You Should Buy an M1 iMac Instead of a MacBook Pro!
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Both the iMac and MacBook Pro now have Apple's amazing M1 chip, which might lead people to think that they would be better off buying a MacBook Pro to get the same power as an iMac but in a portable form factor, however, that's not necessarily the case, and there are a lot of reasons why I think you should buy an M1 iMac over the M1 MacBook Pro.
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I love my MacBook Pro, the portability, the heat management, the battery life…just love it
It’s a great product! No wrong decision here, just giving reasons why you would want to get an iMac over a MacBook pro. Both have pros & cons.
@@GregsGadgets but how do you clean the dust inside if you can't open it?
@@wednesday567 Apple Service Centers perhaps?
@@samguapo4573 $
@@samguapo4573 really? Even with the air?
Oooh that green iMac… I didn’t think I’d like the colors, but hot damn. That green is lovely.
This is completely spot on! Recently got the M1 iMac and definitely giving up my MacBook Pro after realising I only needed the portability a few times a year - there are even more pluses such as the ergonomics of working on the iMac vs a laptop and this new iMac is lighter and thinner so easier to move around from room to room aswell.
Thank you! I’ve never understood people who prefer a laptop only to have it connected to an external monitor and never use it as a laptop is supposed to be used. Then why not buy a desktop instead? It’s the most logical thing to me.
I’m with you on this. I gave up my M1 MBP for the iMac. Given that I’ve got a 12.9” iPad Pro, that suffices where portability is needed.
Are you still happy with your imac? I'm trying to decide between the imac and new MBP...
Agree with so many of your points! It was the same conclusion I came too…my iPad serves as my portable device. So sold my 2019 MacBook Pro and just purchased a refurbished iMac with some nice upgrades :)
Thank you for making this video. It let me know I had not slept through an entire revolution. I’ve watched so many reviewers question “who is this for?” because homes were all mobile now. Desktops were “niche” products. When did this happen? I don’t buy laptops. Sometimes I use one for work, but I always end up working on it from a desk or table, never comfortable on the bed on couch, squinting at a small screen. Remote access for work with my desktop is the most comfortable.
Did just that, sold my Macbook Air and got the 512gb iMac as I don’t need the portability as I have an iPad as well.
My plan with my 13 MacBook Pro. My EDC is now my iPad Air with magic keyboard
How many people have a laptop but they always use it in the same place at home all the time? Makes no sense especially because hardly anyone works in offices anymore, everyone is a remote worker now. You would be better getting a bigger screen and your eyes will thank you in the future. The 23.5" iMac is a perfect screen size in my view. 13, 14, and 16" is too small. 30" would be too big for a desk.
That depends on your desk I think.
I'm using my Mac mini with a 50" TCL TV and 27" Lenovo Monitor....
Granted my desk is 59" Across too, and The Monitor is on a Vesa Mount Arm.
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Thanks so much for this breakdown - I've been flirting with the idea of selling my 13" M1 MacBook Pro ever since pre-ordering the purple iMac (still waiting for it to arrive). I'd been holding off on a new laptop for years, so I sprung on the M1 model last fall as soon as it launched, and it's been awesome. But I only picked up the base model at the time, knowing Apple would redesign all their machines soon enough. But when I ordered the new iMac, I sprung for the memory and storage because THIS seems like what I was really waiting for. And you're totally right - I already have an iPad Pro for couch surfing and general use while mobile around town. I take it with me almost everywhere, but my laptop stays docked at my desk 99% of the time.
Another perspective to consider is that I'm one of many former office workers displaced due to COVID-19, with standard-issue corporate laptops. I rarely need to use anything Windows-specific for my job, so ever since our office went fully remote, I mainly use my personal Mac because I'm more comfortable with it, which typically makes me more productive. So for those very rare occasions when I might need to travel for work, I don't *need* a personal laptop because I already have a work laptop. Which is one reason I think Apple is going to sell a truckload of these new iMacs to the work-from-home crowd.
For a guy that can only afford a new desktop every 5 or so years, I’m thinking I’ll wait to see what desktops come out in June or September. I just found out the iMac Pro was discontinued a few months ago, I’ll wait to see what they’re going to replace that with.
nice sound video....... informative and great evaluations. bring on more videos
I've primarily been a desktop mac user (mac pro) for over a decade. I much prefer the desktop over the macbook but there has been occasions (maybe like 3-4 times a year) where I would need a portable device that my ipad pro can't do as well or as fast due to software and just plain muscle memory. Once the M1X macbook pros come out I'll be swapping to that portable desktop hybrid life even though the main usage will be desktop. Thanks Greg for the insights!
yes i need portability. I’m a photographer and need to tether my camera to my computer when shooting on locations.
