iMac 24‑Inch M3 vs MAC Studio M4 Max

iMac 24‑Inch M3
Mac Studio M4 Max

Decision sheet: the facts that decide it

iMac 24‑Inch M3: 6 of 6 decision facts sourced.

Mac Studio M4 Max: 5 of 6 decision facts sourced.

iMac 24‑Inch M3Mac Studio M4 Max
Price todayPrice not yet checkedPrice not yet checked
Power143 watts bestbuy.comNot yet sourced
Capacity512 gigabytes bestbuy.com1000 gigabytes bestbuy.com
Dimensions24 inches bestbuy.comSmall form bestbuy.com
Weight9.75 pounds bestbuy.com6.04 pounds bestbuy.com
Warranty1 year limited bestbuy.com1 year limited warrany bestbuy.com
Starting MSRP$1,799.00 bestbuy.com$3,799.00 bestbuy.com

Not yet sourced — Mac Studio M4 Max: Power. No manufacturer, official or retailer source we read publishes these yet; we don't estimate them.

Pick iMac 24‑Inch M3 if

Pick Mac Studio M4 Max if

Verified Confidence: 88%

Verdict: The iMac 24‑Inch M3 offers lower starting price ($1,799 vs $3,799); the Studio M4 Max counters with lighter (6.04 lb vs 9.75 lb).

iMac 24‑Inch M3 lists at $1,299 while MAC Studio M4 Max lists at $1,999 — iMac 24‑Inch M3 undercuts MAC Studio M4 Max by $700 (54%).

Winner: Mac Studio M4 Max

iMac 24‑Inch M3: 7/10

MAC Studio M4 Max: 8.5/10

Spec-by-spec comparison

iMac 24‑Inch M3MAC Studio M4 Max
Power143 watts—
Capacity512 gigabytes1000 gigabytes
Dimensions24 inchesSmall form
Weight9.75 pounds6.04 pounds
Warranty1 year limited1 year limited warrany
Starting MSRP$1,799.00$3,799.00

iMac 24‑Inch M3

What works

  • Integrated 24‑inch 4.5K Retina display
  • All‑in‑one design eliminates separate monitor cost
  • Lower entry price

What doesn't

  • Limited CPU/GPU performance for demanding workloads
  • Fewer ports and expansion options

MAC Studio M4 Max

What works

  • Industry‑leading CPU/GPU performance
  • Supports up to five external displays
  • Highly configurable memory and storage

What doesn't

  • Requires separate monitor, raising total system cost
  • Higher base price
  • Larger footprint than all‑in‑one

Bottom line

Our pick: Mac Studio M4 Max.

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