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Apple Mac Studio M4 Max Silver 2025

94.4 Score
Apple M4 Max36GB RAM512GBApple M4 Max 32-coresff
Why we recommend this

Driven by an M4 Max 14-core CPU and 32-core GPU with ray tracing, this quiet desktop handles intensive 3D animation and film scoring. Four Thunderbolt 5 ports and support for five external displays deliver expansive I/O in a 7.7-inch square footprint. It’s best for professional animators, video editors working with 8K footage, and film scorers who need a silent, compact workstation.

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Apple iMac M4 Silver 2024

89.4 Score
Apple M4 16GB RAM512GBApple (10-Core)aio
Why we recommend this

The M4 10-core chip drives a stunning 24-inch 4480 x 2520 Retina Display with P3 color gamut, all packed into a slim 4.42kg all-in-one design. Its 16-core Neural Engine accelerates on-device Apple Intelligence tasks while the included Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse deliver a premium out-of-box experience. This iMac is best for home office users and business professionals who want a color-accurate, clutter-free desktop for productivity and light creative work.

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Apple iMac M4 Silver 2024 desktop
Price $1,699

Apple

56.1 Score
M416GB RAM256GBApple M4 10-core
Why we recommend this

The 24-inch 4.5K Retina display with 500 nits of brightness and the 10-core Apple M4 chip drive snappy multitasking in a strikingly thin, 4.44kg all-in-one design. It comes in seven colors and integrates seamlessly with your iPhone via mirroring and shared clipboard, backed by a 12MP Center Stage camera and a six-speaker Spatial Audio system. This desktop is best for home office users and business professionals who want a stylish, plug-and-play Mac with a vibrant screen for productivity apps and everyday creative tasks.

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