# Review: Apple’s M6 iMac is pricey, but it’s still a good choice for a clean desk

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/review-apples-m6-imac-is-pricey-but-its-still-a-good-choice-for-a-clean-desk/
- Published: 2026-11-12T12:00:37+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-12T12:20:35+00:00
- Original publisher: Ars Technica
- Original article: https://arstechnica.com/features/2026/11/review-apples-m6-imac-is-pricey-but-its-still-a-good-choice-for-a-clean-desk/
- Topics: Software

## Key points

- M6 iMac gets a modest update.
- Prices start at $1,499.
- Its design and convenience carry a premium.

## Summary

Apple’s M6 iMac refresh keeps the all-in-one desktop current but changes little in design. It remains a colourful, compact option for people who want a simple computer and a tidy desk, though buyers pay a premium for its integrated screen and coordinated accessories.

The $1,499 model has a 10-core CPU and GPU, up to 24GB of memory, 256GB to 1TB of storage and two Thunderbolt ports. At $1,699, the model adds the full-speed M6, support for up to 32GB of memory and 2TB of storage, four Thunderbolt ports and Touch ID keyboards. Ethernet costs an extra $30, while the Mac mini with comparable core specifications starts at $899, making the iMac’s design and convenience central to its value.

---
Summarised by TalkFuse (https://talkfuse.com/). Quote the original publisher for the reporting and link this page for the summary and discussion.