iMac 24” (M1, 2021) Base Model VS Upgraded Model - Don't Be FOOLED!

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The base model iMac looks like a good deal with its 4.5K Retina display, good speakers, webcam, and all-in-one design for $1299 it could be the most popular iMac model... however, there's a secret in this iMac that Apple doesn't tell you about, and it's a more than just a couple missing ports and a disabled GPU core...
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@GregsGadgets 2 года назад

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@PSM-IPODZX 2 года назад

Can you test the speed of both the Thunderbolt and the USB C in file transfer speed from an external drive ? Seemed that the speed is limited to not more than 700 MBps !!

@GGGG1040 2 года назад

Thanks 🙏🏻

@dureila3039 2 года назад

your just like my brother the second i say “i want a macbook” (example) he tells me all these techs things and idk what he’s saying and just says SO DONT GET IT in the end …

@forreal4643 2 года назад

Too verbose. Trying to be funny. But the gags were really dry. Not worth making the videos longer. Keep it short, pal!

@IshanKesharwani 2 года назад

No one, I repeat NO ONE told us about this and this is actually informative.

@magilem8075 2 года назад

You must have not watched any other videos on the iMac. All of them are the same

@whippet0 2 года назад

This is the most informative video on the 24" iMac I have watched. It is the only one that actually explains the real-world differences between models.

@GregsGadgets 2 года назад

Thank you so much 🙏 Glad it was helpful!

@lisadefries6718 2 года назад

Yep I certainly wouldn’t go for cheapest version now I know it so different inside.

@CryptoJoeTrading 2 года назад

@@lisadefries6718 agreed

@fathalishahredzabinmohamad3205 2 года назад

Totally agree 💯

@manfromwuhan714 2 года назад

@@lisadefries6718 you pay 20 percent more for 8 percent more performance. Not worth it. The base model is always the way to go with apple

@courtneydorward-redpandade7624 2 года назад

This is by far the most detailed iMac M1 comparison that talks about what maters, like the cooling system rather than the colour of the box strap. Thank you, high quality as always.

@kristenthomas7320 2 года назад

The most helpful video on the M1 iMac that I've watched so far. Thank you for making the differences make sense to both people who will be doing graphics heavy tasks, as well as the people who are just doing basic tasks (email, word processing, internet browsing, etc.).

@2kag 2 года назад

Thanks for the video. I've been looking for a review that talks about its base unit. Most of the information being shown were about higher end model. Just bought mine yesterday. Thanks again.

@YB150 2 года назад

this was very insightful ! I haven't seen any news elswhere yet on the single/multiple fans and the differences in heat sinks before. That's very good to know given that the thermal cap is the main limit on the M1 performance. Thanks !

@coffeebrakevideos 2 года назад

HI Greg thank you, you seem to be the only one on RU-vid that can operate the new 24” iMac, the others can only do the unboxing while waiting to copy yourself and others that can use Apple products, once again many thanks for your videos.👍

@Ladaniels83 Год назад

Wow…this video was amazingly helpful for a family guy needing to upgrade his iMac from 2009. It is finally getting phased out software wise and doesn’t seem to have enough power to back up new age iPhones. Thank you so much, very comprehensive and helped a ton.

@luisdavila7302 2 года назад

I'm not even thinking of buying a new iMac, but I enjoy keeping up with how the newer generations are built! Amazing presentation on the performance of the two models!

@artigrigan 2 года назад

You answered all my questions! You're awesome, thank you.

@medor6635 2 года назад

I almost pulled the plug on the base model an hour ago! Seriously thanks a lot for the video.

@markkram6497 2 года назад

Great explanation between the 2 models. I can make an informed decision with the info you provided

@mognet5220 2 года назад

Thank you for this video! I have been looking everywhere for a decent comparison between the base model and the mid model. I ordered the base model and was agonizing over whether or not to spend the extra money to upgrade to the mid. I knew there had to a catch to the base model’s lower price outside of the lack of Touch ID, 1 GPU core, and 2 ports, so I’m glad you touched upon the internal differences re cooling. But even with the differences in the internal cooling setup I probably won’t notice much difference. I don’t do video editing or much photo editing and my current job is all about writing. So I think for my needs the base model is more than good enough, as nice as it would be to have the shinier version. Maybe ill spend the extra 50 bucks on a Touch ID keyboard, though.

