• The list in brief ↴
1. Best overall
2. Best alternative
3. iMac alternative
4. Budget pick
5. Smart design
• How to choose
Having a desktop PC doesn't necessarily require a separate box or tower, monitor, and the endless cables that run between. Even if you pick up a great mini PC or one of the best desktop PCs, you'll still need to attach a display and accessories.
If you're tight on space or just looking for something simple and elegant, the All-in-One (AiO) PC could be the right choice for you. With a display, speakers, webcam (in most cases), lots of ports, and an included mouse and keyboard, you have everything you need right out of the box.
The good news is that there are quite a few AiO PCs worth your time on the market, including devices from HP, Lenovo, and Dell. We've tested many AiO PCs over the years, and we have a good idea of what makes a device worth your time.
The HP Envy Move tops our list of best All-in-One PCs thanks to a genius combination of flexible input methods and a built-in battery allowing for portability. If it's not quite what you need, we have four alternatives to check out.
The quick list
In a hurry? You might find all you need right here with a quick list of the best AiO PCs in 2024. Click through any of the options for a more detailed breakdown, including specs, pros, cons, and review highlights where available.
Best overall
With 4.5 hours of battery life and a touchscreen, this AiO PC is a viable family-sharable option that can be set up in almost any scenario around the home without always relying on AC power. Flexible and fun, the Envy Move is just plain clever.
Best alternative
The Envy 27 AiO from HP is a more permanent alternative to our top pick, designed for full-time desktop use. Its Core Ultra CPUs include an NPU to make it an AI PC, and the 27-inch display with FHD resolution has plenty of space for productivity.
iMac alternative
Lenovo's Yoga AiO 9i (Gen 8) comes with a 13th Gen Core i9 CPU, optional NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, and a huge 4K display with accurate sRGB and DCI-P3 color support. It's a great choice if you're looking for an iMac alternative that runs Windows 11.
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Budget pick
The AMD-based Inspiron 24 AiO (5415) runs on up to a Ryzen 5 7530U CPU for snappy performance, and it has a 23.8-inch FHD display with optional touch functionality. It usually starts around $600 without any discounts, and it only gets better with a sale.
Smart design
With a wireless charger built into the base, a decent port selection, and a built-in webcam, the IdeaCentre AiO 27 (Gen 9) should make a great alternative to Lenovo's Yoga 9i AiO flagship. Enjoy strong 13th Gen Intel Core H-series CPU power and up to a QHD display.
Our favorite AiO PCs in 2024
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With the quick list out of the way, we can now get into a more detailed breakdown of the best AiO PCs available now. Let's kick things off with the HP Envy Move we reviewed favorably and still love today.
Best overall AiO PC
The Envy Move doesn't need the most cutting-edge components to achieve its goal, and that much was proven during my testing. It never advertises itself as a dedicated gaming machine, but you can play on the cloud. Similarly, it doesn't pretend to be a creator-focused machine, but it's ideal for kids to fingerpaint doodles on the touchscreen and type up their homework.
The HP Envy Move is, by far, the best all-in-one PC Windows Central Editor Ben Wilson has ever seen. In his Envy Move review, he says, "It knows exactly what it is and triumphs with a 4.5-hour battery that opens up a world of possibilities that a shared laptop can't compete with. I only crave an official screen protector for safe storage.
Wilson applauds the inclusion of a battery and admires its reasonable price point provided by an intelligent selection of components. It's technically not perfect, but rarely anything is without inflating the cost to an unreasonable degree. It's close enough to perfection to recommend it to friends with children, and there's almost nothing negative to say.
Read our in-depth HP Envy Move review
Best alternative AiO PC
HP's Envy AiO 27 was recently refreshed to include Intel's Core Ultra processors (CPU) with Neural Processing Unit (NPU) for boosted local AI performance. That technically makes it an AI PC, though it doesn't have the right stuff to run Copilot+ enhancements.
You can configure it with a Core Ultra 5 125U or a Core Ultra 7 155U chip, as well as up to 32GB of DDR5-5600MHz RAM and a 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe solid-state drive (SSD). You don't get a discrete GPU, but the Intel Iris Xe integrated graphics should handle some light gaming.
The 27-inch screen has a 1920x1080 (FHD) resolution, 300 nits of brightness, an anti-glare finish, and optional touch functionality. Built into the top of the display casing is a pop-up webcam with 1080p resolution and an IR sensor for facial recognition through Windows Hello. You don't get Thunderbolt or USB4, but there is HDMI, USB-C, multiple USB-A, RJ45 Ethernet, and 3.5mm audio.
