Dell 27" 2025 Review

The Dell 27" FHD All-in-One Touch Desktop is a confusing package. It packs a massive 64GB of RAM and 2TB of storage, but pairs them with a mediocre Intel Core 7 150U processor and a weak NVIDIA MX570A GPU. The 1080p screen is underwhelming for a 27-inch AIO. It's only worth considering at the very low end of its huge price range for basic office use.

If you're looking for a 27-inch all-in-one desktop for your home office or business, this Dell model is a bit of a head-scratcher. On paper, it's got a huge amount of RAM and storage, with 64GB of DDR5 and a 2TB SSD, which is way more than most people need. It also comes with a generous bundle that includes a docking station with extra storage. But the core specs tell a different story. The Intel Core 7 150U processor and the NVIDIA GeForce MX570A graphics card are more suited for basic tasks, not heavy lifting. So you get a machine with a massive memory bank but a relatively modest engine. It's a classic case of spec sheet confusion.

Our benchmarks show this AIO is built for everyday work, not performance. The CPU lands in the 40th percentile, which is about average. That means it's fine for web browsing, office apps, and video calls, but it will start to struggle if you push it with heavy multitasking or complex spreadsheets. The GPU is in a similar spot at the 43rd percentile. The MX570A is a low-power discrete card, but it's not a gaming GPU. You might get away with some very light photo editing or casual games on low settings, but that's it. The real standout is the RAM and storage, which are in the 96th and 88th percentiles respectively. Having 64GB of DDR5 is overkill for 99% of users, but it does mean you'll never have to worry about running out of memory for Chrome tabs.

Here's the tricky part: the price varies wildly from $1249 to $2699 depending on the vendor and configuration. At the lower end, you're getting a lot of RAM and storage for the money, plus that docking station bundle. At the high end, it's a terrible deal. For the same $2700, you could build a monster gaming PC or buy a much more powerful workstation. This Dell AIO only makes sense if you find it at a steep discount on the lower side of that range and your needs are strictly basic office work. Otherwise, the money is better spent elsewhere.

This Dell isn't really competing with the gaming desktops listed, like the HP OMEN or Lenovo Legion. Those are in a different league for performance. A fairer comparison would be against other all-in-ones or compact business desktops. For example, an Apple iMac with the M3 chip would run circles around this Dell in CPU performance, have a stunning 4.5K display, and likely cost a similar amount at the high end. Even a business-focused Lenovo ThinkCentre or HP ProOne would likely offer better balanced specs for the price. This Dell configuration feels lopsided, prioritizing massive RAM over a better screen or processor.

Skip this if you do anything beyond basic computing. Gamers, video editors, 3D modelers, and even serious photo editors should look elsewhere—the GPU is a major bottleneck. Also, if you care about screen quality, the 1080p resolution on a 27-inch panel is a deal-breaker. Students or home users on a tight budget would be better served by a cheaper laptop or a mini PC paired with a nicer monitor. Anyone looking for a premium all-in-one experience should consider an Apple iMac or a Windows AIO with a better screen and processor.

Should you buy this? Probably not. It's a strangely configured machine that gives you a race car's amount of fuel (RAM) but a scooter's engine (CPU/GPU). The 1080p screen on a 27-inch panel is also a real letdown for an all-in-one at this price point. If you absolutely need an all-in-one touchscreen PC and you find this specific model for close to $1249, and you know you'll benefit from having 50 browser tabs and 10 Word documents open simultaneously, then maybe consider it for the RAM alone. But for almost everyone, there are better, more balanced options that won't leave you wondering where your money went.