@drbenirusani Год назад

Hi I came across your statement a year after you post it. How does it serve you? I'm thinking to buy the base model too. 😊

@clarification007 2 года назад

Well, so far you made the best video for my need with the right questions for my choice! Well done!

@HorrorFanatic666 2 года назад

Thank you for that!! I needed all this information

@lumberchicken007 2 года назад

Thanks, man. Your review changed my perspective about this computer and some of the other product reviewers.

@kaoriencina2395 2 года назад

I’ve been weeks seeing videos to guide me to take the choice between these two and this was the best video I’ve been looking for 🤝🤝🤝 excellent job !!!

@SD-Eight 2 года назад

Brilliant video. Pleased I went for the higher spec model now!

@stevehorrocks1113 2 года назад

Hi Greg, Great video, thanks very much. Could it be that the higher spec model with the two fans and the heat pipe is going to be fitted with a higher spec CPU (M2 or whatever Apple will call it) at some stage and they will have various versions of the 24 inch model with different power CPUs?

@gr8ride411 Год назад

This is just the review I needed before I decide which level to buy👍🏽 Thank you!

@stefpix 2 года назад

With the 4 port model you can save on storage. You could attach with velcro on the back a fast 1TB SSD drive and keep your video/music library files there. It is a drag that you end up copying rather than moving files, but you get a clean solution without too many cables on the desk. The docking station is expensive. I also experienced with the hubs on my MacBook Air disconnections if i plug 2 5TB portable drives to a hub. The power provided may not be sufficient on a sustained level. Although probably you could use 2 separate hubs. Is there a real difference in Lightroom Classic and Final Cut Pro between 8GB and 16GB RAM?

@Ondolady 6 месяцев назад

Thank you. I was undecided about which model to go for but you have helped me make up my mind.

@tagerservices 2 года назад

Sounds like the base model is the way I’ll be going. Thanks for the video!

@Beefers26 2 года назад

Incredibly helpful video, thanks.

@yongamusic 2 года назад

When watching a bunch of tech videos in a row it‘s funny to see the different acting approaches of all the hosts/presenters/reviewers. A common humorous theme seems to be the „oops.. awkward comment/question/moment while actually only talking to a camera“ schtick. 😃

@MadisonTen 2 года назад

Hi Greg, did you monitor the fan speeds of both during the tests? Is there a chance the 16gb on the higher end model is affecting the benchmark results or do the benchmark apps not use up the ram? Haven’t long discovered your videos, really enjoying them thanks.

@RudeJ Год назад

Thank you! I needed an explanation and you did a fantastic job! 🤩

@BeatrizGriarte 2 года назад

Thank you for this! It was really helpful!

@alan85 2 года назад

The base level is basically the desktop version of the M1 MBA, and the mid-tier is the M1 MBP.

@lawrencew713 2 года назад

My boy is back with the matching iMac shirt 😂

@Geirunaka 2 года назад

Thanks so much! This is exactly what I was looking for!

@happybackchiropractic 2 года назад

Your jokes and commentary is some of the best in the business 😎👍🏼

@springsteen8154 2 года назад

Shocking that Apple doesn't clearly advertise these differences. Great work to fully explain these differences. The base model should be fine for me but thanks for the info👍😎

@Stop_Elitists_Wars 2 года назад

Not shocking, it's simply _'deceptive retail,'_ as usual..most Companies hide details of production & durability, quality etc etc.

@yttean98 2 года назад

a quite thorough review, thanks.

@jrgandia 2 года назад

I love your videos man! Keep it up!

@wirosableng2623 2 года назад

Good review,really appreciated for your time and effort.

@Jonathan_Solomon Год назад

About to purchase my iMac in the next two weeks, thanks for this!

@gregmgm06 2 года назад

VERY helpful information, much appreciated.

