# Apple iMac with M6 reviews: scores, price, who should buy

> Reviews of the Apple iMac with M6 are in: The Verge gave it an 8, TechRadar 4.5 of 5, and Engadget says the price is the problem. Here is who should buy.

By Subhajit | 2026-11-07 | Reviews | Savvy VibeZ
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## Key takeaways

- The Verge scored the Apple iMac with M6 an 8 out of 10 and TechRadar gave it 4.5 out of 5. Those scores belong to the outlets, not Savvy VibeZ.
- Apple's page lists the iMac from $1,499; it began shipping Nov. 6. Higher configurations tested by reviewers cost $1,699 to $1,899.
- Reviews disagree on whether the price rose from the M4 model: The Verge and Engadget say $200, TechRadar says no.
- Engadget and The Verge both suggest a Mac mini or a MacBook plus a monitor for most buyers; TechRadar favors the iMac.

As of Nov. 7, 2026, the first reviews of Apple's iMac with the M6 chip are in, and they agree on one thing: the computer is fine, and the price is the argument. The Verge gave it an 8 out of 10. TechRadar rated it 4.5 out of 5 and called it the best all-in-one you can buy. Engadget's headline calls it "Faster, More Expensive And Deeply In Need Of A Refresh." Those scores belong to the outlets, not to Savvy VibeZ, and we have not tested the machine ourselves.

The iMac with M6 started shipping Friday, Nov. 6, from $1,499 at Apple, according to Apple's own iMac page. Here is how the three reviews compare and who each one says should buy it.

## What did reviewers score the iMac with M6?

- The Verge: 8 out of 10. Its list of positives is "Simple," "Looks clean on a desk" and "A breeze to set up." The negatives are "Expensive," "Design hasn't changed in years" and "Big chin and bezels."
- TechRadar: 4.5 out of 5 overall, with a 5 for performance and 4.5 each for value and design. The reviewer called it "still the best all-in-one desktop you can buy."
- Engadget: no score in the text we read, but a clear verdict. It is a "solid computer for consumers or business users," though at the starting price "there are better options — including other Macs."

The scores look far apart on value, so it is worth asking why.

## Is the iMac M6 more expensive than the M4 model?

The reviews disagree here, and you should know before you compare. The Verge says the M4 iMac started at $1,299 two years ago and the M6 now starts at $1,499. Engadget also says the new starting price is $200 more than before. TechRadar says Apple "hasn't raised the price" and that $1,499 matches the M4 iMac, adding that Apple did raise the M4 model's price earlier this year. Both can be true if the M4 price moved before the M6 launched, but none of the three explains the full history, so treat the "how much more" figure as unsettled.

The configurations also differ by outlet. Apple's page and Ars Technica's launch coverage give $1,499 for the 10-core model with two Thunderbolt ports, and TechRadar lists $1,699 for the 12-core, four-port version with 512GB of storage. The Verge tested a 12-core, four-port, 512GB configuration with a Touch ID keyboard and put it at $1,899. Engadget's pick, a 12-core model with 24GB of memory, also comes to $1,899. Look at the exact options before you compare the numbers.

## What does the iMac M6 do better, and what has not changed?

Better: speed. TechRadar measured a Geekbench 6 jump of about 25% in single-core and 36% in multi-core scores against its own M4 iMac, though that test unit had more memory. The Verge says it scored on par with the 2026 MacBook Pro with M6 on several creative benchmarks and that the fan only whirred under heavy rendering. The chip also adds Wi-Fi 7 and Bluetooth 6.

Unchanged: nearly everything you can see. The Verge calls the design unchanged for years, with thick white bezels and a big chin. It is still a 24-inch 4.5K display at up to 500 nits. Engadget thinks the screen is now too small, since 27-inch and 32-inch monitors are common. TechRadar, in contrast, calls the display "really good" for everyday and creative work.

## Should you buy it, or get a Mac mini?

Engadget makes the sharpest case against. It says a Mac mini with the same M6 chip and 24GB of memory costs $1,099, which leaves about $800 for a larger monitor, such as a 27-inch 5K display. The Verge offers similar advice from a different angle: if it were giving purely objective buying advice, it would suggest a MacBook Neo or MacBook Air plus a second monitor. Even so, it says the iMac is a good buy for people who want a simple, finished desktop.

TechRadar's advice is the most direct for upgraders: if you have an M4 iMac, there is little reason to rush, but anyone with an aging Mac gets a great all-in-one.

## What is confirmed and what is not?

- Confirmed by Apple: the iMac with M6 starts at $1,499 and is on sale now.
- Reported by reviewers: Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 and faster performance than the M4 model.
- Disputed: how much the price rose from the M4 model.
- Not tested by us: all performance and display claims in this article come from the outlets named.

## Our take

If you want the simplest desktop Apple makes and you have the budget, the iMac still delivers that, and two of three reviewers say so plainly. If you care about screen size or price per dollar, the Mac mini plus a monitor is the better route, and all three reviews hint at it. We would also not pay $1,899 until we have seen the exact configuration on Apple's own page, because those prices vary by memory and keyboard. That is our reading of the reviews, not a test result.

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