Thank you very much for the video.I just ordered the 2020, 27 inch .We will be using it for home learning for the boys and just browsing the Internet.The old design nudged us toward the 27”.
My absolute pleasure! I'm so glad that you found it helpful. For the use need you described, I think the 2020 27" will be perfect for you. Keep me posted with how you like it!
Wow! Another fantastic video on apple products, you explained the differences brilliantly. I think it is worth me getting the new M1 iMac, thank you so much for the information.
Thank you so much! I do still really love the 27” iMac and if I didn’t have the 24”, I’d definitely continue to use it. Hope you love yours just as much ☺️
Nice detailed review. Thank you. Still have my late 2015 27" i7 which is good to go for another few years at least iThinks... While the new design looks good, I still prefer that of the intel iMacs.
Hi, Sophie! Very nice presentation and explanation! I was an IT professional for 43 years (retired now), and used IBM mainframes and (later in my career) PCs for that entire time. I have some questions, if you have time. 1) I am thinking about going to an iMac. I do not have heavy-duty content/photo editing requirements, and I am not a gamer. My uses would be light photo editing, email, internet browsing, video creation/editing/viewing, and content streaming/casting. The parts of a computing device that are critical to me are the interfaces: keyboard, mouse and especially the screen. Based on all of this, what iMac would you recommend for me that could be viable for 5+ years or so? 2) I do not currently know how to navigate an iMac. Is there a basic tutorial that you can point me to that explains how to use an iMac (pointers on Safari would be appreciated (like how to create bookmarks, etc.)? 3) How do I get what I have on my current PC over to an iMac? By that I mean what I have on Google Drive, iTunes, and various documents and other files on my HDD. Thank you, Sophie, and have a blessed day!!
Hi! 👋 Thank you so much. I think the M1 24" iMac would have great lasting power, and could certainly be viable for the next 5+ years due to the performance of the M1 chip. With that being said, there is the option to make upgrades to the Intel 27-inch iMac yourself if you're clued up on that sort of thing, which would make that a viable option for years to come. (I'm personally not 100% clued up with upgrading myself, which is why I'm happy using my M1 24" iMac!) I have two videos on my channel, M1 iMac customization and First 9 things to do on a new MacBook, and I think those would be good beginner friendly videos that go through the initial setup of the computer and which settings you can adjust. I hope that helps!
Overall the 2020 5k iMac with the i7 processor and 5500XT graphics card outperforms all M1's with the exception on the M1 Ultra in all performance tests with the exception of single core processes.... such as launching of an app. Once you're in the app it doesn't matter as much. I think this is one of the reasons Apple killed the 27inch iMac, it's because it outperforms the initial M1's and that would hurt the sales of the Studio Mac and the Studio Display.
@@sophiedodsworth it would have been so nice if they kept the same design with the aluminum and a new screen with smaller bezels, M1 Chip, and space grey. That would be so nice!!!!
1st off the M1 iMac is limited to 16GB RAM and is not upgradeable. The 2020 27" is user upgradeable to 128GB RAM. Also if you don't mind trying to open up the 2020. Not for the faint hearted. Risk cracking the screen if you aren't super careful. You can do a CPU upgrade to an i9-10850K 10 core CPU. Plus the larger screen on the 2020 is more easy to read. Also If you need to boot camp Windows? sorry M1 can't do that. 2020 can. I did have the 2021 M1 iMac for a week and did not like it. To limiting with only 2 ports on the back. So exchanged it for the 2020 27" iMac. I am very happy with my Big heavy 2020 27" iMac. As for a 32" M1 iMac that rumor was squashed. It will be a 27" according to latest info. Just my opinion
@@sophiedodsworth i hope it is 32 and not 30, i don't mind 30 but 32 would be better. and also i hope we have the option for curved screen. like come on apple, just make it happened. imagine 32 with curved screen but yeah i don't think it would happened it's my dream iMac. also they really need to put back that front apple logo as well, this new 24 really not looking luxury it is like iphone 12 with all that bright colors not something professional would use.
The M1 chip is part of everything it does. Meh is not a word to describe the 24’ imac. I would say winner. I recently got the top tier with 16gb ram and 1TB ssd. It is the most beautiful(I got blue) and fastest computer I have used, and for business and personal use it is the most perfect screen size I have ever used. The new features and updates can’t be beat. But I don’t use it for video editing(because I don’t do any) which I know might limit some people because of the benefit a bigger screen provides. I’m interested to see what the new larger iMac Pro’s will look like but I’m beyond happy with the 24 I bought.
Good video for those who want a computer for more everyday tasks! tho, i think it would of been better mentioning how the max model imac 27" can be upgraded to an i9 for very heavy tasks, or a better graphics card for those who may prefer video games that and the 27" having a door on the back for upgrading ram other than that, i think this video is helpful!
Your review is missing a few things. For one, the Intel based iMac can still run all Intel-based Windows applications. For people who may want to use Parallels Desktop as a PC, or dual boot using Bootcamp, you can't do this with the new M series Macs including the iMac. However, the flip side of this is that the M based iMac can run all of the iOS apps that you use on your iPad and iPhone. Second, it would be nice if you had shown some real world benchmark graphics rather than just opening a bunch of apps. Lastly, you forgot to mention that the 27" iMac still has a door in the back of it to upgrade the RAM, with the 24" everything is soldered on so you can't upgrade the RAM. This is all pretty much a moot point as Apple has discontinued the 27, but still has some refurbished ones left which is how I ended up on your video as I am considering both right now.
I can't tell if your accent is of Scotland or England or somewhere in between, but I'm Canadian so forgive me! Anyway, good review! I'm trying to decide between the two, and wondering what you would recommend for doing a lot of work with Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro X? Thank you!
