Apple iMac 24" M4

Apple's iMac gets a glow-up with new bold colors for its distinctive design, while the M4 processor adds to the appeal with more power and an AI-infused upgrade.

If you're still holding onto an Intel-based iMac, it's a no-brainer. In addition to better performance and more compact and elegant design, you also get Apple Intelligence features. The older Intel iMacs can't run Apple Intelligence, but it's important to note that the M1 and M3 are compatible with it. So the reason to upgrade from an M1 iMac isn't for the ability to run Apple Intelligence but for the better performance, more RAM, improved webcam and Thunderbolt 4.

Sure, the design is nearly identical to last year’s iMac, but Apple has listened to most of our gripes and made some key improvements that will benefit almost everyone. That said, as has been the case since the arrival of the M1, Apple’s priority remains unconcerned about design but is rather focused on continuing to boost pure, raw power.

The upgrade to the M4, the new 16GB RAM standard, the implementation of Thunderbolt across the board, the improved FaceTime camera, and the Nano-texture glass option are all winning moves by Apple. The combination of features, design, and performance makes this the best iMac Apple has produced.

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. It also starts with 16GB of RAM, a long-awaited. and welcome upgrade, ships with USB-C peripherals, and has an improved smarter webcam.