80
Karen Haslam
MacWorld
“This is an update for those looking for a performance boost and in that respect, the iMac for 2019 is excellent and bring it in-line with the MacBook Pro.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Excellent performance
- High‑resolution Retina display
- Solid build quality
- Upgraded graphics
- Elegant all‑in‑one design
- Significant speed improvement over older models
Points of Contention
- RAM not user‑upgradeable
- Fixed‑height stand
- Requires 27‑inch model for RAM access
- Underwhelming storage options (no SSD by default)
Professional Reviews
3 reviews from 3 critics80
Roman Loyola
MacWorld
“Faster is always better, and the 2019 iMac is much better than its predecessor, especially with multi-core tasks.”
60
Alan Stonebridge
TechRadar
“The iMac 21.5‑inch (2019) that should be for everyone isn’t all it’s cracked up to be.”
