Apple

Apple iMac M4

A entry-level pick in the all-in-one pcs line-up, with 24 in up front.

38/100
Mixed bag
Overall score · how we rate
24 inApple M416 GBApple M4 8-core GPURetina4.5K Retina
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Why we rate it

  • Mic array
  • Above-average peak brightness
  • Above-average webcam resolution
  • Below-average cpu cores
Score profile

Where the Apple iMac M4 wins and loses

Scored against the all-in-one pcs class
DisplayComputeAudioPorts75305575
Display
75
Compute
30
Audio and webcam
55
Ports
75
Full specification

Specifications

Grouped · supported features marked in blue

Display

Screen size24 "
Panel typeRetina
Resolution4.5
Peak brightness500 nits

Compute

CPUApple M4
CPU cores8
RAM16 GB
Storage256 GB
Storage typeSSD
GPUApple M4 8-core GPU

Audio and webcam

Webcam12
Webcam resolution12 MP
Speaker output6 W
Speaker count6
Mic arrayYes

Ports

USB-C4
ThunderboltThunderbolt 4

Wireless

Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.3

Design

ColourBlue

Software and bundle

Operating systemmacOS

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Head to head

Apple iMac M4 vs Apple Apple iMac 24-inch M4

Highlighted cell = better in that row
DisplayComputeAudioPorts
Apple iMac M4Apple iMac 24-inch M4
 AppleApple iMac M4This pageAppleApple iMac 24-inch M4
Overall score38 /10038 /100
Size24 "24 "
CPUApple M4Apple M4
RAM16 GB16 GB
Storage256 GB256 GB
GPUApple M4 8-core GPUApple M4 with 8-core GPU
Who it's for

Is the Apple iMac M4 right for you?

Buy it if
Buyers on a budget

Anyone who needs a dependable all-in-one pc for the essentials without overspending.

Skip it if
Skip it if

You need top-end performance and battery, in which case a higher-tier all-in-one pc is the better call.

Power user
Heavy multitasking, creative work or gaming on the go.
okay
Everyday user
Browsing, docs, calls and media.
good
Budget buyer
Wants a dependable machine for the basics.
excellent
Common questions

Before you buy

Is the Apple iMac M4 worth it?

It depends on what you need. It scores 38/100 against other all-in-one pcs, a entry-level result where the class average is around 40.

What stands out on the Apple iMac M4?

Its mic array stands out, a genuinely useful feature if your setup calls for it.

How does it compare to the HP 27-CR0000NA?

The HP 27-CR0000NA scores 41/100 versus this one at 38/100, so it is the step up on the spec sheet.