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bob24

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I’m currently hesitating between an M4 iMac and an M4 Mini with Studio Display, and I am wondering what people think of the new iMac center stage webcam?

Specifically, the Studio Display’s webcam has revived a lot of criticism. Does the iMac have an upgraded/better webcam or is it the same?

As a side question: if anyone has been using both the Studio Display and an iMac regularly, does the panel of the Studio Display look any better than the iMac’s? (ignoring the obvious size difference and the fact that it is slightly brighter as my current M1 iMac is plenty bright for the room I am using it in). Especially, the iMac panel has pretty bad black levels and there is noticeable glow in when I use it in a dark room and display dark/black content on it. Is the Studio Display any better?
 
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I’m currently hesitating between an M4 iMac and an M4 Mini with Studio Display, and I am wondering what people think of the new iMac center stage webcam?

Specifically, the Studio Display’s webcam has revived a lot of criticism. Does the iMac have an upgraded/better webcam or is it the same?

As a side question: if anyone has been using both the Studio Display and an iMac regularly, does the panel of the Studio Display look any better than the iMac’s? (ignoring the obvious size difference and the fact that it is slightly brighter as my current M1 iMac is plenty bright for the room I am using it in). Especially, the iMac panel has pretty bad black levels and there is noticeable glow in when I use it in a dark room and display dark/black content on it. Is the Studio Display any better?
I think you should ask this in: Mac Basics, Help and Buying Advice to get more answers. Change the text, so mods don't delete the second post.
Also, take a look at this thread: https://forums.macrumors.com/threads/how-do-you-feel-about-the-webcam-on-studio-display.2340924/
It does appear from there that ASD camera is worse than the iMac camera. However, you can always use an external camera, if this is so improtant.
 
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