May 09, 2024

One machine's best choice: Surface or iMac?

Tencent Digital (Compilation: Bear) Microsoft has just released its first Surface Studio integrated desktop, this design is flexible, powerful and powerful one machine not only for designers to create, in fact, for ordinary users, it is also a very Great choice. However, since the major user groups have standardized on professional design and creative people, they will inevitably have to compete positively with the Apple iMac. After all, before Surface Studio came out, most of the designers were iMac users. So after Microsoft released Surface Studio, we may wish to compare the two desktops for the designer.

hardware

Microsoft's new Surface Studio equipped with Intel's sixth-generation quad-core Core processor, and the 27-inch Apple iMac and Surface Studio configuration is similar, but the 21.5-inch version is built-in fifth-generation Core i5 quad-core processor, and provide The i7 processor's scalable configuration. It seems that on a small-sized iMac, the performance is worse than that of Surface Studio, and the difference between the 27-inch version is not too big.

The two all-in-one machines have built-in high-end graphics cards (assuming we compare the 27-inch iMac) and have up to 4GB of GDDR5 memory. In fact, Surface Studio is equipped with a NVIDIA GeForce GTX 965M graphics card to update some of the AMD Radeon R9 that iMac uses. However, if you are really demanding graphics card, then you can add money to buy the high profile Surface Studio with GTX 980M graphics card.

screen

Retina version of the 27-inch iMac is a wonderful thing, this 5K × 2800 pixel 5K resolution display in the gamut coverage is also very good, plus AMD Radeon R9 graphics card blessing, can support up to 4GB M395X memory.

However, although the iMac's screen performance is excellent, the performance of Microsoft's Surface Studio is no less impressive. Surface Studio is equipped with a 28-inch PixelSense touch panel with a resolution of 4500 x 3000 pixels and a pixel count of 13.5 million. At the same time, Surface Studio's screen also supports 10-touch, and we can even use both hands with ten fingers. To know that most current smart phones only support two touch, so how good is the 10-point touch, we can compare it.

Surface Studio uses a 3:2 aspect ratio and has a pixel density of 192ppi. At the same time the clarity of the screen is also reflected in the presentation of the color. More specifically, Surface Studio's Windows system allows users to switch between two different color gamut modes, DCI-P3 and sRGB. This is a very useful feature, especially for designers and artists, working in different parametric modes can greatly increase efficiency. At the same time, Surface Studio also supports Surface Pen stylus and Surface Dial, these tools can improve the touch screen experience.

Both have excellent screens, and the iMac's clarity is higher, but the Surface Studio colors are in place. At the same time for professionals, there are many great features and accessories to choose from.

Connectivity and Features

Both models are equipped with four USB-3 interfaces, an Ethernet interface, and an SD card reader. The iMac is equipped with dual Thunderbolt 2 interfaces, while the Surface Studio has a mini-DisplayPort interface, although we do not know why someone would still pick up a screen on the Surface Studio. Both MFPs support 802.11ac Wi-Fi connectivity and Bluetooth 4.0, while Surface Studio also supports Xbox Wireless, which can use Microsoft's Play Anywhere service.

Surface Studio's built-in camera is an advantage compared to the iMac, although it is of little use to designers. We can use the Windows Hello system to face recognition login system, omitting the process of entering a password to verify identity. However, this is not a new feature. Many Windows system PCs support this feature. Surface Studio's camera supports 1080p resolution, while the iMac's FaceTime HD camera is only 720p.

design

As a "high price" level all-in-one, Microsoft has proven in many ways that Surface Studio is worth the money. First of all, Surface Studio is for art, whether you are a graphic designer or an architect. The massive 28-inch touch screen is equipped with a Zero Gravity hinge design that can be moved up and down to adjust its distance. At the same time, Surface Studio can also switch to "designer mode", flattening the screen and having a certain degree of oblique angle, which allows designers to write in the most comfortable posture on the screen of Surface Studio and give full play to it. Surface Pen and Surface Dial advantages.

Here I have to mention the Surface Dial. Although the surface looks simple, if you put it on the Surface Studio screen, everything will be different. With clicks, rotations, and tactile feedback, we can feel any changes. When we put the Surface Dial on the screen, the radial menu pops up. The designer can switch between different colors or stroke sizes by rotating.

As for the Surface Pen, the use on Surface Studio is not much different from that on Surface Pro 4. It can provide users with different touch methods. At the same time, Surface Studio is also equipped with a new Surface ergonomic keyboard, the shape looks very strange, there is a raised in the middle, the entire keyboard is divided into two. This kind of design can provide users with a more comfortable input experience. It is also very comfortable to use with a suede wrist support.

Although the iMac is great, but from the designer's point of view, there are not many fresh elements, just the characteristics of Apple in the design. The curved body of the iMac user's curved surface has a thickness of only 5 mm to the edge of the screen, and the thickness of the retina display panel is only 1.4 mm. At the same time the iMac is equipped with a standard Magic Keyboard and Mouse.

Availability and price

Currently Surface Studio has already started accepting reservations and will begin shipping on December 15. At the same time, Surface Studio offers three different versions, priced at 2,999 US dollars (about 20,253 yuan), 3,499 US dollars (about 23,630 yuan), 4199 US dollars (about 28,357 yuan). Of these, the $2,999 entry level is powered by the Core i5 processor, while the other two versions are the Core i7 processor. In addition, the high version of the operating memory and storage space must be greater. In addition, if you plan to buy Surface Studio, additional investment also need to consider, such as Surface Pen and Surface Dial need to spend extra money to buy.

The iMac has long been sold on the market for a long time. The 21.5-inch price is 1099 US dollars (about 7241 yuan), 27-inch version of the price of 2299 US dollars (about 15526 yuan). At the same time accessories and peripherals also need to spend extra money to purchase.

to sum up

If you have already spent a lot of money investing in an all-in-one machine, especially based on the work needs of designers and artists, then for now, you should choose Surface Studio.

On the other hand, if you just want to buy a Christmas gift for your child, the iMac is more cost-effective. It is still very good, and the configuration is sufficient.

For the average user, iMac is a more rational choice, and Surface Studio is more suitable for professional studios and designers. So if you don't need a professional device like Surface Dial, buy an all-in-one machine just for daily use, iMac is your good partner.

Instead, Surface Studio will be a great help for designers.

Source: digitaltrends

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