Testseek.com have collected 60 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 21.5 inch Retina 4K - Late 2015 MK452 and the average rating is 79%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 21.5 inch Retina 4K - Late 2015 MK452.
October 2015
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The editors liked
Gorgeous screen with an improved color gamut
Retina scaling modes let you use the 21.5-inch iMac to display as much information as the 27-inch iMac
A nice feature for people without much space
Quad-core Broadwell CPUs aren't the newest on the block but
Gorgeous Retina screen
Thunderbolt 2 support
Apple upgrades the 21.5-inch iMac with a stunning 4K-resolution display
Along with faster processors and Thunderbolt 2. The redesigned keyboard
Mouse and trackpad all have rechargeable batteries and lightning connectors
Stunning
Pixel-dense 4K display
Bundled peripherals are now rechargeable
Very good performance for an all-in-one
4K Retina display with P3 color gamut
Powerful internals
Small footprint
Bright 4K Retina display
DCI-P3 color gamut
New rechargeable wireless peripherals
Includes Lightning cable
Superb color rendering with DCI-P3 color space
Fast
Powerful machine for most uses
Beautiful design
Wonderfully quiet
Cool running
Decent price tag
9.4 million pixels
El Capitan OS X works great with 4K display
The editors didn't like
No dedicated GPU options
And the integrated GPU chugs if you increase the resolution or hook up another 4K display
No user-accessible RAM (or any user-accessible parts
Really)
No Thunderbolt 3 or USB Type-C
No Target Display Mode
Putting all the por
Fast flashstorage available as an option
Hampered by slow 5200 rpm hard drive
Discrete GPU available only as configuration option
Uses previous generation Intel chipset
The new processors are still one generation behind Intel's latest and there are no discrete graphics options. No HDMI input means it can't double as a TV monitor
Hard drive in entry-level model makes for slow bootup
The 5K iMac is an incredible computer, one of the best Macs ever made—but it's also just too much for many people. A 27-inch display can dominate a desk or a room, and though the price tag has come down a lot in the past year, it's still on the pricey...
Apple upgrades the 21.5-inch iMac with a stunning 4K-resolution display, along with faster processors and Thunderbolt 2. The redesigned keyboard, mouse and trackpad all have rechargeable batteries and lightning connectors
The new processors are still one generation behind Intel's latest and there are no discrete graphics options. No HDMI input means it can't double as a TV monitor
The smallest Apple iMac trades up to a 4K display, and jumps to newer, but still not the latest, processors. While the design hasn't changed, newly crafted accessories with rechargeable batteries and Lightning connectors add flair and convenience...
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Published: 2017-04-26, Author: Alan , review by: itpro.co.uk
High resolution, high quality screen, Quiet, Easy tilt and swivel stand
Not easily upgradeable or serviceable, No SSD or hybrid drive as standard
The 4K screen looks superb, although one too many compromises have been made for the sake of the slender casing...
Depending on your point of view, and which model you're looking at, the 21.5in iMac is either a stroke of minimalist genius or an overpriced poseur. Apple's decision to employ slow HDDs across the range is cynical at best and, given the complete lack of u...
The 21.5in iMac with 4K Retina display might not be as big as the 27in iMac, and it might not have as many pixels as that model, but it finally brings the Retina display on the iMac to around the £1,000 mark, which we think it a great deal - especially si...
Published: 2016-01-08, Author: Kane , review by: techradar.com
Display, Design, Speakers, Accessories
Fusion drive not standard, Chunky display bezel
Apple's smallest all-in-one features a great design and fantastic 4K display. Just make sure you upgrade to the Fusion Drive (at the very least) for faster boot and resume times...
Published: 2015-11-06, Author: Stuart , review by: pocket-lint.com
4K screen resolution in top-end model looks great, new keyboard, faster performance than predecessor
Slow 5,400rpm hard drive as standard, mouse uncomfortable to use, no post-purchase RAM upgrades, Fusion Drive limits flash to 24GB (down from 128GB)
If you are still wanting to be bound to the desk and go Apple then the iMac is certainly the way to do it. Going Retina is certainly worth the extra cash with this 21.5-inch model - delivering ultra high-definition 4K without breaking the bank. The...
