Apple iMac Pro 27-inch 5K (2017)

Most powerful Mac ever ; Excellent design ; Keeps cool ; New Space Gray color is ace

Very expensive ; Non user-upgradable ; Magic Mouse 2 still frustrating

The iMac Pro is a powerful, professional all-in-one that certainly won’t be for everyone. It has oodles of power and a huge price tag to match. However, if the iMac Pro is suited for your needs, then you won’t be disappointed.

Unbelievable power ; Looks great and saves space ; Gorgeous 5K screen

So much money ; Awkward port placement ; Not really upgradeable

Intel Xeon CPU and AMD Radeon Vega offer serious computing power. Gorgeous design in Space Gray extends to the wireless peripherals.

Pricey. Performance gains depend upon workflow. Uncomfortable keyboard.

Bottom Line: The Apple iMac Pro is a beautiful ode to creative professionals, combining remarkable computing power with the same brilliant 5k display and sleek design of the iMac.

Great performance across a range of tasks ; Excellent integrated 5K display ; The enclosure now looks even better

Single-core performance boost isn’t huge ; Lack of upgrade potential may irk pros

It might look like the same old iMac, but this is a hugely powerful, great-looking machine. But only open your wallet if you really need one.

Featuring next-generation Intel Xeon processors up to 18 cores, iMac Pro is designed to handle the most demanding pro workflows. With an all-flash architecture and all-new thermal design, iMac Pro delivers up to 80% more cooling capacity in the same...

Workstation performance in slimline AIO design ; High-quality 5K display ; Up to 18-core Xeon W CPU ; macOS now supports HTC's Vive headset

Very expensive ; Poor upgradeability/repair options ; Integrated display, inflexible non-modular design

Professional-grade processing and graphics power ; Enormous amounts of memory ; Sleek design comes in Space Gray ; Excellent display

Not user-upgradable ; No HDMI ports ; No height adjustment ; Mouse is inoperable when charging

But if you crave an insane amount of power to plow through workloads that would make lesser desktops stutter, the iMac Pro is well worth the splurge.

The most powerful Mac ever; Stunning design; Gorgeous screen

Expensive

The iMac Pro is Apple's attempt to take back the workplace, and it's come out swinging. Not only is it the most powerful Mac ever made, it's managed to fit in all that power without sacrificing any of Apple's world-class design aesthetic. If you can...