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Apple iMac 24-inch M3 vs Apple iMac 24-inch M4

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Apple iMac 24-inch M3

Apple iMac 24-inch M3

  • Apple M3 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • Runs macOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6E support.
  • 24-inch LCD display.
KSh 194,000In Stock
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Apple iMac 24-inch M4

Apple iMac 24-inch M4

  • Apple M4 processor.
  • Storage: SSD.
  • Runs macOS.
  • Wi-Fi 6E support.
  • 24-inch LCD display.
KSh 227,000In Stock
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Our quick verdict

The Apple iMac 24-inch M4 is the better buy: it has a newer, faster Apple M4 chip, with the same 24-inch LCD screen as the Apple iMac 24-inch M3.

Performance

Apple iMac 24-inch M3
Apple M3 processor
Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Apple M4 processor

Camera

Apple iMac 24-inch M3
1080p FaceTime HD camera
Apple iMac 24-inch M4
12 MP main camera

Weight

Apple iMac 24-inch M3
4.43 kg
Apple iMac 24-inch M4
4.42 kg

Processor

Apple iMac 24-inch M3
Apple M3
Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Apple M4

Memory bandwidth

Apple iMac 24-inch M3
100 GB/s
Apple iMac 24-inch M4
120 GB/s

Key differences

The main differences to help you choose.

Apple iMac 24-inch M3

  • 24-inch LCD display.
  • Apple M3 processor.
  • Up to 24 GB RAM.
  • Up to 512 GB storage.

Apple iMac 24-inch M4

  • Newer Apple M4 chip (vs Apple M3).

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PriorityApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
PerformanceApple M3 processorApple M4 processor
StorageUp to 512 GB storageUp to 512 GB storage
SoftwaremacOSmacOS
ConnectionsWi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
Camera1080p FaceTime HD camera12 MP main camera
Weight4.43 kg4.42 kg

Detailed comparison

Explore the full specifications, section by section.

General

General specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
BrandAppleApple
Model24-inch iMac M324-inch iMac M4
Color—Blue, pink or silver, according to selected variation

Design

Design specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Dimensions547 × 461 × 147 mm (W × H × stand depth)547 × 461 × 147 mm (W × H × stand depth)
Weight4.43 kg (two-port / 8-core GPU model); 4.48 kg (four-port / 10-core GPU model)4.42kg (two-port model); 4.44kg (four-port model)
Power Requirements100–240V AC, 50–60Hz100–240V AC, 50–60Hz

Display

Display specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Brightness500 nits500 nits
Pixel density218 ppi218 ppi
Colour support1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone1 billion colours; P3 wide colour; True Tone

Performance

Performance specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
ProcessorApple M3Apple M4
CPU8-core CPU8-core or 10-core CPU, by selected configuration
GraphicsApple M3 integrated 8-core or 10-core GPUApple M4 integrated 8-core or 10-core GPU
Graphics MemoryShared unified memoryShared unified memory
Memory Type and Unified MemoryApple unified memoryApple unified memory
Memory Slots and MaximumUnified memory integrated with Apple silicon; no user-accessible DIMM slotsUnified memory integrated with Apple silicon; no user-accessible DIMM slots
Storage TechnologySSDSSD
Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine16-core Neural Engine
Memory bandwidth100 GB/s120 GB/s
Hardware-accelerated ray tracingYesYes
Media EngineHardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW; video encode/decode; ProRes encode/decode; AV1 decodeHardware-accelerated H.264, HEVC, ProRes and ProRes RAW; video encode/decode; ProRes encode/decode; AV1 decode

Memory & Storage

Memory & Storage specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
RAM8GB, 16GB or 24GB unified memory configurations16GB or 24GB unified memory, by selected configuration
Storage256GB or 512GB SSD, by selected configuration256GB or 512GB SSD, by selected configuration

Software

Software specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Operating SystemmacOSmacOS

