M3 iMac Review After 45 Days - Avoid My Mistake!

[@BrandonButch]

If you're in an office, would you prefer working from an *iMac* or a *MacBook/Mac mini* connected to an External Display? 🖥

[@judyrico7290]

I’d like to know as well my church is about to purchase a new computer and I requested a iMac computer I’m doing homework to see which one I want and be good for what I do at work. So if you see my comment can you help me out

[@transitengineer]

This is a fun question. Last year, my office co-workers received approval to order new 27-inch Dell/HP type monitors and, I had just received one 6-months prior so, they would stop by my desk to check it out. While a nice size, the resolution of this monitor was no where close to my old 2010, Apple 27-inch Cinema LED (none thunderbolt) display used on my home desktops systems both a "mac mini" and a "space gray" trash can size Mac Pro 8-core model. Between these two selections, I would prefer an Apple 27-inch "Studio Display" paired with a "mac mini" pro model. But what, I would really prefer to have would be a discontinued desktop model an Apple "space gray" 27-inch iMac Pro with its matching "space gray" keyboard, track pad, and mouse (smile...smile).

[@judyrico7290]

Space gray would be very nice they should come up with the color for iMac

[@Darknight_smaw]

would this imac lose to the 2020 one with the 5700

[@bref5532]

Totally an iMac! A 27" iMac! Not going back to smaller!

[@mattshalko6806]

1:06 “This is a $1300 machine, you can’t have everything” is such an Apple comment

[@mahdigamer2852]

I am not apple glazing but stuff like the Mac pro exist…

[@cody7068]

No, it’s just a PC thing to say. 1300 dollars is dirt fucking cheap in the world of PCs. You can get a processor for a home built computer that cost as much as this iMac, I guess you’re just misinformed.

[@LDLK]

my brother's gaming pc is $3000+ so $1300 is cheap for PC

[@mattshalko6806]

You’re right guys PCs are overpriced, my bad

[@cody7068]

@@mattshalko6806 Exactly. PCs are pretty expensive, iMacs and MacBooks are relatively cheap when you take their performance into account and compare it to a similar priced windows computer. the Mac will outlast in and outperform in while being more efficient.

[@davidjacobs6244]

Absolutely love mine 💛 I got it in Yellow with 16GB RAM & 512GB Storage.I upgraded from a 27” Intel iMac from 2017. The speed difference is really noticeable and it looks good too.Really happy with my purchase.This will last me at least 5-6 years.

[@BrandonButch]

Now that's a nice upgrade. The screen size difference isn't as noticeable as you thought it would be, is it?

[@davidjacobs6244]

@@BrandonButch No,it’s not, and it fits better on my desk as well.Nice and compact.No regrets in downsizing screen size.

[@leebeeskee]

I went for blue in the same configuration and I love it!

[@transitengineer]

Sounds great and, yellow is also my favorite color for a 24-inch M-1 or M-3, iMac desktop system (smile...smile).

[@jetblakink]

Been contemplating this same move, as I've been using my 27" intel iMac from 2015, and it's really time now. Not sure whether to go M3 iMac or Mac Mini route though! To be honest, neither option really grabs me, and I'm not feeling the 16gb ram or the paltry storage options, as I currently have 24gb ram and I terra storage… Maybe I'm just being picky… How did you cope?

[@hyper-potato]

if it was 27" it would be perfect.. No idea why Apple went with 24". I'm pretty sure the iMac sales would be way higher if it was a 27 inch model.

[@pneulancer]

The 60cm size is fine with me as it isn’t so unwieldy. Of course I only use it for work projects; movies or sports I watch on iPad or TV.

[@NeoAndersonChannel1]

So they can make the M4 iMacs 27" and act like it's this revolutionary new feature that is a huge selling point of a new machine that is marginally different the previous version.

[@hike2024]

It's nice to get an honest review without listening to a bunch of complaints. Thank you, I plan to get this machine soon.

[@pneulancer]

You hit this one out of the park with your review; covered all the pros and cons and did so in an objective and cogent manner. I just purchased one to upgrade from my 27" iMac that I bought about 8 years ago. Yes, the display is smaller but the view is so much better and the sound is incredible. Highly recommend !

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

Since apple dropped the 27" the iMac it's a no-go for me. I don't care how fast it is. The minimum display size should start at 27".

[@stevens1041]

I agree. 25 inch screen is too small for my eyes

[@thepatrioarchy]

You mean 23.5in, which is the usable screen size on the 27in.