Thank you, Sophie, I’m glad you’ve emphasised the weight of the older iMac. I’m too old and thin for moving that weight. I’ve just bought a silver upgraded 24” M1 iMac. And I’m at two minds about it, due to the peripherals (and not keen on the “in the cupboard” speakers. I don’t use a mouse (not since 20 years ago), and the Magic trackpad is driving me crazy. I’m just hoping I’ve got a replaceable dud. Tapping does nothing and left clicking hard will wear out my shoulder muscle! It’s like a “bloke’s machine”. The trackpad makes my tasks on the iMac very slow. Whereas my 2013 13” MacBook Air has a fabulous built-in trackpad with no “deep clicks” and super-fast responses. I’m hoping the trackpad will be replaced by Apple. If not, I might just have to buy a MacBook Pro instead. One note about the missing logo. I think that was a huge mistake n Apple’s part, as many people don’t feel excited by this M1 iMac when they first set it up. The logo is the emotional connection the customer has with a brand. Especially for long-term companies like Apple. It’s that little Apple logo that sparks the delight n the brain. And it’s missing. Imagine a Mercedes without its badge on the front.
Hi Kerrie! This might be a silly question so ignore if it is, but have you tried playing around with the trackpad settings to see if that makes a different with how easy it is for you to use?
@@sophiedodsworth Thank you for your reply, Sophie. I've just tried turning the Force Click off, which I didn't realise I could do! But the taps are still hit and miss. I'll play around with that some more. I also have to get used to the trackpad being on the side (I don't want to put it under my wrists like the MacBook). I've been on the Air for 9 years, and we know each other very well! These Apple machines have amazing integrity regarding longevity! Thank you, again!
Kerrie, try using the Logitech MX Master mouse, I have that one paired to my MacBook Air and use it 50 hours a week, it's a joy and so much more productive then the tiny little Apple mouse or the Magic Trackpad.
@@robklaproth8144 Thank you, Rob. But I had yet another issue with the iMac. The screen was too high for me as I use reading glasses on my nose bridge for close-up reading, and was crunching my neck back to read the screen. I sent the iMac back and bought a fabulous space grey refurbished 16” M1 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, etc. Didn’t cost me much more, and it’s fabulous! I turned off the deep click thing on the trackpad. The speakers are AMAZING!! And the wonderful 16” display still lets me have two apps I need open side by side. Plus it’s very portable for me around the apartment. The 24” screen was great on the iMac, but this 16” one is just as good for me on my own, and I can get a large external display for this later. So I’m happy now, and don’t need a mouse.
Nice review with good info. BTW the 27" base shape is a trapezoid - rectangle with two parallel sides of different lengths, joined by by 2 sides of the same lengths (thus symetrical angles.)
Things I hate about new iMac 2021 - 2 usb C ports for base model??? - ARM Macs (New Macs) aren't supported with some softwares, but intel is - only a 24 inch iMac? kinda sucks - only 1 fan for the base model iMac so you might get performance loss - No bootcamp, due to ARM Macs you can't install windows anymore, this is mainly Microsoft's problem to deal with not apple. optional: - white bezels (I personally don't really care but some people would) - apple makes you buy it online if u want upgrades such as ram btw I use the iMac everyday, to combat the limited ports I used a usb hub on amazon. also white bezels pretty much blends in with the environment so you aren't really going to notice. (I don't do heavy stuff but I kinda do hate the 1 fan even though it might not be affecting me a whole much lol)
One must consider how long apple will support the intel based machine. Remember they only did one update for the OS for the PPC Macs after the move to intel.
For us photographers, a very good screen is always a must, especially a large screen. Photo editing demands it. I have the 2017 27" 5K Retina display and it's great for what I do. Btw, get the Logitech MX Mouse. It is very comfortable, unlike the Magic Mouse, which is too small...
I am struggling with 24 inch and 27 inch iMac. I am doing the raw photo editing a lot , I can upgrade RAM up to 128 GB as well as a big screen if I get iMac 27.inch. In this case 27 inch iMac is better?
Great video! I'm stuck on getting the 27inch imac despite it not having the m1 chip. I like the new imac with the m1 but not a fan of the white border. I wish apple would have keep the color going around the whole screen for the new imac. Also the new imac with m1 is alot cheeper than the 27 iMac with Intel.
I’m leaning more towards the 24 inch IMac, (I don’t have to deal with scratches and easier to carry then 😆) since I made a mention of my favourite colour, I think you can guess what colour I’d be interested in seeing future apple products look like 😆, glad you’re starting to reach new goals on UA-cam thanks to what you’re posting!
This was once again another great and fantastic video for me I would say because of the speed tests you ran with both iMacs I think 24” iMac would be the perfect one for me plus the screen size is a lot better than the 27” for me the 27” would be too much of a large screen display whereas with the 24” it’s somewhere in the middle between 21” and 27” iMacs - I think when it comes down to the specs for the rumoured iMac Pro I would say that the screen would be 32” I think Apple might take the new iMac Pro to new heights I also reckon that they might also make the chin a little smaller maybe a 20% reduction or something like that - but well done Sophie though really proud to support your channel where ever and whenever I can it’s a joy watching you each week talk about all things tech something I have been talking and discussing about for a long time on my channel too 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot. I am looking forward to seeing what changes the iMac Pro will bring as well. Best of luck with your channel and thank you for your continued support! 😊
Which one would be better for a graphic designer? I would go with the new M1 one but only 16gb RAM scares me when I have 64 or more with the 27' one...
