iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, 2019) – Full Information

The Apple iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, 2019) was initially introduced on March 19, 2019. Attributed to the newest version’s release date nearing the August 2019 21st anniversary of the iMac, a vast redesign of both the computer’s external and internal fabricates was anticipated. Still, not all of such speculations proved to be true – as demonstrated on the 2019 version’s release, the model is very similar to its predecessor externally, and, to a certain extent, internally, aside from its processor, architecture and graphics’ advances. The 21.5-inch model is powered by a 14-nm “Coffee Lake” 3.6GHz Intel Core i3 processor, the device features a 4096×2304 Retina 4K display. The 27-inch model is powered by a 3.0GHz Intel Core i5 processor with a 5120×2880 Retina 5K display. Alongside the upgraded specs, the 2019 release may tempts the customer with its build-to-order options, allowing the capabilities of the iMac reach closer to those of the iMac Pro.

Contents

1 2019 iMac UNBOXING and REVIEW! [Video]
2 iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, 2019)
3 Specifications
- 3.1 iMac (27-inch Retina 5k, 2019)
- 3.2 iMac (21.5-inch Retina 4K, 2019)
4 Models
5 Special Features
6 Miscellanea
7 Links

2019 iMac UNBOXING and REVIEW! [Video]

Video uploaded by Karl Conrad on April 3, 2019

iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, 2019)

Now with faster processors and graphics across the line, iMac delivers dramatic increases in performance for consumers and pros.

The two basic models of iMac (2019) are the 21.5-inch and 27-inch displays. The obvious display difference discernible among all the models is not the only indicator of their dissimilarity, such as different generation processors, RAM speeds, graphics capabilities, etc. For instance, unlike the rest of the iMac (2019) 21.5-inch 4K models choice of 8th Generation Intel processors, the iMac (21.5-inch, 3.6GHz Intel Core i3, 2019) 21.5-inch – the entry model – is configured with the slower Intel Core i3 quad core processor.

A certain upgrade worth noting is that of the graphic card in the iMac (2019), the device having made the change from the Radeon Pro 570 in 2017’s $1,799 model to the 2019’s Radeon Pro 570X; from 2017’s Radeon Pro 575 to the Radeon Pro 575X in the $1,999 model; from the Radeon Pro 580 to the Radeon Pro 580X in the top-of-the-range $2,299 version.

Specifications

iMac now delivers up to two times faster performance for a wide range of computing tasks.

iMac (27-inch Retina 5k, 2019)

About	Manufacturer	Apple
	Official Name	iMac
	Type	Desktop Computer
	Form-factor	All-in-One Stand
Launch	Released	March 19, 2019
Launch	Discounted	Still Available
Body	Dimensions	20.3 x 25.6 x 8 in (51.6 x 65.0 x 20.3 cm)
Body	Weight	21 lbs. (9.54 kg)
Display	Size	27-inch Retina 5K display
Display	Resolution	5120‑by‑2880 pixels
Platform	OS	Mac OS
	Chipset	Apple Compatible Platform
	CPU	– 3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor – 3.1GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor – 3.7GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i5 processor – 3.6GHz 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9 processor
	GPU	– Radeon Pro 570X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory – Radeon Pro 575X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory – Radeon Pro 580X with 8GB of GDDR5 memory – Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory
Memory	RAM	From 8GB of 2666MHz DDR4 ECC memory
Memory	Storage	From 1TB Fusion Drive
Comms	LAN	10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
	USB-C	2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for: – DisplayPort 1.2 – Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) – USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) – Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)
	USB	4x USB 3 ports
	WLAN	802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
	Display	– 27-inch (diagonal) Retina 5K display – 5120‑by‑2880 resolution with support for one billion colors – 500 nits brightness – Wide color (P3)
Camera	Front	1080p FaceTime HD camera
Camera	Back	N/A
Audio	Speakers	Stereo speakers
Audio	Microphone	One microphone
Conns	Headphone	3.5 mm headphone jack
Conns	SDXC card	Yes
Misc	Colors	Silver
Misc	Price	Starting at $1.799

iMac (21.5-inch Retina 4K, 2019)

About	Manufacturer	Apple
	Official Name	iMac
	Type	Desktop Computer
	Form-factor	All-in-One Stand
Launch	Released	March 19, 2019
Launch	Discounted	Still Available
Body	Dimensions	17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9 in (45.0 x 52.8 x 17.5 cm)
Body	Weight	12.5 lbs. (5.66 kg)
Display	Size	21.5-inch Retina 4K display
Display	Resolution	4096‑by‑2304 pixels
Platform	OS	Mac OS
	Chipset	Apple Compatible Platform
	CPU	– 3.6GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i3 processor – 3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5 processor – 3.2GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i7 processor
	GPU	– Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory – Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory – Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB of HBM2
Memory	RAM	From 8GB of 2400MHz DDR4 ECC memory
Memory	Storage	From 1TB HDD
Comms	LAN	10/100/1000BASE-T Gigabit Ethernet (RJ-45 connector)
	USB-C	2x Thunderbolt 3 (USB-C) ports with support for: – DisplayPort 1.2 – Thunderbolt (up to 40 Gbps) – USB 3.1 Gen 2 (up to 10 Gbps) – Thunderbolt 2, HDMI, DVI, and VGA supported using adapters (sold separately)
	USB	4x USB 3 ports
	WLAN	802.11ac Wi-Fi wireless networking IEEE 802.11a/b/g/n compatible
	Bluetooth	Bluetooth 4.2 wireless technology
	Display	– 21.5-inch (diagonal) Retina 4K display – 4096-by-2304 resolution with support for one billion colors – 500 nits brightness – Wide color (P3)
Camera	Front	1080p FaceTime HD camera
Camera	Back	N/A
Audio	Speakers	Stereo speakers
Audio	Microphone	One microphone
Conns	Headphone	3.5 mm headphone jack
Conns	SDXC card	Yes
Misc	Colors	Silver
Misc	Price	Starting at $1.299

