Apple M1 iMac 24-inch review | How my opinion changed
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- Опубликовано: 22 июл 2024
- I was unconvinced by Apple's new 24-inch M1 iMac when I first saw it. The color options weren't for me, and the large bezels left a bad taste in my mouth. Then I saw it person -- and I tested the performance myself. Suffice to say, my opinion has changed quite a bit after having used it myself.
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00:00 Intro/Unboxing
00:58 Design & Color
03:36 M1 Performance
04:09 Webcam
04:28 Speakers
05:00 M1 + iMac
06:00 Specs & Performance Benchmarks
08:20 Gaming
08:41 Performance Overview
09:48 Final Thoughts
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Now that it's here, what questions do you have about the new 24-inch iMac? Anything you're curious about that I didn't touch upon? Leave me a reply and I'll do my best to get back to you.
Will get a 8Core/8GPU, 16 Gb, 2 Tb 24" (Blue). Given the 2 ThunderBolt ports (each with a dedicated controller) and 2 gen 2 USB-C (10 Gb) ports, i expect a life-cycle that will match my loaded 2012 15" MacBook Pro ( hi-res anti-glare). Plus will fit nicely with my 27" ThunderBolt Display on my desk. Next year I will get my wife the anticipated 16" M1x(?). So other than a Apple SD Card Reader for her 11" iPad Pro, we will be set though my retirement other than iPhones and other accessories. Regards
How is video editing?
Could you possibly tell me the size of the footprint? (The base)
I'm trying to work out if it will fit on a bed table I use.
@@The_Calm_Chaos The base is 5.8 inches deep, fits pretty well on a small desk, so long as you don't mind sitting close to the screen.
@@Archmageeoffical It's a bit complicated at the moment, because it really depends on the video editing application you're using. Performance in Final Cut (or really any Apple software) is pretty fantastic. Elsewhere, it's good but not amazing. 4K playback is quite good, but exporting times are still kind of long compared to the Intel-based 27-inch iMac, or a handful of other machines. Like I said in the video, once applications like Premiere Pro are fully optimized for M1, performance will get better. If it's just something you do on the side as a hobby, I think you'll be satisfied with the performance.
Yup, the chin is awesome for putting post-it notes. Have been doing that for years. Don't mind still having the post-it note area of the iMac going forward 😃
I absolutely use sticky notes!
Now u need the colour matching sticky notes 🎉
Good idea!!
Yes
Agree 😂🤣😂
I love the playful colours.
For me it’s work time vs home time . I may purchase this for home I feel it’s good to have a clear distinction between office and home. But at same time I want this product to be a serious computer that can do most stuff and stand the test of time until apple abandon updating it , it can’t just be an oversized iPad Pro for me. I need to check out reviews and discover if it’s as good as my other apple products which have always been a delight to use.
I know I’m paying a premium for apple brand but I love apple interface feels intuitive and never causes my brow to crease
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Literally everyone is whining about “the chin” when it defines the iMac. Just buy a Mac mini and your own bezel-less monitor....
"Waaaah, but it has a Chin" is the "T*ump really won" for HATERS.
I couldn't care less about the chin
An iMac without a chin would just look like a monitor with a keyboard.
@@kurikuraconkuritas Make the chin BIGGER!
I’ve been on a course the past year, as well as working from home. The sticky notes on the chin is the biggest must ever.
I have sticky notes every 😂
@@jeremy1469 I use superglue to stick my sticky notes on my IPAD
@@cannibalronny7314 Hahaha
Go for the extra sticky notes--seems like the glass chin doesn't lend itself well to regular post-its.
@@MrDarren690 it does not
100% on the sticky notes! Central to my workflow, honestly.
From the start, the colors and design (white bezels and chin included) blew me away. It’s GORGEOUS.
Also, can’t speak for others, but the office of my work has LOTS of people who stick post-it’s to their monitors. I don’t do that but… plenty do!
Post it’s useful you can attach when you are just standing by computer and it’s not switched on. I just want a good interface with high quality display for playing online and checking out videos and doing a bit of amateur video editing… in reality nothing professional but something reliable. I’m so sick of unstable platforms at work that don’t do what they designed to.
Apple have never let me down to date apparat from their love like all manufacturers of abandoning products I love and still work a few years down the track.
I’ve never purchased iMac but had three iPads . The original, mini and iPad Pro loved everyone and I’ve had iPhone 4s and iPhone 6s which now needs new battery or an upgrade as apple about to stop updating software on it.
