Best All-in-One (AIO) PCs 2023

Having a desktop PC doesn't have to mean having a separate box, monitor, and the endless cables that run between the two.

Whether you're tight on space or just looking for something simpler and more elegant, the All-in-One PC could be the right choice for you.

And fortunately, there are some great All-in-One Windows PCs, like the HP Envy Move, which 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.

The quick list

The best overall AIO PC

HP Envy Move (Image credit: Ben Wilson | Windows Central)

1. HP Envy Move

Best overall AIO PC

Specifications

CPU: Up to Intel Core i5-1335U
GPU: Intel Iris Xe
RAM: Up to 16GB LPDDR5
Storage: Up to 1TB NVMe SSD
Display: 24-inch IPS

Reasons to buy

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Built-in transforming feet make it a flexible fit for any occasion.
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Touchscreen and touchpad enable straightforward interaction.
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Phenomenal speaker quality is genuinely viable for watching movies and listening to music.

Reasons to avoid

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Exposed screen is prone to accidental damage when moved.
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Keys feel cheap on the included keyboard.
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Limited ports mean no wired headphone support.

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. 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.

The HP Move is, by far, the best all-in-one PC I've ever seen overall. I applaud the inclusion of a battery and admire 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 I have almost nothing negative to say.

The best alternative AIO PC

Hp Envy 34 Reco Cropped

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2. HP Envy 34

Best alternative

Specifications

CPU: Up to Intel Core i9-12900
GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3080
RAM: Up to 128GB DDR5-3200
Storage: Up to 4TB M.2 SSD
Display: 34-inch IPS

Reasons to buy

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34-inch 5K ultrawide display
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NVIDIA GTX or RTX graphics
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12th Gen Intel CPUs
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Included webcam
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Built-in wireless charger
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Highly customizable

Reasons to avoid

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Expensive
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Display limited to 60Hz

Sometimes with an All-in-One PC, you have to compromise, but with the HP Envy 34, you genuinely do not. Its size helps a little, but you can have pretty much everything you could ever want from a PC all in this single unit.

That includes a full-fat 12th Gen Intel Core i5, i7, or i9 CPU, not the slimmed-down versions you often find inside an All-in-One or a laptop, and it's paired with either NVIDIA GTX or RTX dedicated graphics. You might not be buying one of these as a gaming rig, but you bet it can tear up the latest titles when you're done doing serious work.

The Envy 34 also boasts a massive 34-inch ultrawide display, with both 5K resolution and HDR and a neat anti-reflective finish, which makes it so much nicer to sit in front of for long periods. The speakers are tuned by Bang & Olufsen, and there's even a wireless charging pad built into the base and an included webcam. It really is a PC for everyone.

The best Studio alternative

Lenovo Yoga A940

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3. Lenovo Yoga A940

Suface Studio alternative

Specifications

CPU: Up to Intel Core i9-9900
GPU: AMD Radeon RX560
RAM: Up to 32GB
Storage: Up to 3TB SSD (M.2 + SATA)
Display: 27-inch IPS touch

Reasons to buy

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Plenty of ports, including Thunderbolt 3
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4K touch display with excellent color
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Robust hardware options
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Loud, full, front-firing audio

Reasons to avoid

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More powerful GPU options would be welcome
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Fan is quite loud
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Limited to 9th Gen Intel

Microsoft's Surface category usually sets a trend that the Windows OEM partners will try to emulate, iterate, or just plain make better, and Lenovo's Yoga A940 All-in-One is undoubtedly one that fits that mantra.

It has an articulating hinge reminiscent of the Surface, which means for the creative folks out there, grab the pen and get to some comfortable drawing on a massive sketch pad. It's not just creators and designers who will enjoy it, though.

The big, beautiful 4K display is attached to some pretty exciting hardware, including a full desktop-class Intel Core i7, 16GB of DDR4 RAM, and an AMD RX 560 GPU. It's also got Thunderbolt 3, an essential desired in modern high-end computers. Perhaps most amazing, though, is that you can upgrade some components on this machine, meaning you can keep it up to scratch for much longer.

