What it is
Considering the small dimensions of most apartments, an all-in-one computer can be an excellent option for anyone who cannot afford a separate workstation for installing a personal computer. Unlike laptops, all-in-one computers have fairly large screen sizes, making them much more convenient for home use.
Combining the powerful parameters of modern computers and at the same time fitting into a monitor case, one such universal device can easily replace many equipment:
- TV (thanks to the built-in TV tuner);
- personal computer system unit;
- widescreen monitor;
- means of communication using a webcam;
- multimedia center with multiple interfaces.
All this can be obtained in one monoblock, which will fit on any table, and, unlike a PC, will not take up much space, and will not become a dust collector with a large number of wires.
Monoblocks for video editing
High-performance all-in-one PCs that are suitable for video editing: we include models with a 23.8-inch screen diagonal
and
16 gigabytes of RAM
.
All monoblocks in this section are equipped with Core i5
and
Core i7 processors,
as well as
a 512 GB SSD drive.
Most models feature integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
and differ by processor model:
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW00DSRU based on Intel Core i5 9400T;
— HP ProOne 440 G5 7EM22EA based on Intel Core i5 9500T;
— HP EliteOne 800 G5 7PF71EA based on Intel Core i7 9700;
— HP ProOne 440 G5 7EM66EA and Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW00M5RU based on Intel Core i7 9700T.
The catalog also presents one all-in-one with this configuration and a discrete video card - this is a Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UX006VRU based on an Intel Core i5 9400T with an AMD Radeon 530
with 2GB memory capacity.
Advantages
Unlike laptops, the main advantage of an all-in-one is the screen matrix. With modern equipment, its quality can be comparable to an expensive and luxurious TV. If you are choosing a device that will be better for your home, then you should definitely think about buying an all-in-one.
The dimensions of this device are in no way comparable to mobile and portable devices. They reach from 15.5 to 27 inches, like modern monitors. In addition, unlike laptops, they are completely silent because they do not contain active cooling systems. And yet, almost no laptop is equipped with such a powerful speaker system and will not give you such sound quality.
If you are deciding which device is more suitable for your home and which is better, an all-in-one or a computer, then you should pay attention to several facts. As for the system units of personal devices, the advantages of compactness and the absence of wires are obvious. If we talk about the price of the issue, then it is almost the same for devices with identical characteristics.
As for savings, by using a “computer desk”, which, as a rule, is purchased and installed for a system unit, you can save not only space, but also extra money.
What is the difference between candy bar, nettop and barebone
There are several types of portable desktop computers:
- monoblock - we already talked about it above;
- nettop is a compact desktop computer. The main difference from a monoblock is that it does not have its own monitor. For full operation, you need to connect it to a monitor or TV. As a rule, a nettop computer is equipped with hardware with low power consumption and performance. The device's power is sufficient for surfing the Internet, watching movies in normal resolution and amateur photo editing. Some modern models are equipped with an improved graphics card, and they can play modern games at low settings. A nettop for home is designed primarily to save desk space. Some nettops can be mounted on the back cover of a stationary monitor, forming an improvised candy bar (VESA mount);
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- Barebone is the basis for self-assembling a computer of the desired configuration. It is a case in which the motherboard, power supply, disk drive, and card readers are already installed. The main goal of barebones is to make life easier for computer builders. They just need to install the necessary components: video card, processor, memory, etc. Barebones are available in all form factors and are used for assembling desktop PCs, laptops, nettops, servers, etc.
Advantages and disadvantages
Like any equipment, monoblocks have their advantages and disadvantages. The main advantages of purchasing such a device:
- compactness – the device can be placed anywhere;
- small size - it’s hard to believe, but all-in-one PCs take up much less space than tablets;
- no wires - using a wi-fi adapter, wireless keyboard and mouse, the only wire will be the power cable;
- widescreen screen with excellent resolution and wide viewing angle;
- good sound system included;
- touch screen that allows you to control the system with one movement;
- nice appearance of the case and design, compared to the system unit.
Despite the number of technological advantages, there are also some disadvantages:
- complete lack of possibility to upgrade individual spare parts;
- cooling problems and the risk of overheating associated with the lack of active ventilation and the closeness of equipment to each other;
- there is no possibility of connecting an additional hard drive (only through external USB ports);
- problems with self-repair or replacement of devices (troubleshooting is only possible through a service center and is almost always expensive).
