$1,299 · M4 · 1y 11m old
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Critic score · 3 publisher ratings
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Worth comparing, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.
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Value 64Worth comparing, but the value depends heavily on price, storage tier, and your upgrade path.
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Managing Editor's Verdict
Alright, let's talk iMac. For $1,299, the new 24-inch iMac with M4 is, without question, the most refined all-in-one you can buy today. Apple has taken an already excellent machine and made it even snappier, courtesy of the M4 chip, while subtly improving the webcam and offering that fantastic nano-texture glass option. It’s still a genuinely beautiful piece of kit, instantly elevating any desk with its vibrant display and iconic slim profile, especially in those delightful new colorways. This is a Mac designed for immediate gratification, perfect for the family hub, a chic office reception, or anyone seeking powerful performance without the clutter of a tower and cables.
However, and this is where my fifteen years in this industry demands honesty, Apple hasn't entirely moved the needle beyond incremental updates. While faster, as Tom's Guide rightly points out, it feels like Apple didn't go 'far enough.' The core issue remains the form factor itself. As The Verge bluntly states, it’s 'the wrong form factor for basically everybody' who isn’t specifically looking for a fixed-position, all-in-one experience. If you’re a power user needing multiple displays, future upgradeability, or even just a height-adjustable screen, this isn't your machine. The iMac M4 is a superb, albeit niche, computer for its intended purpose, but don't mistake its elegance and power for universal suitability. Know precisely what you need from your next Mac before you commit.
Managing Editor
Sanjiv is a veteran technology journalist and the Managing Editor across our network. With over 15 years of experience writing and reviewing consumer electronics, his bylines have appeared in top-tier tech publications including MacNN, Electronista, SlashGear, and Notebook Check. His deep industry knowledge and authoritative, buyer-focused insights drive our "Editor's Verdict" recommendations, ensuring you cut through the noise and buy the right tech.
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TechRadar points to Like the M3 before it, the new 24-inch iMac with M4 is the best all-in-one computer you can purchase – and it's more affordable than ever.
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Highest-rated review
“Like the M3 before it, the new 24-inch iMac with M4 is the best all-in-one computer you can purchase – and it's more affordable than ever. It's a thoroughly modern Mac that's available in new fun colors – I love the Purple and Pink options – with plenty of power on tap for work and play courtesy of the M4 chip.”
TechRadar · 90
Lowest-rated review
“Still beautiful. Still good. Still the wrong form factor for basically everybody.”
The Verge · 60
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“Like the M3 before it, the new 24-inch iMac with M4 is the best all-in-one computer you can purchase – and it's more affordable than ever. It's a thoroughly modern Mac that's available in new fun colors – I love the Purple and Pink options – with plenty of power on tap for work and play courtesy of the M4 chip.”
Publisher rating: 4.5/5 · 11mo ago
“The iMac M4 is even faster, comes with an upgraded 12MP camera and a new nano-texture glass display option, but I can't help but feel Apple didn't go far enough.”
Publisher rating: 4/5 · 11mo ago
“Still beautiful. Still good. Still the wrong form factor for basically everybody.”
Publisher rating: 6/10 · 11mo ago
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