Thanks so much for this video Greg, it really helped me in making up my mind. I recently bought the M1 iMac but was considering returning it because I thought I’d hardly use it as I already have a MacBook Pro. My need to move it around the house etc is virtually zero and, as I have the MacBook Pro anyway, I think I have the best of both worlds here. I hadn’t really considered the fact that when I have used my laptop in the past, it has always been plugged into an external monitor so why not just have an all in one! Thank you, thank you, thank you 😀
Clear explanation..Thank you.I have ordered iMac 24 inch..awaiting eagerly..
Another plus of the I-Mac over the MacBook Pro, especially if you want your keyboard to have the numeric key pad is that when ordering the I-Mac, you can choose the Keyboard with the Numeric Keypad for $30 more. You would need to pay about the same or more, and have one more device around. I do wish Apple would put a numeric keypad, at least on the 16 inch model, just put the speaker bar above the keyboard and you would have room to put the numeric keypad.
Since I have already ordered my 12.9 inch I-Pad Pro (which would be my portable device), I plan to get the larger I-Mac with the M1X chip and a keyboard with the numeric keypad and touch ID. I also plan to get the mouse and trackpad.
Thanx for the information i really need this ❤
Great video Greg. Always enjoy your videos. I am loving my new purple iMac. I'd pick it over my pro anytime.
Thank you 🙏 Oh you got the purple? I almost went for that one, the back looks so nice on it!
@@GregsGadgets I agree, the back is the nicest part. It is a shame that the colours on the front are more pastel. Ideally I would have gone for the red Variant but I honestly couldn't stand that salmon pink on the front. The lilac accents complement my little Art room well, hence choosing the purple iMac. I got the high spec option, pretty much need to sell a kidney now lmao. 🤪 , Huge fan, love from Scotland.
Though I see your point and I personally love my iMac, MacBook Pro and iPad Pro (I use all 3 daily), but I can tell you with experience that over 90% of people (business users, lawyers, students, professors etc.) prefer laptops and do not use any external monitor ever (leave alone needing two external displays). Most people who buy iPad, buy a simple 9 to 11 inch iPad for media consumption (without any magic keyboard type set-up), so need they the laptop for greater productivity and using MS Office or other business applications. Even people who do not take the laptop out of their house much, still love its portability to use it on any table in any room of the house, and to use it in bed, or to hold it on their lap.
super clear concise decision making process, thank you
If only I had the money, I would get both
iMac + iPad Pro best combo.
Greg, great video! I'm an office user that values a bigger screen and don't want to hookup to an external monitor, does your recommendation on this video hold up vs the new M1 16" MBP?
A mini with a good external monitor is better, when a new mini is released you just need to replace it and keep the monitor and not rebuy the whole setup
I find iMac 24 at home and iPad Pro on the go a sweet setup!
Hey, thanks for the wonderful video.
I am looking forward to buy mac air m2 or imac
I am highly impressed with your video and imac. Only one point which stops me that recently i visited to few showrooms to have a look but unfortunately both apple showrooms were not having the mouse and keyboard in working condition. They said its not working and we are about to get these repaired.
Now this demotivated that if i but imac, will i also have this bad experience of mouse and keyboard?
Looking forward to your positive response
Thanks man!
Good day
I have a few questions because of my circumstances.
Is the iMac easy enough to move to different rooms almost daily or should I go with the MacBook then?
Would moving the iMac so often damage it since it’s meant as a desktop?
How easy would it be for the iMac to fall off of something like a small table if bumped?
Would it break if it fell?
See if I were to get a computer my mom and I agreed to split the cost and she can use it when she needs it which is most mornings for zoom meetings. Then I would be using it in the evening. But there is no spot in the house that the iMac can permanently stay except in my room, so it would get moved often. Eventually when the pandemic ends completely my mom won’t need to be on zoom so much if at all and the computer will be able to stay in my room but that is unknown if it will be soon or not for years. Right now we use an iPad mini 4 for zoom so you can see why we might want something better.