The best for creators

Surface Studio 2

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4. Microsoft Surface Studio 2

Best for creators

Specifications

CPU: Up to Intel Core i7-7820HQ
GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce 1070
RAM: Up to 32GB
Storage: Up to 2TB SSD
Display: 28-inch PixelSense IPS touch

Reasons to buy

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Unique drawing and touch experience
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Gorgeous display
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Decent graphics horsepower
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Fast SSD storage

Reasons to avoid

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Hardware starting to get outdated
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Very expensive
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No Thunderbolt 3
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7th Gen Intel CPU
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"Only" up to GTX 1070

The Surface Studio 2 isn't just an All-in-One PC. It's perhaps the most innovative computer in recent memory. Not only do you get a full, powerful Windows 10 PC in the same box as a display, but you also get a stunning, sleek, slim form factor. Oh, and it also folds down flat like the biggest, most glorious sketchpad you've ever seen.

The Surface Studio 2 is an amazing PC, but it comes alive when you're a creator. That massive display is all-touch with pen support, so it's an incredible digital canvas. Throw on the Surface Dial, and you've got a killer toolset at your fingertips. It isn't cheap, but at the upper levels, you can get fairly capable dedicated graphics from NVIDIA that will even be OK for some modest gaming.

The real draw to the Studio 2 is the articulating display, though. It's still largely unmatched, and the biggest drawback to it right now is that the Surface Studio 2 remains very expensive and, at this point, is probably due for a refresh. But the experience it delivers is still absolutely superb.

The best budget AIO

Inspiron 24 5490

Source: Dell (Image credit: Source: Dell)

5. Dell Inspiron 24 5410

Best budget

Specifications

CPU: Up to Intel Core i7-1255U
GPU: Up to NVIDIA GeForce MX550
RAM: Up to 16GB DDR4-3200
Storage: Up to 256GB SSD
Display: 24-inch IPS touch

Reasons to buy

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Gorgeous design with almost no bezels
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Space-efficient stand
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10th Gen Intel processors
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Options to suit all budgets
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Pop-up webcam

Reasons to avoid

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Entry model fairly slow
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No dedicated graphics
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No Thunderbolt 3

Dell's new 24-inch All-in-One is a perfect addition to your family setup, thanks in no small part to its thoughtful design. The bezels are virtually non-existent, making for a compact body, and even the stand has been designed to be as space-efficient as possible.

It's not lacking on hardware, either. Inside, you'll find a range of Intel 10th Gen processors, up to 16GB of RAM, options for speedy NVMe SSD storage, and even a front-facing soundbar to make your music and movies sound great. There's also a pop-up webcam for those important calls to relatives. Or work colleagues.

There are options to suit all budgets, including a very affordable entry-level model, but you'll have to make do with sluggish HDD storage at this level as a compromise. All spec levels come with a 1080p display, though, making for a well-equipped, stylish family computer.

The bottom line

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Choosing an All-in-One PC can be difficult, not least because they're not the most popular type of machine, but that doesn't mean there isn't plenty of hot hardware from which to choose. HP's Envy 34 is the cream of the crop, and for many good reasons. It really is one of the best desktop PCs in any category.

It ticks just about every box you could think of. You get a big, beautiful display, high-end hardware inside that includes actual gaming-class graphics from NVIDIA, stunning design, and some thoughtful features.

Not only does it include a webcam, but even a wireless charger for your phone in the base. It's also one of the few ultrawide All-in-One PCs, which admittedly does add to the price, but it's so worth it.

Richard Devine
Managing Editor - Tech, Reviews

Richard Devine is a Managing Editor at Windows Central with over a decade of experience. A former Project Manager and long-term tech addict, he joined Mobile Nations in 2011 and has been found on Android Central and iMore as well as Windows Central. Currently, you'll find him steering the site's coverage of all manner of PC hardware and reviews. Find him on Mastodon at mstdn.social/@richdevine

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