Dealbreaker, fucking dealbreaker. M1 is only for stupid people sick by marketing. Imac 2020 5k 27” is perfect for true artists (editing movies, mixing mastering audio) support hdr, support 128gb ram, support Monterrey, screen is much better than 24 and etc etc etc etc
A very nice review, with some interesting details I hadn't picked up anywhere else. I have the 2019 5K midrange iMac, and I have to say that 24 inch iMac is looking very tempting. A big advantage of the current 27 inch model is the user-replaceable RAM, very easy to do without tools by opening the hidden slot in the back. It means you can buy it in the base 8 GB RAM configuration and upgrade it within warranty to whatever RAM amount you need at a much lower cost than Apple would charge. I upgraded mine to 24 GB. This is likely the last iMac model ever to have user-replaceable RAM. Especially for audio and video production this can make a big difference. The 24 inch tops out at 16 GB of RAM, and it must be included at order time, so it will run out of headroom for memory intensive workloads sooner. Still, if you're the kind of person that needs a lot of RAM, you tend to know who you are. So I agree with your advice that everyone should just get the 24 inch.
Thank you, Joeri! That’s a good point about the replacement RAM, and something a friend pointed out to me when I originally bought the 27-inch iMac. Like you said, those people who need a lot of RAM generally know who they are! Do you think the rumoured iMac Pro might be something you’d be interested in?
@@sophiedodsworth Interested for sure, willing to pay for is a different matter. My 5K serves my needs just fine, no need to upgrade. At least, that's what the rational part of me is saying. The child in me really wants that green iMac.
Hi there! I've used Final Cut Pro to edit on both iMacs and I've noticed that Final Cut is faster and more responsive on the 24" M1 iMac. Final Cut crashes on me probably 2-3 times whilst editing a video on the 27" iMac, whereas it's only done this once on the M1 iMac. The experience feels smoother on the M1 iMac, but editing on the 27" is still very much doable and is how I've edited all my videos on UA-cam other than my last two videos. I hope that helps!
I NEED HELP which one should I get new iMac or 27inch iMac. I wanna play Roblox and mine craft and like games on it but not like big games such as Cod etc. I need it for school like calling on zoom or doing assessment. I’m looking for something that will run games smoothly without no lag like Roblox or mine craft even with high graphics it wont lag at all and have perfect screen quality and best sound and speakers PLEASE ANYONE TELL ME WHICH ONE IF U WANT MORE DETAILS TELL ME CAUSE I RLLY WANT ONE BUT CANT DECIDED
The rumoured larger iMac might be released early next year so if you're not under any time constraints then it could be worth waiting it out! If not, I'd probably say go for the 24" iMac because of the performance.
I’m curious to see another review as many does the same on utube i have 2013 27inch imac and don’t intend to get the 24 that has already been done decades ago.
@@sophiedodsworth I bought it second hand in 2016 almost new! bought buy a pc user he couldn't handle apple :) maxed out to 32g ram and I've been using it since although I didn't want intel macs but my G4 were getting old and out of new soft .. it still works fine just stopped using the net.
One thing to be careful about is how long these iMac 27s will last after Apple finally phases out intel-based architecture and goes totally Apple silicon way. What Apple did with PowerPC Macs in 2006 is a great example for us to be a little more careful about buying Intel-based Macs from Apple now.
@@sophiedodsworth 90% of Apple's customers go for the looks and aesthetics of Apple machines whereas the remaining 10% actually make money with these machines (because they are content creators); therefore, Apple might prolong support for Intel Macs. I recently bought a 21.5 iMac (Early 2019) for $999 from Best Buy, but I returned it thinking that it will be 1-2 years to the curtain on Intel iMacs after iMac 27s get a facelift and a transition to Apple silicon. However, based on my experience with the 4K retina display, I would go for one of these Intel iMacs (a used one though < $500) in the future and convert it into a Linux machine. I am sure that there are beautiful Linux operating systems out there that would certainly "pop" on the 4K display.
All us are sick by marketing and 📺, imac 2020 5k work for 10 years or more, is a perfect computer. PD: pentium 4 still in use… fluid… so…. The people use the term “obsolete” today so so so so wrong….
Sophie I'd like to see a 32" screen, a blue option, an M2 SOC (or whatever the next version of the chip will be called) and even more storage available on it.
@@sophiedodsworth It would be great. I have a 34" monitor I have connected to my laptop for work. I'm sure you will get used to it really quickly. You had a bigger screen before, what was it?
@@geoffswebpages3000 the biggest screen I've had is the 27" iMac from what I can remember! I've tried a monitor before but I only had it for a few days because the quality wasn't great, and I don't think that was much bigger than 27", maybe around 29".
Just from watching your video, your eyes is pulled to the apple logo as the centre piece of the canvas screen . However, you eyes is pulled to the centre of the screen as the centre piece of the canvas screen. That is where your eyes is suppose to be. Blessings 🙏
I dont think i will be upgrading on any imac this time i need lots of ports and usb ports on my computer but i dont need 27 inches either so i will wait till apple make improvements on the 24 inches IMmac...😊
Upgrade the cpu ram ssd 27 only Ports sd card 5k stronger stand real thunderbolt for egpu 27 Dedicated graphics does not still memory from cpu 27 Louder speakers 27 Cpu depends on model i5 i7 i9 27” multi core in cinebench comes out on top, m1 in single core Fingerprint looks webcam m1 Ssd faster m1 unless you upgrade the ssd inside the 27
@@sophiedodsworth no prob, hope I was not to mean both are great machines, and I could see why one would pick either one over the other for a variety of opinions.
Hey, liked your video but the audio is horrible. Suggest you get some tools to clean that up ... dont let your geat work get undermined by poor audio. Cheers!
More often than not it can be much less expensive than the newer tech which is a big positive for anyone on a budget! Of course, not in this case when the 27” iMac is more expensive than the 24”, but the bigger screen and 5K display might be worth it to some people.
