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Personal computers in the monoblock form factor, when the monitor and the entire system part are combined into a single unit, have recently received a new life. These are convenient technological solutions that are not inferior in performance to a desktop PC, but at the same time occupy a minimum of free space. Today's rating review from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is devoted to the monoblock models that our experts considered the best for solving various tasks.

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Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best inexpensive monoblocks for office	1	Acer Aspire C24-860	32 004 ₽
	2	HP ProOne 440 G3	30 815 ₽
	3	Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24	30 040 ₽
The best candy bars for the home	1	DELL Inspiron 24-5475	53 305 ₽
	2	ASUS Zen AiO Pro Z240IE	63 922 ₽
	3	Lenovo ThinkCentre M810z	55 990 ₽
	4	MSI Pro 22ET	21 945 ₽
The best gaming monoblocks	1	DELL Precision 5720 27	168 200 ₽
	2	ASUS Zen AiO ZN242IF	-
	3	DELL OPTIPLEX 7440	-
	4	Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 910-27	67 535 ₽
The best all-in-one graphics	1	Apple iMac Pro	341 900 ₽
	2	Dell XPS One 2720	156 330 ₽
	3	Apple iMac 27 Retina 5K (2017)	115 990 ₽

The best inexpensive monoblocks for office

Let's start with inexpensive monoblocks, the power and other characteristics of which are fully sufficient for ordinary office work. Our experts have identified three interesting models - from Acer, Hewlett-Packard and Lenovo. All of them are almost identical in price and include a wireless mouse and keyboard with USB connection.

Acer Aspire C24-860

Rating: 4.9

The first number in our review is an elegant, super-slim candy bar from the Taiwanese technology giant Acer. The manufacturer managed to fit a very powerful and productive modules in such a limited amount that the computer looks indistinguishable from a simple monitor.

The dimensions of the monoblock are 321 × 11.6 × 540 mm, weight - 5 kg. Screen dimensions are 23.8 ”, resolution is 1920 × 1080. Powered by a 65 watt power supply.

The system is based on the processor on two Intel Core i5 cores with a nominal PM 2.5 GHz and a maximum of 3.1 in Boost mode. Resource RAM - 8 GB, type - DDR4-2133 MHz. The graphics subsystem is the integrated Intel HD Graphics 620 video card. A mechanical hard disk HDD with a capacity of 1 TB is installed. There is a card reader. Optical drive is not provided.

For communication with peripherals, the following interfaces are integrated into the monoblock: two USB 2.0 connectors and two more - USB 3.1, HDMI, a network output, an audio jack for connecting a headset or an external audio system. Wireless modules - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.

On the front is a webcam. In the "factory" configuration, the operating system is based on Linux - Endless OS.

For this model, the manufacturer provides a warranty period of 12 months.

HP ProOne 440 G3

Rating: 4.8

Next in the ranking of the best candy bars from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ we consider an interesting model from Hewlett-Packard. The manufacturer offers quite a lot of options for modifications, so it is not difficult to choose the necessary equipment for your own needs.

Dimensions of the device are 53x582x383 mm, weight - 7.27 kg. Screen size - 23.8 inches, resolution - 1920x1080. On the front there is a 1 megapixel webcam with a resolution of 1280 x 720. The power supply capacity is 120 watts.

The computational basis of the system can be different processors, and there is plenty to choose from - Intel's Core i3 of different specifications, as well as Core i5 or i7, as well as mobile Celeron and Pentium. RAM is installed in the amount of 4 or 8 GB.

With the video subsystem, variations are also possible - integrated Intel HD Graphics from 510 to 630 or discrete adapted NVIDIA GeForce 930MX.

The drive is a mechanical HDD with a size of 1 TB. As an advantage over the previous model, this monoblock contains an optical “drive” DVD-RW.

As part of the set of interfaces, this model looks much more advantageous than the previous one. Port sets are located below and behind the device. Bottom: USB 3.1 and 3.0 for recharging, as well as a combo headset jack. Rear: two USB 2.0 connectors, one - USB 3.0, HDMI. Wireless - Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi-module.

The warranty period of the device is 12 months.

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 520-24

Rating: 4.7

The model from the Chinese manufacturer Lenovo, well known to the average consumer for its high-quality budget electronics, completes the group of the rating of inexpensive office monoblocks.

