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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024) vs Mac mini (M6)

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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)
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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)
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Mac mini (M6)
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iMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)
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    • Lighter in the hand (730 vs 4,420 g)
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    At a glance

    Key differences

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    Why pick theiMac 24-inch (M4, 2024)0 wins
    No measured advantages in our spec data. Check the full specs below.
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    Why pick theMac mini (M6)1 win
    −3,690 gLighter in the hand730 vs 4,420 g
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    Side-by-side specifications

    Display2 differences
    Screen size
    24"
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    Refresh rate
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    60 Hz
    Performance3 differences
    RAM
    16 GB
    16 GB
    Storage (max)
    256GB SSD; configurable to 512GB/1TB (8-core) or 512GB/1TB/2TB (10-core)
    256GB, 512GB, 1TB, 2TB
    OS
    macOS Sequoia
    macOS
    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)
    M6
    Design3 differences
    Weight
    4420 g
    730 g
    Colors
    Blue · Purple · Pink
    Silver
    Dimensions
    Height 46.1 cm · width 54.7 cm · stand depth 14.7 cm
    5.0 x 12.7 x 12.7 cm (H x W x D)
    Connectivity2 differences
    Wi-Fi
    Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) · Bluetooth 5.3 · Gigabit Ethernet (std on four-port, optional on two-port)
    Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be)
    Ports
    Two-port: 2x Thunderbolt / USB 4
    Front: 2x USB-C (USB 3, 10Gb/s)
    General1 difference
    Released
    2024-11-08
    2026-09-22
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