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Apple should have mentioned #4 but I don’t anticipate it being a big deal. Macbook air has no fans and performs nearly identical to Macbook pro. I am assuming the iMac needs a bit more cooling with the display and other internals but I expect it to be a similar difference in performance. Definitely following tho to see your findings
The performance issue just blew my mind, this really changes everything about this machine. About the screen I don’t really care the 23,5 still fine. I would say that if there wasn’t a small issue here, your imperial system. Panels are made and designed in metric. They are designed at 60cm, the model called 24 inc which is 60,96 cm The panel about 60 cm 23,5 inc is 59,69 cm So let’s do a quick marketing, everyone leaked 24, but the panel really isn’t that much but we need the better sounding name okey, call it 24 list it at the website at 23,5 Why 23,5? Simple 59,69 is smaller then 60 so you can legally list it as 23,5, and sounds better then 23,622. Let’s finish the math here what you really talking about is 0.96 cm 0.377 inch which is 1.5% difference. You really think that’s real? There no panel on the market at the size of 60,96. And at last I would like you too ask to get your heads out of your asses and do the math before sending a video out to millions who will freak out for something that doesn’t exist. Also next time take a break before trying to use a smaller screen the 27inch is enormous both in price and size there really isn’t a point in comparing the two especially if you realize it’s supposed to replace a 21,5 inch screen.
True, 27" is like the bare minimal needed for a high productive workflow. Even 27" seems small these days with 32" monitors becoming more and more popular.
Well, I love most of the videos that you guys put. But as an Audio engineer and music producer, I have to say louder isn’t better, and clearly the Pro version of iMac has a distortion when it comes to their speakers. The new iMac sounds balanced, with exactly how the sounds meant to sound. In reality every song you hear is muffled in a way, because every listening device you use has a signature tuning to it, and most of them always boost the highs and the lows to market their target audience. I found iMac’s speakers are the closest to that particular balanced sound that every audiohead wants!
That's interesting. So theoretically, if you were to mix with nothing but built in speakers in all of the iMacs, the M1 iMac will translate best on other systems? Even bass?
Thats cool mate , however some of us prefer or need bigger monitors due to eye strain or just old eyes , i have a 27 inch monitor , and i`d be very happy to have 32 or even 40 inch job , everyone is different , my little step brother has like 200 tabs open at all times with text and apps so small , i truly dont know how he even operates his machine , but it doesnt faze him . Horses for courses :) .
@@mikldude9376 Elements on screen are exactly the same size for the 21.5", 24" and 27" iMacs. If your eyesight requires elements to be larger, you use the monitor scaling options. Or you sit a little bit closer to that iMac of yours, which also makes it bigger to your eyes. Sure, I understand that a bigger screen has other positive aspects, but the eyesight thing really doesn't matter much with Retina displays. Just use the controls correctly to achieve the result that fits you.
Finally a sensible comment. But the thing is that they stated it was a 21.5" iMac for that previous model that it replaces. For this they said it was a 24" when it is not it is only 23.5" which is what the issue is.
I’m confused. You stated the 21 inch iMac isn’t great for video editing or productivity.... but on the iPad 12.9 m1 iPad review you talk about using it for video editing and productivity...... this is in terms of screen size not about the processors.
@@29kalelYes, the Intel’s. It’s almost 3x as fast as the 13” intel’s. Even the iPad (8th Generation) is faster than the base model 2019 Intel MacBook Air.
These all seem incredibly petty tbh. I wouldn’t call any of them ‘issues’. Especially the screen size, like that’s just what you’re used to, it’s not an issue that it’s smaller than your main computer. A computer that this one is not designed to replace. 😂
You say that but it’s not the advertised size. That’s misleading. I just measured an LG 24” screen I have at home and unsurprisingly, it’s 24” across the diagonal.
It does say on Apple’s website that the actual screen size is 23.5” though, so it’s only your own fault if you haven’t read that. The iPhone screen sizes are slightly smaller than advertised too. But my point was that they are comparing it to their 27” iMac which this one isn’t designed to replace anyway, it’s replacing the 21.5” iMac, so it’s bigger than that. Obviously it will be smaller than a 27” iMac because it’s not that machine’s successor.
@@JAWProductionsFA it is false advertising, misleading at the very least. It's called the 24" inch not the 24" but check the print and you'll see that it's actually 23.5" mac...but I agree with everything you said
I did a LOT of video and photo editing on a 21.5 inch screen and it was fine. I think that this is just a case of the younger gen just getting spoiled by the bigger screens.
@@racineurr.8924 this man correctly predicted the 4.5k res of the imac, the cost, and several other design choices. He is certainly one of the most reliable apple youtube channels, and though this video has some admittedly poor points, his overall channel is fantastic.
@@swiftyedits4067 I'm not denying his technical knowledge but I'm a bit fed up with these guys that are so remote from the needs of the common people and review entry levels stuff (TV, headphones, earphones, phones, etc) and immediately find them inappropriate for their use as if their use was all that was important. As if they cold not imagine in their ivory tower that another man or woman down there will buy the 1299$ iMac and it will be anything he/she will ever need. I say to these reviewers: don't review these entry things, you will obviously find them unfit for use. Again, wait till the 30 inch Pro iMac comes and then you'll be on your turf. Do you really think it's worth saying the entry level device will take 12 seconds more than the midtier to render a 4k video. Who but professional videographers need those 12 seconds? This is the only point, not the professionalism or the knowledge of this reviewer.
Yeah he pretty much clickbaits every single time. He’s complaining about small things because he can easily get any apple product he wants while a lot of people, including me would be really happy with a base model.