I have been an Apple computer user since 1996. Currently, I am not a power user (no video editing, no audio creation, and no graphics design) therefore, prefer to buy older models of Apple's desktop systems. If buying an All-in-One computer in May 2021, I would just pick-up a used discontinued space gray Intel iMac Pro model. Why, because it now has a much lower price, USB "A" ports, Thunderbolt ports, SD card reader, 1080p web camera, and 5K monitor, plus you are able to still use a later version of the OS X operating system to run older software.
People you really should not purchase an imac you cannot upgrade or repair yourself ! once the ssd chokes up its over and hard drives wear out its a fact and the M1 ssd is soldered to the logic board 🤷🏻♂️ your paying for a candy coating you can’t get your teeth into 😖 we need to fight for our rights to repair !
@@naturelover2292 I purchased a 2019 27” imac with 3 year warranty it has a 1tb fusion drive an an i7 intel chip, the i7 chip can be upgraded to i9 if i like, the hard drives swapped out to ssd in whatever size i desire, the ram can store upto 128gb, the internal ssd because it has the fusion drive has a built in ssd which can also be upgraded ! I had to buy an apple refurbished but i cant see anything used on it at all, the 2019 was the last year of upgradable imac as far as i know, its rapid fast i also would go for one with the Radeon 580x or vega if you can find one ! you can save a ton of money if you buy refurbed off amazon or ebay but you’ll not get the apple peace of mind
Hi! I appreciate your comment! There are people considering which iMac to purchase between the 2020 27" and the 2021 24", or wondering if they should upgrade to the 24" if they already have the 27". This video is mainly for those people to help them with the differences and hopefully help them make an informed decision 😌
Which iMac do you have or would you prefer to purchase, the 24" or the 27"? Let me know! 🍎
I love the green iMac! It’s just beautiful and so clean. I would prefer it over the 27” model.
@@ashleamarie Beautiful and clean is such a good way to describe it!
@@sophiedodsworth just now i receievd my package the new ipad im so excited
I am so happy to hear that, I hope it lives up to your expectations, really excited for you!
@@sophiedodsworth thanks ure so kind
Excellent video and presentation... thank you for helping me solve a very first world problem. I’ll be going for the 27inch 2020!
I’m so glad it was helpful for you! Hope you enjoy your iMac 😌
Thank you very much for the video.I just ordered the 2020, 27 inch .We will be using it for home learning for the boys and just browsing the Internet.The old design nudged us toward the 27”.
My absolute pleasure! I'm so glad that you found it helpful. For the use need you described, I think the 2020 27" will be perfect for you. Keep me posted with how you like it!
Wow! Another fantastic video on apple products, you explained the differences brilliantly. I think it is worth me getting the new M1 iMac, thank you so much for the information.
Thank you so much! I'm obsessed with my new iMac so I'm sure you will be too! Thank you for taking the time to watch and leave such a lovely comment 🥰
@@sophiedodsworth You’re welcome, best of luck with your channel.
@@thenewtechnologychannel2753 thank you!!!
Thanks for the perfect video, i’m still using 27” imac 27. Loved this video 👍👍👍😊
Thank you so much! I do still really love the 27” iMac and if I didn’t have the 24”, I’d definitely continue to use it. Hope you love yours just as much ☺️
Nice detailed review. Thank you.
Still have my late 2015 27" i7 which is good to go for another few years at least iThinks...
While the new design looks good, I still prefer that of the intel iMacs.
Thank YOU. The intel iMacs definitely have a classic & iconic look.
@@sophiedodsworth u read ?? 2015 and still in use.. so … the model 2020 work 5/10 years more, not obsolete.
Hi, Sophie! Very nice presentation and explanation! I was an IT professional for 43 years (retired now), and used IBM mainframes and (later in my career) PCs for that entire time. I have some questions, if you have time.
1) I am thinking about going to an iMac. I do not have heavy-duty content/photo editing requirements, and I am not a gamer. My uses would be light photo editing, email, internet browsing, video creation/editing/viewing, and content streaming/casting. The parts of a computing device that are critical to me are the interfaces: keyboard, mouse and especially the screen. Based on all of this, what iMac would you recommend for me that could be viable for 5+ years or so?
2) I do not currently know how to navigate an iMac. Is there a basic tutorial that you can point me to that explains how to use an iMac (pointers on Safari would be appreciated (like how to create bookmarks, etc.)?
3) How do I get what I have on my current PC over to an iMac? By that I mean what I have on Google Drive, iTunes, and various documents and other files on my HDD.
Thank you, Sophie, and have a blessed day!!
Hi! 👋 Thank you so much. I think the M1 24" iMac would have great lasting power, and could certainly be viable for the next 5+ years due to the performance of the M1 chip. With that being said, there is the option to make upgrades to the Intel 27-inch iMac yourself if you're clued up on that sort of thing, which would make that a viable option for years to come. (I'm personally not 100% clued up with upgrading myself, which is why I'm happy using my M1 24" iMac!) I have two videos on my channel, M1 iMac customization and First 9 things to do on a new MacBook, and I think those would be good beginner friendly videos that go through the initial setup of the computer and which settings you can adjust. I hope that helps!
Great as usual
Thank you! Appreciate it so much!
@@sophiedodsworth im receieving my ipad in 2 days its space grey 256 GB
@@sophiedodsworth i wanna ask u i saw evrywhere comments on the new ipad blooming effect did u notice it ?
@@xxprouaexx That's such good news! I'm excited for you!
@@xxprouaexx I've heard and read a few comments about it but I haven't noticed it with my iPad yet!
I loved this video. You gave a clear comparison which was easy to follow and understand. I think you’ve swayed me to the 24” 😄
Thank you so much! That's such lovely feedback! Which colour would you want to go for?!
@@sophiedodsworth I think I like the blue. I just wish it had more port options but I can always get a hub.
Loved the video. A clear comparison of both and easy to understand. Thank you.
