In each of those cases you could plug in an external display though – and you could choose one that’s bigger than 24 inches for less than $150, while a 4K monitor will cost a bit more. With the savings you’re getting with the Mac mini, you can buy a very nice monitor that will be at least as good as the one you’re getting in the iMac, and since it’s not connected to your Mac, you’ll be able to position it exactly how and where you want it. One point in favor of the iMac is the fact that the screen is bigger than the screens of the MacBook Air and MacBook Pro, while the Mac mini ships without a screen.