If you're a tech-savvy or an avid gamer, you might not want to buy an all-in-one PC. Because replacing parts will be too expensive.
At the same time, if you are looking for an excellent compact computer that will not take up much space, will fit perfectly into any design and will allow you to solve modern problems, then this device is for you.
All-in-One PC Review
Apple is considered one of the most famous creators of all-in-one PCs. Their devices have long surprised movie lovers with their compactness and speed. At a time when there were absolutely no monoblocks in the CIS countries, everyone knew them only under the name Macintosh.
Today there are quite a lot of manufacturers of such computers – all in one. But among all of them, ultra-modern models can be distinguished. Apple has many competitors, and the leader among them, as in mobile technologies, is Samsung. The prices for such devices are two times lower, and in some of their characteristics they are superior to well-promoted brands.
According to many reviews, the Samsung Series 7 AIO 27 is recognized as one of the best all-in-one PCs. The name speaks for itself. The equipment manufacturer is Samsung. The device size, one of the largest and most popular, is 27 inches.
As for aesthetics lovers, this powerful device, running Windows 8.1, containing 8 GB of DDR on board and an Intel Core i5 processor, is one of the most visually attractive.
The main differences of the model include a good screen resolution of 1920 x 1080 and a capacious 1 Terabyte drive. Of course, this is not the most powerful device in Samsung's range. However, it best combines good parameters that are perfect for work.
The dimensions of the device are only 638.8 x 383 x 39.6 mm. Among the additional, but important options, it is worth noting:
- two 10W stereo speakers combined with new Dolby Home Theater surround sound technology;
- built-in video adapter Radeon HD 7850;
- 2 HDMI connectors;
- presence of a DVD player;
- 2 USB 3.0 ports;
- support for Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connections;
- built-in good Web camera.
Considering the Samsung Series 7 AIO 27, one cannot help but note the equipment:
- convenient wireless keyboard;
- remote control;
- Quite a sensitive mouse.
As for control using the touchscreen, it works perfectly. Supports up to ten simultaneous clicks and does not cause any problems. There is also support for remote gesture manipulation.
Monoblocks for graphics
In this section we will look at all-in-one PCs for more specialized tasks - for working with photographs and graphics. eighth and ninth generation Core i5 and Core i7 processors are presented in this category
.
Diagonal 21.8 inches
Modern models with this diagonal in our catalog have eight gigabytes of RAM
and
integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
. In this configuration, there are two models that differ in processor model and drive type:
— Lenovo V530-22ICB 10US00J5RU based on Intel Core i5 9400T with 256 GB SSD disk
;
— Lenovo V530-22ICB 10US000CRU based on Intel Core i5 8400T with 1 TB HDD
.
23.8-inch diagonal and integrated graphics
All models in this section are equipped with 8 GB of RAM
and
integrated graphics Intel UHD Graphics 630
. They differ in storage capacity and processor model:
The minimum storage capacity for such models is 256 GB on an SSD drive
in models such as:
— HP EliteOne 800 G4 GPU 4KX70EA based on Intel Core i5 8500;
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW00DQRU based on Intel Core i5 9400T;
— HP EliteOne 800 G5 7QN50EA based on Intel Core i5 9500;
— HP ProOne 440 G5 7EM70EA, HP ProOne 440 G5 7EM21EA and HP ProOne 440 G5 7EM63EA based on Intel Core i5 9500T;
— HP ProOne 440 G5 7PG48EA based on Intel Core i7 9700T.
If you need a larger SSD capacity (512 GB)
, the following models are suitable:
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW007URU based on Intel Core i5 8400T;
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW00DRRU based on Intel Core i5 9400T;
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW007KRU based on Intel Core i7 8700T;
— HP EliteOne 800 G5 7AB94EA based on Intel Core i7 9700.
a 1 TB HDD are suitable for storing large amounts of data.
:
— Acer Veriton Z4860G DQ.VRZER.050 based on Intel Core i5 8400;
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UW00E3RU based on Intel Core i5 9400T;
— Acer Veriton Z4860G DQ.VRZER.12P based on Intel Core i5 9400.
23.8-inch diagonal and discrete graphics
Each model in this section has an AMD Radeon 530 graphics card with 2 gigabytes of memory.
, as well as
eight gigabytes of RAM.