@@racineurr.8924 The "guys" on this channel work very hard to explain important detailed, techinical information about these products and we LOVE THEM FOR IT. They are very SMART and work hard to bring us this content, there are few others that do or can. They are not elites , if you dont enjoy or benifit from their content, Do Not Watch. Don't forget this is America and a free country, do what you wish and be happy, this includes making as much money as you want, it just takes work, like the "guys" producing this channel. Anyone that takes the time to write a paragraph of negative comments, needs to put that time to use in increasing your income 🙌
You guys are good normally but this one is a dud IMHO. All of these "issues" aren't really issues at all. They are personal preferences. I was expecting a video with real "issues" that you had found with the new M1 iMac. These are all subjective. I love the screen size in my environment, the sharpness and detail of the camera, the speakers, and the blue color is awesome! Who cares about the fans. See you on the next video!
@@spacecadet2172 No it isn't. Screen size is always meaured by the diagonal. Apple chose for the first time to overstate the size of their product as 24" when it is 23.5". Every other product was accurately named they did not round up or put it in the small print for their other products which is misleading and in some countries against the law and false advertising.
@@spacecadet2172 No it hasn't been standard practice Apple Fanboy Cultist. Screen sizes have always been measured by the diagonal and pretty much all manufacturers including Apple have never over stated the size or rounded up until Apple did so with the "24" inch cough iMac which is only 23.5" inches. This is deliberate, misleading, false advertising and dishonesty by Apple.
Yes, it seems an odd complaint about the base model having just a single fan when the AIR has no fan at all and this isn’t seen as any kind. If a hindrance in reviews or real world experiences. Seems to me that a lot of these reviews are looking at this particular iMac as if it’s a professional device and not a home desktop for people who want a little bit of style and prefer Mac over Windows. It’s at the bottom of the eventual pile. True professional models will follow. Don’t you get that?
These complaints seem to be very nit-picky. Of course a 24” display is smaller than a 27”, duh! How are you shocked by that? Also, there is a reason that the base model is less expensive to purchase. It’s supposed to have less to offer than the upgraded models. The fact that it only has one fan isn’t earth shattering news. Then to talk it up as if Apple was hiding alien technology is laughable.
Fair but personally I bought the base model because I didn't care about the GPU, I don't mind the fans that much since I don't use heavy software but it would've been nice to know beforehand. I can see people having an issue with it if their computers tend to overheat.
@@paultiffet8183 You are responding to this a year later dummy and yes it did prevent me from doing so because I value honesty and Apple is not an honest company.
Eh, you didn't expect the blue iMac to be so… blue? What a weird thing to complain about. And the webcam is upping shadows because your coworkers probably Zoom in the dark a lot and they're trying to make that look better.
That’s the reason why Apple does not send Max Tech review units, because of their unbiased reviews. Unlike other TH-camrs praise Apple. Thank you guys for your honest reviews!
It's still very weak in the GPU department when compared to the 27 inch that comes with radeon 5500 standard. Also you cannot attach a external gpu enclosure.
Yeah, you should wait for the 27 or 30 model if you are looking at the graphical horse power. I mean 16 to 32 cores means any where from a 5600m or 5500 xt to vega 2 duo!!!
@@vernearase3044 I don't see a problem with people using external gpus. I have one lying around and pair it up with my base spec 27" iMac to game occasionally. It's just another feature that worked perfectly fine on the older iMacs that apple took away. So now you end up paying a premium just for a GPU upgrade. And if you see what apple charges to upgrade a gpu in the macbook pros, you'll understand the concept of absurd pricing.
First problem is absolutely not relatable for me. There are thousands of videos which claim the new MBP as the go to video editing machine at it only has an 13“ display. This however has an even bigger display compared to its predecessor and you are stating this as an issue? Sorry I don‘t get the point, wait for the rumored 32“ iMac instead and don‘t compare apples with bananas.
The issue is advertising the iMac with a 24” screen when it’s half an inch smaller. This might not make a difference to many people. But why didn’t they advertise the old iMac as 22” instead of 21.5”? Since when is rounding up acceptable… ?
@@moogle17 Since the dawn of displays... it's common to round up displays 24" and below. You will find most monitors are advertised as "24"-class monitors" and are actually 23.5". This ranges from Viewsonic to Dell to HP, etc. etc. It has to do with yields of the LCD panels starting with Gen 5 LCD (the one before the introduction of LED-LCD).
I preorder a 24inch as I think staring at 27 inch can make me go blind with such close distance. I also laughed when you said 24 inch is much more smaller than 27inch....er...well isn't it obvious when they already said its a 24 inch?
I can't comment on if it's small for editing. But have def seen plenty of people complaining in forums that 24' is too small and how they need 27' at least
I love the speakers on it. I feel like a lot of people listen to their music WAY too loud and will cause hearing loss, I couldn't imagine trying to turn up the volume when it's already max'd out. I don't even listen to it at 50%. Watching this video I have it only on the 3rd bar of volume lol
I watch your videos regularly but this video is a reach and I think that's being kind. Shocked by the size difference? I replaced my 2019 27" iMac with a 24 inch and I'm honestly impressed. The 24 inch takes up less desk space yet still provides a decent size screen because of the smaller bezels. Additionally the comments about the camera and other items are opinion based and subjective. Again, I watch your videos regularly, but this appears to be "hey let's find a reason to pump out another video and generate ad revenue". I love my new 24" iMac and adjusted to the screen size difference within minutes. It's extremely fast, snappy, the camera is light years ahead of the 720p camera that was in my 2019 27", and it's just overall very well designed. That's my opinion.
Coming from an iPad this thing is a monster. I love it, I don't care how it looks I bought it because of its Performance. I wish these reviewers would stop nit picking, looks are Cosmetic.
Wow, all the other reviewers didn’t even bother to verify and just went along with the Apple marketing of it having the best webcam and speakers from all Macs.. I love how unbiased you guys are!
I'm seeing a lot of comments from people misunderstanding about the size. In no way are you "complaining' about the product, just that Apple, Inc. is not clearly disclosing the screen size, which I agree with. I saw one of these in person and they are exactly as you described. Thank you for producing this great content.
I don't see these issues as real problems. Don't expect having everything on the basic version, and just use some good external 2.1 USB speakers Don't let me start about issues with almost every part of my expensive PC...
This is a replacement for the integrated graphics and lowest end dedicated 21" iMac. Why is every reviewing it as if it's a pro machine? It's litterally a MacBook Air strapped to a display.