The iMac would be better for zoom because of the 1080p camera, bigger screen and speakers, (I also love the green color option). but the portability of the MacBook Makes it really hard to choose between the two. Any thoughts would be helpful
Interesting perspective. Everyone has different needs. As an audio professional who travels constantly the Macbooks are a better choice. That being said I did just invest in an M1 Mac Mini that will stay in my home studio. This will allow me to have the M1 power on my regular travels as well as a bit more powerful desktop when I am at home. There is something nice about the flexibility of the laptops. Adding to your point the mostly at home folks would be getting an amazing unit with those imacs! All very cool!
I have an 21 inch 4K iMac (2017 model) that I use as my main computer at my desk. It is mainly used for programming. However, every year at the start of our winter I do regret being limited to the freezing study and not being able to go to bed with a Macbook Pro / Air so that I can carry on from there. I am keen to see the new models of Macbook Air with the new colors towards the end of the year, maybe that might entice me enough to buy a laptop for winter time...
Went to my local apple store today, these look incredible! Gonna order a maxed out silver one on the online apple store!
How about iMac 24in and Macbook Pro (M1X) that's coming out next week? Which one would you get?
always like the video. I prefer sliver one, that match my office's colour 😄
I have all the Apple things & much prefer the iMac 27" because of the large screen where I do most of my work, streaming, Zooming & so on. I'm retired now, but never did use the MacBook Pro to its full advantage. I'd say I"m pretty much a stationary computer user. I use the iPad mini for reading in bed or on the patio (gave up the Kindle), iPhone, & iPad Pro to take to classes or watch training videos/Zooms next to my sewing/embroidery machine. I'm thinking of donating the iPad Pro to a local charity. Thanks, Greg, for the great info.
I've owned laptops for many, many years because I liked the portability and also the battery is a backup against power failures. I live in Florida so we get power issues a lot. My current laptop is 8 years old and the battery doesn't work anymore so I've lost the back up ability. I did order a battery but the first time I used it, it failed so I decided not to put any money into this machine and I will buy another computer when this one dies. I am retired now so I don't need to take my computer anywhere and with todays smart phones being so good at doing just about anything on the Internet, I can just use the phone when being mobile. I am a Windows user but I'm impressed with the new M1 chip and the iMac. It has a 23.5" screen at 4.5K and my laptop has a 17" screen at 1080.
good video greg keep it up!
Nice haircut Greg!!
Thanks, Greg. I’m selling my big iMac 5K and I couldn’t decide whether getting an M1 MacBook Pro or a 24” iMac. I also have an iPad Pro with a magic keyboard, so, guess I don’t need another portable machine!
Hey!! If I want to use it just as a home PC, the new mid-spec model with 8GB of RAM and 256GB of storage will be fine right? I already have a 4TB external hard drive to save my data. Now I am on a 2016 14-inch Windows Laptop so the display jump is going to be huge anyway. I can format it and it will be like having a new laptop.
It's not really an either/or proposition for me. My 2015 MBP does a great job when I need a portable machine, but I'm more than happy to replace my old quad-core iMac with the new M1 for all my more intensive desk-work.
It’s always great when you buy the iMac. The pain only comes after a few years when the computer part is outdated but the monitor is still gorgeous. That’s the problem of buying the iMac.
Greg, We are a Mac Family! Wife has a MacBook Pro M1 and doesn’t use a
2nd monitor. I have a Mac Mini M1 and I use an old 23” monitor. So I always use my mini at my desk. My wife takes the laptop, outside, in the living room and at her desk. I can’t watch TV, talk on the phone and use my computer at the same time, so my desk works for me!
Love the speed of the M1 capabilities! I have great speakers attached to my mini so only have to replace my computer and utilize existing peripherals. Just trying to save some bucks!
Thanks for the great information you share with the community!
so cutting the long story short you both are incompatible operating systems
Can’t put an iMac on my lap desk. I’ll wait for the MacBook pros coming this summer
I have a laptop that I use plugged in and hooked to a monitor. It's a Windows laptop, though. I have software that needs Windows and nVidia, so I had to stick with Windows. I would have preferred a desktop, but the chip shortage was making it very difficult to find a desktop with the specs I wanted, and this laptop both had those specs, and was on sale for $250 off, so I went with that. I do like it, but there are times I wish I could have gone with a desktop.
New MacBook Pro will be announced in June, that will make you flip this view :)
Haha possibly!
Is it the new macbook pro with the m1x processor? 14 inch?