Yes I can safely say that’s my only criticism of apple products that they get abandoned so one kinda forced to upgrade before one might naturally.
I was happy with iPhone 6s and would have paid £50 for new battery but what’s the point if I can’t get apps or keep phone secure?
Maybe apple should accept reality people like myself would prefer couple more years use of products and truly fly a green eco flag 😊
Great video Tx. Can’t wait to get my blue 16gb 8 core version later next month.
Keep the chin - it’s invaluable for stickit notes !! Always use it for this on my ‘soon to be replaced’ iMac
Hey!! If I want to use it just as a home PC with no heavy traffic, the new mid-spec model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will be fine right? I already have a 1TB external hard drive to save my data. Now I am on a 2016 14-inch Windows Laptop so should I make the jump to the iMac or just buy a Windows PC/Laptop?
I’m am stuck trying to decide whether I should buy the 27” i9 iMac (maxed graphics) or if I should purchase the pro xdr display and m1x Mac mini or just wait for the m1x all in one desktop?? Please help, what is the best option?
I love packaging of apple products. I have always enjoyed interface of apple products they always feel so polished compared with windows pcs which I use at work. Maybe for me it’s playtime vs work time so with these fun colours I took a second look at this product. My only concern was value for money and how much real computer I getting for my cash? Was I being sold something desirable looking but lacking substance I wondered. Thanks for review it will help me make a choice on whether I purchase or simply stick with my 1st generation I pad pro.
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Please, tell me, Ineed to change the computer to work with graphic design. Tell me, will this one cope with my task? I mean, really light 3D and basic Adobe, like photoshop, illustrator, indesign ? I have already looked through a bunch of reviews and I still didn't understand if it would fit. The version 27” is out of my budget unfortunately, but I definitely need the iMac, not the MacBook (now I’m using MacBook Air (early 2020 corei3, of course it’s too slow and simple for my aims, will iMac 24 be better?) Thanks
Do the force cancelling speakers prevent the tabletop from vibrating? I tested mine and the tabletop starts to vibrate to the touch, when the volume is about 70% and up.
I currently need three ports. USB-B 2.0 (printer), USB-B Micro 3.0 (external back-up hard drive), and Apple 30-pin (ipod nano syncing). Will I be able to find three appropriate cables or will I need a dongle? Thanks for your help.
Bery good video! Can you play triple a games on the upcoming imac pro?
May I know what spec of the unit you used in the review? how much RAM was used ans is it 8-Core CPU
7-Core GPU or 8-Core CPU
8-Core GPU? Thanks
Great review ... excellent points regarding the pros and cons!
How is the screen? Contrast ratio? Viewing angel? Response time? Hello?
Could you please make a video of connecting two external monitors with this iMac 24 inch? That is my dream setup but I'm not sure if using a dock would affect the performance. Please make it as soon as possible.
I am seriously considering one of these. I plan on making simple mobile phone games and I will need a Mac for making the iOS version, although I plan on doing the programming on my PC. I had planned on getting a Mac mini but I might get one of these instead, and use it for 2D asset and audio creation. The screen is probably the biggest selling point to me over the mini.
I really like the aesthetic of this new machine, The bezels are fine with me, and the purple is gorgeous. It reminds me of the original iMac.
I’m not a huge fan of purple but seeing the purple iMac in person it’s stunning! I got my green one last week and I can’t recommend it enough!
Amazing video! I’d want to use it with my work laptop which is a windows pc.. not sure if that’s even do-able..
Great review and speed in your presentation. Good job, Luke!
For those of us whose work mostly involves text, reading and writing, usually black print on a white background, the white bezel is ideal.
@@leonedoro27 ok
@@leonedoro27 because you just watch on it get a TV
@@leonedoro27 yeah but as secondary not a main screen for watching. I watch on my laptop too. If you watch on macs so white bezels is not an issue if you watch it on TV on white bezels its a problem. Also white matches the background in your house. So if you just use it for watching then better buy a TV. Why buy a 1299 mac just to watch TV buy a 65inch TV and cost you 1299
@@marklouieadame Sometimes when you live with your family,the desktop and laptop is merely an extension of your personal space,some people like me are more comfortable watching a movie pausing it going back to work ,quickly reply to mails,surf internet make spreadsheets,watch porn etc etc.A TV is not suitable for doing all this.Well an Ipad is great too but writing long mails making reports are better done sitting on a desk.Well thats my take your views might well differ.
