Apple iMac M4 Silver 2024
The 24-inch 4480 x 2520 Retina Display with P3 color gamut and the M4 chip’s 10-core CPU make this a standout all-in-one for color-accurate work. Its thin, 4.42kg design houses a capable 10-core GPU and a 12MP Center Stage camera, delivering strong video conferencing and graphics performance in a clean desktop package. This iMac is best for home office users and business professionals who need a large, high-resolution canvas for productivity and light creative tasks.
Snapshot
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Strong reliability (99th percentile) 99th
- Strong social proof (95th percentile) 95th
- Strong user sentiment (89th percentile) 89th
- Strong port selection (81st percentile) 81st
Cons
- Below average ram (33rd percentile)
What owners think
How owner sentiment changed over time
ExclusiveBased on when customers actually wrote their reviews - so you can see whether early praise held up.
- Q2 202680/100
Buyers praise B&H service, easy setup, and speed. Some criticize Apple's removal of ports and push for cloud services.
- Fast performance and smooth migration from older Macs.
- Excellent B&H service and discounts on Apple products.
- Apple removes needed ports and pushes cloud, limiting consumer choice.
- Loss of screen size and edge-to-edge glass design disappoints some.
- Q1 2026100/100
Buyers love the iMac's design, display, and performance. Many switched from PC and appreciate the quiet, fast operation and Apple ecosystem.
- Excellent design, vivid display, and silent operation praised.
- High performance and speed, especially with M4 chip.
- Easy migration from old iMac and good customer service from B&H.
- Learning curve for PC switchers, but manageable with tips.
Based on 9 dated customer reviews, grouped by calendar quarter. Period analysis is in English.
The proof
Performance
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Apple M4 |
| Cores | 10 |
Graphics
| GPU | Apple (10-Core) |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM Type | Unified |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 16 GB |
| Storage | 1 TB |
| Storage Type | NVMe SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | aio |
| PSU | 143 |
| Weight | 4.4 kg / 9.7 lbs |
Connectivity
| USB-C Ports | 4 |
| USB Ports | 4 |
| Thunderbolt | Thunderbolt 4 x 4 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.3 |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
System
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
| Spec | Apple iMac M4 | Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS | HP OMEN GT22-3080 | Dell Tower ECT1250 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Apple M4 | Intel Core Ultra 9 | Intel Core Ultra 7 265K | Intel Core Ultra 7 265 | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X |
| RAM (GB) | 16 | 64 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 1024 | 3072 | 2048 | 2000 | 8000 | 2000 |
| GPU | Apple (10-Core) | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | Intel UHD Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 |
| Form Factor | aio | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | 143 | 1200 | 850 | 180 | 850 | 750 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Pro | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Product | CPU | GPU | RAM | Ports | Storage | User Sentiment | Reliability | Social Proof |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iMac M4 | 55.3 | 60.3 | 32.8 | 81.3 | 73.8 | 88.6 | 99.3 | 95 |
| Lenovo Legion 90Y6003JUS Compare | 97.3 | 90 | 96.5 | 91.9 | 96.5 | 0 | 70.1 | 84.7 |
| HP OMEN GT22-3080 Compare | 95.7 | 90 | 79.5 | 93.4 | 92 | 75.5 | 70.1 | 86.4 |
| Dell Tower ECT1250 Compare | 89.5 | 34.8 | 83 | 86.7 | 83 | 98.2 | 70.1 | 99.2 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94 | 83.6 | 96.5 | 86.7 | 99.3 | 98.2 | 11.7 | 95 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.3 | 83.6 | 88 | 91.9 | 83 | 88.6 | 37.4 | 99.6 |
Price
Value & Pricing
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Price History
Usage Scores
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