[@dragonballjiujitsu]

@@thepatrioarchy No, I mean 27" My usable screen from corner to corner is 27"

[@JP1050x]

I went big, and ordered a M3 iMac with 24gb ram and 1Tb ssd today. 💪 Education discount helped knock it down so the ram upgrade was almost covered in the discount. I’ll be connecting mine to 7-10 external drives, so it would be nice to have more internal storage if I need it. I’m still using a 10 year old mid tier Mac mini, and it actually still works great. But I’m starting to get error messages saying my OS is no longer supported with some apps I use. Also, it’s a pain that HEIC videos from my iPhone 15 can’t play correctly with my old iMac. Hopefully, I won’t have to upgrade again for another 10 years. 😅

[@gemini62167]

Wow! So despite having “gone big”, your already getting error messages and warnings? Just imagine what it’s going to be like in less than a year from now! And that sea of cords and externals you’re buried in must really be worth that shiny chassis that will far outlive Apple’s current estimates of support for their current machines which has been cut almost in half from sevent to eight years, to four or five years. Then you’ll probably have to “go big” again, for even more money! Better start saving now.

[@mneri84]

@@gemini62167 reread, the ten yr old Mac mini is giving the error messages.

[@BrandonButch]

The iMac is the most aesthetically pleasing Mac Apple has ever designed. Change my mind 🖥

[@AndySchuylerVlogs]

Awesome video, Brandon! Merry Christmas!🎄

[@davidjacobs6244]

I agree.

[@Meadowheadt]

if they went back to the G4 iMac styling with modern day tech standards (displays, processors etc.), that would be the greatest iMac ever released. FACT

[@InimitaPaul]

I would but I don’t want to isht on your parade dude, as long as YOU love it that’s what matters. Good to see you’re a Crowder fan though! 👏👏👏

[@transitengineer]

My favorite iMac of all time is still my first, a 2005, glossy white 20-inch G5 iMac with its matching white keyboard and mouse (wired or wireless), tons of ports, DVD super-drive, and being less than 2-inches in thickness. Daily, I still use mine as a back-up desktop system and, to watch and record over the air TV shows and movies (smile...smile).

[@PromotingTheBeat]

2:56 You are the first youtuber to mention this, thank you. I noticed when I plugged in my headphones, the music was super clear and I was hearing so much more in songs that I didn't before.

[@sassafras710]

My 8 year old motherboard has that. Glad apple finally got the hint.

[@robtriton]

Add this audio interface to your Mac! A Universal Audio Volt 2 USB-C Audio Interface! Thank me, later!

[@JustAPersonWhoComments]

I'm a bit bummed about the port situation but those USB-C hubs seem like a great solution

[@BrandonButch]

Honestly worth it just for the SD card slot alone. Baffles me why the upgraded iMac doesn't come with one

[@mikespangler98]

The port situation is the deal breaker for me. Even more so since you can't add a second internal drive for Time Machine.

[@gemini62167]

Nothing like being willing to pay extra for what once was considered standard offerings on Macs ten plus years ago, and still is with almost every other computer manufacturer in this class. The average base standard is 1T - 2T internal SSD, 16G RAM, and a plethora of ports plus card ports. But we Apple lovers just adore getting rooked left and right, because after all… it's an Apple.

[@mneri84]

@@BrandonButch I wonder how much that component would expand the design. They’re are thin as a closed MacBook Air.

[@ewaldradavich7307]

​@@gemini62167. I believe Apple engineers need counseling. Eventually they may loose customers because Apple appears 2 b greedy.

[@markoconnell804]

With the iMac we can move it anywhere to work on it in the house and do that without a thought. Best feature ever

[@LDDiane]

I love iMacs and I really like your review but I just can’t go to a 24” after 7 years of the 27”! I’m wringing every bit of life out of my 2017 iMac. I don’t want to spend $2K on a Mac Mini and Studio Display but the 24” iMac seems too small.

[@DerekDavis213]

And to make matters worse, the 24" iMac actually has a 23.5 inch screen!

[@davidhalley9795]

It’s a non starter for me until they bring back the 27” iMac.

[@electricalron]

My first ever computer was the first edition of the iMac that I bought in 1999. It was bought at 'Comp USA' because at that time Apple was a struggling company and only a small section in the back of the store is where all of the Apple stuff was for sale. By 2008, I needed to upgrade to the new edition available then because software was rapidly advancing. In 2016 I upgraded again and its what I am using today. I cannot wait to buy this new M3 edition of the iMac.

[@carygagliano7616]

Exactly the same for me on the dates with the exception of upgrading in 2017. This will probably be my next upgrade, just don't know when....