Thank you so much! So glad it was helpful 😌
your video quality is top tier 🚨
Appreciate this! Thank you!
Overall the 2020 5k iMac with the i7 processor and 5500XT graphics card outperforms all M1's with the exception on the M1 Ultra in all performance tests with the exception of single core processes.... such as launching of an app. Once you're in the app it doesn't matter as much. I think this is one of the reasons Apple killed the 27inch iMac, it's because it outperforms the initial M1's and that would hurt the sales of the Studio Mac and the Studio Display.
This makes total sense!
Old one is definable a classic.
It is a classic! Especially the design.
@@sophiedodsworth it would have been so nice if they kept the same design with the aluminum and a new screen with smaller bezels, M1 Chip, and space grey. That would be so nice!!!!
@@DJAPO maybe wait for the m1x imac pro…
1st off the M1 iMac is limited to 16GB RAM and is not upgradeable. The 2020 27" is user upgradeable to 128GB RAM.
Also if you don't mind trying to open up the 2020. Not for the faint hearted. Risk cracking the screen if you aren't super careful. You can do a CPU upgrade to an i9-10850K 10 core CPU.
Plus the larger screen on the 2020 is more easy to read. Also If you need to boot camp Windows? sorry M1 can't do that. 2020 can. I did have the 2021 M1 iMac for a week and did not like it. To limiting with only 2 ports on the back. So exchanged it for the 2020 27" iMac. I am very happy with my Big heavy 2020 27" iMac.
As for a 32" M1 iMac that rumor was squashed. It will be a 27" according to latest info.
Just my opinion
Good to see mínimum 1 intelligent people here, have new hope in the world.
2020 5k 27 real deal.
Thanks for the great video. I’ve been looking for this comparison for a while.
Thank you very much for your kind words, it means so much. Thank you for watching!
Thank you for doing this video, I love your accent..
I love the 27 more, if they can just put the M1 chip in the 27 it would be the choice.
The 24 beside the new M1 is kinda meh . .
What do you think about the rumoured 30/32" iMac Pro?! I'm personally really excited about that as it might be the perfect combination of the two.
@@sophiedodsworth i hope it is 32 and not 30, i don't mind 30 but 32 would be better. and also i hope we have the option for curved screen. like come on apple, just make it happened. imagine 32 with curved screen but yeah i don't think it would happened it's my dream iMac. also they really need to put back that front apple logo as well, this new 24 really not looking luxury it is like iphone 12 with all that bright colors not something professional would use.
The M1 chip is part of everything it does. Meh is not a word to describe the 24’ imac. I would say winner. I recently got the top tier with 16gb ram and 1TB ssd. It is the most beautiful(I got blue) and fastest computer I have used, and for business and personal use it is the most perfect screen size I have ever used. The new features and updates can’t be beat. But I don’t use it for video editing(because I don’t do any) which I know might limit some people because of the benefit a bigger screen provides. I’m interested to see what the new larger iMac Pro’s will look like but I’m beyond happy with the 24 I bought.
Thanks. Helped me decide. My 2008 iMac is quickly running out of gas.
Yay! So glad I could help! Which did you end up going for?
@@sophiedodsworth I'm 99% decided on the 2020 model. I like the old design.
Good video for those who want a computer for more everyday tasks!
tho, i think it would of been better mentioning how the max model imac 27" can be upgraded to an i9 for very heavy tasks, or a better graphics card for those who may prefer video games
that and the 27" having a door on the back for upgrading ram
other than that, i think this video is helpful!
Thanks so much! 27" is definitely good for upgrading!
Your review is missing a few things. For one, the Intel based iMac can still run all Intel-based Windows applications. For people who may want to use Parallels Desktop as a PC, or dual boot using Bootcamp, you can't do this with the new M series Macs including the iMac. However, the flip side of this is that the M based iMac can run all of the iOS apps that you use on your iPad and iPhone. Second, it would be nice if you had shown some real world benchmark graphics rather than just opening a bunch of apps. Lastly, you forgot to mention that the 27" iMac still has a door in the back of it to upgrade the RAM, with the 24" everything is soldered on so you can't upgrade the RAM. This is all pretty much a moot point as Apple has discontinued the 27, but still has some refurbished ones left which is how I ended up on your video as I am considering both right now.
I can't tell if your accent is of Scotland or England or somewhere in between, but I'm Canadian so forgive me! Anyway, good review! I'm trying to decide between the two, and wondering what you would recommend for doing a lot of work with Logic Pro and Final Cut Pro X? Thank you!
My accent is from the north of England so you were very close! My 24” iMac runs Final Cut Pro faster and smoother so I’d say that one 😌
Great review!
Thank you!! 😌
I have none and can’t afford any . Would choose either one they both awesome
Thank you, Sophie, I’m glad you’ve emphasised the weight of the older iMac. I’m too old and thin for moving that weight. I’ve just bought a silver upgraded 24” M1 iMac. And I’m at two minds about it, due to the peripherals (and not keen on the “in the cupboard” speakers. I don’t use a mouse (not since 20 years ago), and the Magic trackpad is driving me crazy. I’m just hoping I’ve got a replaceable dud. Tapping does nothing and left clicking hard will wear out my shoulder muscle! It’s like a “bloke’s machine”. The trackpad makes my tasks on the iMac very slow. Whereas my 2013 13” MacBook Air has a fabulous built-in trackpad with no “deep clicks” and super-fast responses. I’m hoping the trackpad will be replaced by Apple. If not, I might just have to buy a MacBook Pro instead.
One note about the missing logo. I think that was a huge mistake n Apple’s part, as many people don’t feel excited by this M1 iMac when they first set it up. The logo is the emotional connection the customer has with a brand. Especially for long-term companies like Apple. It’s that little Apple logo that sparks the delight n the brain. And it’s missing. Imagine a Mercedes without its badge on the front.
