Should I buy the new 24-inch iMac or wait for the M1X iMacs?

Question

I'm looking to purchase an iMac, should I buy the new 24inch iMac available in the market or wait for the rumored M1X iMacs?

Answer 1

For those who just need a standard computer for routine use and a bit of productivity here and there, the modern looking and well-priced 24-inch iMac comes with an M1 chip and performs remarkably well. On the other hand, if your needs involve professional work which requires more CPU and GPU power, graphically intensive processes, waiting for the new M1X iMacs would probably be a good idea.

Comments

As always great content. I was in Apple store today looking at the 24 in the blue and in the silver. They were both stunning products. These machines represent an incredible value overall and I am inclined to just get this over the larger iMac coming but I think prudent to see what the other looks like in terms of size and whether it offers a matte display option. But I looked at the 24 next to a 27 and it was impressive.

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OK all imac 27" owners are here just to be sure if their mac still better and don't feel bad about their acquisition, so they read and say mmm I'm still good yeah!
buuut what about all of us with even older macs, I have a 2016 macbook pro and I need a new computer so, this is the question I think a lot of people is making them selfs, Do I get the iMac new 24" M1, the intel 27" or should I wait? I edit my own content so my 2016 it's been "good" for my 4k edits but some times with longer content and if I add too many cameras to the content it starts struggling, I need a new computer...

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I went to the mac store yesterday knowing I was getting the new M1 desktop. When I got there I wasn't to happy it looked very cheaply made it looked very unbranded. So I decided to go with the 27" instead. In my opinion the M1 is overrated.

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Hoping someone can give their opinion on my situation: I'm struggling to decide between the 27" and the M1 24" shown in this content. I've read multiple articles, including this one, so I mostly know their pros and cons. However when it comes to the gaming aspect, all this techy speak still makes me a bit confused. Will the M1 24" at 16GB still preform well for gaming? Or would the best option to be purchase the 27" with 8GB (all that's available) and upgrade it on my own? Gaming will not be the main use of whatever one I purchase, was just looking as an option (as I am mainly a console gamer. Main purpose is basically just writing and internet browsing)

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In 2023 - what would you suggest for day to day professional use:
1. 27" i7 Intel iMac 2020 or
2. 24" M1 iMac 2021