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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) vs iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)

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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, 2020)
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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 8,920 g)
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Choose the iMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020) if
  • Creatives who needed a big 5K Intel Mac.
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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
−4,500 gLighter in the hand4,420 vs 8,920 g
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Why pick theiMac (Retina 5K, 27-inch, 2020)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)
27-inch (diagonal) 5K Retina display
Performance2 differences
RAM
16 GB
8 GB
Storage (max)
256GB SSD; configurable to 512GB/1TB (8-core) or 512GB/1TB/2TB (10-core)
256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB, 4TB, 8TB
Design2 differences
Weight
4420 g
8920 g
Dimensions
Height 46.1 cm · width 54.7 cm · stand depth 14.7 cm
516 x 650 x 203 mm
Connectivity1 difference
Ports
Two-port: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:
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