[@mneri84]

Same timeline for me. Except I bought midlevel MacBook in 2008 for school.

[@davidjones5547]

I have a 27" 2017 i-Mac with 2tb storage and 64gb of ram. Until the i-Macs increase their storage and memory capacity, I will stay with my 27" Hopefully, they will come out with a new 27" or 32" i-Mac by 2025.

[@macjeffff]

Does the upgrade to 512 Gb or 1 Tb SSD also improve performance? I think they might have 2 NAND chips instead of one, and I think that may be important. Thoughts?

[@callarati]

I need to know this too

[@mahdigamer2852]

Idk but immq like

[@jaleesacooney772]

Tried to trade in my 27” I Mac to upgrade to this. APPLE told me it was too old to do so!!! So now I really have to save up for this upgrade. But you made it worth it

[@97JoMiller]

As far as performance, I have a 2020 5k iMac that I just replaced with the M3 iMac only 8gb of ram (thinking about returning it for 16gb) and my 2020 was significantly faster on things that I cared about like 3D modeling. I find my M3 spinning a lot trying to process where I never saw that with my other machine. Not sure if it was because I upgraded to 64gb of ram in my 2020 or not. So far I'm not overly impressed but I do worry that my 2020 is reaching end of life. I REALLY miss the larger monitor though and I think the speakers sounded better as well. I'm still toying with if I should just return the iMac period and get a Mac Mini to replace instead because I see the extra cores being a lot more useful.

[@steppedtuba50]

You went from 64gb to 8??

[@97JoMiller]

@@steppedtuba50 yes, old Intel Mac, everyone said how the m3 was so much better with less ram… that would be incorrect.. it’s not bad with 16 though

[@steppedtuba50]

@@97JoMiller 64gb of ram is insane. Most I’ve ever had was 16gb. What would you be doing that needed 64gb of ram? Was it ddr4 ram?

[@user-rn1hn3fg5y]

Just switched from a 27" to a M3. Thanks for details as to why this was indeed a good move.

[@leebeeskee]

THANK YOU for being the first KZbinr to be sensible on their thoughts about lightning on the peripherals. Everyone makes out like it's a big deal and everything is ruined by it! So annoying.

[@norcalviking8992]

Ive been using iMacs for many many years - mainly using Adobe Illustrator and Photoshop. iMacs work great for these programs as long as your night dealing with huge file sizes. Im in the print industry - prime label market - and the iMacs have been perfect fit!

[@JackOusley]

I wish they had a model with a larger screen, I have not used a screen that small in probably 10-15 years yeah. Sure, I could just get a mini and a monitor, but I dig the iMac design.

[@JoeSiegler]

I have two iMac's. One is an M1 iMac (16Gb, 256Gb). That one is solely for work. My company wants some specific VPN/firewall crap installed, and I didn't want that on my personal machine, so I got an M1 (about a year ago now) for this purpose. Given 90% of the work I do for this company is in a browser, this config works for me VERY well. Built myself an external 512Gb SSD drive to use as Time Machine, I have it velcroed to the back of the stand, so I don't even see it. Very nice. For my personal machine, I did have a 27" Intel iMac from 2019, which I just a month ago upgraded to an M3 iMac (24Gb, 2TB). This is what I do all my own stuff on, and I'm VERY happy with it. I have to say the reduction in screen size hasn't impacted me at all. I only notice it when lining up a lot of icons on the desktop, but otherwise the smaller screen size has been invisible to me, despite knowing it's physically smaller. The two of them side by side look quite nice, and my personal iMac also has an LG 4k monitor as "Monitor 2", so it's a nice setup here for me. Was holding out on a 27" (or larger) Silicon iMac, but given it doesn't look like that's happening (at least for awhile), I jumped on the M3. Quite happy with it.

[@BrandonButch]

Ooh that sounds like an awesome setup! And the maxed out M3 iMac must be a beast! Why did you decide on that over something like an M2 Pro Mac mini or base Mac Studio?

[@JoeSiegler]

@@BrandonButch I still wanted the iMac vs the form factor of a Mac Studio or a Mini.

[@Cakewalkingbaby]

Just curious; what colour?

[@JoeSiegler]

@@Cakewalkingbaby The M1 was Purple. The M3 is green.

