Anyone considering the newly launched Mac mini and iMac with the speedy M4 processor needs to watch our video reviews of these new desktops. We talk design and performance… just what you need to know to make a buying decision.
As a bonus, don’t overlook our video review of Apple’s USB-C Magic Trackpad, keyboard and mouse.
Watch them now:
Deciding between M4 Mac mini and M4 iMac
Apple just gave consumers two new macOS desktops to choose from. Both are primarily for home use, though some end up in businesses, too.
In some ways, the Mac mini and iMac have much in common. Both use the new Apple M4 processor and offer similar performance. The only difference in this aspect is that the Mac mini can be configured with a more powerful M4 Pro chip, while the iMac cannot.
On the other hand, their exteriors couldn’t be much more different. The iMac is a colorful, all-in-one with a built-in 24-inch screen and comes with a keyboard and mouse or trackpad. The Mac mini is tiny, always silver and lets the user pick their own screen and input devices.
And there’s price, of course. The base model iMac costs $1,299, while the Mac mini starts at $599.
Can’t decide which is better for you? That’s what the reviews are for.
Mac mini with M4 video review
Cult of Mac’s written review of the 2024 Mac mini by D. Griffin Jones says the desktop is “smaller, lighter, a little taller and 50× more adorable than its predecessors.”
Our video review of the M4 Mac mini, also by Jones, compares the latest slimmed-down version to its larger predecessors before diving into performance and connectivity options for the new macOS model:
iMac with M4 video review
Cult of Mac did a written review of the 2024 iMac too, of course. Jones said of the colorful all-in-one, “It’s nice having a beautiful computer in a fun color in a brighter room in the house.”
His video review of the M4 iMac covers the display, camera, storage options, ports, performance and more:
New Apple USB-C Magic Trackpad, Keyboard and Mouse Review
The launch of these late-2024 Macs came with updated versions of Apple’s signature input devices with USB-C ports in place of Lightning. Jones wrote reviews of each of these:
He filmed a hands-on video review for these accessories, too:
