Deciding on whether to buy a product like APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) or perhaps HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC? You’re in the right place as we’ll take you through all of the specs, features and look at the quality, pricing and reviews of both to help you make the decision on which one to go for.

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APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) vs HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC

APPLE iMac 4K 21.5

APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017)
 HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8

HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC
Type: iMac 4K

Type: All-in-One PC

Operating system: macOS Sierra

Operating system: Windows 10 (64-bit)

PERFORMANCE

PERFORMANCE

Processor: – Intel® Core™ i5 processor
– Quad-core
– 3.0 GHz / 3.5 GHz (Turbo Boost)

Processor: – AMD Ryzen 5 2600H Processor
– Quad-core
– 3.25 GHz / 3.6 GHz
– 4 MB cache

RAM: 8 GB DDR4

RAM: 8 GB DDR4 (2666 MHz)

Graphics card: AMD Radeon Pro 555 (2 GB VRAM)

Graphics card: AMD Radeon Vega 8

Storage: 1 TB HDD, 5400 rpm

Storage: 1 TB HDD (7200 rpm)

SCREEN

SCREEN

Touchscreen: No

Touchscreen: No

Screen size: 21.5″

Screen size: 23.8″

Screen type: LED

Screen type: LED

Resolution: 4096 x 2304

Resolution: Full HD 1920 x 1080p

Screen features: LED backlighting

Screen features: WLED backlighting

CONNECTIVITY

CONNECTIVITY

WiFi: 802.11 ac

WiFi: – AC WiFi
– 2×2

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet (10/100/1000)

Ethernet: Gigabit Ethernet port

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

Bluetooth: Bluetooth 4.2

USB: USB 3.0 x 4

USB: – USB Type-C x 2
– USB 3.0 x 3

Video connections: Thunderbolt 3 x 2

Video connections: HDMI x 2

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack

Audio connections: 3.5 mm jack

MEDIA

SOUND

Disc drive: No

Audio software: B&O Play

Memory card reader: SDXC card reader

Speakers: Dual 2 W speakers

SOUND

MEDIA

Speakers: Stereo speakers

Disc drive: No

FEATURES

Memory card reader: 3-in-1

FEATURES
Camera: FaceTime HD camera

Mouse / trackpad: Apple Magic Mouse 2

Camera: Truevision FHD camera

Keyboard: Apple Magic Keyboard

Mouse / trackpad: Wireless mouse

Security features: Kensington security lock slot

Keyboard: Wireless membrane keyboard with numeric keypad

GENERAL

GENERAL

Colour: Aluminium

Colour: Snowflake white

Box contents: – Apple iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017)
– Magic keyboard
– Magic mouse 2
– Power lead
– Lightning to USB cable

Box contents: – HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC
– Power adapter
– HP wireless keyboard
– HP wireless mouse
– Documentation

Price: £949

Price: £748.97

Number of Reviews:

Number of Reviews:

Review Score: 9.4 / 10

Review Score: 9.7 / 10


When deciding on whether to buy APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) or HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC, a very important consideration is the price. So we’re going to spend a bit of time looking at the price of both.

To start with, we looked at the price of the 166 products in the same category as APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017), which is the Desktop PCs category. Of these 166 products the average price was £1020.01, the most expensive was £4899 and the cheapest was just £5.99. We then looked at the price of the 166 in the same as the HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC, which of course the average was £1020.01, top price was £4899 and cheapest £5.99.

We then looked specifically at the average price of products from Apple and HP, the average was £588.83 for Apple, £349.76 for HP. The max for each was £4899/£3499 and minimum was £8/£3.49

