Apple iMac MXWT2HN AIO Review
Apple iMac MXWT2HN (10th Gen Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD, macOS): 5K display, dedicated GPU — strengths and weaknesses.
The Apple iMac MXWT2HN is an all-in-one that puts everything into its display: a 27-inch 5K Retina panel at 5120 x 2880 pixels, paired with 500 nits of brightness and P3 wide color coverage. Under the hood sits a 10th Gen Intel Core i5 10500, backed by 8GB of DDR4 memory and a 256GB SSD, plus a dedicated AMD Radeon Pro 5300 graphics card with 4GB of GDDR6 memory — a setup that clearly prioritizes the screen and light creative work over raw power. It ships with a Magic Keyboard, Magic Mouse, a FaceTime HD camera, and a studio-quality three-mic array, running on macOS Big Sur for users invested in the Apple ecosystem.
Résumé rapide
- CPU: Intel Core i5 10500 (10th Gen, Hexa Core, up to 4.5GHz)
- RAM: 8GB DDR4 at 2666MHz (supports up to 128GB per spec)
- Storage: 256GB SSD
- Display: 27" 5K Retina (5120 x 2880), 500 nits, P3, True Tone
- Graphics: Dedicated AMD Radeon Pro 5300, 4GB GDDR6
- OS: macOS Big Sur
- Price: $1,920.36 / €1,771.00 / MAD 19,126.80
Points forts
- An exceptionally sharp 5K Retina display — 5120 x 2880 pixels, 500 nits, P3 coverage and True Tone make it the sharpest screen in this comparison.
- Dedicated graphics — the AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of GDDR6 beats the purely integrated graphics on the Lenovo and Dell rivals here.
- Video-call hardware built for the job — a studio-quality beamforming three-mic array, a 1080p FaceTime HD camera, and stereo speakers with "Hey Siri" support.
- Memory expandable up to 128GB — the spec sheet lists a generous theoretical maximum, unusual headroom for an all-in-one.
- A full accessibility suite — VoiceOver, Zoom, Switch Control, closed captions, and dictation are natively listed for macOS on this machine.
Points faibles
- An older processor generation — the Core i5 10500 is a 10th Gen Intel chip, the oldest generation in this comparison against rivals' 11th-13th Gen chips.
- Limited out-of-the-box DDR4 memory — just 8GB at 2666MHz, behind the 16-24GB of DDR5 found in rival AiOs.
- No anti-glare coating and no touch — the spec sheet lists no anti-glare treatment, which can mean reflections in bright rooms despite the Retina quality.
Ce produit convient à
- Creatives and photographers who want a calibrated 5K display (P3, True Tone) for editing
- Users already invested in the Apple ecosystem who want macOS
- Professionals with heavy video-call needs (studio mic, FaceTime HD camera)
- Anyone who wants dedicated graphics without a gaming rig
- People who import photos/video via SD card (built-in SDXC reader)
Ce produit ne convient pas à
- Tight budgets looking for the best specs-per-dollar (this is the priciest AiO in the comparison)
- Users who want plenty of RAM or storage out of the box (just 8GB / 256GB)
- Gamers who need genuinely strong dedicated graphics like an RTX 3050
- Anyone dependent on Windows-only software
Face à la concurrence
In the roughly $1,500-2,400 all-in-one bracket, the iMac stands out for its 5K display and dedicated GPU, but not for RAM/storage value.
| Apple iMac MXWT2HN | Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 27IRH9 | HP Envy 34-c1687in | Dell AiO Inspiron 7710 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Price | $1,920.36 | $1,426.49 | $2,361.33 | $1,445.66 |
| CPU | Core i5 10500 (10th Gen) | Core i7 13620H (13th Gen) | Core i7 12700 (12th Gen) | Core i7 1255U (12th Gen) |
| RAM | 8GB DDR4 | 24GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR5 | 16GB DDR4 |
| Storage | 256GB SSD | 1TB SSD | 1TB SSD | 512GB SSD |
| GPU | AMD Radeon Pro 5300 (dedicated 4GB) | Intel UHD Graphics | RTX 3050 (dedicated 4GB) | Up to 1.32GHz (integrated) |
The Lenovo and Dell cost notably less while offering two to three times the RAM and storage, though they settle for integrated graphics (aside from the Dell's modest built-in GPU). The pricier HP Envy goes further on gaming with an RTX 3050 and more memory. The iMac's case rests mainly on its 5K screen and macOS, not on its raw configuration.
Notre avis : faut-il l'acheter ?
The Apple iMac MXWT2HN wins on its 5K Retina display and dedicated graphics, a real plus for light photo editing and video calls on macOS. But with only 8GB of RAM, 256GB of storage, and a 10th Gen processor, it clearly loses the specs race to the Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 27IRH9, which costs less and packs far more memory and storage. Best suited to Apple users who prioritize the screen and the OS, not to anyone chasing the best configuration per dollar.
Questions fréquentes
Does the iMac MXWT2HN have dedicated graphics? Yes, an AMD Radeon Pro 5300 with 4GB of dedicated GDDR6 memory.
What resolution is the display? 5120 x 2880 pixels (5K Retina) on a 27-inch, 500-nit panel.
How much RAM does it have and how far can it be expanded? 8GB of DDR4 out of the box; the spec sheet lists a supported maximum of 128GB.
What operating system does it run? macOS Big Sur.
Are the keyboard and mouse included? Yes, a Magic Keyboard and a Magic Mouse are part of the sales package.