https://techcrunch.com/2023/11/06/apple-imac-m3-review/

A fun knock-on effect of this job is having to constantly switch between machines. The best way to test a product is integrating it into your daily routine as much as possible. This time out, that meant replacing the Mac Studio and 27-inch Studio Display with the new 24-inch iMac. It’s been an important reminder of why so many people go in for all-in-ones in the first place: I suddenly have a lot more space on my desk than I did an hour ago. Above all, Apple’s perennial favorite compact desktop is a lesson in not taking up too much space.

Back in 2021, the iMac saw its biggest update in years. Along with the M1 chip, the system got a complete design overhaul. There isn’t an exact comparison, given that the last of the Intel-based iMacs were available in 21.5- or 27-inch models, but the company did a nice job shrinking the footprint. For example, 2021’s 24-inch model is thinner (5.8 inches) than 2020’s 21.5-inch (6.9 inches). It’s lighter, too, at 9.8 pounds to the 21.5’s 12.1.