Worst 30 Desktop PCs based on 236 Expert Reviews

Our research includes 236 expert total reviews for 30 Desktop PCs. The lowest average score is 62%, while the highest is 89% (a gap of 27%). There are about 8 reviews per product. Reviews come from sites like PCMag, Wired, and more. Click on a product to see more information (including which reviews were included). This list gets updated every few days as we routinely add the latest products.

1: MSI Pro 24X 10M

Avg. Expert Score (5 Reviews)

2020-09-03 · The MSI Pro 24X 10M edged the Inspiron, which features a Core i5 CPU, and the Aspire, which relies on a previous-generation Core i7, but finished well off the pace set by the AMD Ryzen 5-based HP...

2: Dell Inspiron 24 5000 AIO

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Mar 15, 2021 · Dell sells nine different models of the Dell Inspiron 24 5000 AIO, with prices ranging from $549.99 to $1,179. Our review unit is one step up from the Pentium-based entry-level model. It features...

3: MSI Cubi 5 10M

Avg. Expert Score (4 Reviews)

Aug 14, 2020 · The Cubi 5 10M from MSI is a mini PC (sometimes called Nettop or thin client) that is based on Intel’s 10th generation Comet Lake CPU, which is still a 14nm process.This form factor is becoming ...

-- techradar.com

4: Lenovo IdeaCentre 3

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Feb 18, 2021 · Lenovo's IdeaCentre 3 makes our current Editors' Choice-winning budget desktop look like a mid-tier PC, both in terms of capability and price. That economy titleholder is the Acer Aspire...

5: Azulle Byte4

Avg. Expert Score (5 Reviews)

Dec 30, 2020 · A new contender in the desktop mini PC arena, the Azulle Byte4 ($224.99) is a slightly larger version of the Azulle Access4 we reviewed in September 2020. The Byte4 offers the same modest component...

6: Dell G5 Gaming Desktop

Avg. Expert Score (13 Reviews)

2019-11-11 · The Dell G5 Gaming Desktop is a nice little package all around. It left me with few gripes, virtually none of which involve essential functionality. It offers solid value in a space-saving design,...

7: Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

2020-02-28 · The Lenovo IdeaCentre 510A is very plain, a gray rectangular tower with unadorned sides and an almost equally simple front panel. There, a line runs vertically to split the panel unevenly, though...

8: MSI Modern AM241P 11M

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

Aug 05, 2021 · The Modern AM241P 11M all-in-one PC is MSI's follow-on to the ho-hum Pro 24X 10M we reviewed last fall. Like the Pro 24X, the Modern AM241P (which starts at $849.99, as tested) is a compact ...

9: Lenovo Legion Tower 5i

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Sep 03, 2020 · We reviewed Lenovo's last mid-tower gaming desktop, the Legion T730, at the end of 2018. Now well into 2020, Lenovo is back with a redesign with the new Legion Tower 5i (starts at $1,029; $1,449 as...

10: Dell G5 Gaming Desktop (2021)

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

May 24, 2021 · At a first glance, the Dell Inspiron G5 Gaming Desktop, 5090 model, gives an impressions of a powerful gaming Desktop. The reason is that, in an affordable price, the Desktop offers premium quality gaming performance and able to run games in ultra-HD. Even you will be able to perform productivity tasks and assignments related to your office.

-- gamingexpert.net

11: Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Ghost Canyon)

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

2020-04-15 · The Intel NUC 9 Extreme Kit (Ghost Canyon) is a pricey barebones PC that fits a discrete GPU. The Compute Element with mobile Intel CPU makes for an exciting new form factor, though.

-- tomshardware.com

12: Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini 5i

Avg. Expert Score (5 Reviews)

Jul 13, 2021 · The Lenovo IdeaCentre Mini 5i is a very capable mini PC. Our review configuration boasts an Intel Core i5-10400T, an Intel UHD Graphics 630, and 8GB of memory. That will see you through most common...

-- techradar.com

13: Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Apr 26, 2019 · The ISV-certified Asus Mini PC ProArt PA90 manages to pack a serious amount of computing power for such a compact desktop, though it makes some sacrifices to achieve its blend of size and...

14: Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

2020-02-24 · Thanks to its compact, fanless design, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M90n Nano IoT is a tiny and silent mini PC with enough power for basic office and media-streaming tasks, as well as vertical-market and...

