Visit our Business Solutions website >>

Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)

Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)
Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)
alaScore 90

506 reviews

May, 2025

alaTest has collected and analyzed 506 reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers are impressed by the size. The design also gets good feedback, whereas there are some mixed comments about the reliability and price.

usability, design, size

We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 90/100 = Excellent quality.

Review analysis

(Based on 506 reviews)

Expert Reviews  

User Reviews  

Review Ratings

  (61% of reviews)
Show all 5 star reviews   (21% of reviews)
Show all 4 star reviews   (5% of reviews)
Show all 3 star reviews   (4% of reviews)
Show all 2 star reviews   (8% of reviews)
Show all 1 star reviews

Features

usability
  Show positive (88%)Show negative (13%)(Show all)
design
  Show positive (98%)Show negative (2%)(Show all)
price
  Show positive (46%)Show negative (54%)(Show all)
reliability
  Show positive (50%)Show negative (50%)(Show all)
size
  Show positive (56%)Show negative (44%)(Show all)

Showing 407 review(s)

Expert Reviews User Reviews

Disclaimer:

Below is a list of reviews for this or similar products. If you think this grouping is wrong please click here to flag.
Read more on our FAQ’s page.
Showing 1 - 342 of 407 Show Reviews: in English | in other languages (93)

Consumer review (amazon.co.uk)

Amazon.co.uk review summary for Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 80 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012) from Amazon.co.uk. The average user rating for this product is 3.6/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.2/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.co.uk. People really like the usability. The size also gets good opinions.

size, usability

71% of the reviews on Amazon.co.uk give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Consumer review (amazon.com)

Amazon.com review summary for Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)

 

alaTest has collected and analyzed 252 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com. People really like the design. The usability is also mentioned favorably. Many are critical about the size. There are mixed opinions on the reliability and price.

usability, design

size

93% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.

May, 2025

Expert review by : Andrew Williams (trustedreviews.com)

iMac 2012

 

Preview: Apple's thinnest iMac yet. Is it the best?

Oct, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by (t3.com)

iMac 2012 review

 

The new Apple iMac 2012 is the brand's slimmest yet, but what else does it offer?

Gorgeously thin design ; Fusion Drive Tech ; Hardly any screen glare

Minimal footprint reduction ; No FireWire ; More power for money with PCs

Read the full review

Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iMac - 21.5-inch (2012)

 

Apple's iMac has always been a beautiful device, and one that has made the industry create thin clone after thin clone to try to compete. If you are reading this on an all-in-one computer, it's either an iMac, or the designer wanted it to be one....

Screen, thinness, build quality, power,

SD card reader cumbersome to use, screen isn't Retina, it's hard to upgrade the memory and hard drive, do you still need a desktop?

During our time with the 21.5-inch iMac we did a number of daily tasks. Watched a movie, wrote this review, surfed the web, played some games, watch some more movies, and listened to music via Spotify. It's all good. Very good.

Dec, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)

Apple iMac (2012) pictures and hands-on - Pocket-lint

 

Apple has revealed a new, thinner, sleeker iMac for those who still like to sit at a desk. Pocket-lint was at the San Jose Special Event to have a gander

Oct, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : henrywinchester (stuff.tv)

Apple iMac 21.5in (1.4GHz) review

 

Apple's all-in-one computer has a new, lower entry-point – but does the cheapest version of the iMac still have that Apple magic?

Amazing looks ; Reasonable price ; Nice operating system and extras

Wimpy processor ; Slow hard drive

The iMac is still the best-looking computer money can buy, but this new, more-affordable option cuts a few too many corners

Jul, 2014
Read the full review

Expert review by : Paul Monckton (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iMac 21.5in (Late 2012) review

 

It may be the baby iMac, but the 21.5in model can certainly hold its own against the competition. Its IPS display delivers the same 1920 x 1080-pixel image as 23in models; and does so with far superior results and much more accurate colour reproduction.

The 21.5in Apple iMac of late 2012 delivers a great deal of performance while taking up very little space. It delivers excellent screen quality and of course that unrivalled Apple design and build-quality. It is more expensive than other small...

Mar, 2013
Read the full review

Expert review by (stuff.tv)

Apple iMac 21.5in 2012 review

 

Always a crowd pleaser, the new iMac is even skinnier and more design-ier than ever

Makes computing beautiful ; Superb performance

Expensive compared with a PC

Beautiful to look at and beautiful in use, the new iMac is the best desktop in the world

Jan, 2013
Read the full review

Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (techadvisor.co.uk)

Apple iMac 27in (Late 2012) review

 

The 21.5in model shipped first, so we'd already had some time to admire its slimmer, more streamlined design. Read our Apple iMac 21.5in (Late 2012) review. Even so, it's still remarkable to run your fingers around the 5mm edges of this 27in model and...

It goes without saying that there are numerous Windows PCs that can provide comparable performance at a lower price. However, few of them – nay, none – can match the build quality or the luxurious 27in screen of the iMac. That screen is ideal for...

Jan, 2013
Read the full review

Expert review by : Simon Jary (macworld.co.uk)

Apple iMac (Late 2012) review (21.5- and 27-inch)

 

It's been a long wait but Apple's new 21.5-inch and 27-inch iMacs deliver the goods.

Super thin edges, speed boost

21.5-inch iMac's RAM non user-ugradeable, lack of CD/DVD drive, no FireWire port

Apple’s new 27-inch and 21.5-inch iMacs look great, boost performance and boast some nice new features… but, boy, have they taken a long time to reach us.

Dec, 2012
Read the full review

Expert review by : Cliff Joseph (businesscomputingworld.co.uk)

REVIEW: Apple iMac 21.5-inch (2012)

 

Every magazine designer on the planet seems to use the 27-inch model for layout work, as do many Web designers, photographers and video editors. The smaller 21.5-inch model is a striking status symbol on executive desks, and sticking one in your...

is far more affordable.

Dec, 2012
Read the full review
1
2
3
4
5

Price comparison for Apple iMac 21.5-inch (Late 2012)