Name: Apple iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, 2019)
Brand: Apple

Highlights

Specs that matter

Display

Size: 21.5" (546 mm)
Resolution: 4K
Brightness: 500 nits

Performance

Processor: Intel Core i3
GPU: Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
RAM: 8 GB
Storage: 256GB, 1TB

Body

Weight: 12.08 lb (5.48 kg)
Dimensions: height: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm); width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm); depth: 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)

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ChipsetIntel Core i38 GB RAM · Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
RAM / storage8 GB · 256GB, 1TB
Weight12.08 lb (5.48 kg)height: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm); width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm); depth: 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)

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Available in 256GB, 1TB.

Buying decision

Should you buy it?

The 2019 21.5-inch iMac moved to 8th-gen Intel chips with up to six cores and kept a sharp 4K Retina display. The base models ship with slow spinning or Fusion drives, and the design is unchanged. Reviewers rated it three to three-and-a-half stars.

Best for

Students and families who want a compact all-in-one.

Not for

Anyone who needs fast storage.

Main strength4K Retina display

Main weaknessSlow base storage

Reasons to buy

4K Retina display

Up to 6-core processors

Compact footprint

Good speakers

Reasons to avoid

Slow base storage

Thick bezels

RAM not user-upgradable

Measured view—/10What the pros say.

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Full specifications

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Brightness: 500
Display Type: Retina 4K display
Display brightness: 500 nits brightness
Display size: 21.5-inch (diagonal) Retina 4K display

Gpu cores: Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory

Ports: Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for:, USB-C) ports with support for:, USB-A ports, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately), 3.5 mm headphone jack, Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
Wifi Version: Wi-Fi
Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2
Wifi: Wi-Fi

Storage options: 256GB, 1TB
Ram options: 8GB, 16GB, 32GB

Dimensions: 450 x 528 x 175 mm
Bluetooth Version: 4.2

Dimensions: height: 17.7 inches (45.0 cm); width: 20.8 inches (52.8 cm); depth: 6.9 inches (17.5 cm)
Weights: 12.1 pounds (5.48 kg) 2
Weight: 12.1 pounds (5.48 kg) 2

Chip: Intel Core i3

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