@ThailandEliteSpecialist 2 года назад

Good stuff, thanks for your time and detailed analysis

@techextreme4327 2 года назад

GREAT vid Greg! You're on the road for 200k!!! 👏

@alright272 2 года назад

It's very interesting how the m1 macbook pro with 1 fan performs almost the same as the m1 imac with 2 fans, but the m1 imac with only 1 fan falls behind the m1 macbook pro. I heard somewhere that with the dual fans, you also get a heat pipe where as with the single fan model, you don't. So maybe thats why.

@TK-gw2dg 2 года назад

Thank you, That was helpful.

@heatherway25 2 года назад

Thank you, Greg. This was very informative.😀

@Lemmo73 2 года назад

Great vid, really interesting, thank you.

@andrewbockstae1179 2 года назад

Great comparison review thank you sir!

@florak1087 2 года назад

Great video, Greg! I have subscribed. I am about to kick my 2013 iMac to the curb because it is slower than molasses on a cold day. I would love to know if the mentality that Mac users have in upgrading their Macs in the past years will apply to the new M1 Macs. I think you said that you can not upgrade them and change the guts of them. I am a very basic user and the most advanced things I do on my iMac is watch online TV and edit photos. (got tons of those) . Though I would love to learn more things that are more on the creative side (not the programming stuff). So how long will these M1 Mac live for? Thank you for your videos...they made me giggle.

@wingochung 2 года назад

thanks for your video, very informative!

@omarpalermo5055 6 месяцев назад

Thanks for the video, you did a great comparison

@allanj6967 2 года назад

Thanks, great vid. Im erring on the said elf the base model, with 16gb. And I'll hang a hub and storage off the back of it. I just use it for day to day type work, so that should be fine for me.

@GregsGadgets 2 года назад

Definitely should be good. And i think that most people will get better performance with a base 16gb model then with the $1499 version.

@jyanezny 2 года назад

Just got home a few hours ago from the Apple store Christmas shopping for my 13 year old daughter. I was feeling buyers remorse purchasing the 8 GPU model instead of the cheaper 7 GPU model. Not by choice I should add. Apple did not have the cheaper version available in stock. After watching this video the buyers remorse is gone. Proper heat dissipation is crucial to electronics. In my opinion it is wiser to spend the extra $200 and have a longer lasting machine. Thanks again. Great video. 👍🏼

@Bouzouk44 2 года назад

Hi and thank you for your vidéo. I have a 2011 21,5 iMac and i'm very interested to buy the new iMac M1. I go to use it for running Ableton 10, DavinciResolve (only Gopro vidéos) and more classic stuff. What do you think, IMac M1 base or the second one ? Sorry for my English (i'm French). Thanks !

@jude526ify 2 года назад

I do not have any issues with the base model. I am enjoying it and it works quite well. There are many of us who will find it suits needs. I am glad there are choices. It is my first Apple desktop. I have been using laptops for years but wanted a desktop and decided to go with the base model. I have had it for a month now and still not second guessing my decision. Previous desktops have been HP and I PREFER APPLE. This screen is gorgeous. Very pleased.

@bryandouglas8894 Год назад

That is exactly the problem with reviews like these. It is alarmism, "you better buy the upgraded version because the heaviest load it can possibly handle is heavier than the base model". I seriously doubt the majority of people will ever push the iMac hard enough to get it to the brink of overheating. This is exactly what they said about my M2 air, the reviewers were screaming about overheating. Meanwhile I have had zero issues and my glass desk is only slightly cooler than the bottom of my air. For people who do not know any better, they will panic buy the more expensive machine and *never* benefit from the upgraded model. Even the title uses aggressive terms - "dont be FOOLED"..... as if theres an inherent flaw with the base model or its a bad purchase.

@drbenirusani Год назад

Hi I came across your statement a year after you post it. How does it serve you? I'm thinking to buy the base model too.

@armandopicazo4599 2 года назад

dope! Thanks for the info

@pancake5633 2 года назад

Great video Greg! Informative and to the point!