Dimensions of the device are 541x416x57 mm, weight - 6.17 kg. A screen with a diagonal of 23.8 inches, a WVA matrix with a resolution of 1920x1080 and an anti-reflective coating are mounted in this volume. On the "facade" installed retractable webcam 2 megapixel. Power supply power - 90 watts.

As in the previous model, here the manufacturer offers many options for configuration, starting with the processor. There are options on the mobile Pentium 4415U or G4560T, as well as the entire range of Intel Core from i3 to i7. Options for installing RAM - 4, 8 and 12 GB, type - DDR4-2133 MHz. The graphics module is an integrated Intel HD Graphics card from 520 to 630, and also, as an option, Intel UHD Graphics 620 or 630. The drive is a mechanical hard disk with a size of 1 TB.

The set of interfaces for communicating with peripherals is not as wide as that of the above model, but sufficient for most office needs: two USB 3.0 connectors and three USB 2.0, HDMI video output, network output, standard audio output. Wireless connectivity - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0. There is a device for reading flash cards SD, SDHC, SDXC. Optical drive is not provided.

The warranty from Lenovo on this model is 12 months.

The best candy bars for the home

Now in the ranking of the best candy bars from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ we consider a number of interesting solutions that are optimal for home use. Our experts have identified four models - from DELL, ASUS, Lenovo and MSI. Each of them, as well as the monoblocks of the previous group, are equipped with a wireless mouse and a keyboard with USB connection (except for the Lenovo model, which has wired accessories).

DELL Inspiron 24-5475

Rating: 4.9

Let's start with one bright decision from the American corporation DELL. This is a candy bar with an elegant design, made in a strict black and gray case. Its dimensions are 351.8х539.75х53 mm, weight - 7.35 kg. Power unit power - 130.

The screen size of this model is 23.8 inches, the matrix is ​​IPS, the coating is matte. The resolution of the matrix - 1920x1080. On the front is a webcam.

The manufacturer offers several monoblock modifications based on the AMD A10-9700E seventh generation hybrid processor based on four cores with a frequency of 3 GHz. Modifications allow memory from 4 to 32 GB, type - DDR4-2400. The video subsystem is an integrated AMD Radeon R7 card.

There are several options for bundling monoblock hard drives. In the minimum version - a mechanical HDD with a capacity of 500 GB with a spindle rotation of 5400 rpm. At the maximum - a pair of disks - a solid-state SSD with 256 GB and a mechanical one with 1 TB. Optical drive is not provided. There is a flash card reader.

A distinctive feature of this model is an expanded set of USB ports of different specifications: one USB 3.1 Type-C, four USB 3.1 Type-A, two - USB 2.0. There is also an HDMI video output, standard audio output, network output. Wireless communication - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.1.

ASUS Zen AiO Pro Z240IE

Rating: 4.8

Next in our ranking is something special. This is a monoblock from the ASUS Zen AiO Pro series, which the manufacturer itself, without false modesty, positions as a "fusion of art and advanced technology." Even a quick glance at the characteristics of the model is enough to understand that the developer is not being cunning. Monoblock dimensions - 585 x 434 x 52 ~ 190 mm, weight - 7.3 kg.

Let's start the description not even from the processor or the video card, but from the screen, since this is one of the most outstanding components. Its size is “standard” 23.8 inches, but the matrix is ​​IPS with a resolution of full 4K 3840x2160, viewing angle of 178 °, 185ppi with an impressive color rendition. Touch screen, multi-touch, recognizes up to 10 simultaneous touches. On the front of the camera is located with the function of infrared vision and face recognition.

Sound deserves further than words. The SonicMaster Premium audio system is formed from six high-quality speakers with a total output power of 16 watts. The sound quality in a wide range impresses even sophisticated users.

The electronics are powered by an Intel Core i7 processor (variation with i5 is possible). The amount of installed RAM - from 8 to 32 GB. The video subsystem is a full-fledged discrete game card NVIDIA GeForce GTX 1050.

With hard drives, variations are possible: a pair of 128 GB solid state SSD and a mechanical HDD of 1 TB 5400 rpm; one 512 GB solid state SSD and a number of combinations. There is a flash card reader.

The peripheral capabilities of the device are as follows: four USB 3.0 interfaces, one USB 3.1 (Type-C), one USB 2.0, two HDMI video outputs, a network output, a headphone output. Wireless connectivity - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0.

The manufacturer has a 12 month warranty.

Lenovo ThinkCentre M810z

Rating: 4.7

Further in the ranking from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is a good candy bar from the Chinese manufacturer Lenovo. If we compare it with other models in the group, it is not the most productive, but still it is not deprived of some advantages.

Monoblock dimensions are 431x535x245 mm, weight - 7.7 kg. Screen dimension - 21.5 ”, resolution - 1920x1080, matrix - VA / WVA, anti-reflective coating. Power supply power - 150 watts.

The manufacturer offers several modifications of this model, built on the basis of Intel Core i3 or i5 processors of different specifications. The amount of OP can be selected from 4 to 8 GB. Integrated Intel HD Graphics 530 or 630 serves as a video subsystem. Options are also available with hard drives - the drive can be either a solid-state SSD or a mechanical HDD with volumes from 256 to 500 GB. The presence of an optical drive is an option and also depends on the modification.

Communication interfaces are located on the front and rear panels: in front there are two USB 3.1 connectors, standard audio output, a 9 in 1 card reader; behind the back are four USB 3.1 connectors, DisplayPort, optionally a COM port (RS-232), a network output. Wireless communication - Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi.

Built-in audio system consists of only two speakers are not particularly outstanding power.

MSI Pro 22ET

Rating: 4.6

Completing the group of the rating of "home" monoblocks is a simple, but pretty and extremely inexpensive series from MSI. Monoblock has a very original design with convenient positioning.

Dimensions of the device - 561.7x410.8x93.6 mm, weight - 8.96 kg. A 21.5-inch touch screen with a resolution of 1920x1080 pixels is “inscribed” in these volumes. The body is made of high quality plastic with transparent details.

The electronics are built around a mobile processor - the Intel Celeron N3150- N3160 or Pentium N3700-N3710 options are available, depending on the specific modification, with a frequency from 1.6 GHz to 2.08 GHz. It is completed with DDR3 1600 MHz RAM with a capacity of 4 GB.The video subsystem is an integrated module Intel HD Graphics 400 or 405.

The basic configuration provides a mechanical hard disk HDD with a capacity of 500 GB with a spindle 5400 rev / min. A DVD-RW optical drive and a 3-in-1 card reader (SD, MS, MMC) are installed.

For communication with peripherals, there is a set of USB ports of different specifications, HDMI video output, optional COM port (RS-232), network output, standard audio output. Wireless communication - Bluetooth 4.1, Wi-Fi.

The front panel contains a 1 megapixel webcam. Built-in simple audio system with two speakers of 3 watts.

The best gaming monoblocks

In a separate block, our experts identified monoblocks, the power and key technical characteristics of which are sufficient for a comfortable game of modern video games. Within the rating from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ we consider four models - two from DELL and one each from ASUS and Lenovo. All monoblocks are equipped with a mouse and keyboard.

DELL Precision 5720 27

Rating: 4.9

The first number in the group of gaming monoblocks is the model, which for a number of characteristics has no analogues. This is one of the most powerful machines of the all-in-one form factor in its class as of 2018.

The device dimensions are 625.0x80.2x435.0 mm, the weight is rather impressive - 16.9 kg. Screen size - 27 inches. Matrix IPS 4K resolution 3840x2160 pixels with an innovative LED backlight InfinityEdge. On the front is a widescreen webcam with a resolution of 720p HD.

The manufacturer offers several basic configurations with an Intel Xeon, Core i5 or i7 processor with a nominal frequency of 3.6 GHz and a maximum of 4.2 GHz in Turbo Boost mode. The nominal amount of installed RAM is 32 GB, the maximum is 64 GB. The graphics subsystem is the latest and most powerful AMD Radeon Pro WX 7100 card with 8 GB of RAM (modification of the Radeon Pro WX 4150 with 4 GB of RAM is permissible).

Modifications allow you to choose the optimal drive - it is possible to choose from a mechanical HDD up to 2 TB or a solid-state SSD up to 1 TB. Optical drive is not provided. There is an SD card reader.

The built-in audio system is a bundle of high-quality high-definition speakers with reproducible technology, Waves MaxxAudio Pro, which guarantees a deep, ultra-clear sound.

For communication with peripherals, five USB connectors of different specifications are offered (one port with PowerShare support), a SIM card connector, an HDMI output, two Thunderbolt 3 interfaces, a network output, DisplayPort 1.2, and a standard audio output.

The manufacturer provides a warranty on this model for a period of 3 years.

ASUS Zen AiO ZN242IF

Rating: 4.8

The rating of gaming monoblocks is a very worthy machine from ASUS. The Zen combination of letters in the ASUS product line is almost magical and automatically means that we are dealing with something extraordinary. And although this model is significantly inferior to the previous one from the DELL, it is still a very bright technological solution.

The dimensions of the device are 540x406x193 mm, weight - 5 kg. Power external power adapter - 180 watts. The diagonal of the touch screen is 23.8 inches, the resolution of the matrix is ​​1920x1080, the matrix type is IPS, the viewing angle is 178 degrees.

The computing base of the electronics of this model is an Intel Core i5 or i7 processor with four cores and a frequency of 2.5 GHz (3.5 GHz in acceleration mode). Installed DDR4 2400 MHz RAM with a capacity of 16 GB. The video subsystem is a powerful full-fledged discrete GeForce GTX1050 card with 4 GB RAM.

Under the game goals, the manufacturer has optimized the data storage scheme - this model uses a pair of hard drives: a 128 MB solid-state SSD and a 1 TB mechanical HDD. There is an SD / MMC card reader. Optical drive is not provided.

To communicate with the peripherals in the monoblock, the following interfaces are installed: one USB 2.0 connector, four USB 3.1, HDMI video output, network output, standard audio output. Wireless connectivity - Bluetooth 4.1 and Wi-Fi.

DELL OPTIPLEX 7440

Rating: 4.7

Next in the ranking should be a very decent piece from the US technology giant DELL. The manufacturer itself positions its offspring as "the most secure, controlled and reliable candy bar in the world." Even if there is some kind of marketing exaggeration here, it is a slight one.

The size of the monoblock depends on the specific modification, since the choices begin from the screen itself - touch or non-touch, Full HD or Ultra HD resolution. Thus, the height of the device is 39.29 mm, width - 57.52 mm, depth - 6.26 or 6.34 mm. Weight - 7.21 or 8.15 kg. Screen size - 23.8 inches. The device works from different power supply options, including 80 PLUS Platinum (efficiency up to 92%) and 80 PLUS Bronze (efficiency 85%).

High configuration variability also applies to monoblock electronics. So, as a central processor can be used relatively low-cost Intel Core i3 on two cores, or more productive Core i5 or i7 on four cores. Dual-channel DDR4 SDRAM is supported up to 32 GB.

Also, the manufacturer offers a variety of hard drives - solid state SSD PCIe NVME standard, mechanical HDD form factor 2.5 inches with a capacity of up to 2 TB each and their combinations. There is a memory card reader.

The peripheral capabilities of this model are as follows: two USB 2.0 ports, four USB 3.0 ports, HDMI output, HDMI input (Full HD only), line output, network output, DisplayPort, USB 3.0 port with Powershare support, standard headset jack.

Lenovo IdeaCentre AIO 910-27

Rating: 4.6

And closes the top four ranking of the best gaming monoblock relatively inexpensive model from Lenovo. Especially profitable price looks on the background of a very decent technical characteristics of this series.

The dimensions of the monoblock are 615x475x64 mm, weight - 10.8 kg. Power supply power - 280 watts. The screen size is 27 inches, matrix options from Full HD 1920x1080 to 4K 3840x2160 are possible. The screen coating is glossy.

There are several variants of the base configuration based on Intel Core i5 or i7 processors of different specifications with a nominal frequency of 2.2 GHz and higher. RAM DDR4-2133 from 8 to 16 GB. The video subsystem is a full-fledged NVIDIA GeForce GTX 950A card with 2 GB memory. The minimum video card configuration is NVIDIA GeForce 920A.

The nominal set of hard drives is a 128 GB solid-state SSD and a 1 TB mechanical HDD. Minimum grade - only 1 TB HDD. Optical drive is not provided. There is a 3 in 1 card reader.

Four USB ports of different specifications, HDMI output, network output, and a standard headset port are provided for communication with peripherals. Wireless connectivity - Bluetooth 4.0 and Wi-Fi.