@@BurakTVV no it’s not, they aren’t being announced until wwdc next month.
@@sheldonwilby8646 Which is in June.
My portability need (since I already have an iPad), is to move my iMac from one room to another in the same building. The 24" iMac is easy to move.
I agree as I have an old MacBook for travel which I do once or twice a year. NOW how about comparing the new iMacs with the Mac-Mini!!!!!
Depends. Can’t take your iMac to the couch to get your work done if you want. I use a MBP with an external 27” LG. Perfect. All the screen real estate when I need it, and all the portability when I want it.
iMac M1 can do can use thunderbolt to doing screen display for MacBook Pro ?
Would you recommend this iMac over the 14' Macbook Pro? I can't decide
I'm late to this but I found my M1 iPad Pro although limited, to be sufficient when mobile, and the M1 iMac able to handle the heavy lift. I find the 2 very complimentary of each other.
I may sound crazy but I seriously think about getting the iMac M1 in 2023, I already have an ipad pro M1 12 inches, I'm asking if you still find this combo works. Mind you that I'll be mainly using adobe softwares for graphic design as well as video editing and maybe 3d modeling. So should I just get the MBP M1 or Max 16 inches instead?
Your answer is appreciated.
Yup, I never regret the portability of my MacBook Pro and that’s the essential device for me, I think. 😊
To me the best value for a mac is still the m1 mac mini at least at this point (especially when you get a refurbished model for a fair price). My setup I'm working getting put together and synced using synergy is a Gaming Windows/PopOS computer, an M1 Mac Mini, and a Linux workstation computer, with 3 monitors to use with all 3 machines. Plus a Proxmox server with nextcloud and plex to share my media, data, and files to all of my devices. That way i can use the best of every device to do my dev work while still enjoying doing entertainment and gaming whenever i have wait or when i'm taking a break;
Ty for helping me
Apple should allow the MacBook to connect with iMac as monitor. Need a reason to buy both 😎
I have a 2018 MBP and I have it running 3 monitors. Why would the new one be different?
Greg what camera do you use to shoot your videos!
The portability is a big factor for me, I can edit videos on the go, if I’m stuck at the laundry mat, edit upstairs or downstairs in my house. Kids sleeping and I may need to sneak out to a different room..so on.
Great video!
Hello from Ukraine!!! Watching video on a iPad Pro 2021, I think that it’s better idea to buy a MacBook, because you can use it every where!
For me, Mac Mini/iMac + iPad Pro will be the best combo when Logic and Final Cut come to iPadOS.
Yes, I still need a portable laptop. As long as the iPadOS remains stupid as it is
Don’t know why they don’t just pull the plug on it and make it ‘osxPortable’, because it’s a really stupid os atm. Such a wasted device
If you have the space and don’t need the portability the I Mac is a great choice you get a bigger screen and don’t have to worry about battery
I have a 2yo iMac 21.5 inch which I use every day. It's a great desktop. When I travel I use my iPhone 11. (I only travel for pleasure...not work...so my iphone is good enough for a few days away.) I don't think I'd be happy with the smaller screen of a MacBook.
👀 Thanks for sharing your thoughts. With my work needs, I am going to purchase both an M1 🖥 and M1 MacBook 💻 Pro. Blessings on your day 🍎
This video literally states the exact reasons why I put my 15inch MacBook Pro/external monitor up for sale to buy a 24” iMac. Can’t wait for it to arrive!
Greg has a haircut...
Good video with clear explanation. It totally depends on your needs.
MacBook is most people choice but if you hardly take it around with you. Then iMac is the best choice.
Marco Arment says the LG UltraFine monitor is "fine". Not great, but it's in the name, it's fine. As in it'll do… It's not a real Retina display.
My old 13" MacBook Pro (mid-2012) that I bought in 2014 has been tied down to a USB hub loaded up with fat hard drives for several years now. I'm looking forward to getting a new Mac mini to take over the MacBook's current duties so I can start using my MacBook as a portable again.
I'm still considering getting a new MacBook Air because I feel this latest model is the ultimate form of its design. With the M1 the MacBook Air has finally come into its own. It's everything the 12" MacBook wanted to be but it was hobbled by that miserable intel Core-M CPU.
What if you already have a MacBook Air?
Nice hair style change.
U can find this imac spec monitors selling for like 1000$ ….1300$ for a desktop computer is a very good deal….
