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Upgrading hardware.
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Depends on the screen size.
The 27-inch has an access door to upgrade the RAM memory, so is simple and straightforward.
The 21.5-inch is not easily upgradeable. The only possibility is hard drive/SSD. The RAM is soldered to the logic board.
Hard drives in either size are a challenge to upgrade, because of the need to literally slice open the enclosure.
Solid-state storage is a challenge to purchase upgrades.
Neither size uses a standard SSD, but uses slot-type PCIe proprietary storage.
Right now, there are only a couple of companies that have upgrade SSDs, or you can find Apple-produced drives on eBay, etc.
The 27-inch has an access door to upgrade the RAM memory, so is simple and straightforward.
The 21.5-inch is not easily upgradeable. The only possibility is hard drive/SSD. The RAM is soldered to the logic board.
Hard drives in either size are a challenge to upgrade, because of the need to literally slice open the enclosure.
Solid-state storage is a challenge to purchase upgrades.
Neither size uses a standard SSD, but uses slot-type PCIe proprietary storage.
Right now, there are only a couple of companies that have upgrade SSDs, or you can find Apple-produced drives on eBay, etc.
Its technically possible, but generally not recommend. Just take a look at the tear down at ifixit
In a word yes.
In more depth it's difficult time consuming and more expensive than ordering what you want in the fist place.
And once you purchase, you cannot take it to the Apple store and have them upgrade hardware for you.