Would you change a 2019 5K iMac for 2020 iMac 24?

[rpmurray]

Apple didn't choose 218 ppi because anything below that is blurry, it was only because it's double 110dpi so they can do 2x scaling.

110 * 2 = 220

 

[ADGrant]

Thanks everyone for the advices.

I was thinking about changing because I really don’t need much horsepower for my workflow, since I’m a journalist and basically need good web performance and I use a lot of Microsoft Word.

The bigger screen is REALLY helpful for my workflow, since I have A LOT of tabs open at the same time. The iMac feels really snappy, but I thought the M1 should feel even snappier with the M1.

If you don't need much horsepower then I would stick with what you have. You current machine is probably good for at least another 5 years. You can add more RAM if you need more browser tabs (something you can't do with the M1).

It is important to remember that the M1 Macs are a first gen product and they do have a few issues. If you have a Mac that is meeting your needs it is much better to wait for a later generation. By then any hardware and software kinks will have been worked out.

 

[tornado99]

110 * 2 = 220

So 218 dpi means that your menubar will be 1% taller on a Retina monitor than a standard monitor. I know Apple are perfectionists but I think that's close enough for them.

 

[dimme]

Personnellement, ravi de l'imac 24 M1 16Go 512 Go avec superbe écran , et je ne regrette pas un instant le 27 5K de 2013 . J'ai adapté ma façon de travailler sur le traitement photo et bien d'autres applis. J'ai couplé le 24 avec un écran 27 Eizo magnifique et un système Nas Synology 24 TO pour une sauvegarde quotidienne.
Je n'ai jamais consulté mes pages web en plein écran mais sur une partie de l'écran, pas de problème de mémoire et de stockage. A chacun de voir mais je ne changerais en rien ma config aujourd'hui.
Très belle journée

Welcome JJM30
Translation:
Personally, delighted with the imac 24 M1 16GB 512GB with superb display, and I do not regret the 27 5K of 2013 for a moment. I have adapted my way of working on photo processing and many other apps. I paired the 24 with a gorgeous Eizo 27 display and a Nas Synology 24TB system for daily backup.
I have never consulted my web pages in full screen but on a part of the screen, no problem of memory and storage. Everyone to see but I would not change my config today.
Very nice day

 

[Bodhitree]

For me the new 24” iMac was a major investment, as I didn’t get the base spec and wanted Ethernet and TouchID. But I wasn’t disappointed, the screen size is nicely judged for pretty much everything I want to do, it’s a good size. It’s been very good so far, very few problems or glitches.