An all-in-one computer can be a great family PC or a centerpiece for a home office — their all-encompassing design helps you avoid a mess of display, power, and peripheral wires. However, keep in mind that you are paying more for the streamlined design because all-in-ones typically cost more than a laptop or mini PC with a monitor.
Although the latest Apple 24-inch iMac with M4 processor just became even more expensive with a recent price hike, it offers the best combination of display quality, performance, and design. The Lenovo Yoga AIO (27-inch Intel) is our recommendation for a Windows option that is slightly less expensive. The Apple 24-inch iMac is a streamlined all-in-one computer with a sleek, fanless design that doesn’t sacrifice processing power. Its M4 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. And if you work next to a window, Apple’s optional nano-texture display, previously found only on its professional monitors, is extremely good at cutting down reflections and glare. 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: With recent price increases, the iMac costs nearly $500 more than comparable Windows options.
The 27-inch Intel Lenovo Yoga AIO is a versatile all-in-one that can serve as a family computer or the foundation for a home office. It has a quieter fan than the competition to keep the processor cool and has a fast, modern Intel processor that was able to keep up with dozens of tabs in our tests. The Yoga AIO’s 27-inch display has a 1440p resolution, an advantage over many other all-in-ones, which typically stretch a lower, 1080p resolution across the same-size screen. The Yoga AIO also doubles as a monitor, so other devices such as game consoles can take advantage of its 120 Hz refresh rate. Or you can connect a work laptop over USB-C and view its picture on the Yoga AIO, in addition to using the AIO’s keyboard and mouse to control the connected laptop. This PC also comes with a mouse, a keyboard, and a built-in webcam and speakers, so you don’t need any additional accessories to get started.