Apple iMac 24-inch 4.5K M1 (2021)

Eye-popping screen ; Speakers sound amazing ; Webcam is excellent ; M1 performance still surprises ; Lots of fun color options ; Touch ID built into keyboard

Lame port selection ; The Magic Mouse is still annoying

Excellent screen ; Striking new design ; Fantastic webcam ; Very good performance

Lack of ports remains ; Charging the mouse is still awkward ; Mac mini may offer better value for some

Great processor Fun colors and sleek design The webcam is actually good

Limited port selection Not the best value for its price Can’t upgrade anything after purchase

In short, this device costs money. And it’s true that you’d get similar performance and save a few hundred bucks, if you just plugged a Mac Mini into an external display. But this iMac has almost everything that most people need in one package:...

Fantastic better-than-4K screen ; Beautiful design and colours ; Extremely fast

Cheapest version is missing some features ; Only USB Type-C ports ; GPU and maximum RAM may be limiting

The iMac 24-inch is a great home or work machine, and has the power and screen for some pro work as well. But lower-price machine doesn't offer quite the full experience, and it's awkward for ports.

A perky reimagining of the classic iMac design Color-matched accessories Extraordinarily thin Available fingerprint reader Snappy Apple M1 processor Excellent camera quality

Expensive as configured, and for screen size Requires external power brick Uncomfortable keyboard No touch input on screen Limited port selection

The first major iMac redesign in years turns Apple's classic computer into a gorgeous all-in-one with the M1 processor, multiple color options, and a stunningly thin exterior. It’s neither the most powerful nor the most versatile Mac desktop, but it’s...

Striking redesign ; Powerful Apple M1 processor ; Touch ID keyboard ; Punchy 24-inch display

Non-adjustable stand ; No discrete graphics option ; No touchscreen ; Limited colours for base model

Apple has really pulled it out of the bag with this striking redesign of its venerable all-in-one, which performs at the high level we've come to expect from an M1-based Mac.

Stylish and capable all-in-one ; Apple M1 is a fast all-rounder ; Decent webcam ; Great display

Base iMac lacks ports ; No height-adjust on stand ; Upgrading the specs gets expensive

Stunning design ; Excellent screen ; Solid specs ; Smooth performance

Overly complex SKUs ; No USB-A ; Moves too easily

The latest iMac is a captivating machine that combines stunning design with excellent specs and only minor quibbles. It's a great all-rounder all-in-one with unnecessarily complicated model options.

Elegant and attractively minimalist design ; M1 chip is fast ; Runs iOS and macOS apps

Pricier than buying the M1 Mac mini ; Restrictive selection of ports

I’m delighted that the iMac has finally been given the overhaul it deserves after such a long leave of absence. I’m even more delighted that it’s ultimately a largely successful revamp. The M1 iMac 24in is slimmer, sleeker and faster than the previous...

Wonderful visual overhaul ; M1 chip is blazing fast ; Touch ID on the keyboard ; Excellent display and speakers

No Centre Stage or Face ID ; Entry-level unit missing some features ; Can’t adjust screen vertically ; Game performance not amazing

A worthy update that marries the best of iMac’s past and present – and that even managed to eradicate our cynicism.