@@cannibalronny7314 ok i understand your usage as AIO thats why white bezels fits the bill since it will coexist with background try it first white bezels are good you wont notice it
Hi, Can I use this as target display as well for another system?
Yes, when I'm writing books it's great to be able to look down and remember what archiatyplic motif I'm trying to capture
how big of a screen does one need to do work??
I want a Mac for music production. Not bands, just small scale stuff in a bedroom studio, just me. Would this be suitable?
At 6:56 when you start talking about benchmarks you have a film running on Premier Pro in the background. That film is a shot of the A10 dual carriageway in Enfield, UK with my local Cineworld Cinema on the corner.
Yes local, you did read that right. I live 3 miles away from there in the London Borough of Enfield, UK. What are the chances?
Oh trust me sticky notes is so important on a monitor white bezels fits your background btw
Are those the Klipsch Heritage HP-3's? I'd rather have those than an imac.
Yes, I put sticky notes on the chin of my iMac!! I am a former Mac instructor.The chin on the iMac is definitely the most convenient place to put sticky notes. You don't have to open anything or even turn your computer on. Love the chin.Need the chin for sticky notes. Great idea, Mark Turner, to look for matching sticky notes.
I just bought one online to use Microsoft word, will it be ok to use word on ?
That screen looks almost 3d popping out from the white bezel on your video. It almost looks like the white bezel really isn’t straight white and it has the slightest hint of an outer shadow on the display. Is that happening, or is it your video?
Also, loving your animal videos!
Thanks Luke, as always a non-prejudiced review. I am definitely interested in getting one but I have had negative experiences when buying the 1st gen of any Apple product.
I’ve always had positive experiences with apple . I’ve had iPad 1st generation ,mini, 1st gen iPad Pro and iPhone 4s and 6s which I’ve loved . But it’s the usual commercial choice to abandon updates on products/hardware that’s so frustrating. I’m physically careful with my kit so never break glass screens or trash products once cleaned they look as good as first day almost 😊 but if operating system stops being supported I’m forced to upgrade before I would naturally….which frustrating and expensive. I don’t mind purchasing new products when design changes dramatically and feels useful to me but in my own time when finances allow.
I think this new iMac 24 is great fun to look at and very jolly assuming it functions well for most tasks I may purchase one. We will see
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Just ordered one. Thank you for sharing!!!
do sticky notes not stick to a bezel?
i LOVED YOUR REVIEW. THANKS
I still use a lot of physical sticky notes and my current LG UltraWide does not help a lot. The chin would help for sure :D
I have a 2009 iMac that has a dying graphics card that black screens me 1/2 the time, on its third HDD, and was repaired on applecare after a lightening strike... I need it. Now. I've been holding off for over two years waiting for it.
Best and most Honest Review I have seen on the new iMac. Can't wait to get my this Month in Orange!!
Are you like the orange I think you made a really good Choice there and I think and I think when people see Them in person they’re going to have a whole different opinion of them I think it’s a slick beautiful machine I think you made a nice choice
I heard the bezels are light grey? not white...
I agree, I Sony care for the back color. I really wish the fronts color,they seem too harsh. I particularly like the orange (peach front/orange back) and green (teal front/green back), which besides the silver, are my favorites. I'll try checking them out in person to see if like you, my opinion changes as well.
Great video!
We bought our 2 kids 21” iMacs in 2008. They used them literally 10 years. Now they have MacBook Pros that they have owned for a number of years and both are about to graduate college. For graduation we may give them new laptops as I just don’t see them using a desktop in a home environment. We’re getting pretty old and we don’t own a desktop computer anymore. But if I had kids of the right age, or I needed a general purpose desktop, I would absolutely have this at the top of my list. I don’t generally love the colors but I don’t mind them either.
Keyboard still has no backlight?
Bish, I LOVE my post-its and having the space for them.
I got mine 2 weeks ago,its pink and red,love mine
Nice video Luke Larsen- you've truly put the orange edition on the mindmap for me! Can you tell me anything about it's capability for music-making - so running Logic (Apple-owned) and plug-ins, and a little more about the inputs / outputs on the machine? I was using a 2011 iMac (yes, really) until recently, so am sure this will really kick and make all the difference, though not sure here whether to max out the memory too or just go with what it has at minimum.
my 27" imac is a sticky note champ. When I have a lot on the go the 'chin' is perfect for the sticky notes...where else to put them, it takes up most of my desk space! I admit when all is done and remove them it does look great! lol
I can’t wait to get mine :D I am getting mine on June 8th (: !!!!
