Apple iMac 24-inch (M4)

Pros

• +24-inch 4.5K Retina display (4480x2520) with P3 wide color at 500 nits — sharpest small-format screen here
• +M4 silicon runs fanless and silent under calls, browsing, and light photo work
• +12MP Center Stage camera with Desk View — the best built-in webcam of any pick here
• +One power cable plus a wireless Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse in the box

Cons

• −macOS only — cannot run a Windows-only application
• −Base config ships with two Thunderbolt ports; four-port panel and nano-texture glass need the 10-core model
• −24-inch is the largest size in the line — no 27- or 32-inch option
• −Linked Amazon listing is an upgraded 10-core build priced well above the $1,299 base