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The 27in iMac is a completely different beast to the 24in model, with fast 10th generation Intel processors and discrete graphics cards. The bigger 5K display is also a bonus.

It used to be that the design was identical to the smaller iMac model, but with the arrival of the 24in iMac came a redesign. As yet the larger iMac model hasn't had the attention of Apple's design team, it still looks pretty much the same as it did a decade ago. But we do believe a redesign is coming with an even bigger display, expect that to land later in 2021. 

Who is the 27in iMac best for?

The bigger iMac is for professionals who need a powerful Mac. It's unlikely that the choice will be between the 24n iMac and the 27in iMac, but if it is read which iMac. The choice will probably be between the 27in iMac models or the 16in Retina MacBook Pro. There used to also be an iMac Pro, but that model has been discontinued.

The 27in iMac is ideal for graphic design, or those who work with video and images. It's also great for gaming. The 16in MacBook Pro is a good match, but a 16in screen is no match for 27in. We compare the 16in MacBook Pro and the 27in iMac separately. If you manage to find an iMac Pro on sale you may be interested in this comparison: iMac Pro vs iMac.

27in iMac specifications

The 27in iMac range was last updated in August 2020 with 10th generation processors from Intel.

The 27in iMacs offer i5 processors, but this is bumped to an i7 in the most expensive of the base configurations (you can select an i9 as a further customisation). The processors in the 27in iMacs are all at least 6-core, so you can expect plenty of power; the top model is 8-core, and you can customise up to 10-cores if you've got the cash to spare.

The entry-level 27in iMac features a 10th-gen 3.1GHz 6-core i5, 8GB RAM, Radeon Pro 5300 graphics with 4GB video memory and a 256GB SSD. And like all the bigger models it comes with a 5K display with a resolution of 5120 x 2880. This entry-level 27in iMac is £1,799/$1,799.

For £200/$200 more we move up to the mid-range option, with a 10th-gen 3.3GHz 6-core i5, 8GB RAM, the same Radeon Pro 5300 graphics and a larger 512GB SSD. Total price: £1,999/$1,999.

The top-of-the-range iMac, which costs £2,299/$2,299, goes all the way up to Intel's 10th-gen i7, clocked at 3.8GHz and equipped with 8 cores. You also get 8GB RAM as standard, Radeon Pro 5500 XT graphics with 8GB video memory, and a 512GB SSD. Browse the 27in iMacs on Apple's store.

The line up looks like this:

£1,799/$1,799 27in iMac:
3.1GHz 6-Core i5 Processor (Turbo Boost to 4.5GHz)
256GB SSD
8GB RAM
Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory

£1,999/$1,999 27in iMac:
3.3GHz 6-Core i5 Processor (Turbo Boost to 4.8GHz)
512GB SSD
8GB RAM
Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 memory

£2,299/$2,299 27in iMac:
3.8GHz 8-Core i7 Processor (Turbo Boost to 5.0GHz)
512GB SSD
8GB RAM
Radeon Pro 5500 XT with 8GB of GDDR6 memory

Should I buy 27in iMac or wait

If you need a 27in iMac now and you can't wait for Apple to introduce the new M-series processor (or you don't want to) then it is a good time to buy. Apple gave these models a substantial specs upgrade in August 2020.

However, we do think that an update will come to the 27in iMac — potentially at WWDC in June, but more likely in the autumn.

Should I buy the iMac Pro

As we mentioned above, at the beginning of March 2021 Apple announced that it would continue to sell the iMac Pro — but only until stocks run out. It is no longer on Apple's website so we imagine that means Apple's stock has run out, although you may find it on sale elsewhere.

It's disappointing to see the back of a Mac that Apple issued as a mea culpa to creative professionals in 2017. When Apple announced its plans for the iMac Pro it acknowledged that the 2013 Mac Pro didn't cut the mustard: problems with the thermal design apparently meant it was very difficult to upgrade. The company assured users that a new Mac Pro was on the way and it announced a new product called the iMac Pro in the meantime.

When the iMac Pro launched it was immensely powerful, smashing every speed and graphics benchmark we put it through when it launched. But since then the 27in iMac has got more and more powerful and Apple has introduced a new Mac Pro.

It's a shame that having introduced the iMac Pro Apple then failed to update it for three years before discontinuing it. If you find a deal that places the price significantly lower than a similarly speced top-of-the-range iMac then it could be a good buy, but otherwise we'd suggest you wait to see what Apple has planned for this market (we're hearing rumours about a new smaller Mac Pro).

Mac Pro

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The Mac Pro is Apple's professional Mac with a price tag to match, starting at £5,499/$5,499. It's a fully fledged workstation aimed at those who need the ultimate in power and have a huge budget.

Who is the Mac Pro best for?

Professionals who need extreme processing capability.

Mac Pro specifications

You can configure the 2019 Mac Pro anywhere from an 8- to a 28-core processor, with up to 1.5TB of RAM — yes, 1.5TB of RAM, not storage — and up to 4TB of SSD storage. It's an astoundingly powerful machine.

Should you buy a Mac Pro now or wait?

The Mac Pro went on sale in December 2019. Apple will be planning to transition from Intel processors to its own M-series processors but we don't expect this to happen any time soon. It should be safe to buy one now and if you do it's likely to last you a long time.

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