Does imac 2021 keyboard has backlight?
I hate being stuck in a room , like the mobility around the house so macbook or iPad Pro for me
The iMac M1 weighs less than 10 lbs. it can be easily moved from room to room, and you have the 24 in. display.
I’m having this debate right now, my 27 inch iMac died over the weekend, might be the power supply, will take a couple of weeks to fix, if I’m lucky. So I needs something now, but don’t want to be stuck with 2 desk tops and the iMac I want needs a bigger SSD so a 6 week built time. So I’m leaning towards the MacBook Pro. Also I really want the bigger iMac, but who know when we might see that?
What do you recommend for a freshman college student?
M1 MBA.
iMac 27 inch or bigger Yes but not the small-baby-blue iMac 24 inch . looks like a joke because of the colours . For me the 16 inch MBP is also a nice solution because it offers way more ergonomics, 16 inch offers enough workspace, you can tilt, you can put it on a nice stand and connecting to an external nice monitor and having the beauty of having two screens .
I bought MacBook Air M1 it’s an awesome machine but I am that person you described lol going to sell or trade in my Air and get myself iMac. I already have iPad and iPhone so that is all portability I need¡
For me. I find having a laptop that can also serve as a desktop is the best of both worlds.
Yup! There’s definitely reasons to go for the MacBook Pro. Just wanted to argue for the side of the iMac and some things I think people are overlooking.
Yeah but ipad sized screen
@@doobas2171 not if you use it with an external monitor
@@austin2150 yeah and you're limited to one and you have to buy that too if you dont have it, plus how many ppl have 4.5k P3 screens
@@doobas2171 I think the best thing we could do is buying a MacBook and a iMac or a Mac mini, you can't get the screen first and use with the MacBook while u wait for the mac mini
You’re right, but then Id be better off wit a mac mini because I have the externals.
7:32 I LOVE Detective Conan
Great show!
Do you think they would let you connect an iMac on a coffee shop? :v
The M1 MBA is the best value for the $ in the entire Mac lineup IMO.
I completely agree! If you listen to factual. reviewers/reviews, they'll agree-the Air is the best value and probably the one Mac most laptop users should consider. Personally, I have owned many Macs and I really think the Air is my favorite.
@@robertsacha7285 I completely agree. A lot of tech reviewers get caught up on specs and some hype. I’ve been using the M1 MBA and it rocks. I’ve also been using macs since the early 2000’s. The M1 MBA is hard to beat and would work very well for 99% of the population.
I wanted the imac for all the same reasons u just listed. But my parents argued that it’s a lot of money for something that isn’t portable 🤦🏾♀️ so I’m getting the mac book air😭😭
Well if it’s for school, i think a portable option is smart. And don’t worry, the Air is a fantastic laptop!
Buying a laptop is trendy. I'm not sure why, but it seems to be considered a status symbol over a desktop computer. I guess the implication is that you have somewhere to go and things to do.
I went Macbook Air M1 and iMac M1...... and iPad 12.9 M1 sigh 😕
I didn’t know there was some rule people can pick only one Mac for everything.
Why would one want an Apple desktop if you are not doing video editing or something similar ?
I think this will be the iMac’s downfall many will buy it for its beautiful aesthetics (which it does have) but have nothing to use it for as gaming is fairly restricted on Apple products anyway and many other jobs you can do on much cheaper smaller portable products such as tablets and smartphones.
I am happy i went with the right decision!
Oo nice! Hope you enjoy the iMac!
I’m curious if it runs games like minecraft well, and stuff like google classroom
@@roaches8555 you and me both 😄
I am gonna play some games with my ps5 controller on it
@@koukikiller1182 how did it go?
No Backlit Keyboard.
Hey what’s going on everyone, Greg here. And here’s my video before podcast today 😜
Lol! Very true 😅
I neeed to run windows natively!! Will save up and buy a 5nm x86 computer in 2022
Mbpro 14 vs Imac ?
Portability is a MAJOR factor though.
How in the world do you have 2762 emails?
I am baffled.
Well, depends on your needs. Portability or work station. Btw, VPN don't work because Netflix always block their servers
Yep. When I want portable, I use my iPad. Laptop hasn’t left my house in years.
My desk is full of Autobots,so yeah I prefer the smaller machine 😅
Disagree I like the portability of the MacBook
There’s no right answer, MacBook is going to be better for most people probably, but the iMac has some advantages I wanted to share.