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Best Desktop PCs Compared in 2026

Compare these systems by CPU, memory, storage, display, operating system, graphics, connectivity and footprint before buying. This selection mixes all-in-one touchscreen desktops with a compact mini PC supplied without a screen, priced from £549.40 to £1,658.55. Memory ranges from 4 GB to 24 GB and storage from 128 GB to 1 TB, so match the specification to your workload before choosing between these five systems.

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Winner

ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.

The ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO is a sensible starting point for comparison given its low price and fanless all-in-one design, not a declared overall winner.

ProductBrandPriceRetailersMemory generationMemory capacityResolutionWireless standardListed product detailsProcessor
ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.Asus£549.40PCHubDDR4-SDRAM4 GB1920 x 1080Wi-Fi 6ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.6 cm (15.6") 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen All-in-One tablet PC 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) BlackNot listed
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. Desktop PC. NUC. SFF. MiMSI£656.23PCHubDDR516GBNot listedWiFi 6EMSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. Desktop PC. NUC. SFF. Mini Computer. HTPC. (16GB RAM. 512GB Storage. Windows 11 PRO). Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA - NUC AI 1UMG i5 125H FS 16GB 512GB W11PIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 LNL Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 60.5 cLenovo£1,112.27PCHubNot listed16 GB1920 x 1080Wi-Fi 6Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 LNL Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 60.5 cm (23.8") 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen All-in-One PC 16 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) GreyIntel Core Ultra 5 226V
Elo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel®Elo Touch Solutions£1,433.49PCHubDDR4-SDRAM8 GB1920 x 1080Wi-Fi 5Elo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8100T 54.6 cm (21.5") 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen All-in-One tablet PC 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 10 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) BlackNot listed
HP DP2X7EA All-in-One PC/workstation Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 35HP£1,658.55PCHubDDR5-SDRAM24 GB2560 x 1440Wi-Fi 7HP DP2X7EA All-in-One PC/workstation Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 68.6 cm (27") 2560 x 1440 pixels 24 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Home Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Black. GreyIntel Core Ultra 7 35
ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.

1. ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.

Price shown £549.40

A fanless all-in-one with a 15.6 inch touchscreen, though it carries the lowest memory and storage in this group.

The ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO combines a 15.6 inch 1920 by 1080 touchscreen with an Intel Celeron N4500 processor in a fanless design.

It runs Windows 11 Pro with Wi-Fi 6 connectivity, but its 4 GB DDR4 memory and 128 GB SSD are the lowest specification figures among these five systems.

Benchmark

No exact product-matched Geekbench Community Result is linked for ASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.. Geekbench can measure its processor or graphics performance, but results from another system do not establish this product's performance.

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PassMark averages for the Celeron N4500 processor named in this product listing.

CPU Mark multi-thread
1,759
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Single-thread score
1,253
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These are processor-level reference scores, not tests of the complete system. PassMark aggregates user submissions and refreshes its results. Cooling, power limits, memory and configuration affect whole-device performance.

At £549.40 it is the cheapest system here by a significant margin, though its 4 GB RAM and 128 GB SSD trail every other listing in this comparison.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandAsus
Price£549.40
Memory generationDDR4-SDRAM
Memory capacity4 GB
Resolution1920 x 1080
Wireless standardWi-Fi 6
Listed product detailsASUS ExpertCenter E1 AiO E1600WKAT-BMR106X Intel® Celeron® N N4500 39.6 cm (15.6") 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen All-in-One tablet PC 4 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Black

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What we like

What we don't like

  • Lowest memory and storage figures here, at 4 GB and 128 GB
  • Its 15.6 inch display is smaller than the other all-in-one screens in this group
MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. Desktop PC. NUC. SFF. Mi

2. MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. Desktop PC. NUC. SFF. Mi

Price shown £656.23

A compact mini PC with dual Thunderbolt 4 ports and stated support for four monitors, supplied without an included display.

