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Music Critic review products for everyone, from professionals to enthusiasts, and are written in plain English to make it easier to understand the options available and decide between them. Find out what separates these two items with the full comparison review below. If you find this article interesting, you might also want to read 10 Best PCs for Music Production in 2025

  Apple iMac 21.5Contestant number one is the   Apple iMac 21.5" 2.7GHz Core i5.

  Apple MacBook Pro (15Now we will have look at an alternative, the   Apple MacBook Pro (15" Retina.


HEAD TO HEAD COMPARISON

  Apple iMac 21.5" 2.7GHz Core i5

  Apple MacBook Pro (15" Retina
KEY FEATURES

+ Huge 21.5-Inch Display
+ 8GM Memory
+ 1TB Hard Disk Space
+ 2.3GHz Intel Core i5 Processor
+ Three USB 3.0 Ports

+ Very Powerful Processor
+ Huge Amount of SSD Storage
+ Turbo Boost
+ Touch Bar
+ Large 15-Inch Display
WHAT OUR TEAM THOUGHT

: An Apple iMac isn’t just one of the best PCs for music production; it's the best computer, full stop. It offers incredible performance, is user-friendly, and runs at a quick speed.

: This is a premium Mac Pro product that is excellent in every single area, making it an easy choice as one of the best laptops for music production.



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