M1 iMac Review: Ultra Thin Design Choice! 

If they made a matte black version Marques would cry tears of joy

My mother was single with 5 kids and only a graphic design degree and no computer to do it with. (Around 1999 I wanna say) a brand new clear teal-ish iMac was delivered to our door, obviously sent by a friend or neighbor who knew there was a need. To this day our family has no idea who sent it, and although we were still incredibly poor, we were able to survive. Those old clear iMacs, odd as they looked, hold a special place in my heart.

I really like iMac’s, they’re very user friendly for family rooms. The chin doesn’t bother me because it’s part of the aesthetic. And the white bezels are nice to help blend in with most interior designs. I get how it can be a hit or miss with some people though. I think it’s a typical Apple move in terms of design and their target market.

Me: *This new iMac looks kinda nice Marques: I don't like the design Me: Yea I don't like the design either

I love how blunt Marques is sometimes "once I get it out of the box and place it, I DON'T CARE how thin it is" classic

I used to work in an office with many iMac users, and you're on point: the chin was an essential location for Post-It notes!

I actually love that they have the chin. Both visually and practically. I often have to kinda rotate the computer to access the usb ports in the back and also need some support when sticking stuff in to those ports(I change the stuff there quite often because I do photography). The chin gives you a safe place to touch the front side of hhe screen without leaving fingerprints to the glass.

the only reviews I trust

I think Marques holds the world record for most years having the same haircut Edit: BALD PEOPLE DONT COUNT lol

The transparency in realizing that "the product is not (designed) for me" is HUGELY appreciated!

Beautiful Review. Thank you. 😊

Fantastic review! I really appreciate the level of detail and the hands-on/practical explanations. I disagree with the chin/bezel colour part -- but that's only because I am so nostalgic for the 90's iMac designs :)

Man some of those b-roll shots 👏

They will pop up in waiting rooms, salons, and public spaces so fast. In those situations, how the public feels how it looks (i.e., the thinness, the color) is more important than how the user feels how it looks (i.e., the chin).

Great review. I think the design really grows on you. The back is beautiful and really should be on display, especially the teal colour on the green model.

Very nice video! I go like the different design/new aesthetic approach. I feel like this piece of tech could seamlessly find a spot in my room, instead of being a bulky, dark grey piece of equipment. That's something new for me. I'm considering this piece also because of its size. As a STEM student needing as much space as possible on my desk, the thinness helps a lot.

"It's a mixed bag for me, I honestly don't like the way it looks..." Apple makes a matte black version... Marques goes "It's the most beautiful thing that will ever be made in this world"

2:05 Mkbhd hooked on that jcole’s off season album 🔥🔥🔥

Hi Marquee, I have just found this video and really liked your presentation. I fully agree about the fact the thickness of the computer is completely irrelevant as ,say, a 20 - 25 mm thick computer could have accommodated the headphone Jack and a couple of USB-A ports. I also think that the stand would have looked better if they had used the same curved design as the 21.5 inch iMac. Keep up the good work.

Thank you for this honest review!😍 You seem like such a nice genuine person☺️ Just subscribed♥️

The intro sound is incredible

Apple Engineers: *relentlessly work to make it as thin as possible* MKBHD: I don’t care... 07:22 😂

A great review! Thanks so much for this. I am looking into which one to buy as a designer because I’m due for a larger display, but after this I’m confident in my decision, thanks!

My tv is as thin as the iMac which I love. It aesthetically pleasing. I loved the original when we had it when I was a kid, it’s stunning now.

"this nostalgia didn't really hit me because I wasn't old enough..." Gee thanks.

*4-6 days later* Marques: "So I've been using this for a couple weeks now"

Very helpful! Thanks

Together with amazing reviews, i gotta say your videos are incredibly clean! That minimalistic presentation with informative content just makes you wanna watch your videos all day. Great fucking work!

you honestly have the cleanest editing of any RU-vidr its unbelievable

can use the chin to attach sticky notes😂😂😂😂 PRODUCTIVITY ☝️

Thanks for the review!! I have a late 2015 that I want to change and I’m probably one of the few that loved the design lol.

