The Apple iMac is a 24-inch all-in-one desktop with the Apple M4 chip, up to 10 CPU cores, up to 32GB of unified memory and up to 2TB of storage. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC with a 21.5-inch display and a 12th or 13th generation Intel Core processor, configurable with up to 64GB of RAM and 2TB of SSD storage.
Apple iMac (M4) vs Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC
| Apple iMac (M4) | Thinvent Uno, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Uno, Intel Core i3-1315U | |
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| Processor | Apple M4 | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core i3-1315U |
| Cores/Threads | Up to 10 CPU cores | 12 cores | 6 cores |
| RAM | Up to 32 GB unified memory | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR4 |
| Storage | Up to 2 TB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Display | 24-inch, 4.5K Retina | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 |
| 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) |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), dual band |
| Ethernet | Not confirmed | 1000 Mbps, 2 ports | 1000 Mbps, 1 port |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Uno i5-1240P supports up to 64 GB of DDR4 RAM, against the iMac's 32 GB unified memory maximum.
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The Thinvent Uno lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux or no operating system.
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The Thinvent Uno i5-1240P has two 1000 Mbps Ethernet ports. The Thinvent Uno i3-1315U has one.
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The Apple iMac has a larger 24-inch 4.5K Retina display. The Thinvent Uno has a 21.5-inch 1920 × 1080 display.
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The Apple iMac uses the Apple M4 chip with up to 10 CPU cores. The Thinvent Uno i5-1240P has 12 cores on an Intel processor.
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The Thinvent Uno has a fixed stand, a Kensington lock slot, a 2-megapixel pop-up camera, and VGA and HDMI outputs.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple iMac if you want the macOS platform, the larger 4.5K Retina display and the Apple M4 chip. Choose a Thinvent Uno if you need Windows, Linux or no operating system, RAM up to 64 GB, or a choice of Intel processors from Core i3 to Core i5 with dual Ethernet on the i5 model.
