The best computers offer power and affordability right on your desktop, with systems suited to everything from remote work and school to photo and video editing, gaming, and even virtual reality.
Whether you want the uncluttered design of an all-in-one computer, the compact size of a mini PC or a gaming PC that can handle the latest titles with ease, we've got you covered. Be it Windows or Mac, these are the best desktop computers we've reviewed.
To help you choose the right PC that meets your unique needs we've got recommendations for systems that will meet your budget, whether you need lots of power for content creation or a more affordable system for projects and education.
What are the best computers?
The best all-around computer we've tested is the 2021 24-inch Apple iMac. It's beautiful and compact, with great speakers and a gorgeous screen that makes the notion of gathering the family around the computer to watch a movie seem almost reasonable.
If you're in the market for an affordable starter gaming PC we recommend the Acer Predator Orion 3000, a mid-sized gaming PC that's attractive, (relatively) affordable, and great for playing games at 1080p to 1440p.
SPECIFICATION
Display: 24-inch, 4480 x 2520 displaySpecial Features: 1080p webcam, great speakersProcessor: Apple M1 chip (8-core w/ 7-core GPU on $1,299 model, 8-core GPU otherwise)Graphics: Apple M1 chip (8-core w/ 7-core GPU on $1,299 model, 8-core GPU otherwise)
REASONS TO BUY
+Gorgeous display
+Great 1080p webcam
+Speakers deliver rich, vibrant audio
+M1 chip offers speedy performance
REASONS TO AVOID
-No vertical height adjustment
-Entry-level model lacks features
-Ports inconveniently located on the back
The Apple iMac 2021 (24-inch) is a breath of fresh air for the aging iMac line, arriving with a beautiful display, an excellent webcam and an array of bright new color schemes. This is also the first iMac to incorporate Apple’s M1 chip, a custom bit of silicon that’s already proven itself to be powerful and efficient in the M1 MacBook Air, the M1 MacBook Pro, and the Mac mini with M1.