Hi Kerrie! This might be a silly question so ignore if it is, but have you tried playing around with the trackpad settings to see if that makes a different with how easy it is for you to use?
@@sophiedodsworth Thank you for your reply, Sophie. I've just tried turning the Force Click off, which I didn't realise I could do! But the taps are still hit and miss. I'll play around with that some more.
I also have to get used to the trackpad being on the side (I don't want to put it under my wrists like the MacBook). I've been on the Air for 9 years, and we know each other very well! These Apple machines have amazing integrity regarding longevity! Thank you, again!
Kerrie, try using the Logitech MX Master mouse, I have that one paired to my MacBook Air and use it 50 hours a week, it's a joy and so much more productive then the tiny little Apple mouse or the Magic Trackpad.
@@robklaproth8144
Thank you, Rob. But I had yet another issue with the iMac. The screen was too high for me as I use reading glasses on my nose bridge for close-up reading, and was crunching my neck back to read the screen. I sent the iMac back and bought a fabulous space grey refurbished 16” M1 MacBook Pro with 16GB RAM and 1TB storage, etc. Didn’t cost me much more, and it’s fabulous! I turned off the deep click thing on the trackpad. The speakers are AMAZING!! And the wonderful 16” display still lets me have two apps I need open side by side. Plus it’s very portable for me around the apartment. The 24” screen was great on the iMac, but this 16” one is just as good for me on my own, and I can get a large external display for this later. So I’m happy now, and don’t need a mouse.
Nice review with good info. BTW the 27" base shape is a trapezoid - rectangle with two parallel sides of different lengths, joined by by 2 sides of the same lengths (thus symetrical angles.)
I have this dilemma right now I can’t decide. I have a feeling once the new 32” m1 iMacs are released we will see a big drop in price on the 2020 27”
You can always put an apple sticker on the new iMac 24 and call it a day!! Haha
Great Video!! So Informative 🙌
Thank you, Daniel! Appreciate it!
Great video Sophie. 😊👌🏻
Thank you so much! Appreciate it!
Things I hate about new iMac 2021
- 2 usb C ports for base model???
- ARM Macs (New Macs) aren't supported with some softwares, but intel is
- only a 24 inch iMac? kinda sucks
- only 1 fan for the base model iMac so you might get performance loss
- No bootcamp, due to ARM Macs you can't install windows anymore, this is mainly Microsoft's problem to deal with not apple.
optional:
- white bezels (I personally don't really care but some people would)
- apple makes you buy it online if u want upgrades such as ram
btw I use the iMac everyday, to combat the limited ports I used a usb hub on amazon. also white bezels pretty much blends in with the environment so you aren't really going to notice.
(I don't do heavy stuff but I kinda do hate the 1 fan even though it might not be affecting me a whole much lol)
Top notch video sis Sophie
Thank you so much!!!
Helpful thank you 😊
You’re welcome 😊
M1’s are stucked with ram you bought. 27” i7 all the way!
One must consider how long apple will support the intel based machine. Remember they only did one update for the OS for the PPC Macs after the move to intel.
Very true!
For us photographers, a very good screen is always a must, especially a large screen. Photo editing demands it. I have the 2017 27" 5K Retina display and it's great for what I do.
Btw, get the Logitech MX Mouse. It is very comfortable, unlike the Magic Mouse, which is too small...
I am struggling with 24 inch and 27 inch iMac. I am doing the raw photo editing a lot , I can upgrade RAM up to 128 GB as well as a big screen if I get iMac 27.inch. In this case 27 inch iMac is better?
Congrats for your video!!!! Has been really helpful !! :)
So glad to hear that! Thank you for watching and being so lovely 😌
Great video! I'm stuck on getting the 27inch imac despite it not having the m1 chip. I like the new imac with the m1 but not a fan of the white border. I wish apple would have keep the color going around the whole screen for the new imac. Also the new imac with m1 is alot cheeper than the 27 iMac with Intel.
I get that! To be honest, until I read what you said about the white border, I'd forgot it was even there 😂 I don't notice it at all!
Like a rounded-corner trapezoid?!
3:40 The Perfect Expression 👌👌😂🔥
I literally played it 100 times 😁
Loved this video ❤️
I am still looking at that😂 👆
Haha! Got to make fun of yourself sometimes! Thanks for watching 😌
27 // 2020 All day .
Hi. How do 1080p videos look on the 5k iMac? Are they blurry?
Not at all! It looks great 😌
4K hdr 60 fps videos fluid smooth as butter in 2020 5k , she not know what he say…. U work for Apple little girl or something ? Sick by marketing :S
I’m leaning more towards the 24 inch IMac, (I don’t have to deal with scratches and easier to carry then 😆) since I made a mention of my favourite colour, I think you can guess what colour I’d be interested in seeing future apple products look like 😆, glad you’re starting to reach new goals on UA-cam thanks to what you’re posting!
Green!!!!
Thanks so much for all your support, Jesse. I appreciate it!
@@sophiedodsworth you guessed it!
@@jessebritt4479 YAY!
The GREEEEEEEEEN!!! imac 😱 cute
I love it!
This was once again another great and fantastic video for me I would say because of the speed tests you ran with both iMacs I think 24” iMac would be the perfect one for me plus the screen size is a lot better than the 27” for me the 27” would be too much of a large screen display whereas with the 24” it’s somewhere in the middle between 21” and 27” iMacs - I think when it comes down to the specs for the rumoured iMac Pro I would say that the screen would be 32” I think Apple might take the new iMac Pro to new heights I also reckon that they might also make the chin a little smaller maybe a 20% reduction or something like that - but well done Sophie though really proud to support your channel where ever and whenever I can it’s a joy watching you each week talk about all things tech something I have been talking and discussing about for a long time on my channel too 😊
Thank you so much for your kind words, it really means a lot. I am looking forward to seeing what changes the iMac Pro will bring as well. Best of luck with your channel and thank you for your continued support! 😊
Nah that rumor was squashed about the 32" iMac it will most likely be a 27" Last I heard.
