iMac 24" M4 review: the best all-in-one Mac for your desk?
This iMac M4 review is for anyone who wants one beautiful, clutter-free computer on their desk that just works. The iMac 24" M4 builds a 4.5K Retina display, the M4 chip, speakers, camera and microphones into a panel just over a centimetre thick — no tower, no cable mess. It is Apple's all-in-one for homes, home offices, students and creative work. Below we cover the screen, the speed, the design, the honest trade-offs, and what it costs in Lebanon with local warranty.
Quick answer: The iMac 24" M4 is worth it if you want a gorgeous all-in-one desktop with a 4.5K display and no cable clutter. The M4 chip handles everyday work and creative tasks with ease. Buyers who already own a monitor save money with a Mac mini. At Daboussishop it starts at $1,750.
iMac 24" M4 review: the quick verdict
The short version first. The iMac 24" M4 is the most elegant desktop Apple sells: a 4.5K Retina display, the M4 chip, and everything else built into a strikingly thin, colourful body. It is made for home offices, families, students and creatives who want a tidy desk — and at Daboussishop it starts at $1,750.
The essentials at a glance:
- Display: 24" 4.5K Retina, sharp, bright and colour-accurate
- Chip: Apple M4 — fast for everyday work and creative apps
- Design: just over a centimetre thin, in seven colours with matching accessories
- Camera: 12MP Center Stage camera that keeps you framed on calls
- Memory: 16GB unified memory as standard, 256GB SSD
- Price at Daboussishop: from $1,750, brand-new with local warranty
Want the short answer? The iMac 24" M4 is in stock at Daboussishop from $1,750, with cash-on-delivery and a local warranty across Lebanon. Check price and availability →
Design and display
The iMac is the rare computer people are happy to leave on display. The whole machine lives behind a panel just over a centimetre thick, held up by a slim stand, with a single tidy cable running to the wall. There is no tower under the desk and no nest of wires — and Apple even colour-matches the keyboard, mouse and braided cable to the body, which comes in seven colours.
The 4.5K Retina display is the part you stare at all day. Text is razor-sharp, colours are accurate enough for photo work, and it gets bright enough to stay comfortable in a sunlit room. A 24-inch screen this crisp makes spreadsheets, documents and web pages easier on the eyes than a cheaper monitor, and that comfort is a real, daily benefit — not just a spec on a box.
How fast is the iMac M4 in everyday use?
The M4 chip is far more capable than most desktop users will ever push. Everyday work — dozens of browser tabs, big spreadsheets, video calls, music and email all at once — runs without a hint of slowdown, and the machine stays silent and cool while doing it. Photo editing in Lightroom, light video editing, and music production all sit comfortably within its range.
Why does that matter for a family or office machine? Because it means the iMac stays fast for years rather than feeling sluggish after a couple of software updates. The 16GB of unified memory that now comes as standard is a big part of that longevity, keeping heavy multitasking smooth. For most buyers the M4 is exactly the right amount of power: more than enough today, with room to spare for tomorrow.
There is an efficiency benefit too. Because Apple silicon does so much work per watt, the iMac runs cool and near-silent even under load, so there is no fan noise filling a quiet home office or study. That calm, instant responsiveness — wake from sleep, everything just there — is the part you feel every day, far more than any benchmark figure.
Camera, sound and connectivity
For a machine that lives on a home-office desk, the webcam matters more than the spec sheet suggests. The iMac's 12MP Center Stage camera keeps you centred in the frame as you move and looks far better in video calls than the typical laptop or external webcam — a genuine advantage if you work or study from home. The built-in microphones and speaker system are similarly strong, so calls and music sound good without adding accessories.
Connectivity covers Thunderbolt/USB-C ports for fast external drives and displays, plus Wi-Fi 6E. The trade-off to know going in: because everything is built into the screen, you cannot upgrade the memory or storage later, so choose your configuration with a little headroom. If you want more storage from the start, the iMac 24" M4 with a 512GB SSD is the easy step up.
Pros and cons
The honest balance.
Pros
- Beautiful 4.5K Retina display that is a pleasure to work on
- M4 chip is fast, silent and future-proof for everyday and creative use
- Stunning, ultra-thin all-in-one design with no cable clutter
- Excellent Center Stage webcam and speakers for home-office calls
- 16GB unified memory now standard
Cons
- Memory and storage cannot be upgraded after purchase
- You pay for a built-in screen, so it costs more than a Mac mini plus monitor
- M4 (non-Pro) is not aimed at heavy 4K/8K video or 3D work
- The single-cable elegance means fewer ports than a tower
Ready for a tidy, powerful desk? The iMac 24" M4 is in stock at Daboussishop from $1,750, with cash-on-delivery and a local warranty across Lebanon. Check price and availability →
Who should buy it, and who should skip it?
Buy the iMac 24" M4 if you want one self-contained, great-looking computer for a home, home office, study or reception desk, and you value the display and camera quality. It is the most hassle-free desktop Apple makes — unbox it, plug in one cable, and you are working.
Skip it if you already own a good monitor or want to choose your own screen, in which case the Mac mini M4 gives you the same M4 power for much less and lets you pick your display. If your budget is tight but you still want the all-in-one, the iMac 24" M4 with the 8-core chip is the cheapest way in.
How the iMac M4 compares to its siblings:
| Model | Best for | Config | From | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| iMac 24" M4 | Tidy all-in-one desktop | 10-core · 256GB | $1,750 | Check price |
| iMac 24" M4 (8-core) | Cheapest M4 iMac | 8-core · 256GB | $1,600 | Check price |
| iMac 24" M4 (512GB) | More storage headroom | 10-core · 512GB | $1,950 | Check price |
| Mac mini M4 | Bring your own screen | M4 · no display | $900 | Check price |
How much is the iMac 24" M4 in Lebanon, and is it in stock?
At Daboussishop, the iMac 24" M4 starts at $1,750 and is currently in stock. Every unit is brand-new and sealed, and backed by local warranty — so if anything ever goes wrong you deal with a team here in Lebanon, not a grey-market importer with no after-sales support. That warranty gap is the single biggest reason to buy locally instead of chasing a slightly lower price on an imported unit with no recourse.
You can pay by cash on delivery or card, and delivery covers Beirut and the rest of the country. Apple prices move with stock and demand, so the product page always shows the live price and availability — check it before you buy so you are working from today's number, not last month's.
Ready to buy? The iMac 24" M4 is in stock at Daboussishop from $1,750, with cash-on-delivery and a local warranty across Lebanon. Check price and availability →
Frequently asked questions
- How much does the iMac 24" M4 cost in Lebanon?
- The iMac 24" M4 starts at $1,750 at Daboussishop, brand-new with local warranty and cash-on-delivery available. Check the product page for today's live price and stock.
- Is the iMac M4 good for video editing?
- It handles photo editing and light-to-moderate video editing comfortably. For heavy 4K/8K timelines or 3D work, an M4 Pro or Max machine like a Mac Studio is a better fit.
- Can you upgrade the iMac M4 memory or storage later?
- No. Memory and storage are built in and cannot be changed after purchase, so it is worth choosing a configuration with some headroom up front.
- iMac M4 or Mac mini M4 — which should I buy?
- Choose the iMac if you want an all-in-one with a great built-in 4.5K display. Choose the Mac mini if you already own a monitor and want the same M4 power for less.