I love that this guy doesn't pull any punches. Very refreshing in a world of rabid apple fanatics that let the company get away with misleading/false advertising on a regular basis.
The issue wasn’t that it’s smaller than 27”. It’s that it feels smaller than expected in actual use, partially because it’s actually 23.5”. Since you’re measuring diagonally on a screen, that .5” def makes a difference in how big the screen actually is
I came up from the 21.5 inch iMac and I’m very pleased. This one was made for the the 21.5 audience and priced like it. The 27inch and iMac Pro users have theirs coming later this year. But comparing this one to the 27 inch or PRO? Is a little unfair. The sound system “best ever” being the only legitimate gripes
Interesting commentary on the sound volume. I feel the sound volume on my M1 MacBook Pro is also a little on the low side and I’m considering getting an external Bluetooth speaker because of that concern.
I’ve seen the imac at the store today. I dunno why the reviewers are saying the speakers are not good but to me it was fking good. But #4 was a good find, my decision is now clear. after WWDC I will make the final decision after the Macbook Pro is revealed(if it is revealed).
Yes, Apple should advertise the screen as 23.5" and not 24". Everyone says 21.5" on the older screens. I have a 17" laptop now so 23.5" would be a nice upgrade for me as well as getting a 4.5K screen! That way I could enjoy 4K videos instead of 1080 ones! The more we find out about these computers it looks like the more expensive model is the way to go since in most cases the performance is better with more features! I'm glad of these side by side comparisons and breakdowns. Computers are expensive and I want the best performance and features for my money along with future proofing the machine since I will keep it a long time. My current laptop is 8 years old and still working except the case and hinge are starting to go.
Thank you! I’m glad I decided to wait to see the colors in person. Also I am very happy to know about the cooling fan situation before going in to buy one.
I usually love the analysis in your videos but this one seemed more like a bunch of (mostly) minor quibbles. I’m coming from a 16 inch MBP, so the size is a major improvement for me. However, since AAPL called the 24 inch iMac’s predecessor 21.5 inches, they should have stuck to that convention. I really have a problem with the quibble about sound, however. Your criticism of the 24 inch in comparison to the 27 inch models is kinda like saying the HomePod mini is a dud because it doesn’t sound as good as the OG HomePod that’s three times its size and three times its cost. For its size, the 24 inch iMac has darn good sound and in most settings is plenty loud. Of course, I haven’t blown my hearing out playing loud music and living in loud urban environments, so that might also be a factor.
I love my new 24" iMac, but I have to say, this is one of the more honest critiques I've seen out there. They aren't game breakers, but the speakers & the washed out camera are definitely a tad annoying. Especially given their marketing on those 2 items specifically.
To be honest, the fact that the 24" iMac is missing the Anti-reflective screen coating that can be found on the 27" is a huge bummer and probably one of the worst issues in my opinion.
@@campelodemagalhaes It is so nice having it on the newer 27" iMacs. I don't get why they decided to skip out on having that feature on the 24" iMacs, but I guess they are saving it for the refresh of the 27" or perhaps pro iMacs.
Those doesn’t necessarily need to be considered issues, and it ain’t that big of a deal either. For the majority out there, it’s just a small compromise for the prices. And it’s not fair to compare it with the Imac Pro too. Also, louder doesn’t also mean better, that Imac Pro in comparison with the M1 Imac is pretty distorted. Alot of sound engineers will agree with that. And lastly, the 2021 M1 Imac shouldn’t be compared to the Imac Pro, the M1 Imac is more of a family centered computer whereas the Imac Pro, is literally for Pros. I love your videos because you guys are one of the those unbiased reviewers, and doesn’t exaggerate but this one I think is just for content, hehe. But hey you don’t have to be like those other exaggerated tech reviewers, you’re team is awesome already and so are your contents!
they use credit cards, and as he said near the end of the video, they return a lot of machines after making the video. Sadly, lots of TH-camrs do that, they buy, film a video review, then return the stuff and get monetized
The speakers aren’t an issue for me as I have a hifi system for music and streaming. The issue for me is that it’s an all-in-one. My 2013 27” iMac has almost ground to a halt and is not big sur compatible, but the monitor is perfectly adequate for my needs. It’s a QHD non-retina display model, and this it why I’m going for the Mac mini.
@@ianshyu if you're selling good speakers, it needs a balance of quality and volume no? Otherwise but a HiFi system with a Mac mini like Colin mentioned
Why do you compare the 24” model with the old 27” model, when it’s replacing the 21” one? You wouldn’t compare the 13” M1 MacBook Pro screen size to an 16” MacBook Pro, either.
There is a subpixel rendering bug that need to be fixed and it has been in the OS for about 5 years. Thin lines show up in Safari when you zoom in on divs next to each other where the background color is different. Please report this to Apple Support. The more people that call them the higher the chance of getting the problem fixed. It's on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and regular Macs.
I'll say this: Several brands shave a half inch off their advertised size. Look at most TVs for sale. (32 inch CLASS, 31.5 inch diagonal) Also, the M1 has such a low thermal footprint, I don't see the difference being all that huge. Not to mention these are low-tier iMacs we're talking here. The bigger ones become better.
Issue #1 - Ummm...you expected a 24 inch to "feel like" or look like a 27 inch? Hello? Math. Additionally, you saw the bezels. and again, math. This sounds like you "created" an issue so you could have one for your video. Just sayin'. The only other issue that seemed legitimate to me is the fan and heat sync issue. The rest of it, honesty, y'all just sound like whiney spoiled brats. I'm rather disappointed.
Two additional USB-C ports and an extra graphics core might have been enough to require the change in thermal management. Doesn't seem like something to complain about to me.
