The Apple iMac is a 24-inch all-in-one desktop built around the Apple M4 chip, with up to 10 CPU cores, up to 24 GB of unified memory and up to 512 GB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One PC, which is also an all-in-one form factor. The Thinvent Uno 21.5" with Intel Core i3-1315U has up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage, and it lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux or Thinux Embedded Linux.
Apple iMac M4 vs Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC
| Apple iMac (M4) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One PC (Intel Core i3-1315U) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One PC (Intel Celeron N5095A) | |
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| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Celeron N5095A |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 cores | 6 cores | 4 cores |
| RAM | Up to 24 GB unified memory | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One | All-in-One |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, without OS, DOS) |
| Display | 24-inch Retina display | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Uno with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB of RAM, against the iMac's 24 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Uno supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, against the iMac's 512 GB maximum.
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The Thinvent Uno lets the buyer choose the operating system, including Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux and Thinux Embedded Linux.
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The Thinvent Uno includes a Kensington lock, four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI, VGA and a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port.
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The Apple iMac has the M4 chip with up to 10 CPU cores, against the 6 cores of the Thinvent Uno with Core i3-1315U.
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The Apple iMac has a 24-inch Retina display, against the 21.5-inch display of the Thinvent Uno.
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The Apple iMac runs macOS, which the Thinvent Uno does not offer.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple iMac if you want a 24-inch Retina display, the M4 chip and macOS. Choose a Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC if you need up to 64 GB of RAM, up to 2 TB of storage, a choice of operating systems, or a model that suits Windows, Linux or embedded deployments.
