1.Best Overall: iMac Core i5
The 21.5” 4K Apple iMac pairs great value with hardware that will last. Thin, gorgeous, and classy, Apple’s value for the money is definitely something the average desktop buyer should consider. The retina display is beautiful to look at day-in and day-out and will immediately win you over.
Watching videos, from YouTube to iTunes movie downloads will immediately grab your attention, thanks to the 4,096 x 2,304 display that has 4.5 times the resolution of a 1080p HD display. The combination of the Magic Keyboard and Magic Mouse 2 complete the characteristic Apple no-fuss setup. Pull it out of the box, press the “on” button, and away you go.
With an Intel Core i5 processor, the iMac is more than capable of handling any of the daily tasks you throw at it. From the office to the home, the iMac is ready to handle photo and video editing, spreadsheets and everything in between. Plus, our testers also appreciated the 1TB of available storage space. You’ll never need to buy an external hard drive again.
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2.Best for Families: Dell Inspiron 24 3000
This popular all-in-one desktop PC from Dell is a perfect blend of laptop functionality and desktop productivity, making it the ideal in-home computer for most families. The 24-inch Full HD wide-viewing-angle screen is an attractive display for the Windows 10 tile app interface at 1920x1080 resolution. The computer boasts Intel Core 2.3 GHz i3, 8GB RAM and a 500GB internal hard drive, giving you enough computing power to smoothly run most applications without driving up the price tag with the most powerful hardware.
Families will also appreciate that everything they need comes included in the unit. The thin computer includes integrated speakers, webcam, and 802.11 ac wireless, so you don’t have to worry about a cluster of wires on your desk. Other connectivity options include USB 2.0 and 3.0 ports, HDMI, Ethernet, Bluetooth 4.0, and a 4-in-1 Multicard Reader. Setup is as easy as a laptop, and you can take it from one room to another as you see fit. If you need a hassle-free solution that can please everyone, this is a great bet.
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3.Best for Home Office: Dell i3265-A643WHT-PUS Inspiron 3265 AIO Desktop
Looking for a well-rounded desktop PC that performs strongly across the board? Look no further than the Dell i3265-A643. It houses an AMD A6-7310 APU with Radeon R4 Graphics, plus a 1TB 5400 rpm hard drive, which delivers impressive performance given its highly affordable price tag. Its 22-inch 1,920-by-1080 IPS display may not be as jaw-dropping as Apple’s 4K Retina display, but assuming you’re not a professional designer or videographer, it’s more than satisfactory for your home office setup.
The white chassis is a refreshing departure from many of the other dark and drab designs on the market. Not to mention, its compact footprint leaves ample deskspace for other peripherals. On top of it all, this computer comes packaged with a one-year subscription of Office 365 for up to 5 users, and 60 minutes of Skype calls per month.
4.Best Budget: HP Pavilion Desktop Computer
Stylish, space-saving and affordable? The HP Pavilion desktop computer might not be the most cutting-edge machine on the market, but it checks all the boxes you need for a versatile, functional and good-looking home computer. With a 7th Generation Intel(R) Core(TM) i7-7700 Processor and Quad-Core, 3.60GHz, this computer can keep up with you even when multitasking and can stream 4K video. With 12 GB DDR4-2400 SDRAM, the HP Pavilion is made for dependability. With a 1 TB hard drive, you’ll have all the room you need for your favourite songs, pictures, videos and files with room to spare. The Pavilion is peppered with ports, including a headphone/microphone combo, three USB 3.0, one USB 3.0 Type-C, HDMI, VGA, as well as an HP 3-in-1 media card reader. Windows 10 comes standard and a built-in DVD writer, wired keyboard and mouse are included with purchase, too.
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5.Best Features: Acer Aspire AIO
Do you work from home a lot and need a dependable desktop? Good news: the 23.8” display Acer Aspire AIO is probably exactly what you’re looking for. Powered by Windows 10, the Acer is priced just right, not too expensive and not budget to the point of feeling underpowered. The 6th generation 2.2GHz Intel Core i5 is paired with 8GB of RAM, a 1TB hard drive and an NVIDIA GeForce 940M graphic card with its own 2GB of dedicated video memory.
The 23.8” Full HD (1920 x 1080 pixels) display is beautiful, with clear and crisp colours at a 16:9 aspect ratio. The all-in-one body is just 1.4-inches slim which offers a low footprint space in the home office. Connectivity is assisted by 802.11ac Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 alongside four USB 3.0 ports, one USB 2.0 port and two HDMI-in ports. The included keyboard and mouse are fairly generic, so if you’re already using a pair you enjoy, we’d see no reason to unpack these out of the box.
Making movies, playing games and editing photos are a snap with the discrete NVIDIA memory card, which is an extremely nice addition for the Acer’s mid-range price tag. Acer’s built-in TrueHarmony high-performance sound won’t win any awards, but you’re not going to complain if you pop a DVD into the included drive, kick your feet up and watch a movie.
Buy now: Acer Aspire AIO
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