Apple iMac (M4) Alternatives
The Apple iMac (M4) is one of our top desktop pcs picks of 2026 ($1,299 · 4.7/5), but it is not the right buy for everyone. Below are the closest comparables in the same category, ranked by how strong a case they make against the Apple iMac (M4) for typical buyers.
Apple Mac mini (M4)
At $599 the Apple Mac mini (M4) costs $700 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.8/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
GEEKOM IT13 MAX AI Mini PC
At $699.99 the GEEKOM IT13 MAX AI Mini PC costs $599.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Beelink SER9 MAX Mini
At $799.99 the Beelink SER9 MAX Mini costs $499.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.6/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Beelink SER8 Mini PC
At $499.99 the Beelink SER8 Mini PC costs $799.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Geekom IT13 Mini PC
At $499.99 the Geekom IT13 Mini PC costs $799.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.5/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 5 Mini
At $649.99 the Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50q Gen 5 Mini costs $649.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Beelink SER5 MAX Mini PC
At $299.99 the Beelink SER5 MAX Mini PC costs $999.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.4/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
HP OmniDesk M03
At $799.99 the HP OmniDesk M03 costs $499.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Acer Aspire Business Desktop
At $699.99 the Acer Aspire Business Desktop costs $599.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
HP OmniStudio 23.8 inch
At $899.99 the HP OmniStudio 23.8 inch costs $399.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny M70q
At $499.99 the Lenovo ThinkCentre Tiny M70q costs $799.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
HP 2025 Elite 805 Mini PC
At $549.99 the HP 2025 Elite 805 Mini PC costs $749.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.3/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Acer Aspire TC-1785
At $649.99 the Acer Aspire TC-1785 costs $649.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA93
At $599.99 the Acer Aspire TC-1780-UA93 costs $699.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i
At $699.99 the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 3i costs $599.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
ASUS V470
At $549.99 the ASUS V470 costs $749.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.2/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
Acer Aspire XC-1780-UA91
At $549.99 the Acer Aspire XC-1780-UA91 costs $749.01 less than the Apple iMac (M4) while still scoring 4.1/5 in our research synthesis. Worth a serious look if you do not need every premium feature on the Apple iMac (M4).
HP OmniStudio X 32 31.5"
The HP OmniStudio X 32 31.5" sits $300.99 above the Apple iMac (M4) at $1,599.99 and earns a 4.5/5 rating. Justifiable only if its specific strengths line up with your use case.
Dell Tower Plus EBT2250
Priced within a few dollars of the Apple iMac (M4) at $1,299.99 with a 4.4/5 rating, the Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 is the closest direct comparable in the category.
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