Apple · iMac
iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)
A 21.5-inch Intel all-in-one with a Full HD IPS display, Haswell processors, 802.11ac Wi-Fi and optional PCIe flash storage.
Model history · 14 models, 2003–2013
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- 2009iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2009)Compare
- 2010iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2010)Compare
- 2011iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2011)Compare
- 2012iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012)Compare
- 2013iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2013)
- Type
- All-in-one
- Processor
- Intel Core i5 or i7
- Memory
- 8 GB – 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB – 1 TB
- Screen
- 21.5″
- Weight
- 5.68 kg
What reviewers say
Reviewers liked the clear display, compact enclosure and capable Haswell performance. Iris Pro graphics improved the entry model's gaming ability. The standard hard drive still slowed everyday tasks, and inaccessible memory and rear-facing ports limited convenience.
From arstechnica.com, macworld.com and tomsguide.com
Specifications
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- Processor
- Intel Core i5-4570R, Intel Core i5-4570S or Intel Core i7-4770S
- CPU cores
- 4
- CPU threads
- 4 or 8
- Graphics
- Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 or NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5)
- Memory
- 8 GB or 16 GB
- Storage
- 256 GB to 1 TB
- CPU
- 2.7 GHz quad-core Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.2 GHz, or 2.9 GHz quad-core Core i5 with Turbo Boost up to 3.6 GHz; the upper configuration supports a 3.1 GHz quad-core Core i7 with Turbo Boost up to 3.9 GHz
- GPU
- Integrated Intel Iris Pro graphics on the 2.7 GHz configuration; NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M with 1 GB GDDR5 on the 2.9 GHz and optional Core i7 configurations
- Memory type
- 1600 MHz DDR3; 8 GB (two 4 GB modules), configurable to 16 GB (two 8 GB modules) at purchase; memory is not user-accessible
- Storage type
- 1 TB 5400-rpm hard drive; optional 1 TB Fusion Drive or 256 GB or 512 GB flash storage on either base processor. Apple's launch notice confirms PCIe flash storage.
Display
- Screen size
- 21.5″
- Resolution
- 1920 × 1080
- Panel
- IPS LCD
- Display type
- LED-backlit display with IPS technology and support for millions of colours
- Display features
- Fully laminated glass and anti-reflective coating; Target Display Mode via a separately sold Thunderbolt cable. Apple does not publish brightness or refresh rate in the model's specification sheet.
Connections
- Ports
- 2 × Thunderbolt, 4 × USB-A, SD card slot, Ethernet, headphone jack
- Ethernet
- 1 Gb/s
- External displays
- Up to 1
- Wi-Fi
- 802.11ac
- Bluetooth
- 4.0
- Camera
- FaceTime HD
- Back ports
- Four USB 3 ports, two Thunderbolt ports with Mini DisplayPort output, SDXC card slot, Gigabit Ethernet, headphone and optical digital audio output; Kensington lock slot. DVI, VGA and dual-link DVI need separately sold adapters.
- External displays
- Built-in display at native resolution alongside one external display up to 2560 × 1600; extended desktop and video mirroring
- Speakers
- Stereo speakers; supports Apple iPhone headset with microphone
- Microphones
- Dual microphones
- Keyboard and mouse
- Apple Wireless Keyboard and Magic Mouse; optional Magic Trackpad
Design and power
- Type
- All-in-one
- Weight
- 5.68 kg
- Width × depth × height
- 528 × 175 × 450 mm
- Operating system
- macOS
- Size and weight detail
- Dimensions include the stand; weight varies by configuration and manufacturing process. A built-in VESA mount version was also available.
- Power supply
- 100–240 V AC, 50–60 Hz, single phase
- Noise
- Apple's operator-position sound pressure: 12 dB at idle and during hard-drive access
- Materials
- Recyclable aluminium and glass enclosure; arsenic-free display glass and mercury-free LED backlight
- In the box
- iMac, Apple Wireless Keyboard, Magic Mouse and power lead; OS X Mountain Lion and iLife were included at launch
Configurations
| Processor | Memory | Storage | Storage type | Graphics |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570R | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | Intel Iris Pro Graphics 5200 |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i5-4570S | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 8 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 8 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 8 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 8 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 16 GB | 1 TB | Hard drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 16 GB | 1 TB | Fusion Drive | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 16 GB | 256 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
| Intel Core i7-4770S | 16 GB | 512 GB | SSD | NVIDIA GeForce GT 750M (1 GB GDDR5) |
Pros and cons
Pros
- IPS display with laminated glass and an anti-reflective coating
- Fusion Drive and SSD options on both base configurations
- Four USB 3 ports and two Thunderbolt ports
Cons
- Memory is inaccessible without dismantling the computer
- Standard storage is a 5400-rpm hard drive
- No built-in optical drive
Closest rivals
Model | Type | Processor | Memory | Storage | Screen | Weight | Released |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| All-in-one | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 8 GB – 16 GB | 1 TB | 21.5″ | 5.68 kg | Nov 2012 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core i5 | 8 GB – 16 GB | 256 GB – 2 TB | 21.5″ | 5.68 kg | Oct 2015 | |
| All-in-one | Intel Core i5 or i7 | 4 GB – 16 GB | 500 GB – 2 TB | 21.5″ | 9.3 kg | May 2011 |
Previous model: iMac (21.5-inch, Late 2012). Newer model: iMac (21.5-inch, Mid 2014).
Sources
- support.apple.com/en-gb/111967
- apple.com/uk/newsroom/2013/09/24Apple-Updates-iMac
- arstechnica.com/gadgets/2013/09/new-cpus-faster-wi-fi-same-flaws-apples-2013-im…
- browser.geekbench.com/macs/imac-21-5-inch-late-2013-intel-core-i5-4570s-2-9-ghz…
- browser.geekbench.com/macs/imac-21-5-inch-late-2013-intel-core-i7-4770s-3-1-ghz…
- support.apple.com/en-gb/108054
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