![]() It wakes up almost instantly from sleep mode and gets to the desktop in around 25 seconds from a cold start, which is dramatically faster than any Intel Mac I've ever used. That's 15 seconds slower than the MSI GS66 took, but a full 32 seconds faster than ASUS's ZenBook Duo.Īpple's M1 processor also makes the iMac responsive in little ways. It also transcoded a 4K clip to 1080p in one minute and 22 seconds. And it was a dream to use for my daily workflow, where I'm typically juggling multiple browser windows filled with dozens of tabs, along with Slack, Spotify, Evernote and Pixelmator Pro. Our review unit, which has the pricier 8-core GPU and 16GB of RAM, hit higher Geekbench 5 scores than powerful gaming laptops like the ASUS G15 and MSI GS66. And, not surprisingly, the same is true of the iMac. So, the iMac looks cool, but how does it actually perform? If you've seen our reviews of the M1-equipped MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, you already know that chip absolutely trounces most Intel and AMD hardware. It would have been nice to see that standard on every model, but I'd wager Apple decided an elegant stand design mattered more than being flexible for a handful of users. There's at least one concession this time around for monitor obsessives: You can also buy the new iMac with a VESA mount, which makes it easy to attach to things like arms and hinges. Hell, Apple could still benefit from following some design ideas from that long-forgotten machine - or maybe I'm just the only one that misses being able to adjust my screen vertically. The iMac hasn't had this much Pixar-esque energy since the days of the lampshade G4. I particularly like the way light bounces off the back of the sturdy base. And despite the playful aesthetic, the iMac still looks and feels like a premium device. It has a bit of a pinkish hue along the "chin" below the screen, while the rear case looks more distinctly orange. I opted for the orange iMac for our review, but Apple should have probably just called it creamsicle.
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