The MSI Cubi NUC AI pairs a Core Ultra 5 125H processor with 16 GB DDR5 memory and a 512 GB SSD in a compact mini PC form factor.

Connectivity includes dual Thunderbolt 4, dual HDMI, dual LAN, Wi-Fi 6E and Bluetooth 5.3, with the listing stating support for four monitors and VESA mount compatibility.

Benchmark

No exact product-matched Geekbench Community Result is linked for MSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. Desktop PC. NUC. SFF. Mi. Geekbench can measure its processor or graphics performance, but results from another system do not establish this product's performance.

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PassMark averages for the Core Ultra 5 125H processor named in this product listing.

CPU Mark multi-thread
19,913
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Single-thread score
3,311
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These are processor-level reference scores, not tests of the complete system. PassMark aggregates user submissions and refreshes its results. Cooling, power limits, memory and configuration affect whole-device performance.

At £656.23 it costs £106.83 more than the ASUS all-in-one while offering a Core Ultra 5 125H processor, 16 GB DDR5 and 512 GB SSD, though no screen is included.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandMSI
Price£656.23
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 125H
Memory generationDDR5
Memory capacity16GB
Wireless standardWiFi 6E
Listed product detailsMSI Cubi NUC AI 1UMG Intel Core Ultra 5 125H. Desktop PC. NUC. SFF. Mini Computer. HTPC. (16GB RAM. 512GB Storage. Windows 11 PRO). Intel Graphics/DDR5/Dual ThunderBolt 4/Dual HDMI/Dual LAN/WiFi 6E/BT 5.3/VESA - NUC AI 1UMG i5 125H FS 16GB 512GB W11P

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What we like

What we don't like

  • No display included, unlike the four all-in-one systems here
  • Intel integrated graphics only, no discrete graphics stated
Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 LNL Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 60.5 c

3. Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 LNL Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 60.5 c

Price shown £1,112.27

An all-in-one with a 23.8 inch touchscreen, matching the MSI mini PC on memory and storage while adding an integrated display.

The Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 is an all-in-one built around a Core Ultra 5 226V processor with 16 GB LPDDR5x memory and a 512 GB SSD.

Its 23.8 inch 1920 by 1080 touchscreen runs Windows 11 Pro with Wi-Fi 6, placing it between the ASUS and Elo displays on screen size in this group.

Benchmark

No exact product-matched Geekbench Community Result is linked for Lenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 LNL Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 60.5 c. Geekbench can measure its processor or graphics performance, but results from another system do not establish this product's performance.

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PassMark averages for the Core Ultra 5 226V processor named in this product listing.

CPU Mark multi-thread
17,924
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Single-thread score
3,754
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These are processor-level reference scores, not tests of the complete system. PassMark aggregates user submissions and refreshes its results. Cooling, power limits, memory and configuration affect whole-device performance.

At £1112.27 it costs £456.04 more than the MSI mini PC, reflecting its integrated 23.8 inch touchscreen alongside matching 16 GB memory and 512 GB storage.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandLenovo
Price£1,112.27
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 5 226V
Memory capacity16 GB
Resolution1920 x 1080
Wireless standardWi-Fi 6
Listed product detailsLenovo ThinkCentre neo 50a 24 Gen 6 LNL Intel Core Ultra 5 226V 60.5 cm (23.8") 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen All-in-One PC 16 GB LPDDR5x-SDRAM 512 GB SSD Windows 11 Pro Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Grey

Compatible hardware

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  • Check against Work keyboardsCheck for a matching USB or wireless connection and the required keyboard layout.
  • Check against Computer miceConfirm the PC supports the mouse connection type and any required software.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Higher price than both the ASUS and MSI systems here
  • 1920 by 1080 resolution, below the HP OmniStudio X 27
Elo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel®

4. Elo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel®

Price shown £1,433.49

A commercial all-in-one running Windows 10 with a Core i3-8100T, 8 GB DDR4, 128 GB SSD and a 21.5 inch touchscreen.

The Elo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 is a commercial all-in-one built around a Core i3-8100T processor with 8 GB DDR4 memory and a 128 GB SSD.

Its 21.5 inch 1920 by 1080 touchscreen sits between the 15.6 inch ASUS and 23.8 inch Lenovo displays. It runs Windows 10 with Wi-Fi 5, the only system in this group with either specification.

Benchmark

No exact product-matched Geekbench Community Result is linked for Elo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel®. Geekbench can measure its processor or graphics performance, but results from another system do not establish this product's performance.

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PassMark averages for the Core i3-8100T processor named in this product listing.

CPU Mark multi-thread
5,247
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These are processor-level reference scores, not tests of the complete system. PassMark aggregates user submissions and refreshes its results. Cooling, power limits, memory and configuration affect whole-device performance.

At £1433.49 it costs £321.22 more than the Lenovo despite lower memory and storage figures and an older processor generation.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandElo Touch Solutions
Price£1,433.49
Memory generationDDR4-SDRAM
Memory capacity8 GB
Resolution1920 x 1080
Wireless standardWi-Fi 5
Listed product detailsElo Touch Solutions I-Series E850591 All-in-One PC/workstation Intel® Core™ i3 i3-8100T 54.6 cm (21.5") 1920 x 1080 pixels Touchscreen All-in-One tablet PC 8 GB DDR4-SDRAM 128 GB SSD Windows 10 Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) Black

Compatible hardware

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  • Check against Work keyboardsCheck for a matching USB or wireless connection and the required keyboard layout.
  • Check against Computer miceConfirm the PC supports the mouse connection type and any required software.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Windows 10 rather than Windows 11 used elsewhere here
  • Lower memory and storage than its price suggests against the Lenovo
HP DP2X7EA All-in-One PC/workstation Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 35

5. HP DP2X7EA All-in-One PC/workstation Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 35

Price shown £1,658.55

The all-in-one with the most memory, storage and display resolution in this group, built around a Core Ultra 7 356H processor.

The HP OmniStudio X 27 AiO combines a Core Ultra 7 356H processor with 24 GB DDR5 memory and a 1 TB SSD in an all-in-one format.

Its 27 inch 2560 by 1440 display is the highest resolution here, and it runs Windows 11 Home with Wi-Fi 7, the newest wireless standard in this comparison.

Benchmark

No exact product-matched Geekbench Community Result is linked for HP DP2X7EA All-in-One PC/workstation Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 35. Geekbench can measure its processor or graphics performance, but results from another system do not establish this product's performance.

Browse Geekbench Community Results

PassMark averages for the Core Ultra 7 356H processor named in this product listing.

CPU Mark multi-thread
34,412
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Single-thread score
4,080
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These are processor-level reference scores, not tests of the complete system. PassMark aggregates user submissions and refreshes its results. Cooling, power limits, memory and configuration affect whole-device performance.

At £1,658.55 it is the most expensive system here, pairing the highest memory, storage and display resolution figures with Wi-Fi 7.

Product specifications
SpecificationInformation
BrandHP
Price£1,658.55
ProcessorIntel Core Ultra 7 35
Memory generationDDR5-SDRAM
Memory capacity24 GB
Resolution2560 x 1440
Wireless standardWi-Fi 7
Listed product detailsHP DP2X7EA All-in-One PC/workstation Copilot+ PC Intel Core Ultra 7 356H 68.6 cm (27") 2560 x 1440 pixels 24 GB DDR5-SDRAM 1 TB SSD Windows 11 Home Wi-Fi 7 (802.11be) Black. Grey

Compatible hardware

  • Check against Computer monitorsMatch the PC video outputs to the monitor inputs and required resolution.
  • Check against Work keyboardsCheck for a matching USB or wireless connection and the required keyboard layout.
  • Check against Computer miceConfirm the PC supports the mouse connection type and any required software.

What we like

What we don't like

  • Highest price in this group
  • Windows 11 Home rather than the Pro edition used by three other systems here

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