Best Desktop Computers of 2021 | All-in-One and Desktop Reviews

Display: 24 in. 4.5K | RAM: 8 GB | Processor: Apple M1 | Hard disk: 256 GB SSD

The iMac M1 is my first choice and the computer I use every day. It has a fantastic clear and bright monitor that’s large enough to easily display large documents, without being too awkward to fit on a desk. The M1 chip is fast enough to keep Mac OS and most programs compressed with the click of a mouse. And the iMac’s new design is sleek enough to stay on display in your living room. The only thing I would trade in is the awful, tiny keyboard that Apple includes with this model.

Display: Not included | RAM: 12 GB | Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 | Hard disk: 512 GB

This pavilion is a basic machine that also adds decent sound and graphics. 5.1 surround sound will make movies look great, and the AMD Ryzen 5 4600G processor and Radeon graphics are enough to play some but not all PC games. The brushed aluminum look of the case is harmless and offers a plethora of ports, including HDMI.

Display: 31.5-inch 4K Ultra HD | RAM: 16 GB | Processor: Intel Core i7 | Hard disk: 1TB SSD

The Envy 32 is a clean-looking all-in-one PC with plenty of angles and a speaker visible below the screen. HP is marketing this model to creators who do a lot of photo and video editing, and the Intel Core i7-9700 should be up to the task. The built-in 4K monitor stands out with an excellent contrast ratio of 6000: 1 and peak brightness of 600 nits. The large loudspeaker is put to good use with front-firing tweeters and subwoofer speakers tuned by renowned audio maker Bang & Olufsen. You can even stream music from your phone to your PC speakers with the PC turned off.

Display: Not included | RAM: 8 GB | Processor: Apple M1 | Hard disk: 256 GB SSD

If the iMac is your all-in-one solution, Apple fans who want options can rejoice in the newly invigorated Mac Mini that sports the same M1 processor. The little Mini can easily connect to your choice of accessories. If you’ve ever invested in solid hardware, like an expensive monitor, it makes sense to consider the Mini. It is also easy to carry when traveling. It offers plenty of connection options including USB, HDMI, and gigabit Ethernet.

Display: Not included | RAM: 16 GB | Processor: Intel Core i7 | Hard disk: 512 GB SSD

Gamers who want a platform that can handle most titles at acceptable frame rates should be happy with the Omen 25L. The NVIDIAGeForce GTX 1660T graphics card will power games like Shadow of the Tomb Raider with high dynamic range (HDR) and high ray tracing and all other settings at an average of 76 fps. This desktop supports dual monitors and, like most gaming PCs, is designed to be customizable for future upgrades.

Display: Not included | RAM: 12 GB | Processor: Intel Core i5 | Hard disk: 512 GB

This Acer model gets the job done at a reasonable price. The 10th Gen Intel Core i5-10400 6-core processor is fast enough to run the latest version of Windows 10 quickly and tackles tasks like word processing and working with spreadsheets. However, do not try to run modern PC games on this machine. The sharp-edged black case probably won’t win any design awards, but it won’t make you wince.

Display: 27 inch Full HD | RAM: 16 GB | Processor: Quad-core Intel | Hard disk: 1TB SSD

The C27 is perhaps the prettiest PC on the market with a sleek all-in-one design framed by a silver screen. Acer claims it is the thinnest all-in-one ever at 0.3 inches. The screen is a bit larger than Apple’s new 24-inch iMac, and the sound quality is exceptional with dual-triggered surround stereo speakers. It’s not designed for gaming, but the quad-core processor is more than fast enough for light office tasks and watching movies. A nice addition is the 1TB SSD drive which is large enough to store videos and fast enough to keep the system running smoothly.

Display: 28 inch touchscreen | RAM: 32 GB | Processor: Intel Core i7 | Hard disk: 1TB SSD

The Surface Studio 2 is aimed at graphic design professionals, but it packs tons of features that are handy for anyone with the cash for the hefty price tag. It is centered around a 28-inch touchscreen with 13.5 million pixels that are intended to more accurately represent actual colors than the competition. The tilting screen allows users to lower the screen almost flat and read or annotate documents with the stylus while standing.