Apple’s M6 iMac is easy to live with, but overdue for a redesign

The reviewer says the iMac takes seconds to set up: connect its magnetic power cable, put the included keyboard and mouse on the desk, and get started. Its screen is much larger than the MacBook Neo’s, and its built-in speakers outperform those on the laptop. There is no need to add a webcam, speakers or other peripherals.

That simplicity helps define the iMac’s audience, in the reviewer’s view: families and people who want a tidy desktop computer that works straight out of the box. Building a separate desktop setup can be cheaper and more flexible, but it requires choosing and connecting the components yourself.

The Verge’s review gives the 2026 iMac M6 a score of 8. The computer starts at $1,499. Its strengths include its simple setup and clean appearance on a desk; the drawbacks are its price and a design that has gone unchanged for years, including a prominent chin and bezels.