Apple introduced the new iMac M3 with a 24-inch screen. The AIO also debuts a new generation SoC from the Cupertino firm, which we could see in depth on the refreshed MacBook Pro M3 laptops.

Apple is one of the manufacturers that sells the most AIO desktops with its iMac line. An all-in-one design that includes the electronics in the same frame as the screen and which, despite being a niche market with no significance in overall PC sales, has a loyal following that appreciates its compact size, cabling and unique (and very attractive) aesthetic on the computer desk.

iMac M3, new chip and 24 inches

The foundation of any AIO is its screen, and here Apple mounts a high-level panel, albeit a large one the 24 inch size is quite short for us taking into account the average size of current monitors. Although Apple promises “Lots of space to take full advantage of multitasking, immersion in movies and games, and lots more”the diagonal is small for our taste.

Fewer complaints about the quality of the Retina panel, as Apple definitely offers more pixel density than any other AIO s native resolution that rises above 4K. Its brightness level is also high, at 500 nits, as well as full support for the P3 series, which is capable of displaying more than one billion colors.

The Apple M3 chip is the big news in the new iMac. It is manufactured with the most advanced technological processes in the industry, 3 nanometers, and retains its hybrid design, which combines high-performance cores with other efficient ones, significantly improving processing, graphics and memory performance.

Faced with a choice of three versions of the M3 chip in the MacBook Pro, for the AIO Apple only assembles the basic version of the chip with an 8-core CPU (4+4), 10-core GPU and 32 GB of unified memory. maximum supported. For storage, it offers M.2 SSDs up to 2 TB in size.

Still, Apple claims the iMac M3 is twice as fast as the M1 and 2.5 times faster than the 27-inch Intel-based iMac. And it all works in its own way “ultra quiet and without heating even when working at full speed”those from Cupertino promise.

Its aesthetics are visible. Minimalist only with Thickness 1.15 cmcompact weighing under 5kg and very attractive to our taste in that colorful aluminum alloy with a choice of finishes in green, yellow, orange, pink, purple, blue or silver.

It is worth noting the improvement of connectivity with support for Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3 and Thunderbolt ports, while the power connector is attached by magnets and has a matching braided cable. The AIO features a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, which the company says is the best ever on an iMac.

The audio system has also been upgraded with a kit six speakers capable of reproducing surround sound with Dolby Atmos and three studio-quality microphones. The iMac comes with a matching keyboard, mouse and trackpad.

The new iMac M3 will be available on November 7th and can now be reserved on Apple’s web portal. The basic price starts at 1,619 euros with 256 GB of storage capacity. With the new macOS Sonoma pre-installed, you can choose from seven available colors.