iMac M4 vs iMac M3: Apple’s most powerful all-in-one boasts enhanced performance and upgraded features

The new chip also means the iMac M4 can now support up to two 6K resolution external screens or a single 8K display with up to a 120Hz refresh rate via the Thunderbolt 4 USB-C port.

Upgraded accessories

iMac M4 comes with colour-matching accessories with USB-C. (Image credit: Apple)

The iMac M4 now comes with an upgraded Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse or Magic Trackpad. All three accessories are colour-matched to the Mac itself, while the official accessories that came with the iMac M3 featured a Lightning port. However, the USB-C charging port on the new Magic Mouse is still at the bottom, which means you cannot use it while charging.

Upgraded camera and new display protection

The iMac M4 gets a new 12 MP Centre Stage camera, which can take sharp images and videos. But the video recording capability is still limited to 1080p, while the iMac M3 comes with an HD camera, which can still record 1080p videos. However, due to the higher pixel count, the images or videos produced on the iMac M4 will have more detail and will be more true to life. While the display specifications between the iMac M4 and M3 remain identical, the iMac M4 offers a choice between regular glass protection and nano-texture glass protection, which can further reduce light reflections without affecting picture quality or colour science.

The price difference

There is no price difference between the iMac M4 and iMac M3, which makes the iMac M4 even more compelling, as it now offers double the RAM, an upgraded camera, and the new chip, which makes it slightly better at gaming. With a starting price of Rs 1,34,900, the iMac M4 is definitely a great pick among the two. However, if you already have an iMac M3, it might not feel like much of an upgrade.