The Apple iMac is a 24-inch all-in-one desktop built around the Apple M4 chip, with a 4.5K display and macOS Sequoia. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All in One PC with Intel Core i3-1315U, which is an all-in-one desktop with a 21.5-inch display, up to 64 GB RAM and up to 2 TB SSD storage, and it lets you choose Windows 11 Pro or other operating systems.
Apple iMac M4 vs Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC
| Feature | Apple iMac (M4) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" (Intel i3-1315U) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" (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 | Up to 64 GB | Up to 8 GB |
| Storage | Up to 512 GB | Up to 2 TB SSD | Up to 2 TB SSD |
| Form Factor | All-in-One | All-in-One | All-in-One |
| Display | 24-inch 4.5K | 21.5-inch 1920 × 1080 | 21.5-inch 1920 × 1080 |
| Operating System | macOS Sequoia | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux, DOS, or no OS) |
Key differences
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Higher RAM ceiling: The Thinvent Uno with Intel Core i3-1315U supports up to 64 GB RAM, against the iMac's 24 GB maximum.
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Higher storage ceiling: The Thinvent Uno supports up to 2 TB SSD, against the iMac's 512 GB maximum.
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Operating system choice: The Thinvent Uno lets you choose Windows 11 Pro, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux™ Embedded Linux and other options. The iMac runs macOS Sequoia.
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Wired ports: The Thinvent Uno has 4 USB 3.0 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, HDMI, VGA and 1000 Mbps Ethernet.
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Processor strength: The Apple M4 chip, with up to 10 cores, is the stronger processor. The Thinvent Uno's Intel Core i3-1315U has 6 cores.
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Display size: The iMac has a larger 24-inch 4.5K display. The Thinvent Uno has a 21.5-inch Full HD display.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple iMac if you want the M4 chip, a 4.5K display and macOS. Choose the Thinvent Uno if you need more RAM or storage, a choice of operating systems, or wired ports such as HDMI, VGA and Ethernet.
