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alaTest has collected and analyzed 915 reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (Late 2015). The average rating for this product is 4.5/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. Reviewers really like the reliability. The size also gets good comments, whereas many are negative about the usability and price.
design, size, reliability
price, usability
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Apple iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (Late 2015) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 92/100 = Excellent quality.
Consumer review (amazon.com)
alaTest has collected and analyzed 66 user reviews of Apple iMac 21.5-inch Retina 4K (Late 2015) from Amazon.com. The average user rating for this product is 4.2/5, compared to an average user rating of 4.0/5 for other Desktops on Amazon.com.
88% of the reviews on Amazon.com give this product a positive rating.
Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)
Incredible display proves that good things come in small packages
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.
Expert review by : Kane Fulton (techradar.com)
No Retina, no cry
Solid build quality ; Slick design ; Rechardable accessories ; Decent speakers
Jagged, 1080p display fonts ; Fusion Drive not standard ; Awkward port location ; No height adjustment
Despite lacking a high-resolution display, Apple's remains an attractive and highly usable computer. Just remember to upgrade to a Fusion Drive to improve boot and loading times.
Expert review by : Stuart Miles (pocket-lint.com)
A new iMac range is here to woo you into staying with the desktop in 2015 rather than going mobile. 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...
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.
Expert review by : Dan Ackerman (cnet.co.uk)
Last year's addition to the 21.5-inch Apple iMac line caught our attention by cutting the starting price to $1,099 (£899 or AU$1,349) and positioning itself as essentially a MacBook Air recast as a desktop system; the new version for 2015 aims higher.
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.
Expert review by (which.co.uk)
If ever an all-in-one (AIO) computer needed no introduction, this is the one. The 2015 Apple iMac is still a great machine in its own right, but as it's now been replaced with the 2017 Apple iMac 21.5-inch, is now the time to buy? Read the full review...
Expert review by : Sasha Muller (alphr.com)
Apple updates its smaller-sized iMac with a Retina 4K screen, and it's a compact all-in-one to be reckoned with
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...
Expert review by : Karen Haslam (macworld.co.uk)
The 21in iMac has FINALLY been given an update and the top of the range model gets a 4K Retina display. We take a look...
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...
Expert review by : Gadjo Cardenas Sevilla (canadianreviewer.com)
A 4K-capable iMac can also do double duty as an entertainment hub, for streaming video and watching live TV with the appropriate apps and devices.
Expert review by : Jason Snell (goodgearguide.com.au)
The transition of the iMac into the Retina display era is now complete—and worth upgrading to.
Expert review by (engadget.com)
The iMac is still the all-in-one to beat, with an optional 4K display on the 21.5-inch versionand improved color accuracy. Creative pros will gravitate toward the 5K27-inch model, which offers better specs, while casual users will appreciate that the...
4K resolution is now an option ; Improved color accuracy ; Attractive design ; Input devices are now rechargeable ; Robust audio
Faster Fusion Drives are an up-sell, even on more expensive models ; Slow start-up with the entry-level 5,400 rpm hard drive ; Discrete graphics no longeroffered on the 21.5-inch iMac
The iMac is still the best all-in-one, with an attractive (if predictable) design, near-standard 4K and 5K screens, and even better color accuracy than before. The 21.5-inch version is in some ways the more interesting of the two models, as this is the...
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