Which one would be better for a graphic designer? I would go with the new M1 one but only 16gb RAM scares me when I have 64 or more with the 27' one...
The 24” is light and easy to tip over if you bum on it by accident. I don’t know, but the 24” material feel cheap.
The 24” doesn’t support HDR video playback!!!
Dealbreaker, fucking dealbreaker.
M1 is only for stupid people sick by marketing.
Imac 2020 5k 27” is perfect for true artists (editing movies, mixing mastering audio) support hdr, support 128gb ram, support Monterrey, screen is much better than 24 and etc etc etc etc
I have the 2020 27" iMac and it does have a specific key for my emojis I push the fn key on my Lofree keyboard and my emojis appear.
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Thank you!!!
A very nice review, with some interesting details I hadn't picked up anywhere else.
I have the 2019 5K midrange iMac, and I have to say that 24 inch iMac is looking very tempting. A big advantage of the current 27 inch model is the user-replaceable RAM, very easy to do without tools by opening the hidden slot in the back. It means you can buy it in the base 8 GB RAM configuration and upgrade it within warranty to whatever RAM amount you need at a much lower cost than Apple would charge. I upgraded mine to 24 GB. This is likely the last iMac model ever to have user-replaceable RAM. Especially for audio and video production this can make a big difference. The 24 inch tops out at 16 GB of RAM, and it must be included at order time, so it will run out of headroom for memory intensive workloads sooner. Still, if you're the kind of person that needs a lot of RAM, you tend to know who you are. So I agree with your advice that everyone should just get the 24 inch.
Thank you, Joeri! That’s a good point about the replacement RAM, and something a friend pointed out to me when I originally bought the 27-inch iMac. Like you said, those people who need a lot of RAM generally know who they are! Do you think the rumoured iMac Pro might be something you’d be interested in?
@@sophiedodsworth Interested for sure, willing to pay for is a different matter. My 5K serves my needs just fine, no need to upgrade. At least, that's what the rational part of me is saying. The child in me really wants that green iMac.
@@jsebrech haha, I understand the feeling!
For the same price we will buy m1x 27 inch in 2022 soon
Love a Yorkshire accent!
Haha, thank you!!!
Hi 🙋🏻♀️
I just want to ask if I want to get imac to editing and something like that which one is the best for me?
Hi there! I've used Final Cut Pro to edit on both iMacs and I've noticed that Final Cut is faster and more responsive on the 24" M1 iMac. Final Cut crashes on me probably 2-3 times whilst editing a video on the 27" iMac, whereas it's only done this once on the M1 iMac. The experience feels smoother on the M1 iMac, but editing on the 27" is still very much doable and is how I've edited all my videos on UA-cam other than my last two videos. I hope that helps!
27” 2020 is better this girl not know what she say bro.
So nice computer
It's wonderful! 😊
I would not move these computers around. They are desk tops.
I wouldn’t move the 27” but I’ve occasionally moved the 24” to work in a different room and it was absolutely fine!
I NEED HELP which one should I get new iMac or 27inch iMac. I wanna play Roblox and mine craft and like games on it but not like big games such as Cod etc. I need it for school like calling on zoom or doing assessment. I’m looking for something that will run games smoothly without no lag like Roblox or mine craft even with high graphics it wont lag at all and have perfect screen quality and best sound and speakers PLEASE ANYONE TELL ME WHICH ONE IF U WANT MORE DETAILS TELL ME CAUSE I RLLY WANT ONE BUT CANT DECIDED
And I also like playing on big screen but I prefer which give the best quality
And one more thing I hear about a new iMac 32 inch coming soon
Ahhh it so stress ful I’m thinking to get the new 32 inch imac
The rumoured larger iMac might be released early next year so if you're not under any time constraints then it could be worth waiting it out! If not, I'd probably say go for the 24" iMac because of the performance.
@@sophiedodsworth thank u so much I’ll be thinking for waiting the new one that coming
I’m curious to see another review as many does the same on utube i have 2013 27inch imac and don’t intend to get the 24 that has already been done decades ago.
I remember wanting that iMac back in 2013!
@@sophiedodsworth I bought it second hand in 2016 almost new! bought buy a pc user he couldn't handle apple :) maxed out to 32g ram and I've been using it since although I didn't want intel macs but my G4 were getting old and out of new soft .. it still works fine just stopped using the net.
@@TheMetalMag Nice purchase! I don't think I could ever see myself using a non-Apple computer now 😅
@@sophiedodsworth using apple since 95! i can't change.
@@TheMetalMag love that!
Can u play sims4 on the 27inch with lots of mods?(even thou i don't plan to use the mods) would rather have a computer than can do it ..for speed etc
I don't play Sims but the 27" iMac is still very fast so I'm sure it would be capable of handling that game!
@@sophiedodsworth thank you
One thing to be careful about is how long these iMac 27s will last after Apple finally phases out intel-based architecture and goes totally Apple silicon way. What Apple did with PowerPC Macs in 2006 is a great example for us to be a little more careful about buying Intel-based Macs from Apple now.
Good point! It's Apple silicon all the way now!
@@sophiedodsworth 90% of Apple's customers go for the looks and aesthetics of Apple machines whereas the remaining 10% actually make money with these machines (because they are content creators); therefore, Apple might prolong support for Intel Macs. I recently bought a 21.5 iMac (Early 2019) for $999 from Best Buy, but I returned it thinking that it will be 1-2 years to the curtain on Intel iMacs after iMac 27s get a facelift and a transition to Apple silicon. However, based on my experience with the 4K retina display, I would go for one of these Intel iMacs (a used one though < $500) in the future and convert it into a Linux machine. I am sure that there are beautiful Linux operating systems out there that would certainly "pop" on the 4K display.