@GregsGadgets 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@MoanaNuiPodcast 2 года назад

Thanks for the video and confirming my thoughts. I tried clicking on your Amazon links for the docking station and the iMac but it doesnʻt seem to be working for me.

@yousifbayraqdar6731 2 года назад

Thank u for this honest and amazing video bro i hope u will reach 500k so soon 😇

@GregsGadgets 2 года назад

Thanks! Appreciate it!

@Crystal_love111 Год назад

I am currently looking into buying an Apple Desktop. I am glad I came across this very informative video, I do see the difference between the new and old model. Thank you, for all these details.

@eduardotinajero2901 2 года назад

Great and informative. thanks. I'm not a developer and I won't be editing films. I Zoom everyday, use Word for writing, and watch films. Do you think the entry level model is enough? Zooming really makes my mac laptop get hot after a while.

@209lapko Год назад

Thanks mate; awesome video, well informed 🙌

@minorrhoads5318 Год назад

Very helpful , subbed , thanks .

@christofinb 2 года назад

Thanks this is a very useful video, the only thing that bothers me is the Ethernet so looks like the base model for me.

@robbiechan1234 2 года назад

love your sense of humor!

@TheEmrickman 2 года назад

Great comparison. Glad I upgraded.

@jharris947 2 года назад

Excellent video with all the information you need to make the right choice.

@GregsGadgets 2 года назад

Thank you 🙏

@liuliu9153 2 года назад

seems like both are ok with video editing, but how about 3D render? Is Imac 2021 can do good in 3D modeling?

@lisadefries6718 2 года назад

Drat I was hoping it wouldn’t come up as feeling that different 😂 I’m still uncertain should I go for cheapest iMac at 27 inches screen 2020 ? (not pro version too expensive for me) or for a middle end version of this fun looking looking M1 iMac 24 Think mid tear is around £1500 vs iMac 27 2020 at about £1900

@joeschm0e 2 года назад

good video greg keep it up!

@jeffhale1189 2 года назад

👀 I you covering the base model. I rarely see base models covered. Blessings on your day 🍎

@rithinrobert3563 2 года назад

Helo! Mac Mini M1Chip 2020 with 16GB Ram is a good choice for Premiere Pro and After Effects for 4k video editing ???? Please help me

@jorgereyna2049 2 года назад

Great video mate, thank you very much. I bought the base model and I already have two hubs with extra ports. For me that I edit short videos under 5 minutes and do a bit of Photoshop, this model works well. I am curious, what you reckon will be the experience using LumaFusion? I downloaded and installed now. I must say the only thing that kept me using iPads were that. Now with this iMac with LumaFusion, iPad redundant and welcome Samsung Galaxy Tab s8 Ultra ;-)

@ce9916 2 года назад

What an excellent excellent excellent video. Literally there’s nothing else I wish you had covered

@asy1953 2 года назад

THIS IS SUCH A GREAT AND ENTERTAINING REVIEW!!! 💯

@CameraCombo 2 года назад

Are you sure that the 8gb ram isn't enough for longer video edits? Could the "slowness" be attributed towards the lower-end model? You rally didn't explain what happened and I'd really like to know.

@jackjack1752 2 года назад

great review!

@maclobo6896 2 года назад

Thanks GREG. GLAD I came across your video.....

@englishwithaltini Год назад

Thank you so much! I’ll get the higher level one, especially because of the student discount Apple offers. This was very helpful.

@fabiofieri854 2 года назад

wow the best and the only, after 50 videos that i ve seen that says that the base model has one fan... thank you! i will go to th higher model with 16gb of ram!

@cbm80amiga 2 года назад

The difference in CPU performance is caused mainly by the fact that cheaper iMac has no heat pipe but only simple radiator and the fan placed far from it. Even MBA is better because with thermopads it gives similar performance like MBP.

@SymonSaysTV 2 года назад

It’s funny to see so much talk around a 200$ upgrade while here in Canada I had to pay double the price at 3022$ for mine with 16Gb and 1Tb SSD. Thanks for you videos. ✌️

@Aj-me8mo 2 года назад

Why didn’t you just get an MacBook Pro?

