Comparison Apple Imac 2021 M1 with Intel IMAC 2020

Certainly - the purple iPhone is great and everything.But what about the completely new rainbow army of IMAC devices?The IMACS 2021, which was recently unveiled the display between multiple Apple ads on April 20, which also included updates for the iPad Pro tablet, the Apple TV broadcast and more.With a new and new collection of color options and a giant update for the interior ingredients, there is a lot to look forward to in the latest version of a classic multi -capable desktop computer from Apple.

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To show what is completely new in the 2021 model, we have to compare it to the IMAC 27 -inch 2020 in categories such as size and collection of features and components.(The sale of 21 will continue to sell.At least 5 inches at the present time, but it has been neglected on Apple)).Discover whether it's worth upgrading when the new IMACS launch in May starting from $ 1299.

Great Diversity in Colors: Imac Rainbow

You do not need to look further than Apple Advertising for you to see that the physical design is the most obvious change with new IMAC devices.In addition to a barely amazing silhouette, 2021 models will come with a set of colors that exceed the standard silver color only.

The Apple Imac 2021 comes with a set of color options, seven in general.(Credit: Apple))

You can choose from green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue, or the usual old silver on it.This reflects the usual Apple offers with their iPhone devices, which come in several colors (including purple now)) every year.To complete the appearance, Apple will provide identical accessories.The power cable has now become a six -foot wire that is connected to magnetic.

The new power cable in the new 2021 IMAC device.(Credit: Apple))

Not only is the colors, but it is a high -thin design with a thickness of 0.Only 45 inches, and the thinness of the chip from the side.No one would describe previous versions as thick, but this is another completely thinness, which was largely enabled by the new M1 chip on the painting.(More on that below.The new IMAC size was reduced by 50 % in general, compared to the previous one.

IMAC 2020, on the left, for 2021 IMAC on the right.(Credit: Apple))

The screen features many noticeable changes as part of the new design, so let's see what is different there.

Screen changes

The new imac features a 24 size screen.5 inches, which places it between the last two sizes, and we compare the new IMAC 27 -inch structure here as the closest point for comparison in terms of shape.From the features.The smaller new screen features a Retina 4 screen.5K (4480 x 2520 pixels)), unlike the 2020 Retina 5K screen (5120 x 2880 pixels)).Both have the peak brightness of 500 candles per square meter, so things are very equal here, with regard to the technique of display.

Apple Imac 2021 and its screen size 24.5 inches.(Credit: Apple))

It is very important for the appearance, and to install a larger screen in a smaller structure, the edges have become thinner than before.In the past, IMAC devices have maintained a relatively thick and bold black borders, and the edges of IMAC will not only be 2021 thinner, but they are white on each color options..This is a new and elegant appearance, and it reduces their visual presence more.

Apple Imac 2021 and its screen size 24.5 inches.(Credit: PCMAG))

It is not exactly one major upgrade part of the screen, but it is located directly on the upper edge: 1080 pixel web camera, with a larger sensor and faceime support.The 2020 IMAC also has a 1080 -pixel web, but the 2021 high -quality camera is supposed.The compact software set will improve image quality in coordination with the Apple M1 chip...Which leads us to the following decisive difference.

Basic ingredients: Add M1 from Apple to IMAC

After Apple launched the first central processing unit for desktop and laptops, the M1 chip, at MacBooks and Mac Mini last year, it was a matter of time before reaching the following IMACS devices.It is time: IMAC 2021 24 -inch IMAC will boast with a high -speed ARM processor.In addition to the greater speed, it produces less heat and requires less cooling than Intel solutions used in the past, which is part of how the structure of this model is designed very thin..Two small fans replaced the larger thermal system for the previous IMAC device.(See the rumination of my colleague Tom Brant about how the M1 may benefit and may not benefit iMac.))

The full family for the new M1 Apple computers.(Credit: Apple))

This improved speed is the real development, though, as we saw when we tested the previous Mac devices based on the M1.Apple says it expects an increase of up to 85 % at the CPU speeds.

The 2020 IMAC device, which we reviewed, features a highly efficient Intel Core i9 processor, so it was definitely slow.. لكن M1 المصمم لـ Mac يضيف كفاءات (مثل التفاعل مع برنامج الكاميرا)) وميزات غير ممكنة بخلاف ذلك.However, there are some complications about the M1 processor, the most important of which is that opening its full potential requires an original version of the M1 from the application you use.

Many non -original applications will continue to work well through simulation, but they do not unleash the newly discovered speed in this way.This is not a problem with the previous Intel chip, although many major applications have already have or work to find compatible versions since the launch of the M1 Macbooks launch.

System planning on M1 slice means that it includes speeding up graphics as well, so you can expect a strengthened GPU power.Apple claims that the performance of the graphics processing unit may be 50 % improved to 200 % compared to integrated Intel drawings, depending on the application.This will be a big jump, but we will be testing ourselves as soon as we put our hands on the new IMAC. يتضمن تكوين 2020 iMac الذي قمنا بمراجعته رسومات AMD المنفصلة (Radeon Pro 5700 XT ، على وجه التحديد)) ، لذلك سيكون من الصعب تحسينه أكثر من الرسومات المدمجة.

Ports and peripheral devices: USB-C and Touch ID

Last but not another, we come to the outlets and communication.There is a little division in the outlet offers between different models from 2021 IMAC. يشتمل الطراز الأساسي على منفذي USB من النوع C مع دعم Thunderbolt 3 ، ويضيف الطراز الذي تبلغ قيمته 1499 دولارًا منفذي USB-C إضافيين (هذان المنفذين بدون دعم Thunderbolt)) ، إلى جانب محول طاقة قادر على إيثرنت.Unlike modern iPhone devices, there is a headphone socket in this slim system, but the structure is very thin so that it cannot be placed in the back, so it is on the left side of the screen.

The four rear USB-C ports in the new 2021 IMAC model.(Credit: Apple))

On the other hand, IMAC 2020 includes USB-C outlets, four traditional USB ports of type A, ETHERNET, and SD card, so there are some concessions of calling for the new slim style.Perhaps Apple hopes that it is worth it, and that users have continued to shift towards USB-C terminals.(Establishment is always an option.)The headphone socket in the old style was present at the back with the rest of the connections.

Regarding the material outlets are the available accessories.Apple will provide wireless mouse devices and identical keyboards for 2021 IMAC, which is an attractive aesthetic addition.The keyboard brings a new feature that the previous IMAC devices lack, with the Touch ID sensor included.IPhone users who depend on this job will love this inclusion for easy login and safety.

The IMAC 2020 and 2021 devices have the basic similarities, and the display technology may be the most similar side between them.But there are many internal and external changes on the latest model.We look at the M1 chip test in its larger structure so far when the 2021 IMAC device is available for review soon.