15: Corsair One a200

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

May 12, 2021 · The Corsair One continues to be our favorite compact high-performance gaming desktop. The latest model, the One a200 ($3,799 as tested), harnesses AMD's powerful Ryzen 5000 desktop silicon and an...

16: HP Omen Obelisk

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Designer looks. Excellent case quality. Ready for 4K gaming as configured. Factory-customizable. Removable dust filter.

17: Corsair One a100

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Jun 16, 2020 · Corsair's One a100 desktop delivers incredible performance from its 16-core AMD processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 2080 Ti in a petite, nearly silent design. Just watch that price tag. Get Our Best...

18: Alienware Aurora R11

Avg. Expert Score (11 Reviews)

Oct 27, 2020 · The Alienware Aurora R11 is a component revamp of the Aurora R10 that we reviewed last year, a customizable gaming desktop built on the same chassis. The $4,369.99 unit we received for review is a...

19: HP Z2 Mini G5 Workstation

Avg. Expert Score (3 Reviews)

Aug 27, 2018 · HP Z2 Mini G4 Review: Most Powerful Mini PC Yet The HP Z2 Mini G4 is a small wonder, packing workstation-class parts and performance into a compact chassis that can stow anywhere.

-- tomsguide.com

20: Dell OptiPlex 7080 Micro

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

Jun 11, 2020 · Welcome to our page containing reviews of the new Dell OptiPlex 7080 Tower, Small Form Factor and Micro models. The 7080 is the top of the OptiPlex line offering an extensive set of features, including: two M.2 PCIe slots, extra powerful PSU and a selection of the most advanced Intel Core processors.

-- hardware-corner.net

21: MSI MEG Aegis Ti5

Avg. Expert Score (6 Reviews)

Feb 17, 2021 · The Cyberdyne Systems Model 101—I mean MEG Aegis Ti5—that I'm reviewing is closely related to the $3,399 Aegis Ti5 model 10TE-036US, the top-shelf United States configuration. It features a 10-core...

22: HP Omen 30L

Avg. Expert Score (10 Reviews)

Jun 04, 2021 · HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop review: Ports and upgradability There are plenty of ports on the HP Omen 30L Gaming Desktop. Whether they're the ports you need, where you need them, is another matter....

-- tomsguide.com

23: Asrock DeskMini X300

Avg. Expert Score (5 Reviews)

Dec 27, 2020 · ASRock DeskMini X300 Mini PC Review We suit up ASRock's DeskMini X300 mini PC with an AMD Ryzen 7 Pro 4750G CPU and put it through its paces to see what it can do.

-- tweaktown.com

24: Maingear Vybe

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Stellar performance, as tested. Good case airflow. Neatly wired insides. Highly customizable from the factory.

25: Apple iMac 27-Inch (2020)

Avg. Expert Score (18 Reviews)

Aug 17, 2020 · The 27-inch Apple iMac gains a 1080p webcam, a new matte-finish screen option, and faster CPU and GPU picks. Add all that up, and it remains one of the best big-screen all-in-one computers for the...

26: Falcon Northwest Talon

Avg. Expert Score (9 Reviews)

Nov 12, 2020 · Falcon Northwest designed and built the Talon, including its case, so there's nothing quite like it in the aftermarket. Its steel construction has a tank-like feel; my review unit tips the scales...

27: Acer Aspire TC-885-UA92

Avg. Expert Score (7 Reviews)

2020-03-03 · We're hot off the heels of reviewing most of the competitor desktops mentioned above, and with all that recent information in mind, it's clear that the Acer Aspire TC-885-UA92 is the best pick....

28: Corsair Vengeance Gaming PC 6182

Avg. Expert Score (8 Reviews)

Jan 23, 2020 · The same sharp design is back in the Corsair Vengeance 6182 ($1,999), a new model that opts for AMD core components. In this case, that includes the Ryzen 7 3700X processor and Radeon RX 5700 XT...

29: Acer Aspire TC-895-UA91

Avg. Expert Score (6 Reviews)

Mar 01, 2021 · Acer's Aspire TC-895-UA91 ($429.99) is, in many ways, just what most budget desktop shoppers are looking for. Affordable, compact, and fully featured, this basic mini tower includes the essentials,...

30: Raspberry Pi 4

Avg. Expert Score (15 Reviews)

The Raspberry Pi 4 is the best Raspberry Pi, the best single-board computer and one of the best values you can get in tech. While most adult users would not want to replace their PCs with one, the...

-- tomshardware.com

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