[@Cakewalkingbaby]

Thanks for the quick reply! If I may ask your take on RAM. I plan on getting an iMac3 (orange:) but I’m still in doubt about getting 16gb or 24gb. The idea is to do some courses on Adobe, programming in Python, photo editing and making music. I’m thinking the 16gb should be sufficient and in case I do get into a more “professional” workflow and need more RAM, the 24gb wouldn’t even be enough and a laptop with 32gb would be good to have next to the iMac. Does that even make sense.

[@paulstejskal]

I ddin't realize you were on KZbin for 15 years! So weird to go back in the past but so neat. It's so funny how things change.

[@briangray5921]

Im holding out. I cant go down to 24 from a 27 inch.

[@RJ-er3gv]

My only complaint about my M3 is I miss my 27" screen. I'm retired, getting older, eye site beginning to fail. But M3 picture is nice and sharp and helps a bit.

[@davet3530]

Just what I needed to see - thanks Brandon. I am a 27” intel Imac user and use Photoshop and Lightroom a lot. I want to do some video editing in the future using footage from canon R5. You covered the very thing I needed to know about spacing up the iMac versus biting the bullet and getting the M2pro Mac mini or base Studio. I looked at all the specs and upgrade options from Apple and made a chart. Ignoring the need for a separate monitor and keyboard etc, once you max the M3imac to its limit it’s not that big a leap cost wise to the base MacStudio and you gain a whole lot more in terms of ports and performance. Thanks again.

[@SoYoung24]

with my 2020 i7 iMac, I lose way more than the bigger screen, I lost multiple ports, ability to add ram at low cost and bootcamp witch I use for my gaming needs. With the specs and SSD of my iMac, I don't see why I should upgrade to an M-Series one. In fact, with my use of a mac right now, I'll lose features instead of having new ones.

[@APRICEPRODUCTION]

I've had a play around with the new M3 iMac in store and to be honest I'm not impressed, the two biggest deal breakers for me is the 24 inch screen and the inability to upgrade the RAM. Compared to my 2020 27 inch screen and upgraded ram to 72GB, it still outperforms the new iMac. Especially since I do heavy design work, and going back to a 24inch screen would feel like a downgrade now. Now of course if they released a 27 inch model with the option to manually upgrade the RAM, I might consider in the future upgrading, but if not I'll stick with my 2020 for the time being.

[@jazzjokesjalopies]

Thanks. I have a new middle model on the way, with 1 TB storage, for general home use. My late 2013 would no longer upgrade OS or apps, unsurprisingly. 😊

[@barron204]

I won’t upgrade from my 2020 27” yet as the iMac screen size is still too small. Also the price in my country is 30% higher meaning a max spec iMac is $5049. A max spec Mac mini is $7k and a base studio display is $3k. A Pro Display is $9599. Best plan for me is to stay with an intel 27” and upgrade to the new iMac M6 when the intel iMac is added to the obsolete list.

[@cortexpc4288]

List or no list, Intel Mac for any workflow involving content creation or pro software…… is already obsolete

[@BrandonButch]

I went from a 27" iMac to 24" and it was not as big of a difference as you think. The bezels are smaller and the whole computer is so much lighter - I sold my 27" so fast

[@chidude]

Is it possible to buy used from somewhere like ebay to avoid the 30% higher price differential in your country, or is that prohibited by international commerce regulations?

[@barron204]

@@chidude Good question. Unfortunately shipping is expensive. GST plus customs duties are added to all imported products over $400 or $1000 so it adds up to an uncomfortably high price on many products for sale here.

[@jeffMinnesota952]

Good Job. I was looking for someone to sum up which iMac I should get, and you have done the best job! I am more than ready to spring for the extra ports, in fact, I think you literally can not have too many ports, I will be getting the 4 port mid machine, and getting the 10inOne Basis Hub or equivalent. Do you think I need to pay for more RAM? I edit photos, but rarely video, that would be the only intensive task. Coming from a late2015 27 inch iMac with 32G RAM, finally giving up after all the problems with outdated OS and browsers. If you are up for another question, I am deeply attached to good old iPhoto for librarying images, hate to leave it, anything out there to compare for rating each image? Thanks, greatly impressed with your thoroughness and your success on the internet.

[@waynelast1685]

2:12 sorry to complain again, but why doesn't Apple position the lighting plug so you can use the mouse while it is getting charged? So many times I have to stop by work while I wait for the mouse to charge up, Sheesh. I guess they don't want to ruin the "beautiful appearance" ?

[@swig46]

I keep looking at the Mac mini or Mac Studio option, but the cost of a studio display, keyboard, mouse and sales tax is over $2000, then I have to add the cost of the computer. The iMac comes out way ahead cost wise. I just don’t want to give up my 27” iMac display. Is it still the case that the base iMac only has 1 cooling fan while the 2 other models have 2 cooling fans?