@psbhosle 2 года назад

Should I go for i mac 16 gb 8 core gpu. Or any custom Windows machine? Do i get fater pc at this price? Under 1600$ I want it just for video editing. Only premiere Pro and aftereffect work.

@rolmaguiland3930 2 года назад

Thanks for the information need it

@terriem3922 2 года назад

This was really important information.

@l.a.3330 2 года назад

Awesome, you just helped me decide on which one to get my mother for her B-day. Good work sir 🎩🥃

@WanderingAroundAZ 2 года назад

Is it just me, or is anyone else kinda digging “bedhead Greg” a little more?

@NeverEnds1507 2 года назад

Omg I love dragonball! Where did you get the figures? Great video!

@peethoo 2 года назад

I’m wondering to see Mac mini vs Imac performance.... hey Greg that’s a new video to produce 😆

@georgehudetz1233 2 года назад

I wonder if there is a similar difference between the two Mac minis. Specifically, the additional cooling tech.

@dekynpeters5774 2 года назад

I have the base model, and I absolutely love it. I’m just trying to find some accessories to pair with it.

@juaern 2 года назад

Can you play roblox on it without lagging?

@kevinqin6051 2 года назад

@@juaern Not sure why you asked such a simple question... but of course. Roblox would be smooth as butter

@jude526ify 2 года назад

Me too. I'm finding it works very well. No issues whatsoever

@ZazaRican 6 месяцев назад

@@juaernyes in Arcade very good

@Hephasto 2 года назад

Great vid, thanks

@jesseandersen4055 2 года назад

honestly I think what those scores tell us, is more about the chip than the fan. as we've already seen with the air and the pro, a fan doesn't take much of a difference, so the difference between 1 fan and two should be even smaller. I think this is telling us that the lower binned chips are lacking more than a single GPU core. it would seem that the quality of the whole chip takes a step down.

@julienielsen3746 Год назад

Ordered the higher priced one in orange today. Got the port adapter, and a CD/DVD writer. Replacing my old 2010 iMac. Best Buy told me it was worth $0 in trade. So, I'm keeping it.

@PandafanDS 2 года назад

Great info. I had already decided on the higher end iMac, but your video helped me see that I'm making the right decision.

@saisriram162 2 года назад

What are you buying then?

@riverrock335 2 года назад

Great helpful video. I am buying the base model in green.

@gautammehta6742 2 года назад

Good research on the extra fan, that's news to me

@dunnoyolo2238 2 года назад

Can memory be upgraded after its purchased or is what you order it with that’s it?

@johnminet9067 Год назад

Thanks for your review, I know you cannot answer to everyone. But if anyone can answer to me would appreciated. I comme from computer like Novo and I want to buy a Mac. Iam making graphic draw on tablet as a hobby. Should I go to the upper model straight away? I need few layer and fix effect… so was wonder

@satomipanki 2 года назад

what will happened if you update the ram in base imac to his top versus the upgraded without extra ram? this is imporant for big graphic design proyects.

@goobfilmcast4239 2 года назад

In a month AMZ will be flush with both powered and passive external hubs that will fit snuggly under the iMac case matching both the color and the finish of the case itself.

@forgivemylaughter 2 года назад

Great breakdown. I knew all of this except the dual fan thing and redesign part of the cooling system from just skimming through synopsis and easily chose the base model. What helped was knowing the base is a much higher end PC compared to the 2011 21.5” iMac, which I own, still running strong (granted I had to replace the HDD with an SSD 7 or 8 years in but still, running great) so a iMac built in 2021 should (even in the base model version) be a wayyyyyy better iMac in all respects. Side note: I’ve used wifi with my iMac the entire time I owned it. Never needed Ethernet and yeah there are less ports but who cares external port devices are easy to get if ever needed as guy pointed out. The main difference is 8 core vs 7 core. For me that’s a no brainer, as there is almost no diff at that little of a jump. If it was 7 core, 15 core step up, I’d be thinking about it. Not for 1 more core 😂 fuck outta here wit dat shitttt 🍎