All us are sick by marketing and 📺, imac 2020 5k work for 10 years or more, is a perfect computer.
PD: pentium 4 still in use… fluid… so…. The people use the term “obsolete” today so so so so wrong….
can’t you just put the Apple sticker under the iMac M1, and make it look like there’s a Apple logo?
Sophie I'd like to see a 32" screen, a blue option, an M2 SOC (or whatever the next version of the chip will be called) and even more storage available on it.
I could get on board with a 32” screen! I feel like it might take a few days to adjust to a bigger screen again 😂 but that would be great!
@@sophiedodsworth It would be great. I have a 34" monitor I have connected to my laptop for work. I'm sure you will get used to it really quickly. You had a bigger screen before, what was it?
@@geoffswebpages3000 the biggest screen I've had is the 27" iMac from what I can remember! I've tried a monitor before but I only had it for a few days because the quality wasn't great, and I don't think that was much bigger than 27", maybe around 29".
Just from watching your video, your eyes is pulled to the apple logo as the centre piece of the canvas screen . However, you eyes is pulled to the centre of the screen as the centre piece of the canvas screen. That is where your eyes is suppose to be. Blessings 🙏
I dont think i will be upgrading on any imac this time i need lots of ports and usb ports on my computer but i dont need 27 inches either so i will wait till apple make improvements on the 24 inches IMmac...😊
There's rumours a new iMac Pro will be released later this year or next year. I'm excited to see what changes that has!
@@sophiedodsworth good to know
I like the video, but I love your name more.
Thanks 😆
As a gay black man, I like the purple color as it looks nice as the pink color comes with a red back and im not a fan of red greetings from nigeria ☺️
the performance comparison isnt really useful since you havent specified the specs of the two macs...
Apple is beautiful company
Yes, I completely agree! 😊
Upgrade the cpu ram ssd 27 only
Ports sd card 5k stronger stand real thunderbolt for egpu 27
Dedicated graphics does not still memory from cpu 27
Louder speakers 27
Cpu depends on model i5 i7 i9 27” multi core in cinebench comes out on top, m1 in single core
Fingerprint looks webcam m1
Ssd faster m1 unless you upgrade the ssd inside the 27
Thank you for sharing your thoughts! Agree with you about the speakers!
@@sophiedodsworth no prob, hope I was not to mean both are great machines, and I could see why one would pick either one over the other for a variety of opinions.
@@Tigerex966 not mean at all! Both machines have their selling points and one might be better than the other on a certain specification 😌
Hey, liked your video but the audio is horrible. Suggest you get some tools to clean that up ... dont let your geat work get undermined by poor audio. Cheers!
Hi! Thank you for your feedback! I’m looking into external mics so the sound quality should improve in a few videos time 😌
@@sophiedodsworth There is a tool called Levelator that you may also want to try out, plus Rogue Amoeba has some awesome tools for audio optimization.
@@chumbawumba1959 oh nice! I’ll check them out. Thank you!
SO MUCH WHITE. You must have to clean every single day
You know, I probably should, but I don't... lol
Why would anyone buy old tech?
More often than not it can be much less expensive than the newer tech which is a big positive for anyone on a budget! Of course, not in this case when the 27” iMac is more expensive than the 24”, but the bigger screen and 5K display might be worth it to some people.
I have been an Apple computer user since 1996. Currently, I am not a power user (no video editing, no audio creation, and no graphics design) therefore, prefer to buy older models of Apple's desktop systems. If buying an All-in-One computer in May 2021, I would just pick-up a used discontinued space gray Intel iMac Pro model. Why, because it now has a much lower price, USB "A" ports, Thunderbolt ports, SD card reader, 1080p web camera, and 5K monitor, plus you are able to still use a later version of the OS X operating system to run older software.
@@transitengineer That's really interesting and a great point of view. Thank you so much for sharing!
I hope to god the "pro" versions look better because this is fucking hideous.
Hopefully the Pro will live up to your expectations, with apple you can always expect some tweaks with the newer models.
People you really should not purchase an imac you cannot upgrade or repair yourself ! once the ssd chokes up its over and hard drives wear out its a fact and the M1 ssd is soldered to the logic board 🤷🏻♂️ your paying for a candy coating you can’t get your teeth into 😖 we need to fight for our rights to repair !
I never thought about that, so if Iam looking to buy do you suggest the 27 inch ?
@@naturelover2292 I purchased a 2019 27” imac with 3 year warranty it has a 1tb fusion drive an an i7 intel chip, the i7 chip can be upgraded to i9 if i like, the hard drives swapped out to ssd in whatever size i desire, the ram can store upto 128gb, the internal ssd because it has the fusion drive has a built in ssd which can also be upgraded ! I had to buy an apple refurbished but i cant see anything used on it at all, the 2019 was the last year of upgradable imac as far as i know, its rapid fast i also would go for one with the Radeon 580x or vega if you can find one ! you can save a ton of money if you buy refurbed off amazon or ebay but you’ll not get the apple peace of mind
Can you plz do a giveaway
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Why are so many comparing the 24" to the older 27"??? Who asked for a 27" vs 21" comparison in 2009-2012-2018 etc? This Generation.
Hi! I appreciate your comment! There are people considering which iMac to purchase between the 2020 27" and the 2021 24", or wondering if they should upgrade to the 24" if they already have the 27". This video is mainly for those people to help them with the differences and hopefully help them make an informed decision 😌
You should be reviewing paper bags ! terrible video