You're a seriously good RU-vidr, man. Awesome video, very useful and really, really well made and pleasant to watch. Congratulations, really. You stand out.

That chin on that Mac is a perfect place for post-it notes 🙌

This feels like I’m watching scenes, not just b-roll. Really appreciative of the art dec, set dec, and props used to really set the stage. Hard work noticed. Thanks Marques.

I keep coming back to this video for the intro! Peak MKBHD at this point!

Great video, thanks for cutting to the core of it all with just enough information!

love how he put a light blue coloured camera to match the theme

That chin area is so good for sticky notes though!

I really enjoy your videos and content, keep up the great work. 👍🏼

The design does look does the way I think. After all, it was a stunning, honest review! Really appreciate it!

9:35 That slide back into the chair, like he was just getting back from the mic test. It's those little things.

The chin's always been so good for sticky notes though

I'll be getting the yellow version. I like cheerful colors, light computers, desktop but not too big, good camera, speed, thunderbolt.

THE best intro of an unboxing video I’ve seen so far🤤 satisfying

*1 Month Later* *Marques:* “So the chin has really grown on me.”

Marques: this color situation is really well thought out Also Marques: hmm... do we have any baby blue products we could set up in the background

When I was looking into these iMacs the first video that came up in my mind to watch was yours. This video definitely helped me with my decision to get it or not... Thank you & keep up the good work !! :))

Love your videos keep them going just got my 24 inch M1 iMac as well

"...this nostalgia didn't really hit me, because I wasn't old enough back then..." Damn, I'm only 30 and that even hurt me lmao

*Looks at my set up with 12 USB inputs*

Marques, I really enjoy your presentations, very professional and classy...thank you.

I like the brutal honesty of your reviews. One would think that by interviewing executives you would be biased in your reviews or intimidated, but no.

MKBHD is one of the few youtubers who could make me watch a 90 second intro

The bezels definitely do disappear on the white walls way more than i thought

Hey great video. Lots of info thanks so much. You really answered our questions without us even asking. By the way, that desk, where did you get it? Who makes it? I would love to get that desk when I get the computer at the same time

Thk you for this video, it really helped me on my decision and my research I’m doing on it.

Marques: It's a more "friendly-accessible design" Also Marques: It's "ugly" Me: It's an Ugly-friendly-accessible design

The intro song is Ode to Odd - 20syl. You're welcome! :)

I really appreciate you being honest about your thoughts on the design. Personally, I own 24" external display and wouldn't want to have Tthe display looking exactly as the iMac from the front. I just feel like, there should be a visual difference between the two and the chin kinda settles that for me. The white bazel are a NO from me but at the end of the day, computes are not made to have the best speakers and camera on-board but looks and performance.

Another quality review! I just subscribed!! Keep up the great work!

Imacs in 10 years: - Thickness: 1 millimeter - Chin height: 3 meters

Apple : “I fear no man , but that thing” Marquess Brownlee :

Having used a Touchbar Mac for the last 4 years, I'm used to only having Type-C now and have all the dongles already, so safe to say the USB-C only is not a concern

Thanks for the great video! Your desk is really awesome; did you make it?

He gave his desk a completely new look to suit the aesthetic of the iMac. Dedicated.

1:01 That peel made me feel I'm in heaven

Just wanted to say that you always do excellent product reviews!

I just bought one and I'm personaly so excited to see how it runs.

0:15 The tech gods have blessed him with the ability to turn anything into tech

I... just want that keyboard.

I actually really like the design of this. Right now I'm using the 2004 cinema display with my windows pc, it is such a good monitor, especially for it's age!

Def my next pc once funds come in. Thanks for the video!

