24' M1 iMac Ultimate Review after 2 Weeks of use..

The 2021 4.5K M1 iMac is an incredible machine, but after a lot of testing and real-world use there a few things you need to know before buying one!

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Apple's M1 iMac comes with Apple's brand new thin and light redesign that has been shocking the tech world! From the new colors and the iconic iMac chin design, it definitely stands out!

In this video, I dive deep into Apples redesigned iMac in my real-world long-term review of the 24" M1 iMac. I talk about the design, ports, hinge, 4.5K display, white bezels, speakers, 1080P webcam, microphones, and of course, the performance between the 24" iMac with the single and dual fan models as well as thermal Throttling and overheating after M1 iMac teardown with fan noise and temperatures when doing simple tasks as well as productivity.

In terms of performance, I talk about Photo editing with Photoshop and Lightroom classic, Video editing in Final Cut Pro FCX, Adobe Premier Pro, and Davinci Resolve 17 studio, Geekbench 5 CPU single-core and multi-core, Geekbench 5 Metal graphics, 3DMark Wild Life, Speedometer 2.0 web browsing, GFXBench, Cinebench R23, and more!

I also talk about M1 iMac Gaming performance and which model you should buy for gaming, as well as M1 iMac vs intel iMac performance and if you should wait for the 28" or 30" M1X iMac or Mac mini.

I purchased the Silver M1 iMac and Blue M1 iMac so you can see them side by side as well as $1299 M1 iMac Review vs $1499 performance comparison.

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Timestamps ⬇️
24" M1 iMac Review - 00:00
Heritage and Design - 01:21
White Bezel Chaos - 02:51
Why Apple loves its chin - 03:32
The Best Looking Mac? - 04:25
Hardware.. Issues.. - 04:57
Touch-ID and Accessories - 06:11
The BEST Speakers in a Mac? - 07:37
4.5K of P3 Display! - 08:58
1080P Webcam and Mics - 10:02
Fan Noise and Thermal Issues - 10:42
Fixing the M1 iMac with Software - 13:53
M1 iMac Performance - 14:35
Apple Silicon Optimizations - 16:01
What iMac and Specs to Buy - 16:41
Is The 24" iMac Apples Best? - 18:05

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Should Apple have disclosed this during their launch event or even on their site? Let us know below!


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[Dyaan.]

Best sound doesnt imply loudest sound. You guys are just so obsessed with loudness. It sounds crisper and clearer even if it is not louder than the other models for its size it has done well just like the ipad pro has done well for its size.🙌

[KKMDStyle]

I wouldn’t want my desktop to look just like a monitor. The “chin” also provides a space for stickie notes ;-)

[rohanjain]

Yes. Thanks for mentioning the buyers guide at the end. Basic office work and most students will not need beyond the base model.

[michaelkatz]

I’ve been listening to music on it all day. It sounds great!!

[swilliams]

I might be the only one but I prefer the 24” speakers. Not as loud but definitely sounds cleaner.

[I-Love-Taylor-Swift]

I love the look of this new version. The stand, the screen, the thinness ... Looking forward to buying one very soon!

[nickcharles]

I never would have thought to ask the question about the fan(s). I just ordered the highest end version with the 16gb unified memory and 1TB storage so I'm assuming I have the two fan model. Thanks for the thorough review.

[dwag]

Contrary to many, I do like the way these new iMac's look, and think that they are a nice touch to all their legacies going back to 1998, EXCEPT for the glossy screen itself. I also agree with your comments on the ports. Otherwise, well done, Apple.

[cadenchurchill]

Especially after seeing the blue 24" iMac in person, I am actually a big fan of the design! Wouldn't mind if the larger version looks the same and gets a ton of colours too!

[neilshirley]

Great video with lots of useful information. Thank you. For instance, I really did not know about the lack of the heat sink on the base model.

[tashaweinrich]

Great review. I didn't know what size of imac to get. Answered all the questions I needed about the 24". Glad I watched this video.

[Joey_Winner]

Thank you, that's what most of people thought. Honest unbiased opinions are always appreciated.

[monica]

Your explanation Of the fan difference between the base and the higher end imac was very helpful. Also your graphic that showed the 4.5 K red render gave me tangible stats. Thank you. Had been back and forth, but that was the piece that cemented the decision to buy the higher level

[mikeygoda]

The speakers might not be as loud as the old iMac, but they definitely sound better to my ears. Less bass, but also way less distortion in the higher frequencies. If you want bass, you should use a subwoofer anyway.

[cjpatterson]

For your launchpad, just set up hot corners. I set up the bottom left corner of the screen for launch pad so I just swipe my mouse down there and I can easily access all the apps. Much faster than the keyboard shortcut anyway, in my opinion.

[gregberzinski]

Still can't believe they got rid of the iMac Pro. Absolute BEAST of a machine and slices through 4K footage and even 6K with ease. And actually has all the ports needed.

[kayleigh]

I finally got mine <3 I got the pink one. Its replacing my old mid 2011 model so it's a massive improvment for me

[AbuuLuqman]

Well done bro, you definitely deserve that one million subscribers milestone, good luck on that!

[warrenlange]

Mine arrives Friday, glad your comments are not show stoppers. Good review, thank you!