I’m guessing when you buy a car you compare it to something most can’t afford or need. Grow up the size is a problem! Really you know it’s smaller that is what you are buying! The base model and a full blown machine or a machine that costs twice as much as the full blown machine is such a fair comparison right? No. Stop it you are comparing its look of the screen in a very bright room with very light colors all over the place, yes your jacket was black but what is the value difference between the two? 8 stops or more! Have you color corrected it? Probably not right. Your observations are for the most part worthless. Apples to watermelon! I bought the computer full blown it should be here in a couple of days I’m sure I’ll be happy with it until I want to change! Life is too short! Look at what you bought and what you spent!
About the fan issue - this is similar to the difference between the performance of the Macbook Air and the Macbook Pro. The MB Air is fan-less, and, as a result, Apple throttles down the performance slightly. Using the fan, the Macbook Pro is able to run at higher temperatures for longer periods of time, and can be run at higher clock speeds. Same would apply to the M1 iMac. I'm not sure the target consumer would notice or even need the performance difference. You pay more, you get more.
I agree with you about all these issues, I just received my new iMac 24 inches today and I’m not fully happy about it as first time iMac user. I wish I watch this video before I bought it. Thank you
Four of your issues were important for me but I am a function over form person so #5 means little to nothing to me. Of course I am speaking only for myself as my wife is different.
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Apple should have mentioned #4 but I don’t anticipate it being a big deal. Macbook air has no fans and performs nearly identical to Macbook pro. I am assuming the iMac needs a bit more cooling with the display and other internals but I expect it to be a similar difference in performance.
Definitely following tho to see your findings
The performance issue just blew my mind, this really changes everything about this machine.
About the screen I don’t really care the 23,5 still fine.
I would say that if there wasn’t a small issue here, your imperial system.
Panels are made and designed in metric.
They are designed at 60cm, the model called 24 inc which is 60,96 cm
The panel about 60 cm
23,5 inc is 59,69 cm
So let’s do a quick marketing, everyone leaked 24, but the panel really isn’t that much but we need the better sounding name okey, call it 24 list it at the website at 23,5
Why 23,5?
Simple 59,69 is smaller then 60 so you can legally list it as 23,5, and sounds better then 23,622.
Let’s finish the math here what you really talking about is 0.96 cm 0.377 inch which is 1.5% difference. You really think that’s real? There no panel on the market at the size of 60,96.
And at last I would like you too ask to get your heads out of your asses and do the math before sending a video out to millions who will freak out for something that doesn’t exist.
Also next time take a break before trying to use a smaller screen the 27inch is enormous both in price and size there really isn’t a point in comparing the two especially if you realize it’s supposed to replace a 21,5 inch screen.
@@Joshylonstoky he is Amarican
The sound quality is much clearer on the m1 mac but not louder than the intel models. I think that's what apple meant but its still misleading though
Seriously, it‘s a little bit strange to act surprised about the fact that a 23,5“ display is smaller than 27“.
True, 27" is like the bare minimal needed for a high productive workflow. Even 27" seems small these days with 32" monitors becoming more and more popular.
honestly stopped watching after that. Pure clickbait.
Every tv is like that too. A 55 inch tv is really 54.5 inch diagonally
Pretty dumb, honestly.
This guy's reviews are just full of perssimism
“That half an inch can make a difference”, when my boy said that, I literally broke down :’) thanks man
“Too small or just right for her”... ??? DAMN!!! Hahaha
That's what she said.
ROFL🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣
Size don’t matter. Performance does 😉
5'5 Men: *sad noises*
Buying a 24-inch iMac and complaining it’s smaller than the 27-inch 😆
laughing in 40 inch 4k tv
@LaMelo Ball 75? Haha 125 inch
Actually it’s bigger than the 21.5” it is replacing. A fair comparison would be vs the 21.5” iMac.
@@thetechrealist 125inch? Haha i own your family
The issue is buying a 24" iMac and only getting a 23.5".
Issue #1. no way. the 24 inch M1 is smaller than the 27 inch intel!!!! incredible work guys! keep up the good work!
😂😂 people are dumbasses
"The base model has only one fan and Apple didn't tell anyone about it"
Well I guess Apple doesn't care about their fans... Ba Dum Tss
LMAO
I didn’t expect you here
I thought you were an Apple hater, didn't expect you on a Max Tech video lol
There is the door. Get out.
This was the joke we needed
24" is smaller than 27"? Really? Shocking - why did no-one tell us this? ;)
bEcAuSe ApPlE iS a LiEr
This is the problem with his videos. He knows what he's getting and yet he talks about all the negatives that he knew it was gonna have.
you heard it here first.
Well, I love most of the videos that you guys put. But as an Audio engineer and music producer, I have to say louder isn’t better, and clearly the Pro version of iMac has a distortion when it comes to their speakers. The new iMac sounds balanced, with exactly how the sounds meant to sound. In reality every song you hear is muffled in a way, because every listening device you use has a signature tuning to it, and most of them always boost the highs and the lows to market their target audience. I found iMac’s speakers are the closest to that particular balanced sound that every audiohead wants!
They like crappy music, the louder the "better"! ^
I like better too, but I think louder is nice as well.
That's interesting. So theoretically, if you were to mix with nothing but built in speakers in all of the iMacs, the M1 iMac will translate best on other systems? Even bass?
I totally agree. Louder does not mean better!
@@mk-1901 according to Apple yes, except for volume.
I've spent 4 years coding and editing photos on a 12-inch MacBook 😅 I guess it depends where you're coming from.
Exactly, Richard Hendricks built the whole new decentralised Internet on an 11” MacBook Air all while using Tabs in Vim
Still, it is worth mentioning for product coming from the best company.
Thats cool mate , however some of us prefer or need bigger monitors due to eye strain or just old eyes , i have a 27 inch monitor , and i`d be very happy to have 32 or even 40 inch job , everyone is different ,
my little step brother has like 200 tabs open at all times with text and apps so small , i truly dont know how he even operates his machine , but it doesnt faze him .
Horses for courses :) .
Linus Trovald built Linux on a 11 inch MacBook Air
@@mikldude9376 Elements on screen are exactly the same size for the 21.5", 24" and 27" iMacs. If your eyesight requires elements to be larger, you use the monitor scaling options. Or you sit a little bit closer to that iMac of yours, which also makes it bigger to your eyes.
