Apple iMac M6 review: Faster, more expensive and deeply in need of a refresh

Most buyers would be better off with a Mac mini and a bigger external display.

By Steve Dent Nov. 5, 2026 9:00 am EST Steve Dent for Engadget Add Engadget on Google: Google Discover RATING : 8.5 / 10
Pros
  • Powerful M6 processor
  • Improved wireless connectivity
  • Easy setup
Cons
  • Design is starting to get stale
  • No longer a great value

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With its new iPhone Duo and MacBook Pro touchscreen models, Apple is finally embracing change and shaking up its product mix. Unfortunately the new iMac M6 all-in-one — once one of Apple's most revolutionary products — has not been a beneficiary of that new ethos.