Testseek.com have collected 85 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Mid 2020 MXWU2 / MXWT2 / MXWV2 and the average rating is 83%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Mid 2020 MXWU2 / MXWT2 / MXWV2.
August 2020
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85 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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1560 Reviews
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The editors liked
Option for matte "nano-texture" or glossy 5K display
1080p camera
Fast computing and graphics performance
Stylish
Minimalist design
Hugely improved webcam
T2 chip upgrades many aspects of machine
Solid upgrade in performance
Gorgeous 5K display with matte option
Is more powerful than similarly-priced Mac Pro
Available now rather than the future Apple silicon iMac
Fast performance
Nanotexture display greatly reduces reflections and glare
Useraccessible RAM
Improved FaceTime camera
Mics
And speakers
Great display
Rich-sounding speakers
Powerful graphics and processor
Much faster
1080p webcam
Matte option
All SSD
True Tone display
Design
Build and materials
The Mac OS and apps
That eye-popping display
Notable performance increase over prior model
1080p webcam is a big improvement over prior model
Bright
Sharp
Color-accurate screen
Improved GPU performance
10th generation Intel processors
1080p webcam and solid-state storage
Boot Camp still works for dual-booting with Windows
Great design
Excellent build quality
Good system performance
Great 5K screen with effective nano-texture glass
Input devices with battery
Great speakers
The editors didn't like
Expensive as configured
No touch screen
Uncomfortable keyboard
Design
Specifically the bezels
Are looking very dated
Not as customizable as other all-in-ones
Pricey RAM upgrades at Apple
Nanotexture display is an expensive upgrade
SSD not user accessible and can't be upgraded after purchase
Thick bezels
Ports all on back
Not Apple silicon
No new design
Cost
Hard/impossible to upgrade later
Design with huge bezels is stale
Not as upgradeable as other desktops
Limited adjustability
Limited expansion and repair options
Very limited maintenance
Only 1-year warranty
Pulsating fans under load
Cooling solution has problems with the components under load
Published: 2022-02-25, Author: Tom , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Smartphones are ubiquitous and astonishingly capable. Snazzy, innovative laptop designs are constantly evolving. So where does that leave the venerable desktop PC? You'll find plenty of them for sale, to be sure, and innovation never stops in the desktop...
Published: 2022-02-25, Author: Tom , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Smartphones are ubiquitous and astonishingly capable. Snazzy, innovative laptop designs are constantly evolving. So where does that leave the venerable desktop PC? You'll find plenty of them for sale, to be sure, and innovation never stops in the desktop...
Abstract: There are many attractive laptops now available for creative users, but often only a desktop computer can provide the compute power, screen size, and expandability required for high-end graphics, design, and video work. In recent years, the elegant, all-i...
Published: 2021-03-26, Author: Mike , review by: tomsguide.com
Great display, Rich-sounding speakers, Powerful graphics and processor,
Thick bezels, Ports all on back,
(Image credit: Tom's Guide)It’s more than likely that the 2020 iMac will be one of the last of Apple’s all-in-ones to run an Intel processor. If that’s the case, then Apple’s ARM chips have their work cut out for them. This machine — at least, the $4,500...
Published: 2021-03-12, Author: Tom , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: Smartphones are ubiquitous and astonishingly capable. Snazzy, innovative laptop designs are constantly evolving. So where does that leave the venerable desktop PC? You'll find plenty of them for sale, to be sure, and innovation never stops in the desktop...
Published: 2021-03-12, Author: John , review by: pcmag.com
Abstract: So, the 15-inch display on your laptop is starting to feel cramped, and you work in one place most of the time? Sure, you could attach a second screen to your notebook, or opt for a desktop tower with a separate monitor, but a more radical option is an al...
great design, excellent build quality, good system performance, great 5K screen with effective nano-texture glass, input devices with battery, great speakers
very limited maintenance, only 1-year warranty, pulsating fans under load, cooling solution has problems with the components under load, extremely high prices for optional upgrades, especially RAM & SSD, bad access to the ports, no Wi-Fi 6 and only Blueto
In review: Apple iMac 27 Mid 2020. Test model courtesy of Apple Germany.Apple's iMac 27 is still a good all-in-one system and still offers a great 5K screen and its design. The integrated speakers are also excellent and many users won't need additional e...
Design, build and materials, The Mac OS and apps, That eye-popping display
Cost, cost, cost, Hard/impossible to upgrade later
Apple products divide opinion, and the 27-inch iMac exemplifies the divide between those who resent the brand's prices, designs, simplifications and restrictions, and those who will willingly pay more to get less. We are not talking about less power and l...
Published: 2020-08-23, Author: Roman , review by: macworld.com
Fast performance, Nanotexture display greatly reduces reflections and glare, Useraccessible RAM, Improved FaceTime camera, mics, and speakers
Pricey RAM upgrades at Apple, Nanotexture display is an expensive upgrade, SSD not user accessible and can't be upgraded after purchase
If you have an older iMac in a production environment, you'll reap the benefits if you invest in the new iMac. Don't worry about Apple's commitment to supporting you in the next several years. They will. And you can rest assured that your software wil...