[@transitengineer]

Yes ...base model has only one fan and, the upgraded version has two cooling fans. You would think that, a company with as much cash as Apple, Inc. has, would not have to be this cheap (smile...smile).

[@ewaldradavich7307]

I've thought of a mini refrigerator to put a computer in😂

[@darlingvi0let4]

I'm a new Mac user, can this be used as a second screen monitor?

[@TrevorKeenAnimation]

No mention of the 24Gb unified memory option for iMacs. Not necessary for creative work?

[@mauricee3911]

Thanks Brandon. Just found your site on KZbin. It is a very comprehensive review. I will be buying an M3 soon. Do you explain how to transfer data and software from my PC to the new IMac?

[@ColumbianCocain]

Just checked the Apple store and the highest RAM you can go is 24GB. I'm like whaaaatttt!!!??? That's literally nothing these days if you want to do more than browsing.

[@DerekDavis213]

You are right, for serious 3D work, CAD, etc the software companies recommend 32 gigs of RAM, minimum

[@gemini62167]

And you have to do that at the time of purchase as an upgrade, along with the internall SSD space. Otherwise unlike prior machines, neither you nor Apple will be able to do it later. And you will have to pay an exhorbinant premium for it. $200 per upgrade, per level. That will easily double the cost of the machine. Which is why, I didn’t buy it when it came out in October.

[@mikeske9777]

I agree that the new M3 iMac is a nice machine but it is still a pass for me on my 2017 27" iMac 5K. Having vision problems (mainly cataracts) and being retired I don't need anything better until the software is not supported anymore. I figure that I can go another 4-5 years on this and I fully intend to. Oh yes I do view the videos on newer Apple products just knowing what is available and I do have a M1 MacBook Air that I do use when I travel but for at home office use the iMac I have is better for my usage. Sometimes using the older product until it is no longer usable is the best option.

[@philiprand3720]

I already move the 27" if more than just myself want to see something, but I certainly agree mobility isn't the prime incentive for changing computers. M3 might be, however, and lightness could be a bonus. It is true, however, that when I picked up the 27" Intel, I brought it home on a Roman bus. It was well packaged.

[@ewaldradavich7307]

I hate the fact that I can't upgrade software for my 2008 imac. My imac has a slot to play and or record a CD. I have two USB ports on either side of my key board. If I buy a new imac I'd have to buy a CD reader & whatever else I'd b missing. This really sucks. If it wasn't for software I'd b OK. This thwill become a large paper weight. Like buying an old car and u can't get gasoline

[@MarkMBEMBED-zf8em]

My thoughts are if it is good enough with maxing out ram and storage say to 1TB so I can run up to 2 VMs on it which are ram intensive. Not interested in video or games but like large screen vs MBP. While mini or studio may give better performance that means adding display and another plug so the imac seems ideal, just surprised Apple didn’t have option of M3 Pro chip.

[@ag4eng]

I don’t know why Apple didn’t make this 27” because that would match the Apple display size on a desk.

[@darinattard3244]

About to buy an M3 today - Apple products all look clean and cool.

[@DarkstarDarth]

60hz display is just a greedy as 8g ram. Shame

[@johnjr47]

When do you think Apple will release a 27 inch iMac ?

[@akinsanmi6942]

Amazing review sir.... I do photo editing Majorly and video editing is the m3 going to give me the speed I want compared to Intel core i7

[@waynelast1685]

1:02 major flaw: The monitor sits to high , and is not adjustable height.

[@spacechannelfiver]

8GB Macs put unreasonably high wear on the SSD, you dont really notice it initially; at least not until it fails and you are the proud owner of a brick.

[@somersetgrumpy6181]

Hi, great video and informative. I’m thinking of upgrading (Mac is 11 years old) but have a few questions…first, can you have an additional monitor attached? I have a 27” and am disappointed apple do not provide a bigger screen, so thought another screen may do the trick. Secondly, how do you transfer all the stuff currently on the Mac? That’ll do for now!

[@itsdtxjd]

Got my very first iMac ever and i love it! I got the M3 with 16gb of ram and 512 gb. It’s enough for the next 3 years till I upgrade. I also use the iPad Pro 12.9” m2 for on the go! Such an amazing combo!

[@haych27]

3 years! I'm still running a 2011 iMac, replaced the screen, installed 1TB SSD and extra memory cards.