That mouse charging upside down rather than letting you actually use it while it's charging is the perfect example of form over function.

I KNEW HE'D GET THE BLUE ONE😭❤️

The reviews are my favorite videos he makes🔥

Great edit at the box opening Marques!!! 😀

His music is so different vs other channels. I love it. I get 'happy feels' every time I start watching one of his videos.

I like your narrative style, a breaking point from all those tubers trying to sound an look like an ad... Yours feels more natural, much more close to listening a real friend explaining things while drinking a beer... congrats! Cheers from TIJ, MEX!

I've always associated Apple with premium looking designs so to see them come out with something like this, let's just say I have an error in my brain whenever I look at it. I think it would've looked better if they kept the Apple logo in the middle on the front, at least keeping the bezel was a good choice though.

I have the blue iMAC entry level model. I love it. The monitor , sound , mic, camera are excellent. The machine is fast....I mean really fast. The thin design with the white bezel looks awesome. I honestly think that the only reason people complain about the white bezel is because the black bezel is all they have ever seen on everything....especially if they are under about 30 years of age (which many tech reviewers are). I only need the two ports. However, I added the SATECHI clamp style USB hub, which also colour matched the iMAC and gave me several USB ports and two SD card slots which means that maybe I do actually need more ports LOL. The ports also allow external storage. The chin is also a cool design element in that it shows the pastel colour of your machine and is a place for the sound....it's almost like a sound bar.

The fact that they didn't change how the Magic Mouse charges is BEYOND me!

The reason I love your channel is that you understand and admit that something is just not for you and it doesn't have to make you personally happy. So many people just rage about things that aren't designed for them. As a professional filmmaker I also understand that this isn't made for me, but I can totally see my parents using one, college campuses having these and just computers for those working with documents and responding to emails. I think this is a perfect device to be on the counter of a salon or a coffee shop, where you get to see it from both sides. Waiting for that "pro" model, that would definitely be something I splurge on.

Just ordered one in silver. I’ve been using a 2015 iMac. Which has served me very well! Thanks for sharing!!

I do like the sleek design of this monitor and the chin does not bother me that much. The color selection makes it adaptable to people’s personality and decor. Thank you for an informative video. I am in the beginning stages of shopping and found it very helpful.

I actually like that the old iMac tapered off towards the top. It was unique, visually stunning and like you said - no one cares how thick it is when its on your desk.

i think that this is the first MKBHD video where Marques didn't say hi to us within a minute.

I just received mine and I was really surprised about the beauty of the computer. I always had laptops but this is way better for someone who is not travelling with his computer

Cool video Marques! Will there be an ASMR version of this as well? HA. All the unboxing/unpeeling etc. I bet had some interesting noises.

You’re right about it not being for your demographic. When it came out the first thing I did was tell my sister who has kids learning from home to get one, and my mom who works remotely who has the older one. I’m personally waiting for that MacBook Pro 16” M1

You know that table was a rental for this video. The subtle details of the colors, the all white walls and bookshelf with a baby blue instax mini on it. Real quality Marques 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

For some reason that was the classiest pc review I’ve watched.

Thanks for the review. I hope the the price is cut for the upgrade during the Black Friday sales this year. I am one of your early viewers years back, what a success story.

The way marques took the iMac in one hand,my heart skipped a beat

the color choice is basically a future nostalgia

Hello, I believe that *chin* is designed there due to the lack of height adjustments. There is less of a need of a monitor support on a desk because of that chin, as users we keep our necks straight while using it on a regular desk. Hope it makes sense, thank you :) awesome video

Love the intro, man!

Me flexing: showing my friends all my Barbie dolls from when I was three Marques flexing: *going through his find my list*

1:00 oh man, they did the "hello." That's not even fair. Hitting me right in the nostalgia feels.

I just got one. Silver. It’s frigging AMAZING! … truly is . Love it. Better than expected… and soooooooo quick . I am blown away….

what a blast intro!!!