Testseek.co.uk have collected 145 expert reviews of the Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886 and the average rating is 87%. Scroll down and see all reviews for Apple iMac 27 inch Retina 5K - Late 2014 MF886.
October 2014
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145 Reviews
Average score from experts who have reviewed this product.
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704 Reviews
Average score from owners of the product.
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The editors liked
Truly amazing screen
Does high
End editing smoothly
Still a very small footprint
Still a great design
Incredible 5K Retina screen
Solid performance with Skylake chipset and discrete GPU
Rechargable keyboard an improvement
The new 27-inch Apple iMac adds a stunning 5K display for not much more than last year's high-end model. The design
While not updated
Remains the gold standard for all-in-one desktops
5K display
Workstation performance
Thunderbolt 2
Upgradeable RAM
Great design makes for a slim 27-inch screen all-in-one
Huge 5K resolution is ideal for video/photo/design work
Customisable powerhouse with RAM access to rear
World's first 5K display
Stunningly sharp and detailed images
Powerfully equipped
Super thin and stylish design
Amazing display
High performance across the board
Excellent graphics performance
Excellent design
5K screen is nonexistent in all other devices on the market
Fast processing performance provides enough power for multitasking and getting things done
Ability to upgrade the memory with RAM slots that are conveniently located
Generous number of ports f
The editors didn't like
Only 8GB of RAM standard
Basic GPU may be limiting for some pros
Price is quite high
Not ideal for gaming
Except for the new screen and a different GPU
The components are essentially unchanged from last year's version. The high starting price only gets you a mid-level Core i5 processor
Price jumps up quickly when configuring
Ports all to rear
Not all applications will render resolution optimised
Can become expensive as you'll want the RAM for heavyweight tasks
Noise when fan kicks in
Games crash or are unstable at 5K resolution – for now
Not the best graphics chip
Stutters when scrolling through Web pages
Mouse and keyboard need updates
Good value for the tech but still expensive in current allinone market
Can't be used in Target Display Mode
Software required to take full advantage of 5K display
Rather pricey when compared to other devices on the market. However
The screen is worth it
Unable to be used as a secondary display screen
Exhaust fan turns on and remains during and after heavy usage
Published: 2014-10-27, Author: David , review by: theverge.com
Spectacular display, Slim, attractive body, A terabyte of solid-state storage is a remarkable thing, Seriously, the screen is fantastic
You'll pay for the power you need, Doesn't work as a secondary display
More times than not, the Verge score is based on the average of the subscores below. However, since this is a non-weighted average, we reserve the right to tweak the overall score if we feel it doesn't reflect our overall assessment and price of the produ...
No video input, Unlike other iMacs, can't be used as a monitor, No front-mounted USB ports, Oh, forget it, just look at that screen
Apple brings unbelievable 5K resolution to the all-in-one desktop, lifting photo and 4K video editors to ecstasy and delivering a nearly flawless hardware/software/visual experience. Read More…...
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Published: 2014-10-24, Author: Christina , review by: wired.com
Absolutely the best PC display, desktop or otherwise, you can buy. Very reasonable price tag for a 5K machine. Solid performance. Whisperthin unibody design
Wish the stand had adjustable height. Rear ports are difficult to reach; plugging in peripherals takes some trial and error. Broadwell processors will likely bring faster processing in an update next year
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Published: 2014-10-22, Author: Chris , review by: bgr.com
Abstract: The first iPad Air 2 and Retina iMac reviews are in and man publications are generally praising Apple's newest products, although many say that things can still be improved, especially for the tablet. The iPad Air 2 is slimmer, lighter and more powerful t...
Abstract: SHOOTOUT: iMac Retina 5Kversus other Quad-Core MacsPosted Wednesday, October 22 2014 by rob-ART morgan, mad scientistOctober 24th, added Single-Core Cinebench resultsThe iMac with Retina 5K Display arrived yesterday so we rushed to get you some speed test...
Expensive compared to other all-in-ones, Can't be used as a secondary display
The iMac's 5K Retina display puts it in a class of its own, though with a starting price twice that of rival machines, it's not for everybody. We mainly recommend it for photo and video enthusiasts, especially people who couldn't otherwise justify the co...
Published: 2014-10-21, Author: Dan , review by: cnet.com
The new 27-inch Apple iMac adds a stunning 5K display for not much more than last year's high-end model. The design, while not updated, remains the gold standard for all-in-one desktops
Except for the new screen and a different GPU, the components are essentially unchanged from last year's version. The high starting price only gets you a mid-level Core i5 processor
Apple skips 4K and goes directly to what the company calls a 5K display in this expensive, extravagant all-in-one iMac desktop that will appeal to photo and video professionals -- or anyone else looking for the best possible screen resolution....
Published: 2014-10-20, Author: Charles , review by: zdnet.com
Abstract: In recent years we've heard plenty about the rise of mobile computing using smartphones, phablets, tablets and hybrid tablet/laptops, with accompanying noises about how the desktop PC is 'dead'. The workhorse desktop may have had its day, but it seems tha...
Published: 2014-10-20, Author: Brian , review by: pcmag.com
Brilliant 27-inch 5K display brings Retina to the iMac. High-end performance for video and photo editing. Fusion Drive comes standard.
Loses the monitor functionality of other iMacs. Upgrades limited to adding RAM. Lacks height adjustment. Rear-mounted ports aren't convenient
Apple's beautifully designed 27-inch iMac with Retina 5K Display will surely dazzle anyone who works in 4K video or high-resolution photography. The unmatched display paired with solid high-end performance at a surprisingly affordable price makes it our ...