[@itsdtxjd]

@@haych27 heck I hope it lasts me longer and doesn’t slow down, it’s just that people keep saying that 8gb and 16gb of ram isn’t enough to future proof these new iMacs.

[@haych27]

I feel the days of tech lasting 10 years are behind us. 8gb is a ridiculous base model spec but this is what apple can deliver because of its strong brand equity

[@DerekDavis213]

@@haych27 You are right that 8gb is ridiculous, in 2024. On the PC side, 32 gigs of ram costs just 60 USD. Cheap.

[@mneri84]

@@haych27 yeah I thought that too so I bumped to 24gb. Which is still low considering a Mac Studio offers 192gb. However I think the chip sets in both builds are different from traditional pc that lots of ram isn’t a focal point in these Mac builds.

[@kinocchio]

Wish Apple made an imac Pro 27 inch display with black bezels and pro/max chips

[@DustyKing]

I bought the Blue M3 iMac with 16GB RAM & 512GB SSD.

[@juhoturunen]

Do you think the base 8gb model is enough for 1080p or 4K video editing? I don't really edit many videos, but I'm thinking about maybe making some videos in the future. I managed to edit some 1080p videos with my base model MacBook Air M1 just fine and M3 should be bit faster? Good video!

[@JudgmentDay2020]

I absolutely love my M1 iMac cause it's powerful and has the highest specs that I choose from 8gb to 512 storage. The M1 iMac I have is a workhorse and I have no problems or issues at all. Plus I would be keeping my M1 iMac as long as it lives on until I reach old age. Me personally I wouldn't even bother upgrading because it's just not worth spending buying M3 iMac just because of specs and the chip inside. Plus the specs it has on the M3 iMac I don't even care cause It's not worth it of spending it. Just stick to the old one instead cause Old is better than the new. 😇🥰😎

[@vinstyles]

Thanks for a fab review. I have just purchased the M3 iMac with 16 giggs of RAM and 1 tb disk space. I probably should have watched your vid and before my purchase and gone for less space and use external drives. However, i am looking forward to my new iMac arriving. I do a lot of photo editing ns my old iMax 27" slowed down too much for me. Loved it when I first bought it but it became a nuisance re speed. Can't complain, I had the machine since 2017. Best wishes from Dublin, Ireland.

[@NinoAmerica]

If I’m look got upgrade. What do you recommend I do? I’m lost with the Mac mini and the iMacs. I have an old iMac. And I do live streaming in 4 k and some audio and video editing. Thanks if you do answer me. Also if I have the old iMac can I still use the display if I buy a mini? Im confused

[@JochenVoigts]

Thanks a lot for your great review! Does your iCloud backup the memory on your external SSD or do you have to do that manually?

[@tituswillb]

@BrandonButch Well done Brandon! Thank you for your insightful opinions :) Responding to your previous comment, I would prefer to work from a maxed out M3 Macbook Pro connected to a studio display, as I do edit with Davinci Resolve and would want the good speed through connection.

[@BrandonButch]

Thanks! Good choice - the Studio Display is just amazing. Expensive but well worth it when paired with a powerful MacBook Pro. Although I have to say, I still prefer the overall aesthetic of the iMac over anything. Just something about the minimal approach with no computer next to it & no visible wires

[@tituswillb]

@@BrandonButch For Sure! Good point! There are so many options out there.. even when not getting into the Mac OS ecosystem. Aesthetic is everything when it comes to consumer goods. 👍

[@123theprodigy5]

I would say the M3 iMac is only for regular users, I see why pro users don’t like it as much. it’s on the same level as the M1 M2 and upcoming M3 MacBook Air.

[@tituswillb]

@@123theprodigy5 which type of user would you consider yourself to be?

[@123theprodigy5]

@@tituswillb i’m the average consumer, I don’t care about pro features.

[@wonderingcandyko]

iMac M3 or Macbook Air M3? Which one should I purchase if I do Editing FinalCut & Photoshop almost everyday

[@mneri84]

Do you want a desktop or laptop? Is the 24” iMac screen worth $200 more? I personally couldn’t work on a 15” screen.

[@wonderingcandyko]

@@mneri84 Oh thanks, I just ordered the new iMac! Yes 15" is still too small for my work.

[@UncleManuel]

Thanks for doing a review for normal people and not getting entangled in all that hype system. Pretty rare these days. 😉 But this really should help people on wether getting the iMac as a simple all-in-one system or if they are better suited with getting a Mac Mini + display of their choice. That bang-for.buck thing is what most potential buyers overlook with Apple products in general. ✌

[@Mega_Casual]

The only complaint I have with either of the M series iMacs is that stupid magic mouse that has to charge while lying on it's side making it unusable during charging. Ugh!