Sure, I understand that a bigger screen has other positive aspects, but the eyesight thing really doesn't matter much with Retina displays. Just use the controls correctly to achieve the result that fits you.
I wish u guys could have gotten your hands on a 21.5" iMac for all these comparisons since this is what the 23.5" iMac is replacing.
Right that’s why i commented as well! It doesn’t feel fair to compare it to a 27 inch… ofcourse it still feels small…
Finally a sensible comment. But the thing is that they stated it was a 21.5" iMac for that previous model that it replaces. For this they said it was a 24" when it is not it is only 23.5" which is what the issue is.
Exactly
I find the silver makes the white bezels much more tolerable imo.
Thanks. I was trying to decide between the color choicrs, and I agree with you.
I’m confused. You stated the 21 inch iMac isn’t great for video editing or productivity.... but on the iPad 12.9 m1 iPad review you talk about using it for video editing and productivity...... this is in terms of screen size not about the processors.
The 21.5 inch base model has a 2 core cpu that is slower than in iPhone 6s, the M1 iPad is faster than all 13” Intel Apple notebooks.
@@29kalelYes, the Intel’s. It’s almost 3x as fast as the 13” intel’s. Even the iPad (8th Generation) is faster than the base model 2019 Intel MacBook Air.
@@ianshyu I’m talking about the screen size not processors.
@@margery9436 oh
These all seem incredibly petty tbh. I wouldn’t call any of them ‘issues’. Especially the screen size, like that’s just what you’re used to, it’s not an issue that it’s smaller than your main computer. A computer that this one is not designed to replace. 😂
You say that but it’s not the advertised size. That’s misleading. I just measured an LG 24” screen I have at home and unsurprisingly, it’s 24” across the diagonal.
It does say on Apple’s website that the actual screen size is 23.5” though, so it’s only your own fault if you haven’t read that. The iPhone screen sizes are slightly smaller than advertised too. But my point was that they are comparing it to their 27” iMac which this one isn’t designed to replace anyway, it’s replacing the 21.5” iMac, so it’s bigger than that. Obviously it will be smaller than a 27” iMac because it’s not that machine’s successor.
@@JAWProductionsFA it is false advertising, misleading at the very least. It's called the 24" inch not the 24" but check the print and you'll see that it's actually 23.5" mac...but I agree with everything you said
I did a LOT of video and photo editing on a 21.5 inch screen and it was fine. I think that this is just a case of the younger gen just getting spoiled by the bigger screens.
Imma be honest these “issues” are not a big deal considering you are comparing it with Apple’s bigger and high end macs.
I'm losing confidence in your credibility, you are really stretching it some here.
As if this young guy ever had some.
@@racineurr.8924 this man correctly predicted the 4.5k res of the imac, the cost, and several other design choices. He is certainly one of the most reliable apple youtube channels, and though this video has some admittedly poor points, his overall channel is fantastic.
@@swiftyedits4067 I'm not denying his technical knowledge but I'm a bit fed up with these guys that are so remote from the needs of the common people and review entry levels stuff (TV, headphones, earphones, phones, etc) and immediately find them inappropriate for their use as if their use was all that was important. As if they cold not imagine in their ivory tower that another man or woman down there will buy the 1299$ iMac and it will be anything he/she will ever need. I say to these reviewers: don't review these entry things, you will obviously find them unfit for use. Again, wait till the 30 inch Pro iMac comes and then you'll be on your turf. Do you really think it's worth saying the entry level device will take 12 seconds more than the midtier to render a 4k video. Who but professional videographers need those 12 seconds? This is the only point, not the professionalism or the knowledge of this reviewer.
Yeah he pretty much clickbaits every single time. He’s complaining about small things because he can easily get any apple product he wants while a lot of people, including me would be really happy with a base model.
@@racineurr.8924 The "guys" on this channel work very hard to explain important detailed, techinical information about these products and we LOVE THEM FOR IT. They are very SMART and work hard to bring us this content, there are few others that do or can. They are not elites , if you dont enjoy or benifit from their content, Do Not Watch. Don't forget this is America and a free country, do what you wish and be happy, this includes making as much money as you want, it just takes work, like the "guys" producing this channel. Anyone that takes the time to write a paragraph of negative comments, needs to put that time to use in increasing your income 🙌
You guys are good normally but this one is a dud IMHO. All of these "issues" aren't really issues at all. They are personal preferences. I was expecting a video with real "issues" that you had found with the new M1 iMac. These are all subjective. I love the screen size in my environment, the sharpness and detail of the camera, the speakers, and the blue color is awesome! Who cares about the fans. See you on the next video!
Apple lying to you about the screen size is not an issue? They should be honest and not use deceptive marketing and small print to cheat people.
@@spacecadet2172 No it isn't. Screen size is always meaured by the diagonal. Apple chose for the first time to overstate the size of their product as 24" when it is 23.5". Every other product was accurately named they did not round up or put it in the small print for their other products which is misleading and in some countries against the law and false advertising.
@@spacecadet2172 That is a false equivalance. Inches can only be measured in one way and Apple chose to lie to consumers about the size of the screen.
@@spacecadet2172 No it hasn't been standard practice Apple Fanboy Cultist. Screen sizes have always been measured by the diagonal and pretty much all manufacturers including Apple have never over stated the size or rounded up until Apple did so with the "24" inch cough iMac which is only 23.5" inches. This is deliberate, misleading, false advertising and dishonesty by Apple.
Yes, it seems an odd complaint about the base model having just a single fan when the AIR has no fan at all and this isn’t seen as any kind. If a hindrance in reviews or real world experiences. Seems to me that a lot of these reviews are looking at this particular iMac as if it’s a professional device and not a home desktop for people who want a little bit of style and prefer Mac over Windows. It’s at the bottom of the eventual pile. True professional models will follow. Don’t you get that?