Models differ in storage capacity and processor model. The following four models are equipped with 256 GB SSD disk
:
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UX0024RU based on Intel Core i5 8400T;
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UX007XRU based on Intel Core i3 9100T;
— Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UX006PRU based on Intel Core i5 9400T.
Also, one model has a larger SSD drive - this is Lenovo V530-24ICB 10UX006QRU based on Intel Core i5 9400T with a 512 GB SSD drive
.
Criterias of choice
Since there are quite a lot of models and manufacturers of all-in-one PCs, before choosing a device for yourself, you need to decide for what purpose you are buying it: for home or office, for gaming or performing other tasks.
Screen
If you are choosing the best all-in-one PC for your home in order to watch movies in good quality, and perhaps also use it instead of a TV, pay attention to larger screens.
It is worth considering that the price of the device depends on the size of the matrix. Therefore, if funds for purchase are limited, think about what you can sacrifice: the characteristics of the device or its size.
If you are choosing an all-in-one PC for office work, you should not chase the characteristics. Far from a top-end model can handle the basic tasks of a manager’s job.
You can also save money on the screen. If you plan to work with documents, a screen size of 21.5 inches will be sufficient, while for processing graphics in design programs or making presentations, you will need a larger screen.
Touchscreen
Windows 8.1, installed on many devices, is great for touchscreen control and makes it quite comfortable. However, a large device is not very convenient to operate from an arm’s length, especially since not everyone can hold their hand suspended.
At the same time, the touchscreen is an energy-intensive technology, which means it generates heat and adds additional problems with cooling the device. In general, if it is possible to sacrifice this option, you can do it without regret.
However, the touchscreen is very convenient for visual presentations and training programs.
Performance
Whatever company you choose, whatever operating system you prefer, the main criterion for purchasing any computer is performance.
Most modern all-in-one PCs are equipped with 8GB of RAM or support its expansion up to 8.
The basis of performance, as we know, is the central and graphics processors. If you are choosing a gaming computer, pay attention to a good video card, preferably not integrated. Also, it is important to have a modern processor, for example, Intel I7.
However, with such characteristics, cooling will be a problem for you. Therefore, he will have to pay special attention to the material and type of case. It is advisable to choose a more expensive device with a metal body in order to avoid overheating.
Hardware capabilities
To save space, all-in-one PCs use mobile technologies. But not everywhere. Therefore, if you achieve maximum performance and are concerned about heat dissipation, you can try replacing a regular hard drive with an SSD device.
This solution can give a little less noise and a lower heating temperature, while increasing the speed. By lowering the internal temperature, you can install a more powerful video card.
No matter how fast your monoblock turns out to be, the hardware capabilities of a computer of the same cost will be much higher. This is explained by the use of a mobile graphics processor, which is currently being improved very quickly, reaching new speeds, but does not yet reach a full-fledged video card.
Touch monoblocks
In this section, we have selected models with support for touch input - all-in-one PCs with this option are more expensive than their counterparts without it, because this is a fairly new feature that completely changes the interaction with the computer.
All all-in-one PCs in this section are equipped with integrated Intel UHD Graphics 630
.
Diagonal 21.8 inches
With this diagonal, you can choose a candy bar from three models of different configurations:
— HP ProOne 600 G5 7PF31EA based on Core i5 9500, with 8 gigabytes of RAM and a 1 terabyte HDD;
— HP ProOne 600 G5 7PF30EA based on Core i5 9500, with 8 gigabytes of RAM and a 256 gigabyte SSD disk;
— HP ProOne 600 G5 7PF40EA based on Core i7 9700, with 16 gigabytes of RAM and a 512 gigabyte SSD drive.
Diagonal 23.8 inches
Models of touchscreen monoblocks in this diagonal are presented with different processors, amounts of RAM and storage devices:
— HP EliteOne 800 G4 GPU 4KX58EA and HP EliteOne 800 G5 7AB92EA based on Intel Core i5 8500 and Intel Core i7 9700, respectively. Both models have 8 gigabytes of RAM and a 256 gigabyte SSD drive.
— HP EliteOne 800 G5 7AB96EA and HP EliteOne 800 G4 GPU 4KX61EA based on Intel Core i5 9500 and Intel Core i7 8700, respectively. Both monoblocks have 16 gigabytes of RAM and a 512 gigabyte SSD.
