The Apple iMac with M4 chip is a 24-inch all-in-one desktop with an ARM-based M4 processor (8-core CPU, 8-core GPU), a 4.5K display, and 16 GB unified memory with 256 GB SSD storage in the configuration described. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC. It is also an all-in-one desktop, but it uses Intel processors and has a wider range of memory and storage.
Apple iMac M4 vs Thinvent Uno All in One PC
| Apple iMac (M4) | Thinvent Uno22, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Uno22, Intel Ultra 5 14th 125U | |
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| Processor | Apple M4 (ARM) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 8-core CPU, 8-core GPU | 6 cores, up to 4.5 GHz | 12 cores |
| RAM | 16 GB unified memory | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 GB |
| Storage | 256 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 Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
| Display | 24-inch 4.5K | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKU; no-Wi-Fi SKU also available | Dual-band Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) on the Wi-Fi SKU; no-Wi-Fi SKU also available |
Key differences
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Higher memory and storage ceiling: The Thinvent Uno22 supports up to 64 GB of RAM and up to 2 TB of SSD storage. The iMac configuration described here has 16 GB and 256 GB.
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Choice of operating system: The Thinvent Uno22 lets the buyer choose Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, or no OS. The iMac runs macOS.
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Expansion through standard ports: The Thinvent Uno22 has four USB 3.0 ports, two USB 3.2 ports, HDMI, VGA, Ethernet, a Kensington lock slot, and a fixed stand.
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Apple's display and ARM processor: The iMac has a 24-inch 4.5K display and an Apple M4 ARM processor with an 8-core GPU. We could not confirm the M4's clock speed or the iMac's port layout from the facts available, so this comparison does not rank them.
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Display size: The iMac's display is larger, at 24 inches against the Uno22's 21.5 inches.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple iMac if you want macOS, a larger 4.5K display, and Apple's M4 processor in a single desktop. Choose the Thinvent Uno22 if you need an all-in-one PC that runs Windows, Linux or an embedded OS, can be configured with up to 64 GB of RAM and 2 TB of storage, and needs standard ports for connected equipment.
