Apple iMac DDMD086_8M256D_R, Core i5, 8GB, 256GB SSD
Its 256GB SSD and 8GB of RAM provide a responsive macOS experience for everyday tasks, though the integrated graphics limit it to a 16.8/100 gaming score. This renewed model offers a cost-effective entry into the Apple all-in-one ecosystem with a 21.5-inch display and a 90-day warranty. It's best for students or home office users needing a basic, space-saving desktop for web browsing and document editing.
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Resumen
The 30-Second Version
A beautiful 2013 iMac that's still reliable but painfully slow by modern standards. Great for basic office work, terrible for everything else.
Pros & Cons
Ventajas
- That 21.5-inch display still looks great for text and video 99th
- Build quality is classic Apple, this thing feels premium even a decade later 99th
- Reliability scores in the 99th percentile, these machines just keep running 91st
- 256GB SSD makes boot times and app launches surprisingly snappy
Desventajas
- 8GB of DDR3L RAM is a joke in 2024, bottom 10 percent of our database
- Only 256GB of storage, you'll be juggling files constantly
- Port selection is nearly dead last, hope you like dongles
- macOS Catalina is old enough that some apps won't even install
Opinión de los propietarios
The Word on the Street
Las pruebas
Performance
The 4th gen Core i5 at 2.7GHz sits in the 37th percentile for CPUs, which means it's slower than most desktops we track. But here's the surprise: the integrated graphics score in the 97th percentile. That's not because the GPU is powerful, it's because most all-in-ones in our database have even worse integrated graphics. The 8GB of DDR3L RAM is the real bottleneck, landing in the bottom 10 percent. You'll be closing tabs to keep things smooth.
Specifications
Full Specifications
Processor
| CPU | Core i5 |
| Frequency | 2.7 GHz |
Graphics
| GPU | Intel Integrated Graphics |
| Type | Integrated |
| VRAM | 48 GB |
| VRAM Type | GDDR6 |
Memory & Storage
| RAM | 8 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | SSD |
Build
| Form Factor | aio |
| Weight | 5.7 kg / 12.5 lbs |
System
| OS | macOS |
vs Competition
Stack this against the HP OmniDesk M02-0234 or the Lenovo IdeaCentre 91CX0002US and you'll get newer CPUs, more RAM, and actual port selection for similar money. The Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus and GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus are tiny powerhouses that make this iMac look like a museum piece in raw performance. But none of them have that 21.5-inch Apple display or the 99th percentile reliability score. If you want macOS on a budget, this is your only real option here.
| Spec | Apple iMac DDMD086_8M256D_R | Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 | Dell Area-51 | CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM | MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US | ASUS ROG G700 G700TF-U7KF5080 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CPU | Core i5 | AMD Ryzen 7 7800X3D | Intel Core Ultra 9 285K | Intel Core i9 14900KF | AMD Ryzen 9 9900X | Intel Core Ultra 7 265KF |
| RAM (GB) | 8 | 32 | 32 | 64 | 32 | 32 |
| Storage (GB) | 256 | 4096 | 2048 | 8192 | 2048 | 2048 |
| GPU | Intel Integrated Graphics | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 Ti | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070 | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5080 |
| Form Factor | aio | mid-tower | desktop | mid-tower | mid-tower | mid-tower |
| Psu W | - | 850 | 1500 | 850 | 750 | 850 |
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home | Windows 11 Home |
| Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare | Compare |
| Producto | CPU | GPU | RAM | Puertos | Almacenamiento | Fiabilidad | Valoración social |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apple iMac DDMD086_8M256D_R | 9.3 | 99.2 | 9.2 | 5.3 | 12.9 | 99.3 | 91.1 |
| Lenovo T Series Towers Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 Compare | 73.5 | 93.1 | 78.1 | 88.4 | 98.1 | 70 | 100 |
| Dell Area-51 Compare | 98.1 | 95.9 | 90.6 | 99.5 | 90.1 | 70 | 58.3 |
| CLX SET TGMSETRTU5204BM Compare | 94.9 | 89.3 | 96.5 | 84.2 | 99.2 | 11.6 | 94.8 |
| MSI Aegis ZS2 A9NVP-1407US Compare | 92.4 | 89.3 | 87.2 | 90.5 | 82.8 | 37.3 | 99.6 |
| ASUS ROG G700 G700TF-U7KF5080 Compare | 96.2 | 95.9 | 87.2 | 98.7 | 82.8 | 37.3 | 99.1 |
Precio
Value & Pricing
At $359 USD or around 9,018 MXN, this is a tough sell. You're paying for the Apple logo and that lovely display, not for performance. A refurbished Windows all-in-one at this price would run circles around it. But if you need macOS specifically and your workload is email, documents, and Netflix, it's not a total rip-off.
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Overview
This is a 2013 iMac wearing a refurbished badge, and it knows it. The one thing to know is that you're buying a gorgeous 21.5-inch display and rock-solid build quality wrapped around internals that were mid-range when Obama was in office. For basic office work and web browsing, it'll chug along fine. For anything else, you're going to feel every one of those years.
Common Questions
Q: Can I upgrade the RAM on this iMac?
Technically yes, but it's a pain. The 21.5-inch model requires removing the display with suction cups and dealing with adhesive. Most people won't bother, and the seller's warranty is void if you open it. Assume 8GB is what you're stuck with.
Q: Will this run the latest macOS?
No. This iMac tops out at macOS Catalina officially. That means no more security updates and some newer apps won't install. You can use OpenCore Legacy Patcher to force newer versions, but that's a hobbyist project, not a daily driver solution.
Q: Is this good for video editing or gaming?
Absolutely not. The gaming score is 17 out of 100, which is one of the worst we've seen. Video editing on 8GB of RAM with a 4th gen i5 will be a slideshow. This is a web browsing and document machine, nothing more.
Who Should Skip This
If you're looking for a machine that can handle photo editing, video calls with lots of tabs open, or any kind of gaming, this isn't it. Go get a refurbished Windows all-in-one like the HP OmniDesk M02-0234 or a mini PC like the GMKtec Nucbox K8 Plus instead. You'll get way more performance for the same money.
Verdict
Buy this only if you need macOS and have very light needs. It's a reliable, beautiful machine for basic office work, but the 8GB RAM ceiling and ancient CPU mean it's already obsolete for anything beyond that. If you don't need macOS, get a refurbished Windows all-in-one and enjoy double the performance for the same price.
Usage Scores
- General54.5
- AI/LLM29.7
- Gaming17.2
- Portabilidad33.6
- Creadores23.8
- Negocios61.6
- Desarrollo34.8
- Home Office52.6
- Workstation42.4
