The Best All-in-One Computer

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 HP Envy Move .

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.

Processor:M3 eight-core CPU, eight-core GPUScreen:23.5-inch IPS, 4480×2520Graphics:M3Storage:256 GBMemory:8 GBWebcam: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.

Processor:Intel Core i5-12400Screen:34-inch ultrawide IPS, 5220×2160Graphics:Nvidia RTX 3060Storage:512 GB SSDMemory:16 GBWebcam: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.

Processor:Intel Core i5-1335UScreen:23.5-inch, 1440pGraphics:Intel UHDStorage:256 GBMemory:16 GBWebcam:5mp

The HP Envy Move is a unique all-in-one that has a handle and built-in battery that lasts for about four hours, so you can easily move it around and set it up in different places in your home. Even if you don’t use it to switch locations, it’s a quick, solid-performing computer that’s great for families or working from home. The Envy Move has a 1440p touchscreen, which is a higher resolution than that of many competitors. And touch capability makes it easier to use around the house for watching videos or swiping through websites. It has USB-A, USB-C, and power ports, as well as an HDMI port for using it as a display for another computer or game console.