	24-inch Apple iMac		13-inch Apple MacBook Air	15-inch Apple MacBook Air	14-inch Apple MacBook Pro	16-inch Apple MacBook Pro
Month/Year Apple Last Revised:	October 2024		March 2025		October 2024
Approximate Weight: (varies by configuration and manufacturing process)	9.75 lbs.		2.7 lbs.	3.3 lbs.	3.5 lbs.	4.7 lbs.
CPU:	Apple M4 8-core	Apple M4 10-core	Apple M4 10-core		Apple M4 Pro 12-core	Apple M4 Pro 14-core
Storage Size:	512 GB		512 GB
Storage Type:	Solid State Drive (SSD)		Solid State Drive (SSD)
Memory:	16 GB		16 GB		24 GB
Integrated Graphics:	8-core	10-core	10-core		16-core	20-core
Display size:	Built-in 24-inch		13.6-inch	15.3-inch	14.2-inch	16.2-inch
Display Native Resolution:	4480 x 2520		2560 x 1664	2880 x 1864	3024 x 1964	3456 x 2234
Ports & Connections:	Two USB-C/USB-4/Thunderbolt 4 Gigabit Ethernet Power	Two USB-C/USB-4/Thunderbolt 4 Two USB-C/USB-3 Gigabit Ethernet Power	Two USB-C/USB-4/Thunderbolt 4 One MagSafe 3 power 3.5 mm headphone jack (no Ethernet but an adapter can be provided if needed)		Three USB-C/USB-5/Thunderbolt 5 One MagSafe 3 power 3.5 mm headphone jack One HDMI SDXC card slot (no Ethernet but an adapter can be provided if needed)
Misc:	Wireless keyboard, wireless mouse, and webcam		Backlit keyboard, webcam, and carrying case.
Lead Time: (May vary. Please check with us at time of order.)	3-4 weeks		3-4 weeks		4-5 weeks
Additional Cost: (Subject to change. Please check with us at time of order.)	N/A	$93	N/A	$210	$810	$1,340
Some Possible Upgrades:	1 TB SSD (max) = +$180	1 TB SSD = +$180 2 TB SSD (max) = +$540	1 TB SSD = +$180 2 TB SSD (max) = +$540		1 TB SSD = +180 2 TB SSD = +$540 4 TB SSD = $1,080	1 TB SSD = +180 2 TB SSD = +$540 4 TB SSD = $1,080
	24 GB RAM (max) = +$200	24 GB RAM = +$200 32 GB RAM (max) = +$380	24 GB RAM = +$200 32 GB RAM (max) = +$380		36 GB RAM, which includes an upgrade to  M4 Max 14‑core CPU & 32‑core GPU, & a 1 TB SSD = +$1,050 (adds .1 lbs to the weight) 48 GB RAM = +$360	36 GB RAM, which includes an upgrade to  M4 Max 14‑core CPU & 32‑core GPU, & a 1 TB SSD = +900 48 GB RAM = +$400 128 GB RAM (Max), which includes an upgrade to a M4 Max 14‑core CPU & 32‑core GPU, & a 1 TB SSD = $2,000
					M4 Pro 14‑core CPU & 20‑core GPU = +$170	M4 Max 16‑core CPU & 40‑core GPU, which includes an upgrade to 48 GB RAM & a 1 TB SSD= +$1,400

 

Notes

1. If you would prefer a shorter wait time, we still have some M3 models in stock.

2. Higher end desktop computers with separate larger displays are available. Please contact your local computing support provider for more information

3. If you would prefer a shorter wait time, we still have some M3 models in stock.

4. The 15-inch MacBook Air has a similar configuration to the 13-inch. Some people prefer the larger screen despite the added weight, but if you mostly work in the office and at home, an external monitor in each location may be preferable. Please contact your  local computing support provider for more information

5. There is a cheaper 14-inch MacBook Pro option that comes with an M4 (not M4 Pro) processor and 16 GB of RAM. It requires a $460 instead of a $810 charge to your faculty research funds or other Penn account. In addition, there are many other configurations available.  Please contact your local computing support provider for more information.

6. There are many other configurations available.  Please contact your local computing support provider for more information.

Further Information

If you have any questions, please contact the Computer Allocations Program Manager, Sarah Nachmias, at (215) 898-0589 or allocations@sas.upenn.edu.

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