Apple iMac 24-inch (M4) vs HP OmniStudio X 31.5-inch All-in-One

The iMac is the all-in-one we'd put on most family desks: fast, silent, beautifully finished and refreshingly free of clutter. If you'd rather stay in Windows or crave a huge screen, the HP OmniStudio X is the standout runner-up.

Apple iMac 24-inch (M4)

Buy it

The most polished, lowest-hassle all-in-one you can put on a family desk.

• Gorgeous 4.5K Retina screen that looks sharp and color-accurate straight out of the box
• M4 chip stays fast and completely silent under normal family workloads
• Genuinely tidy: one thin panel, a colour-matched keyboard and mouse, and a single power cable

• Only a 24-inch screen, with no larger option in the line
• Memory and storage are fixed at purchase and can't be upgraded later

Check price

HP OmniStudio X 31.5-inch All-in-One

Buy it

A huge, sharp 4K Windows canvas for families who want the biggest screen in the house.

• Enormous 31.5-inch 4K display with room for several windows side by side
• Modern Intel Core Ultra internals handle photos, video calls and light creative work with ease
• Height-adjustable stand and a strong port selection make it easy to live with

• Commands a flagship price, and the sheer size dominates a desk
• Runs warmer and less silently than the iMac when pushed

Check price

Side by side

The bottom line

Our overall pick is the Apple iMac 24-inch (M4) - The most polished, lowest-hassle all-in-one you can put on a family desk. Choose the HP OmniStudio X 31.5-inch All-in-One instead if windows households that want a big, premium shared screen for schoolwork, media and multitasking.

Want the full picture, including the other options we compared and the popular one we'd skip? Read the complete The Best All-in-One Computers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip).