Apple Silicon M1 Mac buying guide: 2021 iMac vs. 2020 MacBook Air vs. MacBook Pro vs. Mac mini
At its 2021 Spring Loaded event, Apple added the iMac to the list of computers with the Apple Silicon M1 processor, which currently also includes the 2020 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and Mac mini. Here’s how to pick the right one for your needs.
Apple M1 iMac colors (2021)
Apple announced the first set of Macs to be powered by the company’s new ARM-based
M1
system-on-chip (SoC) at its ‘One More Thing’ event in 2020. The initial lineup of M1 machines were the M1 MacBook Air, MacBook Pro, and
Mac mini
. At the company’s 2021 Spring Loaded event, it unveiled a completely redesigned
M1 iMac
…available in seven different colors no less.
At TechRepublic, we’ve been
evaluating the new M1 Macs
since release to see how they compare to their Intel-based Mac counterparts and similar Windows PCs. But, should you buy one…for yourself or your business? And, which one