The results are more impressive if you look at how the M4 does against Intel chips. The M4 iMac is a speedy 53 percent faster than an iMac Pro, and 137 percent faster than an Intel Core i7 iMac. If you’re still using an Intel iMac, you’re wasting time.

The design remains the same, but you get a new processor and a more generous RAM offering without a price increase. Sadly, Apple is still miserly with the iMac's storage.

When it comes to connectivity, the iMac strikes a balance between Spartan and splurge, offering four USB4 Thunderbolt 4 ports on the back of the machine, as well as Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3. If you were looking for something like a USB-A port or an HDMI port for connecting an external monitor, you'll need to get an adapter first.

Apple on Monday announced an updated iMac with the company's latest M4 chip. It starts at $1,299 and is available to order ahead of its release on Nov. 8. In the June quarter, Apple reported $7 billion in Mac sales,

Apple's updated-for-2024 desktops, packing new chips, are very different animals. Which one makes sense for how you compute? We break it down.