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iMac M4 Review 2026 — All-in-One Reborn
iMac M4 is Apple\'s all-in-one — 24" 4.5K display + M4 chip in slim aluminum body. $1299-2299. Here is the honest review.
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Cost Breakdown — All Options
| Where | Cost | Wait | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1299-2299 | All-in-one | Display included |
| Display | 24" 4.5K Retina | Perfect color accuracy | Premium display |
| Chip | M4 only (no M4 Pro option) | Apple Intelligence | Standard tier |
| RAM | 16GB base / up to 32GB | Doubled in 2024 | Sufficient for most |
| Color options | 7 vibrant colors | Personality | Apple aesthetic |
| Form | Slim all-in-one | Aluminum | Premium build |
iMac M4 lineup pricing
iMac M4 24": $1299 (16GB/256GB) base, $1499 (16GB/512GB), $1699 (16GB/1TB), $2299 (24GB/2TB). Apple Magic Keyboard with Touch ID + Apple Magic Mouse included. Pre-configured for typical buyers. Education pricing saves $100-200.4.5K Retina display
24" 4.5K display: 4480x2520 resolution, 218 PPI. Color accurate (P3 wide color). True Tone. 500 nits brightness. Excellent display for typical home/office use. NOT pro-tier (no XDR or ProMotion) but very good.M4 chip standard tier
iMac M4 ONLY available with base M4 chip. No M4 Pro or Max option. For pro users — Mac Studio + display is the path. iMac M4 = consumer + light pro. 10-core CPU + 10-core GPU.7 color options
Apple offers iMac in 7 vibrant colors: Silver, Yellow, Pink, Blue, Green, Purple, Orange. Color personality matters — kitchens + family rooms + creative spaces. Match to room aesthetic.Slim all-in-one design
11.5mm thin profile. Aluminum back panel matches color. Magnetic power cable (color-matched). Premium build. 24" footprint smaller than dual-monitor desktop setup.Camera + audio quality
1080p FaceTime camera (better than older iMacs). Studio-quality 6-speaker sound system. Three-microphone array. Best webcam in any consumer Mac. Family video calls excellent.vs Mac mini + Studio Display
iMac M4 $1299: M4 + 4.5K display all-in-one. Mac mini M4 ($599) + Studio Display ($1599) = $2199 with 5K display. iMac wins on price (24" 4.5K covers most users). Studio Display wins on screen size + 5K. iMac wins on aesthetic + simplicity.vs iMac M3 (predecessor)
iMac M4 added: M4 chip (faster), 16GB RAM new base (was 8GB), more colors, slightly improved camera. Same form factor. iMac M3 still solid if found discounted. Apple Intelligence on both. Skip iMac M3 unless deeply discounted (worth $200+ savings to drop M4).Mail-In Repair Service
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