Price analysis of APPLE iMac 4K 21.5

Price analysis of HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8

  • APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017)
  • macOS
  • Intel® Core™ i5 Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon Pro 555
  • With built-in WiFi
  • Top features: – Retinal display in 4K supports an exceptional 1 billion colours – Responsive computing thanks to the Intel Core i5 processor – Space-saving design of just 5mm for an impressive look – Magic Mouse 2 and Keyboard help you to work quickly and intuitivelyRetina displayExperience the faster processor, powerful graphics and stunning 4K Retina display of the updated Apple iMac 4K 21.5‚Äù (2017).The exceptional 4096 x 2304 resolution supports 1 billion colours and 500 nits for a bright, vivid and beautiful display. Responsive computing From working on presentations to simply enjoying films and browsing the web, you can expect a flawless performance thanks to the powerful Intel Core i5 processor. Multitasking and demanding processes are aided by 8 GB of RAM, which makes for smooth computing regardless of how many software windows or tabs you’re working on. Space-saving design With a slim 5mm design, and built from Apple’s signature aluminium alloy, the iMac 4K 21.5‚Äù occupies minimal space and looks impressive the office, studio, or home. The design isn’t entirely form over function either, as the LED panel now sits flusher with the glass screen for improved clarity and reduced reflections. Magic Mouse 2 & Keyboard Included is the latest Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2, which has redesigned runners and still lets you gesture anywhere on the trackpad to move between pages, scroll and more. Both are rechargeable via Apple’s Lightning cable, so you’ll never have to fumble around looking for batteries again. Just pop the cable in to charge – it only takes 2 minutes to add enough charge for 9 hours of use. Charge for longer to get around a month’s worth of working. ___________________________________________________________________________ Ultrabook, Celeron, Celeron Inside, Core Inside, Intel, Intel Logo, Intel Atom, Intel Atom Inside, Intel Core, Intel Inside, Intel Inside Logo, Intel vPro, Itanium, Itanium Inside, Pentium, Pentium Inside, vPro Inside, Xeon, and Xeon Inside are trademarks of Intel Corporation in the U.S. and/or other countries.
  • Product codes: 190198085597
  • HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC
  • Achieve: Fast computing with the latest tech
  • AMD Ryzen 5 2600H Processor
  • RAM: 8 GB / Storage: 1 TB HDD
  • Graphics: AMD Radeon RX Vega 8
  • Top features:- Complete big projects with AMD Ryzen 5 processor- Enhance your entertainment with Full HD screen and B&O Play speakers- Plenty of storage space with a 1 TB hard driveThe HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC is part of our Achieve range, which has the latest tech to help you develop your ideas and work at your best. It’s great for editing complex documents, business use, editing photos, and anything else you do throughout the day.Complete big projectsUnleash your creativity with the HP Pavilion 23.8″ All-in-One PC. With a powerful AMD Ryzen 5 processor, this PC can easily handle complex editing software and large work projects. Paired with 8 GB RAM, you can easily flick between streaming tutorials, researching online and completing your assignment.Enhance your entertainmentWhen you aren’t working, the HP 24-xa0181na is great for keeping entertained. The large screen has a thin frame, so you get more of the screen without any chunky borders. With a Full HD resolution, you’ll enjoy sharp detail and clarity in every photo, movie or program.And with integrated speakers custom-tuned by B&O, you can get into that album or box set without instinctively reaching for headphones. Plenty of storageFeaturing a 1 TB hard drive, you’ll have plenty of space to store all your documents for work, your favourite music and family photos. Perfect for a family sharing computer that everyone can enjoy. With a large hard drive, no one will have to compromise on space.Microsoft Office & internet securityThis PC doesn’t come with a full version of Microsoft Office or Internet Security. But don’t worry, you’ll find great savings on software with the bundles available on the ‘Top Deals’ tab on this page.
  • Product codes: 193424873920

What’s better APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) or HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC?

There are obviously a number of differences between APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) and HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC, but there are several things that you can use when comparing the two. The first of these, which we’ve already covered, is price. Make sure you spend a bit of time deciding how much you are willing and able to spend on your product to really get a good idea if the £949 cost of APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) is closer to the expectation you had than the £748.97 pricep point of HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC.

Once you’ve nailed down everything there is to know on the price of both, the next step is to really study the reviews. Taking the time to read reviews of both will really help you to decide which is a better product between APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) and HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC. We looked at the reviews over at Currys PC World for both products and found that APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017) scores out of 10 from reviews. Whereas HP Pavilion 24-xa0181na 23.8″ AMD Ryzen 5 All-in-One PC scores out of 10 from reviews.

It’s also really worthwhile spending the time to look at the key differences between the two products. For that you can use our comparison table about which looks at the main features of both products to give you a clear idea of where one product perhaps benefits over another. When comparing the two it’s a really good idea to have an idea in your mind of the key features that you need from your Desktop PCs as this will help you to narrow down the products that do or don’t meet your criteria.



APPLE iMac 4K 21.5″ (2017)



Rating:
9.10 out of
10