Firm HP continues to work on the reincarnation of personal computers - monoblocks. She had a lot of successful lines, and now the company is actively updating them, improving the performance of their machines at the expense of more advanced hardware. Each PC is offered in several versions, so that any buyer can choose the option to your taste. In this review, we have collected 4 models of HP monoblocks that do the home and professional tasks better than others.
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HP 22-b065ur - budget model for home and office
A compact computer with a 21.5-inch display gives a juicy widescreen image thanks to an IPS-screen with a high resolution of 1920x1080 px.
Inside, everything is selected according to the principle “efficiently and inexpensively”: AMD processor (from the E2 series to A8), Radeon R2-R5 video cards and 4 gigabytes of RAM are perfectly combined with each other and quite fit this workhorse.
Pros:
- Traditionally, high-quality assembly and original design HP - monoblock is available in white with a turquoise back cover.
- Anti-glare screen allows you to work comfortably in any light.
- A sufficient set of ports - a pair of USB 2.0 and 3.0, a universal card reader for SD, as well as an output for connecting an additional monitor.
- There was a place for DVD ± RW drive.
- High speed of work on the Internet - a network card provides bandwidth up to 1000 Mbps.
- Sufficient for everyday tasks processor frequency 2-2.4 GHz.
- 500 GB Winchester with a good spindle speed of 7200 rpm.
- Ability to expand the OP to 8 GB (if you want to install a 64-bit axis).
- Comes with a wired mouse and keyboard.
Minuses:
- The cost of 30,000 rubles for such a tall iron.
- Wide frame around the screen.
- The levels of DDR3L RAM are still relevant, but not at all advanced.
- Lack of SSD.
Pavilion 24-a252ur - the best candy bar for multimedia
A stylish slim monoblock in a metal case with a bright Full HD screen not only looks presentable, but also boasts a powerful filling.
The main advantage of this model is the fast loading of graphics even with the use of heavy programs thanks to the discrete GeForce 930MX video card (there are modifications with the integrated Intel HD 630). Other features of the monoblock are also impressive.
Pros:
- Touch screen with a rather large diagonal of 23.8 ″.
- 4-core CPU Core i5-7400T when you turn on the Turbo Boost accelerates from 2.4 to 3 GHz.
- 8 gigabytes of DDR4 RAM allow you to comfortably work in several windows without loss of performance and speed. If desired, another bar can be installed in the free slot.
- Hard drive per terabyte for storing heavy files.
- The full set of USB ports is a pair of 2.0 and 3.0, plus one more Type-C and a built-in 3-in-1 SD reader.
- Wireless operation in the two “home” frequency bands 2.5 and 5.0 GHz provides the maximum connection speed with any router.
- The stand rotates left-right in the sector up to 40 degrees, the monitor deviates by -10 .. + 25 °.
- Mouse and keyboard included - wireless.
Minuses:
- Limited upgrade options.
- Very high cost - from 60 thousand rubles.
ProOne 600 G3 - professional monoblock with unpretentious appearance
This model does not differ stunning design - everything is simple, modest and functional.
The screen with a diagonal of 21.5 ″ is also unremarkable - it does not glare, does not distort the picture, and nothing more. But behind all the seeming simplicity there is a really powerful stuffing that immediately translates the ProOne G3 into the category of professional cars.
Pros:
- 15 types of processors to choose from - starting with the dual-core Celeron G3900 and ending with an 8-core Core i7-7700 (all with a clock speed of at least 2.8 GHz).
- Good Intel HD Graphics 510-630.
- Support for RAM up to 32 GB.
- Huge selection of built-in memory configurations: a hard drive of 0.5 or 1 terabyte, SSD from 256 GB and above, as well as hybrid options with flash-blocks of 8 gigabytes.
- There is a built-in "memory accelerator" - a block of Optane Memory cells.
- High level of data security due to encrypted disk content.
- Support for multithreading audio, that is, the sound from the speakers and the voice in the headphones (or vice versa - from the microphone) can be transmitted simultaneously.
- 4 USB 3.1 ports in the front and back of the all-in-one, plus a couple of 2.0 connectors.
- The built-in card reader works not only with flash drives of the SD family, but also with the UHS-I format.
- Support for Wi-Fi / ac - wireless connection as fast as possible today.
- The model can be completed with a stand like an “easel” or a telescope adjustable in height with the possibility of rotating the screen 360 °.
Minuses:
- The cost of a monoblock in the simplest configuration starts from 50-55 thousand rubles and comes to 80 (if not to get involved in additional "buns" like a DVD-drive and pre-installed software with all the protections).
Envy Curved 34-b000ur - a cool candy bar with an ultra-wide screen
In this monoblock, everything is in abundance: starting with a 34 ″ widescreen curved screen diagonal and ending with a total memory capacity that can exceed 2 terabytes.
Features Envy Curved allow the computer to support the most difficult of the existing games, which means that it can cope with any demanding tasks.
Pros:
- A smart ultra-thin screen with a resolution of 3440x1440 px has a width of 81.5 cm, so that you can fully work on it in two open windows at once.
- Large viewing angles of the IPS display do not distort the picture and colors even on the folded “wings” of the monitor.
- The most productive and powerful Kabylake-processors are Core i5-7400Т and i7-7700 with overclocking capability up to 3.8 GHz.
- Excellent graphics cards from nVidia (GTX 950M in the minimum configuration, in the maximum - GTX 1080). You can also choose a model with an integrated chip.
- A large amount of DDR4 memory - from 8 to 16 GB. Theoretically, it can be expanded to 32 gigs, but the manufacturer does not recommend this.
- Hard disk holds up to 2 TB of information, in addition, the model can be equipped with a hard drive up to 256 gigabytes.
- Work Wi-Fi in two bands 2400 and 5000 MHz.
- Only the fastest ports are: Thunderbolt 3 and 4 more USB 3.0 connectors.
- Included are a wireless mouse and a premium keyboard.
- On the stand is a convenient volume control, and in the monoblock case itself - as many as 4 music speakers.
- In the advanced configuration provides a wireless charging module for smartphones.
Minuses:
- Huge cost in the range of 170-200 thousand rubles.
- The stand takes up a lot of space on the table, but without it there is no way - all the connectors are located exactly here.
- Difficulties with a potential upgrade, although at the moment there is nothing to improve here.
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