We definitely put sticky notes on our iMac, funny discovering that others do too!
one thing you've omitted is the display quality... does it have HDR? how about its viewing angles... rather dwell on the bezels which should be enough that you've mentioned it once already.
Is it the basic or upgraded model?(An extra $200.00)
Love my purple one! And yes 👍🏻 on sticky notes !
I didn't expect that so many people shared the same idea about iMac and stick notes. It was my first thought when Apple presented this design 😂.
love the colors
Love the idea of the 'chin' for sticky notes... thanks (even if you found the use for it weird) 👍🏻
I've got sticky notes on the iMac I'm watching this on
I like how the lighter hued stand captures some of the color reflected off the more vibrant backs and sort of enhances and balances everything out. Still not huge on the non-metallic pastel chin. I'm okay with a chin but... it'd be nice if it had more sparkle to it.
9:01 How much more beautiful the iMac 5k really is - foot, color, bezels, everything!!!
i always though imac was a good value. not everyone is a gnarly gamer bro dude. i remember back in the day when i had my g4 imac. i was up and running while friends and family was having crashing and errors dealing with windows. im sure windows is in a lot better state in todays times
I think this Mac is gravitated toward the "average consumer" who doesn't need the high tech graphics or the crazy specs. I will be getting this one soon, I don't need anything crazy that I won't use on the inside but this is perfect for some minor photography and videography with some web-browsing etc. I'm so excited! 😊
What’s a sticky note?
I''m waiting for the 32 inch model with m2
I think you are correct, at least for me. i tend on the poweruser side and i think i want more power as i tend to do a lot of things that need power and ram. it confuses me too because it can handle the h.265 4k and 8k video coming from my Canon r5. Not sure it can handle everything I do for engineering task with just 16GB, though. But i find this lightweight powerful and simple computer refreshing, even though I am not a fan of all-in-ones. On the other hand, i have monitors and self-built PCs in here that wont die (i wait for monitors to die before i upgrade to another top-level monitor - at least that was my rule - may have to give up on that now and give in and get something better). I think i will wait to see what apple offers in the next M chip before i byte. I do have an m1 mac mini which is a cool little thing hat goes anywhere in my office.
Great choice of orange!
I would feel excited, if I could afford the new system!
Mine is to be delivered Nov 3-10th
Purple with 16gb ram and 2 cooling fans
The conversation is incomplete without talking about Davinci Resolve
I wanted blue originally but yellow and orange are pretty fire
YES, a lot of these iMac reviewers tend to forget that most iMac users do use that space for so many things! I even have a lamp light on there along with the sticky notes.
The question would be… How would this computer hold on through time? Apple like to use what is called planned obsolescence, perhaps 3 years? Also, this is a disposable computer. I see it would be difficult to repair if something during it life time fails. No Upgrades, you are stuck with the same config until you can afford a new one. I like the CPU but not the business model.
Apple has perfectly caught the mood of post-pandemic chase away the gloom.
They really did
Yep agree my thoughts exactly.
Although we not quite out of woods yet but hopefully getting there.
This Mac so cheerful it appeals to the child in me that wants a treat….
Should I throw caution to the wind and purchase?
Maybe I will check out few more reviews before I press pay …..
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does anyone know if the apple stickers the imacs come with, will it fit on the chin??
It appears, they give you two stickers (one is the color shade on the back of the iMac and the second sticker is the color shade on the front).
@@transitengineer will the sticker fit on the chin of the imac?
if I find your comment again I'll let you know
I wish the bottom bezel was just a few degrees slanted towards the user. The speakers would've been much louder. Finding them softer compared to previous imac pros. Ofcourse I'm comparing it to the imac pro's speaker, but if you lift up the machine and face it towards you, the speakers are superb.
love it. if it was 27" or larger i would have already purchased it.
I agree that’s the one thing that is keeping me from getting one. I use a 32” Samsung curved monitor now and the size is perfect for getting my work done. Hopefully the Pro version has bigger screen options.
It’s not supposed to be getting close to a tv 😂, it’s a Desktop.
@@Isaiahisnotonfire Any modern desktop PC is going to have a 27" monitor. You can get a decent 27" IPS monitor for well under $200. Why would anyone want a 24" monitor for a desktop computer instead?
@@norwegianblue2017 because this high quality of a display is around $1200 for 27"
@@norwegianblue2017 27 inches on a display is good don’t get me wrong but anything above that is unnecessary, I am perfectly fine with 24, it’s only 3 inches bigger.