The best all-in-one graphics

Finally, consider a number of all-in-one PCs that experts at expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ considered best for processing heavy graphics, video editing, 3D modeling, and other similar tasks. Two Apple iMac models (senior and junior) and one made by Dell were included in the rating.

Apple iMac Pro

Rating: 4.9

The latest group of the best candy bars from expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ is the Apple iMac Pro model of the end of 2017. This is more than the successful implementation of Apple's long-standing idea to combine the advantages of two lines in one device - iMac and Mac Pro. Formally, the Cupertino people offer a fairly wide range of configurations of this model, but in our country, when ordering through the official Apple online store, only one modification is available - minimal. We will consider it.

The dimensions of the monoblock are 51.6 × 65.0 × 20.3 mm, weight - 9.7 kg. The system is based on the powerful Intel Xeon W-2140B server processor on eight cores with a frequency of 3.2 GHz at face value and the possibility of overclocking to 4.2 GHz in Turbo Boost mode.Installed high-performance RAM DDR4 2666 MHz of 32 GB. The video subsystem is the AMD Pro Vega 56 professional graphics card. The drive is a 1 TB solid state SSD. Optical drive is not provided. SDXC memory cards are supported.

The device is made in a characteristic, very elegant and elegant dark silver body. Screen size - 27 inches. The IPS-matrix has a completely transcendental resolution - 5120 × 2880 pixels, so the candy bar literally “asks” for fine work with highly detailed graphics. The FaceTime HD camera (1080p) is located on the front.

In terms of interfaces, the situation is as follows. Onboard there are four USB 3.0 connectors, four Thunderbolt 3 interfaces (via USB Type-C), a wired network connector, and a combined audio output. There is no direct HDMI video output and VGA port, but they can be “attached” via an adapter.

Dell XPS One 2720

Rating: 4.8

The second model in the ranking of the best all-in-one graphics is a high-performance, large-screen model manufactured by Dell Inc. Just say, this computer is significantly inferior to Apple iMac Pro. But, given the exorbitant cost of the latter, the solution from Dell looks like a pretty good alternative.

Monoblock screen size - 27 inches. Matrix resolution - 2560x1440 pixels, WLED backlight, improved color rendering of Adobe RGB. Touch screen, multitouch, with recognition of up to 10 simultaneous touches. The audio system is made up of high-quality Infinity Premium speakers with support for Waves MaxxAudio 4 technology.

There are two basic configurations available - based on Intel Core i5 or i7 with a nominal frequency of 3.2 to 3.9 GHz. This is the fourth generation of Intel Core (Haswell). It can be completed with random access memory of different size (maximum - 16 GB). Video - Nvidia GeForce GT 750M with GDDR5 memory of 2 GB.

The hard drives in this model are a pair of solid state SSD for an operating system with a capacity of 32 GB and a mechanical HDD with a capacity of 2 TB and a spindle rotation of 7200 rpm. There is a slot-loading optical drive. Built-in card reader 8 in 1.

For communication with peripherals, such interfaces are used: as many as six USB 3.0 connectors (two of them with side placement), network output, HDMI output, HDMI input, DisplayPort, Thunderbolt. Wireless connectivity - Wi-Fi and Bluetooth.

Apple iMac 27 Retina 5K (2017)

Rating: 4.8

And completes the monoblock rating group for graphics, and at the same time our entire review is another great model from Apple. The design still sparkles with minimalist elegance like previous generations of the iMac.

The dimensions of the device are 516x650x203 mm, weight - 9.44 kg. Screen size - 27 inches. Very pleased with the screen resolution - 5120x2880 pixels with stunning color reproduction, but saddened by the fact that the screen is not touch.

There are several basic Apple iMac configurations - based on Intel Core i5 or i7. Monoblock can be equipped with RAM from 4 to 32 GB. You can also choose from several options for AMD Radeon Pro video cards from 500 to RX 570 with different amounts of RAM.

Also, depending on the modification, either one mechanical hard disk with a capacity of up to 2 TB or a pair of solid-state and mechanical can be installed. There is no optical drive in this model. There is a SDXC card reader.

Four USB 3.0 ports, an audio port, two Thunderbolt 3 interfaces and an Ethernet connector are used for communication with peripherals.

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