Models

iMac (27-inch Retina 5K, 3.6GHz Intel Core i9, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,1
Model Number	BTO/CTO
Part Number	MRR12LL/A
Family	27-inch Retina 5K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	20.3 x 25.6 x 8 in
Weight	21 pounds
Display Size	27 inches
Processor	3.6GHz 8-core 9th-generation Intel Core i9
RAM	8GB
Storage	1TB Fusion Drive
Graphics	- Radeon Pro 575X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory - Radeon Pro 580X with 8GB of GDDR5 memory - Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory
Optical	None
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iMac (27-inch Retina 5K, 3.7GHz Intel Core i5, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,1
Model Number	A2115 (EMC 3194)
Part Number	MRR12LL/A
Family	27-inch Retina 5K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	20.3 x 25.6 x 8 in
Weight	21 pounds
Display Size	27 inches
Processor	3.7GHz 6-core 9th-generation Intel Core i5
RAM	8GB
Storage	2TB Fusion Drive
Graphics	- Radeon Pro 580X with 8GB of GDDR5 memory - Radeon Pro Vega 48 with 8GB of HBM2 memory
Optical	None
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iMac (27-inch Retina 5K, 3.1GHz Intel Core i5, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,1
Model Number	A2115 (EMC 3194)
Part Number	MRR02LL/A
Family	27-inch Retina 5K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	20.3 x 25.6 x 8 in
Weight	21 pounds
Display Size	27 inches
Processor	3.1GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5
RAM	8GB
Storage	1TB Fusion Drive
Graphics	Radeon Pro 575X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
Optical	None
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iMac (27-inch Retina 5K, 3.0GHz Intel Core i5, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,1
Model Number	A2115 (EMC 3194)
Part Number	MRQY2LL/A
Family	27-inch Retina 5K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	20.3 x 25.6 x 8 in
Weight	21 pounds
Display Size	27 inches
Processor	3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5
RAM	8GB
Storage	1TB Fusion Drive
Graphics	Radeon Pro 570X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory
Optical	None
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iMac (21.5-inch Retina 4K, 3.2GHz Intel Core i7, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,2
Model Number	A2116 (EMC 3195)
Part Number	BTO/CTO
Family	21.5-inch Retina 4K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9 in
Weight	12.5 pounds
Display Size	21.5 inches
Processor	3.2GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i7
RAM	8GB
Storage	1TB HDD / Fusion Drive
Graphics	- Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory - Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory - Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB of HBM2
Optical	None
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iMac (21.5-inch Retina 4K, 3.0GHz Intel Core i5, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,2
Model Number	A2116 (EMC 3195)
Part Number	MRT42LL/A
Family	21.5-inch Retina 4K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9 in
Weight	12.5 pounds
Display Size	21.5 inches
Processor	3.0GHz 6-core 8th-generation Intel Core i5
RAM	8GB
Storage	1TB Fusion Drive
Graphics	- Radeon Pro 560X with 4GB of GDDR5 memory - Radeon Pro Vega 20 with 4GB of HBM2
Optical	None
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iMac (21.5-inch Retina 4K, 3.6GHz Intel Core i3, 2019)


Model Identifier	iMac19,2
Model Number	A2116 (EMC 3195)
Part Number	MRT32LL/A
Family	21.5-inch Retina 4K, 2019
Released	2019
Dimensions	17.7 x 20.8 x 6.9 in
Weight	12.5 pounds
Display Size	21.5 inches
Processor	3.6GHz quad-core 8th-generation Intel Core i3
RAM	8GB
Storage	1TB HDD
Graphics	Radeon Pro 555X with 2GB of GDDR5 memory
Optical	None
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Special Features

With up to 14.7 million pixels and 1 billion colors, iMac’s Retina 4K and 5K displays offer an immersive, front-of-screen experience.

Another noteworthy upgrade to have appeared in the Apple iMac (21.5-inch and 27-inch, 2019) is that of the RAM from 2400MHz to 2666MHz, the change allowing for a faster and smoother data transfer and the processing of operation.
In regards to the computer’s connectivity, the changes are minimal, summed up in the addition of two Thunderbolt 3 ports. The device also features four USB-A ports.
In line with the several upgrade options available for the iMac (2019) is the potential to equip the 27-inch device with the Radeon Pro Vega 48, positioned just below the 56 the iMac Pro is equipped with.

Miscellanea

Dark Mode in macOS Mojave transforms the desktop with a dramatic look.

The customer’s disconcert with the lack of changes made to the computer’s externals seem to have been made up for in the department of the internal upgrades since the iMac’s 2017 predecessor. Another disadvantage of the device in the eyes of its user is the absence of storage upgradability options after the purchase.