Is the iMac Pro Still a Good Deal in 2024?

Question

I plan to buy a second hand iMac Pro in the year 2024, But my question is: Is it worth it, given its age and technological advancements since its launching?

Answer 1

Three to four years have passed since Apple presented the iMac Pro, and in 2024, it is still a great computer, especially for video work. Its robust specifications include an 8-core Xeon processor, AMD Radeon Vega 56 as the GPU, 32 GB RAM, and a 1 TB SSD. The 5K resolution comes with a very good quality display that receives special appreciation. Yet, it should be noted that in the future it will be obsolete and won’t get updates while the newer M6 series chips will probably be much better. If you are looking to use it for a few years, then definitely, if one can find it at a good price, it will be a good deal.

Comments

How will something like this handle photo editing with Photoshop and Lightroom? Hard core stuff! I imagine editing is more rigorous but I'm on the verge of purchasing a refurbished one and I need to make sure it can handle my work load.

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I picked up one of these a couple of weeks ago for my wife. $1100 CAD. Same specs as yours. You simply cannot buy a better computer for an average user for that price. Period. Buy it if you can find it.

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That is not an imac pro. You are using the power of an ordinary imac

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Dude get an 18 core iMac pro

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Yo great content brother!! I found an iMac Pro locally for $850 box and everything and I'm honestly debating because I'm tired of buying older apple products and go through the awkward hassle of selling off stuff and waiting with no computer until my next product gets shipped in and an M1 iMac with 16GB & 512GBSSD or even 1TB used could be found anywhere from 1,050-1,350$ I HATE the M1 design its a disgrace and the iMac Pro overall looks more amazing and can arguably keep up with the M1 iMac I guess the argument here is how will it age over time especially when software support runs out for the pro :(