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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) vs iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)

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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)
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The short verdict

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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)
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iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)
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Choose the iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) if
  • More RAM for multitasking (16 vs 8 GB)
  • Lighter in the hand (4,420 vs 9,420 g)
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Choose the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019) if
  • Creatives who want a large 5K screen.
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At a glance

Key differences

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Why pick theiMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)2 wins
+100%More RAM for multitasking16 vs 8 GB
−5,000 gLighter in the hand4,420 vs 9,420 g
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Why pick theiMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2019)1 win
+13%Larger screen27 vs 24 in
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Side-by-side specifications

Display2 differences
Screen size
24"
27"
Display Type
24-inch 4.5K Retina (actual diagonal 23.5 in)
Retina 5K display
Performance3 differences
RAM
16 GB
8 GB
Storage (max)
256GB SSD; configurable to 512GB/1TB (8-core) or 512GB/1TB/2TB (10-core)
1TB, 2TB, 256GB, 512GB, 3TB
Chipset
Apple M4: 8-core CPU (4P+4E) / 8-core GPU (two-port model) or 10-core CPU (4P+6E) / 10-core GPU (four-port model)
Intel Core i5 (Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz)
Design2 differences
Weight
4420 g
9420 g
Dimensions
Height 46.1 cm · width 54.7 cm · stand depth 14.7 cm
516 x 650 x 203 mm
Connectivity2 differences
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) · Bluetooth 5.3 · Gigabit Ethernet (std on four-port, optional on two-port)
Wi-Fi
Ports
Two-port: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
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