The Apple iMac is an all-in-one desktop built around Apple's M4 chip and a 24-inch display. The Thinvent Uno is an all-in-one PC with a 21.5-inch display and Intel processors, and it is the closest Thinvent match for buyers who want an all-in-one with a choice of operating systems. The Uno22 with Intel Core i5-1240P and 64 GB RAM is the closest specific configuration.
Apple iMac vs Thinvent Uno All-in-One PCs
| Apple iMac (M4) | Thinvent Uno22, Intel Core i5-1240P | Thinvent Uno22, Intel Core Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Apple M4 (ARM) | Intel Core i5-1240P | Intel Core Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | Not confirmed | 12 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Not confirmed | Up to 64 GB DDR4 | Up to 64 GB DDR5 (32 GB in this SKU) |
| Storage | Not confirmed | 2 TB SSD | 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One | All-in-One |
| Display | 24-inch | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 | 21.5-inch, 1920 × 1080 |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) | Windows 11 Pro (choice of Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Without OS, DOS) |
Key differences
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Thinvent Uno22 allows a choice of operating system, including Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, Windows 11 IoT Value, or no OS. The iMac runs macOS only.
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The Uno22 is an Intel-based system, and its RAM can be configured up to 64 GB and its SSD up to 2 TB.
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The Uno22 has two Ethernet ports, dual LAN, VGA and HDMI outputs, and an RS485 option on the Core Ultra 5 model.
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The iMac uses Apple's ARM-based M4 chip with a 24-inch display. The Uno22 has a 21.5-inch display.
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Both products are all-in-one designs with a fixed stand.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple iMac if you want the macOS ecosystem, a 24-inch display, and Apple's M4 chip. Choose a Thinvent Uno all-in-one if you need Windows, Linux or no-OS options, dual Ethernet, VGA and HDMI ports, and an Intel platform with up to 64 GB RAM and 2 TB storage.
