Apple is a brand known for its premium devices these days, which tend to be among the most expensive on the mainstream market in their respective categories, but are also generally some of the best you can buy.
The new iMac with M4 that I have been able to test and that the American company has just launched in Spain meets the requirement of being one of the best desktop computers that you can buy in 2024 thanks to the great improvement in its M4 processor and performance, as well as its compact design.
Therefore it would be reasonable to think that its price is also high, but I must admit that in this case, The quality-price ratio has been what I liked most about the iMac with M4and it’s something I didn’t expect at all.
With a price starting at 1,519 euros, the iMac on M4 becomes one of the most attractive computers in Apple’s catalog at an economic level.
How the iMac M4 compares to other Apple computers
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In terms of internal power, the iMac with the M4 chip is so close to being a Pro that it can help you save money compared to more expensive Apple equipment such as the MacBook Pro with M4 that has just been launched.
I would say that the iMac M4 is a perfect choice if you need a personal desktop computer with guarantees, you don’t want to look for compatible screens and sometimes you need to do more demanding tasks than those that can be done with a regular computer.
If your intention is to stay within the Apple ecosystem, the rest of its computers have a higher price than what you can find today: the Mac mini – if you include the Apple monitor –, the MacBook Pro, the Mac Studio and the Mac Pro.
| Precio | |
|---|---|
| iMac M4 (24″) | From 1,519 euros |
| MacBook Pro M4 (14″) | From 1,929 euros |
| Mac mini M4 + Apple Studio Display | From 2,498 euros |
| Mac Studio M2 Max + Apple Studio Display | From 4,207.85 euros |
| Mac Pro M2 Ultra + Apple Pro Display XDR | From 14,996.85 euros |
| MacBook Air M3 (13″) | From 1,299 euros |
The element that really makes the difference is the screen, which is included in the iMac as it is an all-in-one. Given that the Apple Studio Display monitor costs from 1,779 euros with standard glass and 2,029 euros with nanotextured glass, even if you choose the cheapest Mac Mini, at 719 euros, you lose out unless you look for a screen from another brand.
Only the MacBook Air has a lower price than what you find in the iMac M4since its latest version, the MacBook Air with M3, starts at 1,299 euros, despite having less power and a 13-inch screen.
If you need the most powerful version you should look at other models
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It is important to point out, however, that I think the good quality-price ratio of the iMac M4 is present in the base model of the computer, with an 8-core CPU, two USB-C Thunderbolt 4 ports, 16 GB of RAM and 256 GB of SSD, as well as keyboard and mouse included.
If you start adding extras, the most expensive model can cost significantly more: 3.379 euros. This more powerful version comes with 10 CPU and GPU cores, nano-textured screen, 32 GB of RAM, 2 TB of SSD, four Thunderbolt 4 ports, plus a mouse and keyboard with numeric part.
For this price segment, although the iMac is much closer to the performance of Apple’s Pro computers in this generation than in previous ones, you may want to look for alternatives for a similar price, especially if what you are looking for is a More professional use for video editing, graphic design, AI development and processing.
In that case, the best options become the MacBook Pro with M4 Pro and M4 Max processors, which start at 2,449 and 2,949 eurosor the Mac Mini with M4 Pro, from 1,669 euros, if you don’t want to go to Apple’s most expensive and powerful computers, the Mac Studio and the Mac Pro, with the M2 Max and M2 Ultra chips.
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