HP often has this AiO available at a discount. At the time of writing, for example, it's $450 off the regular price, bringing the total down to $549. Not bad at all for a PC with modern performance hardware.
Best iMac alternative
The 31.5-inch Yoga 9i is Lenovo's flagship desktop AiO, and it's the right choice if you need strong CPU performance and a high-res display. Lenovo packs in a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, optional NVIDIA RTX 4050 discrete mobile GPU (integrated Iris Xe comes standard), up to 32GB of LPDDR5 RAM, and up to a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD.
There's one display option, but it's an impressive setup. The 3840x2160 (UHD) resolution is crisp even at 31.5 inches, and it's able to hit 97% DCI-P3 color with HDR600 support. It's not touch, but it's otherwise a great option for design and editing work.
In Windows Central Senior Editor Zac Bowden's Yoga 9i AiO (Gen 8) review, he remarked, "It has a gorgeous design, one of the best displays on a Windows AIO, and is also powerful enough to crunch through most tasks someone looking at a device like this would want to throw at it."
The 5MP camera above the display provides a clear picture, and it includes an IR sensor for facial recognition. Audio is excellent, as the PC has two 5W woofers, two 2W tweeters, and Dolby Atmos support.
Read our in-depth Lenovo Yoga AiO 9i (Gen 8) review
Best budget AiO
Starting at $600 before any discounts, the Dell Inspiron 24 AiO (5415) is a solid option for value-conscious shoppers. I recommend bumping the CPU up to a Ryzen 5 7530U, which only adds $50 to the price. The Ryzen 5 chip, with up to 16GB of DDR4 RAM and a 1TB M.2 PCIe NVMe SSD, has enough power to tackle productivity work, homework, streaming, and other home office tasks.
The 23.8-inch display comes in two flavors. The more affordable option lacks touch functionality, but it has an FHD resolution, IPS panel, 99% sRGB color, and a 60Hz refresh rate. Adding a touch panel will also bump up some other specs, but you can still get it for well less than $1,000.
The PC has a pop-up FHD webcam above the screen, and there are plenty of ports for other great PC accessories. It has USB-C 3.2, multiple USB-A, HDMI in and out, RJ45 Ethernet, 3.5mm audio, and an SD card reader.
Best designed AiO
The IdeaCentre AiO 27 (Gen 9) is a stellar alternative to the flagship Yoga 9i AiO, especially if you don't want to spend as much. It's designed to look like a modern monitor, yet it packs a sturdy base with a built-in wireless charger for your phone. The base has USB-C, multiple USB-A, HDMI in and out, 3.5mm audio, and RJ45 Ethernet.
The 27-inch display is available with up to a 2560x1440 (QHD) resolution, touch functionality, and 350 nits brightness. All models have a 100Hz refresh rate, 99% sRGB color, and touch blue light. The bezel above the screen has a 5MP webcam with an IR sensor, and below are dual 3W speakers for decent audio.
Performance hardware is enough to crush productivity work and home office tasks, with up to a 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H CPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB M.2 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD. Even the Core i5-13420H CPU will do a great job for most people, and it doesn't cost nearly as much.
Choosing the best All-in-One PC for you
The HP Envy Move is our favorite All-in-One PC in 2024 thanks to a sleek and versatile design. Unlike other AiO PCs in this collection, it has a built-in battery that allows it to be used away from an AC outlet. It's just as good sitting on a desk thanks to the flip-out feet, but the carrying handle allows for easy transportation.
If you're not interested in sometimes taking your PC with you away from a desk, HP's Envy AiO 27 is a great alternative. It's affordable (especially when it's on sale), it has an NPU thanks to the Intel Core Ultra chips, and it comes with some desirable features including an IR webcam for facial recognition through Windows Hello.
Need lots of power? Lenovo's Yoga 9i AiO (Gen 8) has strong 13th Gen Intel Core H-series CPUs, optional NVIDIA RTX 4050 Laptop GPU, and a 4K display with HDR support.
If you're looking to spend as little as possible, be sure to check out our list of the best budget desktop PCs.
Are All-in-One PCs good for gaming?
All-in-One PCs aren't made for gaming in the same way as the best pre-built gaming desktops.
Sure, most AiOs have integrated graphics that can run light games — and some, like the Yoga 9i AiO, have an entry-level discrete GPU — but the tight build spacing and unenhanced cooling shouldn't be expected to keep up with modern, demanding titles.
If you want to game on a desktop PC, I recommend buying a PC built specifically for the task. If you want to stay mobile, gaming laptops can often be found for about the same price and will deliver everything you need in one package.