Connectivity

Connectivity specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax)
BluetoothBluetooth 5.3Bluetooth 5.3
Ethernet10-core GPU model: Gigabit Ethernet in power adapter; optional for 8-core GPU model10-core CPU / GPU model: Gigabit Ethernet in power adapter; optional for 8-core CPU / GPU model
Front PortsNo front portsNo front ports
Rear Ports8-core GPU: two Thunderbolt / USB 4 ports; 10-core GPU: two Thunderbolt / USB 4 and two USB-C ports up to 10Gb/s8-core CPU / GPU: two Thunderbolt 4 ports; 10-core CPU / GPU: four Thunderbolt 4 ports
Card ReaderNo integrated card readerNo integrated card reader
Optical DriveNo integrated optical driveNo integrated optical drive

Peripherals and Security

Peripherals and Security specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Included KeyboardMagic Keyboard; Touch ID included with 10-core GPU modelMagic Keyboard; Touch ID included with 10-core CPU / GPU model
Included MouseMagic MouseMagic Mouse
AudioSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers; Spatial Audio supportSix-speaker sound system with force-cancelling woofers; Spatial Audio support
Form FactorAll-in-one desktop computerAll-in-one desktop computer
Monitor BundleIntegrated 24-inch class displayIntegrated 24-inch class display

Desktop Configuration

Desktop Configuration specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
CPU Core Configuration8 cores: 4 performance and 4 efficiency cores8-core: 4 performance and 4 efficiency; 10-core: 4 performance and 6 efficiency
GPU Core Configuration8-core or 10-core GPU, by selected configuration8-core or 10-core GPU, by selected configuration
Supported External DisplaysOne external display up to 6K at 60Hz8-core model: one external display up to 6K at 60Hz; 10-core model: two external displays up to 6K at 60Hz each, or one up to 8K at 60Hz
Display OutputsVideo output through Thunderbolt / USB-CVideo output through Thunderbolt / USB-C
Thunderbolt2 × Thunderbolt 3 / USB 4 ports, up to 40 GbpsTwo or four Thunderbolt 4 ports up to 40Gb/s, by CPU / GPU configuration
USB PortsUSB 4 up to 40 Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps through Thunderbolt ports; 10-core GPU model adds 2 × USB-C 10 GbpsUSB 4 up to 40 Gbps and USB 3.1 Gen 2 up to 10 Gbps through Thunderbolt 4 ports
Memory Upgrade OptionsUnified memory fixed at purchase; up to 24 GBUnified memory fixed at purchase; 8-core model supports up to 24 GB, 10-core model up to 32 GB
Storage Upgrade Options8-core GPU model: configure up to 1 TB SSD; 10-core GPU model: up to 2 TB; external storage via Thunderbolt/USB8-core model: configure up to 1 TB SSD at purchase; 10-core model: up to 2 TB; external storage via Thunderbolt/USB
Power Supply143W external power adapter143W external power adapter

Display and Camera

Display and Camera specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Display Size24-inch class; 23.5-inch diagonal24-inch class; 23.5-inch diagonal
PanelRetina 4.5K LCD; P3 wide colour; True Tone; 500 nitsRetina 4.5K LCD; P3 wide colour; True Tone; 500 nits
Resolution4480 × 25204480 × 2520
TouchscreenNoNo
Camera1080p FaceTime HD camera12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View; 1080p HD video
MicrophonesThree-microphone array with directional beamformingThree-microphone array with directional beamforming

What's in the Box

What's in the Box specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Included ItemsiMac, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, 143W power adapter, 2m power lead, USB-C to Lightning cableiMac, Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, 143W power adapter, 2m power lead, USB-C charging cable

Audio

Audio specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Headphone output3.5 mm jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones3.5 mm jack with advanced support for high-impedance headphones

Operating Requirements

Operating Requirements specifications comparison
SpecificationApple iMac 24-inch M3Apple iMac 24-inch M4
Operating temperature10–35 °C10–35 °C
Relative humidity5–90%, non-condensing5–90%, non-condensing

Similarities

  • Both support Wi-Fi 6E.
  • Both have LCD displays.
  • Both offer up to 512 GB of storage.
  • Both have 24-inch screens.
  • Both have built-in microphones for calls.
  • Both connect over Bluetooth.

In summary

The Apple iMac 24-inch M4 is the better buy for almost everyone, with a newer, faster Apple M4 chip.

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