[@juanD23]

Appreciate your observation and recommendation. It is clear to me that i am glad i held back from buying the MacBook Pro 16. I am concerned about converting my current configuration from 2Tb Fusion Drive down to 256 Gb. My configuration consists of iMac 27 with two external 1080p monitors two external hard drives plus super DVD and Orico external case. Do you still recommend I switch to the m3 iMac?

[@robertskinner6487]

So basically Apple has gone from all in one to Some in one. Buying the latest computer that you have to add a bunch of hardware cluttering up your desk , that you also have to bundle up & carry with you every time you decide to change locations is nuts I would go with a MacBook Pro pay the outrageous ssd upgrade & get a 32-34 in screen for desk work , instead of pretending that 24 is just fine I like my iMac but these reviewers have to quit justifying apple’s growing weakness points or they will never change

[@michaelscanlon6553]

24 inches in 2024 is disappointing. Would love a 32 inch version

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

Bro, i got impressed by your apple watch band ❤. Looks very beautiful 👌. Is that ocean band ? . If yes, please let me know if you feel heavy using it. I have watch ultra 2, i am using Trail Loop band and got bored by it 😁. Planning to get ocean band but seing people reviews as heavy , i am not able to decide . Please have your honest review on ocean bands 😊

[@BrandonButch]

It's from bandwerk.com/brandon!

[@RameshKumar-ng3nf]

@@BrandonButch oh woww..❤Thanks for sharing 🙏I will get one now 😊

[@SVZ11]

see I like to keep my apple products so an M3 would be nice but I would rather wait for the new iMac and just pay the price. now I got two iMacs. plus I love my M1 iMac, the only thing that will entice me to switch or upgrade is a design change with the screen size and reducing the chin size. I really want the thin bezels 🤩

[@debbiesheets5585]

I am upgrading from a 2012 Mac desktop 27”. what am I going to need to transfer to the usb2 or 3 flash drive? I transfer to that and dl to my embroidery machine. None of the ports “look” like a usb🤔. I am not very tech savvy if you can tell, thank you for a very informative video on the M3.

[@craigSCIAVA]

Unless Apple has changed things in the last year or two, if you have both desktops next to one another and build them up, a migration assistant will appear and will move everything from your old computer to your new one. You would have the same desktop, the same files, the same applications, although you may need to re-authorize them. Haven't looked at it however, in about 2+ years.

[@DarkstarDarth]

Here's the thing, yes a mid range Mac mini m2 pro is great but then unless you have a nice screen to compete with the iMac m3 it's gonna be a lot of cash to buy a separate studio level monitor.

[@donjames5761]

the only issue i have with imac is. cant really clean the fans with out pulling the screen off, and i live in the desert. so i tend to get the mac mini

[@ibtisamzubaidi]

Is Ebay reliable? I wanna get an imac but the color I want is so expensive

[@-KIMISAFOX]

I have a Mac that's over a decade old and it looks almost identical to this computer.

[@georgehny]

I have an 24 " iMac M1 and love it. Had traded my 27 " iMac and was worried about losing the screen space but hardly noticed the change. I agree with all you said except I did upgrade to 1 TB. I also added external additional ports. No reason for me me to go to M3 very happy with the M1 George in NY

[@GregOlotka]

I have a late 2014 27" iMac, but I can't stand to go smaller.

[@mneri84]

@@GregOlotka measure your width diagonally. The new iMacs have a wider screen ratio so you’re probably not losing much real estate plus those old fat iMac bezels really takeaway from multi screen setups.

[@ADSCoachSimonB2112]

Work had iMac 27 inch top specs but the just replaced with iPad Pro and apple Monitor.

[@bigelarkin1]

I do like my 24inch m3 iMac with 1Tb

[@crh_55]

Two major things that REALLY annoy me with the iMac: no swivel & no height adjustment.

[@RedCheeksBeats]

Will this be good for creative work? video editing programs, music software and such?

[@sleepandhersisters]

I have a 2015 imac and am looking to upgrade, someone suggested the mac mini M3 when it comes out... I use photoshop as a pattern designer and illustrator and have biiiig files, so was wondering whether you think the mac mini would be best and which spec, I guess the biggest ram I can afford? And if I get a mac mini would I be best to go with an apple screen, there are so many out there to choose from!

[@RNancyP]

I agree that the mid-grade M3 is a better purchase, I just got that one (in orange!)