These complaints seem to be very nit-picky. Of course a 24” display is smaller than a 27”, duh! How are you shocked by that? Also, there is a reason that the base model is less expensive to purchase. It’s supposed to have less to offer than the upgraded models. The fact that it only has one fan isn’t earth shattering news. Then to talk it up as if Apple was hiding alien technology is laughable.
Fair but personally I bought the base model because I didn't care about the GPU, I don't mind the fans that much since I don't use heavy software but it would've been nice to know beforehand. I can see people having an issue with it if their computers tend to overheat.
The issue is that it is 23.5" not 24".
@@johnmknox Oh what a huge loss ! 🤣. As if this information can make hesitate to buy this iMac. It's frankly absurd, sorry.
@@paultiffet8183 You are responding to this a year later dummy and yes it did prevent me from doing so because I value honesty and Apple is not an honest company.
Compare it to the imac 21.5 inch, nothing else makes sense
Basically
Eh, you didn't expect the blue iMac to be so… blue? What a weird thing to complain about.
And the webcam is upping shadows because your coworkers probably Zoom in the dark a lot and they're trying to make that look better.
I have a 24 inch monitor for my Lenovo laptop and it is normal for companies to round up screen sizes
So they should've rounded up the 12.9 iPad Pro to 13 inches, if they're going to round up 23.5 to 24.
@@antbrooks1625 Some people might be scared off from buying a 13 inch tablet :D.....
That’s the reason why Apple does not send Max Tech review units, because of their unbiased reviews. Unlike other TH-camrs praise Apple. Thank you guys for your honest reviews!
Mrwhosetheboss knocking your door
oh give us a break... enough with the constant negativity already...
The thing is, it fights with a 27 inch and the imac pro but it's price matches the imac 21.5 inch.
It's still very weak in the GPU department when compared to the 27 inch that comes with radeon 5500 standard. Also you cannot attach a external gpu enclosure.
Yeah, you should wait for the 27 or 30 model if you are looking at the graphical horse power. I mean 16 to 32 cores means any where from a 5600m or 5500 xt to vega 2 duo!!!
@@vernearase3044 I don't see a problem with people using external gpus. I have one lying around and pair it up with my base spec 27" iMac to game occasionally. It's just another feature that worked perfectly fine on the older iMacs that apple took away. So now you end up paying a premium just for a GPU upgrade. And if you see what apple charges to upgrade a gpu in the macbook pros, you'll understand the concept of absurd pricing.
@@hypocrite5873 They had one that exited but it got discontinued
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First problem is absolutely not relatable for me. There are thousands of videos which claim the new MBP as the go to video editing machine at it only has an 13“ display. This however has an even bigger display compared to its predecessor and you are stating this as an issue? Sorry I don‘t get the point, wait for the rumored 32“ iMac instead and don‘t compare apples with bananas.
He should compare apple with grapes
bananas>apples
The issue is advertising the iMac with a 24” screen when it’s half an inch smaller. This might not make a difference to many people. But why didn’t they advertise the old iMac as 22” instead of 21.5”? Since when is rounding up acceptable… ?
@@moogle17 Since the dawn of displays... it's common to round up displays 24" and below.
You will find most monitors are advertised as "24"-class monitors" and are actually 23.5".
This ranges from Viewsonic to Dell to HP, etc. etc.
It has to do with yields of the LCD panels starting with Gen 5 LCD (the one before the introduction of LED-LCD).
@@moogle17 They round up on iPhones and iPads LOL.
This is a replacement for the 21" iMac. This is an improvement.
It’s not the 21.5 inch is 2db louder.
@@ianshyu bruh...
So happy dbrand offers a black bezels kit
I've never owned an apple before. I'm 62 and could finally swing the 27 imac 5k. I'm happy with it and having a blast using it. No problem.
You are comparing this to a 27 inch iMac, which is not what this is supposed to be the replacement for.
exactly
I preorder a 24inch as I think staring at 27 inch can make me go blind with such close distance. I also laughed when you said 24 inch is much more smaller than 27inch....er...well isn't it obvious when they already said its a 24 inch?
I work close too. Just adjust the contrast to dim it. Active truetone to match the changing lightning in my desk. Helpful too.
It’s basic math
Half an inch less, an issue? Cmon! Now it’s suddenly too small and you can’t edit easily? Wow! I’m doing my editing on a 12.9 inch iPad… and I’m 83!
I can't comment on if it's small for editing. But have def seen plenty of people complaining in forums that 24' is too small and how they need 27' at least
issue #5. the blue is too blue!!!! incredible!!! great work guys! thanks for warning me about blue looking blue.
I’ll take that blue one. I adore the blue.
I adore you 😘
My blue one is on the way. Can’t wait!
So, you didn’t expect a 24” monitor when you ordered a 24” monitor? 🤔
It's 3 inches bigger than the older model, but suddenly feels smaller? what? 😂
2" from 21.5 to 23.5
@@andremacedo8757 2 inches to be precise.
These are not "issues", these are gripes. You didn't expect the 24inch to be "that much smaller" than the 27 inch? 24
LMAO FR😭
The blue one looks good as is I’m glad it’s more bold than what the marketing shows
I love the speakers on it. I feel like a lot of people listen to their music WAY too loud and will cause hearing loss, I couldn't imagine trying to turn up the volume when it's already max'd out. I don't even listen to it at 50%. Watching this video I have it only on the 3rd bar of volume lol
Best honest review channel 👍
“That half an inch can definitely make a differences” - Max Tech 2021
Now I'm so happy I've ordered the silver one ;) thanks, great honest content.
Right!? I been peeped lol
the camera is not ruining the image quality. what claptrap clickbait of a video. dissapointing.
Each time I watch the synchronized dancing iMacs - I think the back of the computer looks better than the front!
4:38, sound great but is quieter than our old 21.5 inch late 2015 iMac.
How about comparing the 24 iMac to it competitors at the same price ?
