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Not even a year has passed since Apple launched the latest model of its iconic all-in-one desktop, the iMac. But things have changed a lot since then – companies are considering returning to the office, while others have decided to make their home office permanent. So it’s actually a good time to launch a new desktop for those looking for an easy upgrade. But how far ahead is this colorful iMac and its M1 chip compared to rival all-in-one devices like Surface Studio 2 and Dell’s latest OptiPlex? Check out the table below for details on the relevant specs and check out our full review of the new hue iMac later this spring.
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Apple iMac (2021) |
Surface Studio 2 |
Dell OptiPlex 7780 |
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Price |
Starting at $ 1,299 |
Starting at $ 3,500 |
Starting at $ 1,839 |
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size |
547 x 461 x 147 mm (21.5 x 18.1 x 5.8 inches) |
637.35 x 438.90 x 12.50 mm (25.1 x 17.3 x 0.5 inches) |
614 x 389 x 58 mm (24.17 x 15.31 x 2.28 inches) |
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Weight |
4.46 kg (9.83 pounds) / 4.48 kg (9.88 pounds) |
9.56 kg (21 pounds) |
8.66 / 9.1 kg (19.09 / 20.06 pounds) |
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YOU |
macOS Big Sur |
Windows 10 |
Windows 10 |
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Display |
24-inch retina 4.5K |
28-inch PixelSense |
27-inch OptiPlex LCD screen |
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Resolution |
4,480 x 2,520 (218 ppi) |
4,500 x 3,000 (192 ppi) |
1,920 x 1,080 (81 ppi) |
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Processor |
Apple M1 |
Intel Core i7-7820HQ |
Intel Core i5-10500 / i7-10700 / i9-10900 |
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Memory |
8 GB * |
16/32 GB |
16/64 GB |
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Graphics |
Integrated graphics M1 |
NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1060 / GTX 1070 |
Intel / NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1650 integrated graphics |
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Storage |
256/512 GB * |
1/2 TB |
256/512 GB |
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Ports |
USB 4 (x2) / USB 3 (x2), USB 4 (x2) |
USB 3.0 (x4), USB-C, SDXC |
USB 3.2 (x5), USB-C, HDMI (x2), SD |
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Wireless |
802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.0 |
802.11ac, Bluetooth 4.1 |
802.11ax, Bluetooth 5.1 |
* The specifications listed are basic specifications and will not include all options available for payment.