[@user-bp6pd2is7i]

I have an outdated iMac but am considering getting a mini to run with the Mac and iPad.

[@iTalktech1985]

I also got ride of my blue M1 and went with silver easier to match accessories. Love the M3 can do everything I need to on it. The 4.5 k display is a steal at this price comparing it to the studio. Alone if Apple sold a 4.5k display it would be $999. Along with the keyboard and mouse $230 with the Touch ID keyboard you get the M3 and os for for around $100.

[@jart0m]

Planning to upgrade from a 2013 intel iMac in the new year. Thinking of going with 16gb. Can’t decide whether to go with 512 ssd or 1TB. Any recommendations? Any views about the Minisopuru USB C Hub for iMac 24 inch - any good?

[@drau9en]

I would go with 24GB RAM and 512GB SSD.

[@ChrisTreborn]

Okay. Super helpful. I needed the one with Ethernet built in, so I avoided that mistake. Thank you.

[@addie7043]

It is such a beautiful computer .... sadly, from behind only. The front washed colours are meh. Silver is in my opinion the safest way to go.

[@Laptopdog78]

So are you using a 8 or 16 gb of Ram in your testing of video editing etc in this video?

[@steadyghoulin]

I’m considering purchasing one because my 2012 MacBook Pro died last night. Would something like Ableton 10 run smoothly on this while using programs like Serum?

[@JoeSiegler]

Also, when you say there wasn't anything you wish it did. I wish the stand was a Qi charger - could rest your phone there and charge it at the same time.

[@BrandonButch]

Now that would be awesome!

[@123theprodigy5]

Apple has killed any hopes of a 27 inch iMac, but I’m still hopeful that we get one.

[@davidjacobs6244]

You’ll have a long wait.

[@123theprodigy5]

@@davidjacobs6244 yep, I know

[@transitengineer]

Gave up waiting and, I will be adding to my collection next year a "space gray" 27-inch iMac Pro model. No, M-1/M-2/or M-3 processor chips for me....its Intel all the way (smile...smile).

[@ttusch]

I actually don't like the new design. The most beautiful one is probably the iMac Pro from 2017

[@azmahmala3481]

Yeah it looks too generic now with out the apple logo at the front.

[@Guitar6ty]

Excellent presentation

[@dotapark]

I have stacked MBP, but still wondering should I get an iMac or not, rather than big monitors. Extra computer to use seems nice.

[@rewanji]

Still, in terms of integration, ports, power supply, upgradability and screen size it represents a downgrade considering the previous generation and you only have a single size model. Apple could also have worked on the ergonomics allowing some kind of adjustments. And, yes, still using lightning in the keyboard and mouse.

[@jameswalker7874]

G4 is still my favourite.

[@vlastimilslechta8927]

I bought the basic version and I do web dev and its ok 🙌

[@borghild_drivng]

This video was good, and your review recommendations make a lot of sense. I only have one nit: the click bait thumbnail nearly made me skip this one (though, yeah, I know that that’s how YT works, sigh)

[@PromotingTheBeat]

10:19 I'm in the camp. Had a 27in 5k as my last machine and I got used to the size within an hour or so. I put the display settings to "More Space" and it makes it like the default 5k. So no one should consider that as a deal breaker. I ended up getting a 24gig of ram one with 2 TB because, I don't change my machines everyday. I'm a longterm user.

[@gemini62167]

Hope not. Apple’s current estimation of support for today’s machines is not the same as it was ten years ago. It’s been cut in half, from 7 to 8 years to 4 to 5 years.

[@PromotingTheBeat]

@@gemini62167 I never needed their support for anything so I’m not too concerned.

[@AndySchuylerVlogs]

So Brandon, should I keep my iPhone XR or should I switch to a new iPhone? Because I like my iPhone XR. And I think I should keep it. What do you think?

[@lindaghrp]

Hi Brandon, I watch your videos as soon as they come out. The reason for this comment is that I’m seriously afraid to update my iphone XSMAX to iOS 17 let alone the latest updates. The latest update on my iphone is 16.7.2. I’m still afraid of something going and causing me tremendous anxiety. Do you think now is a good time to update? Is it possible to update the security updates only? Thank you for your informative videos, I’d be lost without them! You are very much appreciated!

[@Felix_Minaya]

Thank you for helping me deciding, now I know which one to get. 👍

[@sassyseminole2217]

Brandon , the hub you talk about. I have an Apple DVD player, that I cannot use now. My question is what HUB should I get so I can play DVD’s ?