I watch your videos regularly but this video is a reach and I think that's being kind. Shocked by the size difference? I replaced my 2019 27" iMac with a 24 inch and I'm honestly impressed. The 24 inch takes up less desk space yet still provides a decent size screen because of the smaller bezels. Additionally the comments about the camera and other items are opinion based and subjective. Again, I watch your videos regularly, but this appears to be "hey let's find a reason to pump out another video and generate ad revenue". I love my new 24" iMac and adjusted to the screen size difference within minutes. It's extremely fast, snappy, the camera is light years ahead of the 720p camera that was in my 2019 27", and it's just overall very well designed. That's my opinion.
Coming from an iPad this thing is a monster. I love it, I don't care how it looks I bought it because of its Performance. I wish these reviewers would stop nit picking, looks are Cosmetic.
That half an inch, could definitely make a difference. ~Vadim 2021
1:57
I think what they meant by sound system was the crispness of the audio so I think they can somewhat get away with it
Yeah, can't defend them on that one, but at least it is an improvement
dude lol, i learned to code on a 17inch CRT monitor ... you will survive
Wow, all the other reviewers didn’t even bother to verify and just went along with the Apple marketing of it having the best webcam and speakers from all Macs.. I love how unbiased you guys are!
It sounds the best, not the loudest.
Regarding diagonals, all 13" MacBooks have 13.3" diagonals. Thank you Apple for the extra space at no cost
I'm seeing a lot of comments from people misunderstanding about the size. In no way are you "complaining' about the product, just that Apple, Inc. is not clearly disclosing the screen size, which I agree with. I saw one of these in person and they are exactly as you described. Thank you for producing this great content.
I don't see these issues as real problems.
Don't expect having everything on the basic version, and just use some good external 2.1 USB speakers
Don't let me start about issues with almost every part of my expensive PC...
I've owned 2011 and a 2017 iMac 27". Out of those two, I think the 2011 iMac had the best sound, particularly clarity in the lower frequencies.
This is a replacement for the integrated graphics and lowest end dedicated 21" iMac. Why is every reviewing it as if it's a pro machine? It's litterally a MacBook Air strapped to a display.
"Best sound" =/= LOUDEST sound. Taking their marketing as best=loud is an assumption on anyone's part.
I love that this guy doesn't pull any punches. Very refreshing in a world of rabid apple fanatics that let the company get away with misleading/false advertising on a regular basis.
Man, seriously, did you just made a video with Top 5 issues, the first being that 24” are smaller than 27”? Seriously?
😂
The issue wasn’t that it’s smaller than 27”. It’s that it feels smaller than expected in actual use, partially because it’s actually 23.5”. Since you’re measuring diagonally on a screen, that .5” def makes a difference in how big the screen actually is
I came up from the 21.5 inch iMac and I’m very pleased. This one was made for the the 21.5 audience and priced like it. The 27inch and iMac Pro users have theirs coming later this year. But comparing this one to the 27 inch or PRO? Is a little unfair. The sound system “best ever” being the only legitimate gripes
1st work problems, your over hyping this. These aren’t the “pro” models you are seeking as well, these are intended for everyday people. I bought one
It is still a pro machine as you can edit video and upload TH-cam to earn money.
1st WORLD* problems
Yeah def concerned with those issues
Will look at the comparison
Keep up the good work!!!
Interesting commentary on the sound volume. I feel the sound volume on my M1 MacBook Pro is also a little on the low side and I’m considering getting an external Bluetooth speaker because of that concern.
Yep. I've got a maxed out 2020 27" iMac which I'll be keeping for a while.
I’ve seen the imac at the store today. I dunno why the reviewers are saying the speakers are not good but to me it was fking good.
But #4 was a good find, my decision is now clear. after WWDC I will make the final decision after the Macbook Pro is revealed(if it is revealed).
Because they’re used to the 27 inch speakers or to pro external speakers which are about $200+
After WWDC they maybe gonna release another iMac
It sounds great but is 2db quieter than the 21.5 inch.
@@ianshyu Maybe that's a good thing for the well being of the eardrums ...
@@FDNY8231 at half which is what I normally use it’s 71 compared to 73.
Yes, Apple should advertise the screen as 23.5" and not 24". Everyone says 21.5" on the older screens. I have a 17" laptop now so 23.5" would be a nice upgrade for me as well as getting a 4.5K screen! That way I could enjoy 4K videos instead of 1080 ones! The more we find out about these computers it looks like the more expensive model is the way to go since in most cases the performance is better with more features! I'm glad of these side by side comparisons and breakdowns. Computers are expensive and I want the best performance and features for my money along with future proofing the machine since I will keep it a long time. My current laptop is 8 years old and still working except the case and hinge are starting to go.
Hey Max tech, can you please make a compared between iMac m1 and a similar priced custom made pc?
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He doesn’t have money bro he gonna run out of money
none of these are a big problem for me, except the dual fan vs single fan setup thing. thanks so much
New iMac over hyped for sure
Imagine feeling so surprised that 24" is smaller than 27" you produce a video about it.
Hey here is Max, i'll nit pick for this video but mind that i will take most of it back towards the end of each argument
Thank you! I’m glad I decided to wait to see the colors in person. Also I am very happy to know about the cooling fan situation before going in to buy one.
I usually love the analysis in your videos but this one seemed more like a bunch of (mostly) minor quibbles. I’m coming from a 16 inch MBP, so the size is a major improvement for me. However, since AAPL called the 24 inch iMac’s predecessor 21.5 inches, they should have stuck to that convention.
I really have a problem with the quibble about sound, however. Your criticism of the 24 inch in comparison to the 27 inch models is kinda like saying the HomePod mini is a dud because it doesn’t sound as good as the OG HomePod that’s three times its size and three times its cost. For its size, the 24 inch iMac has darn good sound and in most settings is plenty loud. Of course, I haven’t blown my hearing out playing loud music and living in loud urban environments, so that might also be a factor.
I love my new 24" iMac, but I have to say, this is one of the more honest critiques I've seen out there. They aren't game breakers, but the speakers & the washed out camera are definitely a tad annoying. Especially given their marketing on those 2 items specifically.
Do you really think that half an inch is a game changer feature??
Thanks for telling me about the 2 fans.