— HP ProOne 440 G5 7EM69EA based on Intel Core i5 9500T with 8 gigabytes of RAM and 1TB HDD.
Media center or computer?
Having carefully considered all the advantages and disadvantages of multifunctional computer devices, you can choose the device according to your desire.
If you need an ergonomic, small-sized, productive device for entertainment and work, you should opt for all-in-one PCs.
Just imagine how much space all the equipment a modern person needs, such as:
- TV;
- computer and monitor;
- special table;
- media center
And all this is replaceable with one monoblock, which can be hung on the wall or placed on any shelf.
If you want to improve the characteristics of your device, like to work with raster, vector graphics and video processing, and also play new games at maximum settings, you only need a system unit with a powerful video adapter.
Model overview
Monoblock Asus AiO Pro V161GAT-BD031D
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Monoblock Asus AiO Pro V161GAT-BD031D
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15.6, 1366×768, Intel Celeron N4000, 1.1 GHz, RAM (GB) - 4, DDR4, hard drive (GB) - 500, Intel UHD Graphics 600, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, built-in speakers 2 speakers, DOS.
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Compact monoblock for home. The screen diagonal is the same as most laptops - 15.6 inches. This predetermines a fairly standard resolution for such sizes of 1366x768 pixels. With a compact size, it has a 500 GB HDD hard drive, 4 GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 8 GB, and a laptop built-in Intel UHD Graphics 600 graphics card.
All this, together with the 1.1 GHz Intel Celeron processor, is enough to perform most office tasks. A special feature of this all-in-one is its compact dimensions - only 2.87 cm thick, 34.7 cm high, 37.5 cm wide. It will be an excellent alternative to buying a laptop or low-power office PC along with a monitor.
All-in-one Apple iMac 27 Retina 5K (MRQY2)
Introduces numerous Apple all-in-one PCs. This model of a powerful all-in-one with a good screen is perfect for professional work with graphics and video editing.
Of course: it is equipped with a powerful 6-core Intel Core i5-8500 processor, which can be overclocked to 4.1 GHz if necessary. By default, 8 GB of RAM is installed here, which can be expanded up to 32 GB if desired.
The graphics adapter is discrete and integrated, with a memory capacity of 4 GB.
A large, high-resolution screen also contributes to productive work. It is built on an IPS matrix, has a diagonal of 27 inches and a resolution of 5120x2880 pixels.
Monoblock Prestigio PIO101730AEDG
An affordable all-in-one PC (or rather a desktop tablet) for office tasks. The 17.3-inch screen is based on a budget TN matrix. Its resolution is relatively small and corresponds to the size - 1600x900 pixels. But, unlike previous models, it is touch sensitive. This makes it easier to work, for example, without a mouse.
In addition, there is only 4 GB of RAM without expandability and an economical 1.1 GB processor. The big minus is the small hard drive capacity: only 32 GB, but there is a built-in card reader.
All-in-one HP 200 G3 (3VA39EA)
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21.5, 1920x1080, Intel Core i3-8130U, 2.2 GHz, RAM (GB) - 4, DDR4, hard drive (GB) - 1000, DVD-RW DL, Intel UHD Graphics 620, Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, built-in speakers 2 speakers ,Windows 10 Pro.
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Introduces HP all-in-one PCs. A good mid-level monoblock. With its configuration it will be comfortable to work and play games that are not demanding on graphics. The all-in-one screen diagonal is 21.5 inches, resolution is 1920x1080 pixels. It is based on an IPS matrix, and the performance is driven by an Intel Core i3-8130U processor with a frequency of 2.2 GHz, and in Turbo mode - 3.4 GHz. The manufacturer installed 4 GB of RAM, which can be expanded up to 16 GB if desired. The advantage of this model is a capacious hard drive with a capacity of 1000 GB.
All-in-one Lenovo V410z (10QW0006RU)
The review ends with a device representing Lenovo all-in-one PCs. The computer is well suited for office tasks and some resource-intensive applications.
One of the advantages is a large 21.5-inch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels. High-performance Intel Core i5-7400T processor with a maximum frequency of 3 GHz. The acceptable amount of RAM is 8 GB, which can be expanded up to 16 GB. Capacious 1000 GB hard drive. The built-in Intel HD Graphics 630 is capable of handling high-definition videos and even older games at maximum settings. This monoblock is an excellent choice in terms of price-quality ratio.
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