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Apple iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Core i5 3.0Ghz, 2019) Specifications

Apple iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Core i5 3.0Ghz, 2019)

Product Brand: Apple
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Pros
- Beautiful Retina 4K display with P3 wide color gamut and True Tone technology
- Fast quad-core Intel Core i5 processor with Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz
- Upgradeable RAM and storage options
- Sleek and stylish design with slim bezels
- Comes with Apple's Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2
- Excellent build quality and durability
- Integrated FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers, and microphone
Cons
- Non-upgradable CPU and GPU
- 1TB 5400-rpm hard drive can be slow for some users (though it can be upgraded to an SSD or Fusion Drive for an additional cost)
- Limited port selection compared to some desktop PCs
- No user-upgradable RAM on the 21.5-inch model (only the 27-inch model allows user-upgradeable RAM)
The Apple iMac (Retina 4K, 21.5-inch, Core i3 3.6Ghz, 2019) is a powerful and stylish all-in-one computer that offers an impressive combination of performance, display quality, and design.
At the heart of this iMac is an 8th-generation quad-core Intel Core i3 processor with a base clock speed of 3.6GHz and a turbo boost of up to 4.1GHz. The processor is based on Intel’s Coffee Lake architecture and features a 14nm die size, making it both fast and power-efficient.
In addition to the powerful processor, this iMac also boasts a stunning 21.5-inch Retina 4K display with a resolution of 4096 x 2304 pixels. The display is capable of displaying millions of colors and features P3 wide color gamut, making it ideal for photo and video editing. The display is also bright and vibrant, with excellent contrast and viewing angles, making it a joy to use for both work and play.
The iMac comes with 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 memory, which can be upgraded to up to 32GB for even faster performance. It also has a fast 128GB solid-state drive (SSD) for speedy boot-up times and application launches, as well as a Radeon Pro 555X graphics card with 2GB of dedicated GDDR5 memory for smooth graphics performance.
Connectivity options include two Thunderbolt 3 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, an SDXC card slot, and a Gigabit Ethernet port, giving you plenty of options for connecting peripherals and accessories. The iMac also features a FaceTime HD camera, stereo speakers, and a microphone, making it perfect for video conferencing and online communication.
Full Technical Specifications
Apple iMac Specifications
Device Type | Desktop Computer |
Released | 19 March, 2019 |
Colors |
Silver Space Gray |
Case type | All-in-one desktop computer. |
Height | 17.7 inches (45.0 cm) |
Width | 20.8 inches (52.8 cm) |
Depth | 6.9 inches (17.5 cm) |
Weight | 12.1 pounds (5.48 kg) |
Display Info |
Retina 4K display 21.5-inch (diagonal) Retina 4K display 4096-by-2304 resolution with support for one billion colors 500 nits brightness Wide color (P3) |
Display Support |
Simultaneously supports full native resolution on the built-in display at millions of colors (21.5-inch) or 1 billion colors (21.5-inch 4K) and: One 5120‑by‑2880 (5K) external display at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or Two 3840-by-2160 (4K UHD) external displays at 60Hz with support for 1 billion colors, or Two 4096‑by‑2304 (4K) external displays at 60Hz with support for millions of colors Thunderbolt 3 digital video output Native DisplayPort output over USB‑C Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA output supported using adapters (sold separately) |
Camera | 1080p FaceTime HD camera |
RAM |
8GB of 2400MHz DDR4 memory Configurable to 16GB or 32GB |
RAM (Type) | Not User-accessible |
RAM Max | upto 32 GB |
RAM Slots | 2 Slots |
Processor Type | 3.0GHz 8th-generation quad-core Intel Core i5 processor |
Processor Architecture | 64-bit |
Fabrication process | 14-nanometer (nm) |
Processor Speed | 3.0 GHz |
Processor/CPU Cores | 6-cores |
Processor Details |
3.0GHz 6‑core Intel Core i5 Turbo Boost up to 4.1GHz |
GPU <strong>GPU</strong> (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion. |
Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory Configurable to Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB of HBM2 memory |
GPU Type | Dedicated |
Storage Capacity |
256GB SSD Configurable to 1TB Fusion Drive |
Storage Type | Solid State Drive (SSD) |
Operating System <strong>OS => </strong> Every computer system run on a base software called Operating System (OS). Operating System controls all basic operations of the computer (such as smartphone, PDAs, tablet computers and other handheld devices). The Operating System allows the user to install and run third party applications (apps), apps are used to add new functionality to the device. | Mac OS |
Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 4.2 |
Wi-Fi <strong>Wi-Fi</strong> is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world. |
802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible |
Ethernet Support |
10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) |
Ports |
3.5 mm headphone jack SDXC card slot Four USB-A ports Two Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports 10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector) Kensington lock slot |
Input |
Magic Keyboard Magic Mouse 2 Configurable with Magic Keyboard with Numeric Keypad Configurable with Magic Trackpad 2 |
Audio Support |
Stereo speakers Microphone 3.5 mm headphone jack |
What’s in the Box |
iMac with Retina 4K display Magic Keyboard Magic Mouse 2 Power cord Lightning to USB Cable Polishing cloth |