Apple iMac 21.5" vs HP OMEN GT16-0364
Apple iMac 21.5" 2019, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB HDD, Radeon Pro 555X, Silver
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
What Buyers Say
Apple iMac 21.5" 2019, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB HDD, Radeon Pro 555X, Silver
This renewed iMac receives mostly positive feedback for its value and performance, with users praising the screen size and computer quality for the price. However, several buyers expressed frustration about the accessories, noting that the included keyboard and mouse are often third-party Windows peripherals that are low quality or incompatible with the Mac. While the machine itself works well, potential buyers should expect to purchase their own compatible keyboard and mouse.
Pros
- Good value for the price
- Large screen size
- Good sound and camera quality
- Works well after initial setup
Cons
- Poor quality third-party keyboard
- Incompatible or low-quality mouse
- Barely any packaging
- Occasional slowness
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
The HP OMEN 35L desktop with Ryzen 7 8700F and RTX 5070 receives overwhelmingly positive feedback. Users praise its powerful performance, quiet operation, and excellent cooling, making it ideal for gaming and productivity. The build quality and design are also highlighted as solid and modern. A few minor concerns about included peripherals and lighting customization are noted in Q&A, but overall sentiment is very high.
Pros
- Powerful performance
- Quiet operation
- Excellent cooling
- Solid build quality
- Fast SSD storage
Cons
- No keyboard/mouse included
- Lighting customization unclear
Scores
Specifications
| Apple iMac 21.5" | HP OMEN GT16-0364 | |
|---|---|---|
| Processor | ||
| CPU | Intel 8th Generation Core i3 | AMD Ryzen 7 8700F★ |
| CPU Multi-Core Score | No data | |
| Cores | 4 | 8★ |
| Frequency | 3.6 GHz | 4.1 GHz★ |
| L3 Cache | — | 16 MB★ |
| Graphics | ||
| GPU* | AMD Radeon Pro 555X | NVIDIA GeForce RTX 5070★ |
| GPU Benchmark Score | ||
| Type | discrete | discrete |
| VRAM | — | 12 GB★ |
| VRAM Type | — | GDDR7 |
| Memory & Storage | ||
| RAM | 8 GB | 32 GB★ |
| RAM Generation | DDR4 | DDR5★ |
| Storage 1 | 1 TB | 1 TB |
| Storage 1 Type | HDD | SSD★ |
| Build | ||
| Form Factor | aio | mid-tower |
| PSU | — | 850W★ |
| Weight | 5.67 kg | 14.50 kg |
| Connectivity | ||
| USB-C Ports | 0 | 2★ |
| USB Ports | 4 | 8★ |
| Thunderbolt | 2 x Thunderbolt 3 | 0 |
| HDMI | 0 | 1 x HDMI |
| DisplayPort | — | 3 x DisplayPort |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6★ |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.3★ |
| Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet | Gigabit Ethernet |
| System | ||
| OS | macOS | Windows 11 Home |
Pros & Cons
Apple iMac 21.5" 2019, Core i3, 8GB, 1TB HDD, Radeon Pro 555X, Silver
- Strong reliability (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong social proof (88th percentile)88th %ile
- Below average ram (9th percentile)9th %ile
- Below average cpu (19th percentile)19th %ile
- Below average user sentiment (20th percentile)20th %ile
HP OMEN GT16-0364 2025, Ryzen 7 8700F, 32GB, 1TB SSD, RTX 5070, Panda Metal
- Strong social proof (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong user sentiment (99th percentile)99th %ile
- Strong port selection (98th percentile)98th %ile
- Strong gpu (89th percentile)89th %ile
Verdict
Scores 92 overall, wins 7 of 8 usage categories and 16 of 26 specs.