The Apple iMac (24-inch, M1) is an All-in-One computer with an Apple M1 chip, an 8-core CPU and up to 8 GB of memory, running macOS. The closest Thinvent match is the Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One PC, which is also an All-in-One form factor, with Intel processors and Windows 11 Pro preinstalled.
Apple iMac M1 vs Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC
| Apple iMac (24-inch, M1) | Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One, Intel Core i3-1315U | Thinvent Uno 21.5" All-in-One, Intel Ultra 5 125U | |
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| Processor | Apple M1 (ARM) | Intel Core i3-1315U | Intel Ultra 5 125U |
| Cores/Threads | 8-core CPU | 6 cores | 12 cores |
| RAM | Up to 8 GB | Up to 64 GB | Up to 64 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 |
| Operating System | macOS | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) | Windows 11 Pro (also Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or without OS) |
| Display | Not confirmed | 21.5 inch, 1920 × 1080 | 21.5 inch, 1920 × 1080 |
| Wireless | Not confirmed | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 dual band | No WiFi, or Wi-Fi 5 dual band |
Key differences
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The Thinvent Uno supports up to 64 GB of RAM, while the iMac M1 configurations listed have up to 8 GB.
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The Thinvent Uno supports up to 2 TB of SSD storage, while the iMac M1 configurations listed have up to 512 GB.
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The Thinvent Uno lets the buyer choose among Windows 11 Pro, Windows 11 IoT Value, Ubuntu Linux, Thinux Embedded Linux, DOS, or no operating system. The iMac runs macOS.
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The Apple iMac M1 uses an ARM-based Apple M1 chip. The Thinvent Uno uses Intel processors, with the Intel Ultra 5 125U offering 12 cores.
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The Thinvent Uno has 2 USB 3.2 ports, 2 USB 2.0 ports, a 1000 Mbps Ethernet port, HDMI and VGA outputs, and a Kensington lock slot.
Which one should you choose?
Choose the Apple iMac M1 if you want macOS and the Apple M1 platform. Choose the Thinvent Uno All-in-One PC if you need more memory and storage, a choice of operating systems including Windows 11 Pro or Linux, and a fixed-stand All-in-One with VGA and HDMI outputs.
