An all-in-one computer can be a great family PC or a centerpiece for a home office because the all-encompassing design helps you avoid a mess of display, power, and peripheral wires. However, all-in-ones typically cost more than a laptop or a mini PC plus a monitor, so keep in mind that you’re paying more for that streamlined design.
Although the Apple 24-inch iMac is expensive, it offers the best combination of display quality, performance, and design for the price. For a less expensive alternative with a touchscreen, we also recommend the Dell Inspiron 24 All-In-One.
| Processor: | M3 eight-core CPU, eight-core GPU | Screen: | 23.5-inch IPS, 4480×2520 |
| Graphics: | M3 | Storage: | 256 GB |
| Memory: | 8 GB | Webcam: | 1080p |
The Apple 24-inch iMac is a streamlined all-in-one computer with a sleek, fanless design that doesn’t sacrifice processing power. Its M3 processor is powerful enough for any general task, including writing documents, surfing the web, streaming media, and even doing some light coding or video editing. It also has a gorgeous, 4.5K-resolution display that’s bright enough for use in any room, even sunny rooms where other screens might seem dark. The iMac comes with the highest-quality mouse and keyboard of any all-in-one we’ve tested by far, and there are seven color options, so you can match your computer to your aesthetic. All of this quality comes at a price, though: The iMac costs hundreds of dollars more than Windows all-in-one options—but you do get what you pay for.
Upgrade pick
The 34-inch ultrawide display is this all-in-one’s main attraction, but it also offers a powerful processor, a fast graphics card, and upgradable storage.
| Processor: | Intel Core i5-12400 | Screen: | 34-inch ultrawide IPS, 5220×2160 |
| Graphics: | Nvidia RTX 3060 | Storage: | 512 GB SSD |
| Memory: | 16 GB | Webcam: | 16 megapixels |
The HP Envy 34-inch All-in-One has a fantastic 5K ultrawide display, coupled with a strong selection of processor and graphics card options, as well as a terrific webcam. This ultrawide all-in-one is best for the productivity obsessed, coders, or those immersed in media editing because its high-power components (and high price) are overkill for most people. But if you need and want to pay for the extra screen space and processing power, it’s a fantastic all-in-one with a 5K display (which is tough to find even as a standalone ultrawide monitor). We also appreciate that the computer’s RAM and storage are readily accessible and upgradable, making repairs and maintenance easier than on most similar computers.
Budget pick
A touchscreen desktop that’s great for families or kids.
| Processor: | Intel Core i5-1335U | Screen: | 23.5-inch |
| Graphics: | Intel Xe | Storage: | 512 GB |
| Memory: | 16 GB | Webcam: | 1080p |
The Dell Inspiron 24 All-in-One is a simple, compact desktop that’s great for basic tasks like browsing the internet, watching videos on YouTube, and video calls. Its webcam, microphone, and speakers are all built-in, and it comes with a keyboard and mouse in the box. We especially liked its quality 24-inch touchscreen, and we appreciate that it has almost every port you could need.
