iMac M3 After 1 Week: What You Need To Know!

Today I'm digging into the 2023 iMac with the M3 chip — is it worth it, or should you pass?
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I bought the new 2023 iMac as someone who passed on the M1 version, and I have to say, I've been surprised by this machine. I wasn't sure if we'd see a new iMac, given we already have the Mac Mini and the Mac Studio, but I think the iMac has it's place in Apple's lineup, but htere are some things you need to consider. In this video, I dive into my first week with the M3 iMac, this is the base model with the 256GB SSD, and 8GB of RAM — let's see how it performs!

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00:00 | Intro
01:31 | Design
03:23 | Display
04:59 | Sound
05:32 | Webcam
06:06 | Performance
10:17 | Storage
11:23 | Keyboard & Mouse
12:27 | Wireless Connectivity
12:57 | Wrapping Up

[trevormarr]

Great review, nice and quick, no the usual drowning on about stuff that doesn't matter, like so many reviewers do. Well done Kyle!

[vincentimbesi]

Really nice overview. I’m still thinking about purchasing this and this video helped me.

[y_Firebird]

Running a MacBook Air desktop style I really wasn't a fan of the Apple keyboard so I went mechanical but kept the Magic Mouse because I loved the gesture feel and generally no moving parts. It's a shallow design but battery life and usability with an Apple computer is solid IMO.

[mammitnaamalle]

Thanks buddy, this info was exactly what I needed!

[thomaslystDK]

Great video. And love your speed-talking 🙂

[StratsRUs]

This is the straight to the point review I was after.Thank you !
Your presentation and communication is A1

[MarkArchuleta]

Found your channel yesterday and really enjoying your content and style.

[justand]

I listened to all of the advice in the comments and I just got rid of my 2012 intel iMac for the M2 Mac Mini 16gb, 256SSD. I’m using a 32” Acer Monitor and I have a 2TB ext hard drive. I am happy with this M2-what a difference in processor speed. I haven’t gotten any sleep in the last week😅

[stevens]

Really good remarks. The "cannibalizing" remark makes a lot of sense...and then there''s the "heat" issue. The later 27" iMacs suffered from heat issues, and that required separating the monitor from the computer itself. Thus, we got the Mac Studio.

[JeanneKinland]

I just received my new iMac M3 in green yesterday. haven't unboxed it yet since I've been busy working. Can't wait to get it set up and check it out. I'm like you and purchased the middle of the road because I wanted the direct ethernet connection for faster performance.

[snowkie]

Appreciate your comments about the usability of the base model. I'd wager that less than 1% of iMac users are editing 5k video or compiling on Xcode, but those users seem to be the ones leaving many negative reviews. Maybe they're just the most invested in these matters and are also first out of the gate with commentary. Anyway, I appreciate this review!

[tor]

Base M2 and M3 are underrated for sure. Annying how many of the same youtubers who were ecstatic about how they could edit high bitrate 4k video on the macbook air M1 now apparently feel that the M3 is absolutely unusable for "pro" work. Clowns! M3 is more than capable enough for 99% of users. I think the guys who crave 27 inches and M3 Pro/Max on absolutely every and all machines Apple make are lacking in inches somewhere else

[LeslieNicole]

This is helpful. I run Photoshop with large files, Lightroom, and I do videos for YouTube, etc. My 2019 iMac just bit the dust, so I need to replace it. I wish I could get the Mac Studio (Ultra!) but it’s just not in the budget right now. I’ll miss the 27 inch screen I think, but I think the iMac M3 will get me through the next few years and maybe I’ll upgrade to the Mac Studio then if I feel I need it. Your walk through assures me that the M3 should handle my needs. Thanks!

[nurgeppetto-san]

very good review of the imac 2023 since im contemplating of getting one. i immediately subscribed to ur channel. really love honest opinion.

[ordinarygg]

Looking your videos for wallpapers, awesome videos!

[Jimmyfly]

my honest opinion based on use, get a M2 Pro Mac mini for this price and get a nice 4K to 5K monitor. it is not like you are carrying these devices around, same as the iMac.

[chipster]

Thanks. What I have been waiting for.

[thomasmolina]

Thanks for the straightforward information. Some version of the iMac is going to be my Family computer within the next three months

[transitengineer]

Thank you, for posting this very useful review video. Back in the day, I was "all-in" on using Apple's All-in-One desktop systems and owned a 15-inch 5400 with a 603(e) processor, white glossy 20-inch G4 iMac, white glossy 20-inch G5 iMac, and a white glossy 24-inch Intel iMac. However, in 2010, I switched to "mac mini" models and now use as my main desktop a "space gray" trash can size 2014, Mac Pro 8-core/D-700/64 GB/1TB SSD model paired with a 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display and everything is working great (smile...smile).

[itsdtxjd]

This is my home computer and iPad Pro 12” with the Magic Keyboard for my work computer. Such a great combo ❤