Dell QC24250 U5 245 All-in-One vs Apple iMac 24-inch (M6)
The iMac 24-inch (M6) is the stronger machine by a wide margin: a 4.5K Retina panel at 500 nits, an M6 chip with 10- or 12-core CPU and GPU, Thunderbolt 4, and macOS with Apple Intelligence. The Dell QC24250 is a basic all-in-one: a 23.8-inch 1080p IPS screen at 250 nits, 100 Hz, 16GB RAM and 512GB storage, sold with a wired KB216 keyboard and MS121 mouse. Buy the Dell for light office work, kiosks or a second desk where a plain Windows PC is enough. Buy the iMac for creative work, photo and video editing, or anyone already in the Apple ecosystem. Owners praise the iMac's screen and quiet, thin build; the Dell's fixed stand and modest brightness draw the most complaints.
- Choose the Dell QC24250 if you need a straightforward Windows all-in-one for documents, email, browsing and basic office tasks, and a bundled keyboard and mouse matter to you.
- Choose the Apple iMac 24-inch (M6) if screen quality, chip performance and long-term macOS support matter more than a basic setup, especially for creative or AI-assisted work.
Prices
- Dell QC24250 U5 245 All-in-One: $1,699.00 at UCLA Store (checked today)
- Apple iMac 24-inch (M6): $1,449.00 at Apple Education Store (checked today)
- Difference: the Apple iMac 24-inch (M6) is $250.00 cheaper than the Dell QC24250 U5 245 All-in-One today