Lol yep I cannot depart from my sticky notes usage
Yes, I use the chin for stickies. My use of the iMac is a blended style of digital and analog. Hey, to each his/her own. But I WOULD expect the iMac Pro to be chinless.
@3:37 Woah was that footage superimposed? Or just a really beautiful display?
That is not superimposed footage. The display really looks like that.
I had a similar reaction… it looks SO bright and colorful, it looked super imposed..
not even kidding half the workplaces with macs I've been to, the Imacs bottom bars are covered in sticky notes.
I will stick notes once i get this new mac
The Apple hypnotoad got to this guy.
Thank you, nobody is talking about the performance
I didn't like the white bezels when Apple introduced the iMac M1. But when I had one, less than a week ago, turned it on, and they were never there. Suddenly, after a couple of days, I realized about the clever thinking the design department went throug: not only white bezels go great with all the color options for the iMac, but also you won't even notice them in most enviroments, mainly because almost all spaces have white or light-colored walls. In comparison, black bezel monitors SCREAM for atention. These whites kind of melt into your surroundings.
I love it! I don't like stickers on the screen, it's just not practical...
Looks more peach than orange. Still don't get the colour appeal since most people will have them on a desk facing a wall.
Most important question: Can the sticker fit on the chin to replace the logo?
And a vote for the Post-It Notes.
I have seen a few other reviewers note that the chin distinguishes the iMac from other monitors. Apple could have made the computer just a little bit thicker to put the contents of the chin up behind the display but the chin makes it obviously an iMac.
I won’t be getting this iMac. But Apple has raised the bar so high for entry level computers that I am hyped for the pro level Macs 👍
I was looking at iMacs but they last years model and not at all colourful . Pro range too expensive for me. I love iPads so thought maybe the mid range choice with a bright colour might suit
Best M1 iMac review IMO..
Wow, thanks!
Is this a good replacement for my 2015 iMac?
Processor yes. Modular upgrades and ports no. Any expansion of memory and storage of your iMac you now have to pay Apple. Honestly, if you want a capable M1 Mac plus TouchID on the cheap without paying extra for a fingerprint button in the keyboard, get the MacBook Air. $999, and you save $500.
@@iggycygnus7430 but that screen is smaller and lower res
But, you don't get the 24 in. display, and it is light enough to move from room to room. I want one.
It's so hard NOT to want this thing.... but, I need to wait for the more professional line up and a bigger screen. Apple are clearly on a roll. This new phase of Apple breaks the mould. Making performance cheaper and sexier. An raising the expectations for what's coming down the line. These are exciting times for home computing
definitely
Yes. Lots of people put sticky notes there. Especially if you work from home
Wow. Orange is beautiful.
That front color makes me think Creamsicle!
I just ordered the orange one yesterday...can't wait to get it...but it won't be here until early July...
@@jamesmiller9515 oh nooooo
From iFixIt - “Each fan blows inward across the logic board, where the heatsink draws heat away from the M1 with a copper heat pipe and two short heatsinks.”
In addition to the extra fan, the middle and top tier M1 iMacs you also get a heat pipe.
Wow that’s technical.
I assume you mean it cools down well and therefore doesn’t get forced to reduce its computer speed/functionality while doing certain tasks?
Question is although I love colours they fun and jolly and great for home setting does this iMac actually do the stuff I would want it to.
Is it style over substance compared to let’s say a £2000 iMac?
I hope it’s not as I’m very tempted to hit pay 😂
No “The base iMac has a single cooling fan and a heat sink while the higher-end 8-core GPU models have two fans and a heat pipe along with heat sinks, so expect the internals to look different if you have a 7-core GPU iMac.”
I am going to grow a ginger goatee on the Chin of my Orange iMac....and you can't stop me.
I would really like to see that
Definitely put Post-It Notes on the chin! So glad they kept the chin.
Where can I get an apple transfer to put on the chin where where🤠!
What game is he playing at 5:38?
Granted the 27" iMac loaded ( 3.6GHz 10-core , 32Gb, 2Tb, 5700 XT ) blows aways a iMac M1 (8Core/8GPU, 16 Gb, 2 Tb) in terms of graphic perfromance. But the cost differental in mind-blowing!
The 27" (approx 4,500+ with Apple Memory) versus the 24" ( approx $2,600 ). Even for a pro-consumer the loaded iMac will be service servicable for 10 years even will lower SSD capacity!