My last post got super-flooded by an off-topic discussion, so please don't post if you don't want to help!

My original question was, and is:
I want to buy a Mac for editing videos. The videos are recorded using my GoPro HERO 5 in up to 4K resolution (usually record in 1080p though). What should I get? I have now narrowed it down to:

Mac mini "level 2". Price ~$700 (in Sweden)
2.6GHz Processor
1TB Storage
2.6GHz dual-core Intel Core i5
8GB memory
1TB hard drive
Intel Iris Graphics

iMac 21.5", retina 4K. Price ~$1500 (in Sweden)
3.1GHz Processor
1TB Storage
3.1GHz quad-core Intel Core i5 processor
Turbo Boost up to 3.6GHz
8GB memory
1TB hard drive
Intel Iris Pro Graphics 6200
Retina 4K 4096-by-2304 P3 display



Which one should I choose?

Thanks a lot!

This post was edited by 540 on Apr 6 2017 10:46am

The mac mini and buy a larger monitor than 22" to it

Build a PC tailored for editing and save the money.

if you're editing 4k videos I think you should have ability to see 4k videos
how much does a decent 4K monitor cost to go with mini? Or you have one already?

Can you link to exact version you're planning to buy? "1TB storage" sounds like those bullshit SSHD or whatever the hybrids are called. You want a real SSD. How big are 4K videos you're making?

lol mac..

lol

The mini is hardly an upgrade from your 2011 macbook pro.
None ssd and 8gb ram.
These are absolutely lowend PCs hardware wise. Which are aimed for 4k videos...

Macs are trash

You're going to want fast storage if your editing 4k, I wouldn't want either of those.

for 1500 you can get a mac that can plays d2 in 4k

gg

A decent 4K monitor is about $300. I have a 1080p monitor from 2007 though.

When selecting the computer, I have these options (example for iMac):


Here are links to the two models:
http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/mac-mini?product=MGEN2LL/A&step=config
http://www.apple.com/shop/buy-mac/imac?product=MK452LL/A&step=config

This post was edited by 540 on Apr 6 2017 10:49pm