Does the Apple M1 Actually Make Sense in the New iMac?

In the 24-inch 2021 iMac, Apple’s own silicon enables an ultrathin design and the potential for loads more power. But here’s why the first M1-powered iMac may — or may not — be the best choice for you.

By Tom Brant

A slimmer-than-ever Apple iMac with a 24-inch screen arrives next month with a completely redesigned exterior and some significant changes to the internal components. The big one? The Apple M1.

After making its debut on the MacBook Air, the MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini six months ago, the M1 chip is at last coming to the iMac. Ditching Intel Core processors in favor of silicon designed in-house was a ground-breaking achievement for Apple’s laptops. But other than incorporating the M1, the new MacBooks are identical to their predecessors.

That’s not the case with the new iMac, which adds a new screen size and a rainbow of color options to Apple’s all-in-one desktop (AIO) lineup. It’s an entirely new PC, and based on what we know about it so far, an extremely relevant option for those searching for a new work-from-home platform.

5 Reasons Why the M1 Is Perfect for the New iMac…

But since the new model is available only with the Apple M1 processor, and the company will continue to…