To be honest, the fact that the 24" iMac is missing the Anti-reflective screen coating that can be found on the 27" is a huge bummer and probably one of the worst issues in my opinion.
Actually that is big.
And I am surprised they did not mentioned that.
@@campelodemagalhaes It is so nice having it on the newer 27" iMacs. I don't get why they decided to skip out on having that feature on the 24" iMacs, but I guess they are saving it for the refresh of the 27" or perhaps pro iMacs.
Thank you for everything you do 1M here we come 💯
So you made a video where you discover and are shocked that a 24 inch iMac has a much smaller screen than a 27 in iMac ..... Thanks 👍 for the PSA
Those doesn’t necessarily need to be considered issues, and it ain’t that big of a deal either. For the majority out there, it’s just a small compromise for the prices. And it’s not fair to compare it with the Imac Pro too. Also, louder doesn’t also mean better, that Imac Pro in comparison with the M1 Imac is pretty distorted. Alot of sound engineers will agree with that. And lastly, the 2021 M1 Imac shouldn’t be compared to the Imac Pro, the M1 Imac is more of a family centered computer whereas the Imac Pro, is literally for Pros. I love your videos because you guys are one of the those unbiased reviewers, and doesn’t exaggerate but this one I think is just for content, hehe. But hey you don’t have to be like those other exaggerated tech reviewers, you’re team is awesome already and so are your contents!
I think the pre-M1 iMacs sound distorted and worse
Hmm I disagree with the camera statement. I think the new one looks the best
yeah same, the lighting looks better, especially when comparing the pro camera setup they use compared to the M1
Omg you guys can just go out and casually buy another imac
they use credit cards, and as he said near the end of the video, they return a lot of machines after making the video. Sadly, lots of TH-camrs do that, they buy, film a video review, then return the stuff and get monetized
@@corgikun2579 Sounds like a business you’d like to be in.
Omgs the sound situation! Thanks
I use a 27" 2020 iMac and went to the store to see the 24" M1 iMac ... The speakers are UNDERWHELMING
The speakers aren’t an issue for me as I have a hifi system for music and streaming. The issue for me is that it’s an all-in-one. My 2013 27” iMac has almost ground to a halt and is not big sur compatible, but the monitor is perfectly adequate for my needs. It’s a QHD non-retina display model, and this it why I’m going for the Mac mini.
The speakers sounds better, not louder.
@@ianshyu if you're selling good speakers, it needs a balance of quality and volume no? Otherwise but a HiFi system with a Mac mini like Colin mentioned
Very happy with my 24 inch iMac
not surprising at all
you need physical size for sound quality
wow, bad Apple! Thanks for letting us know of these issues!
Awesome I was waiting for this video 🔥🎉😀😎
Have the mid model , 16 GB of RAM . SUPER QUICK, NICE SOUNDS , RESPONSIVE, LOTS OF FEATURES . TRULEY A GEM!
Why do you compare the 24” model with the old 27” model, when it’s replacing the 21” one? You wouldn’t compare the 13” M1 MacBook Pro screen size to an 16” MacBook Pro, either.
There is a subpixel rendering bug that need to be fixed and it has been in the OS for about 5 years. Thin lines show up in Safari when you zoom in on divs next to each other where the background color is different. Please report this to Apple Support. The more people that call them the higher the chance of getting the problem fixed. It's on iPhones, iPads, MacBooks and regular Macs.
I'll say this: Several brands shave a half inch off their advertised size. Look at most TVs for sale. (32 inch CLASS, 31.5 inch diagonal)
Also, the M1 has such a low thermal footprint, I don't see the difference being all that huge. Not to mention these are low-tier iMacs we're talking here. The bigger ones become better.
6:10, 6:20 even the auto generated captions term it as [Laughter]
What a disappointment XD
Issue #1 - Ummm...you expected a 24 inch to "feel like" or look like a 27 inch? Hello? Math. Additionally, you saw the bezels. and again, math. This sounds like you "created" an issue so you could have one for your video. Just sayin'.
The only other issue that seemed legitimate to me is the fan and heat sync issue. The rest of it, honesty, y'all just sound like whiney spoiled brats. I'm rather disappointed.
Two additional USB-C ports and an extra graphics core might have been enough to require the change in thermal management. Doesn't seem like something to complain about to me.
This review (er) seriously bangs the credibility of tech reviewers on YT. My opinion
I actually like this channel, but some videos seriously don't respect the viewers...
I’m guessing when you buy a car you compare it to something most can’t afford or need. Grow up the size is a problem! Really you know it’s smaller that is what you are buying! The base model and a full blown machine or a machine that costs twice as much as the full blown machine is such a fair comparison right? No. Stop it you are comparing its look of the screen in a very bright room with very light colors all over the place, yes your jacket was black but what is the value difference between the two? 8 stops or more! Have you color corrected it? Probably not right. Your observations are for the most part worthless. Apples to watermelon!
I bought the computer full blown it should be here in a couple of days I’m sure I’ll be happy with it until I want to change! Life is too short! Look at what you bought and what you spent!
About the fan issue - this is similar to the difference between the performance of the Macbook Air and the Macbook Pro. The MB Air is fan-less, and, as a result, Apple throttles down the performance slightly. Using the fan, the Macbook Pro is able to run at higher temperatures for longer periods of time, and can be run at higher clock speeds. Same would apply to the M1 iMac. I'm not sure the target consumer would notice or even need the performance difference. You pay more, you get more.
iMac Pro still has the best speakers on any Mac ever, more bass and higher volume.
I agree with you about all these issues, I just received my new iMac 24 inches today and I’m not fully happy about it as first time iMac user. I wish I watch this video before I bought it. Thank you
Four of your issues were important for me but I am a function over form person so #5 means little to nothing to me. Of course I am speaking only for myself as my wife is different.
I thought married people ain’t on TH-cam guess I was too wrong since i see every comment talking about their kids and husband
the iMacs webcam looks very good. for what you are expecting, you need a dedicated camera like Sony alpha...