Focus On The Monitor

The Monitor, the centrepiece of any all-in-one computer, is what people usually look at first. While some more affordable AIO PCs will have screens that are smaller than 23 inches, it is advisable to get a laptop with a large screen if you do go any smaller. Ideal displays have a diagonal of at least 23 inches, although bigger screens are preferable. The largest all-in-ones we have encountered so far have curved 34-inch displays.

With a screen size of 23 inches or bigger, a native resolution of at least 1,920 by 1,080 pixels (known as full HD) is almost a guarantee, and larger panels will go much higher. A normally shaped panel with a resolution of up to 4K (3840 by 2,160 pixels) or an ultra-wide display with a resolution of 3,440 by 1,440 pixels are frequently what is meant by that. A spreadsheet that is three to four pages in size or numerous windows can be examined side by side at such high resolutions. The more display area you have, the better if you enjoy multitasking.

The Core Components

Because PC manufacturers are slower to upgrade AIOs than their other products, many of the units featured are running earlier processor versions, such as Intel’s 10th and 11th Generation chips. In 2022, we may see more systems using Intel’s 12th Generation processors, however, some may continue to use 11th Generation processors. Any modern processor will assist you in editing photos or videos, as well as running intensive media procedures in the background whilst still working on other tasks.

AMD’s Ryzen processors, including the Ryzen 5 and Ryzen 3 processors, have surfaced in a couple all in one computers. One of our top options is a Ryzen model, as well as the company’s CPUs are increasingly showing up in high-end laptops. However, Intel CPUs lead the AIO PC industry in general. Meanwhile, Apple’s newest (AIO) all in one computer, the 24-inch iMac powered by the Apple M1 CPU, is a forerunner of where the famous iMac is expected to go in the future.

Pros of an all in one computer

Even if you discover a laptop with a 17-inch screen that you really like, you’ll need to have a strong back just to carry it about. Machines like this typically weigh 6 pounds or more, plus an AC adaptor. As a result, we don’t expect you to commute with an all in one computer system very often, making a small AIO which is a viable stay at home option. You won’t ever lose battery power with an AIO desktop because it’s plugged in, even if you keep it in standby mode for weeks.

An all in one PC will, on average, perform CPU-intensive tasks faster than laptops because they use more powerful CPUs. Discrete graphics chips in some high-quality AIO PCs will also improve the performance of your all-in-one pc while playing games as well as designing and programming at a high standard.