HP 2026 HP EliteOne 870 G9 27" QHD Touchscreen Review

The HP EliteOne 870 G9 is a powerful 27-inch all-in-one desktop built for business. Its 20-core Intel i7 processor and 32GB of RAM make it a multitasking powerhouse, but the integrated graphics mean it's not for gaming or creative work. It's a premium, clean solution for serious professionals who need a lot of computing power in a single package.

If you're shopping for a high-end all-in-one desktop for a serious home office or business setup, the HP EliteOne 870 G9 is a compelling, if pricey, option. Priced around $2,050, this 27-inch QHD touchscreen machine packs a serious punch under the hood with an Intel Core i7-14700 processor, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB SSD. It's clearly built for professionals who need a clean, powerful workstation without the clutter of a separate tower. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics tells you right away this isn't a gaming rig, but for everything else, it's got the specs to back up its business-first attitude. People searching for a 'powerful all-in-one computer for business' or a '27-inch touchscreen desktop' will find exactly that here, wrapped in a sleek, professional package.

Performance-wise, this thing is a multitasking beast for office work. The 20-core Intel i7-14700 processor scores in the 76th percentile for CPU performance in our database, which translates to effortlessly handling spreadsheets, video calls, coding environments, and dozens of browser tabs all at once. The 32GB of DDR5 RAM is even more impressive, landing in the 89th percentile, meaning you'll almost never run out of memory, even with heavy professional software. The 1TB SSD is fast and provides ample space for projects. Just remember, that 24th percentile GPU score is no joke. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics 770 is fine for driving the beautiful QHD display and up to three external 4K monitors, but it's strictly for productivity and media. Asking it to do any real gaming or serious 3D rendering is a non-starter.

At $2,050, the EliteOne 870 G9 sits at the premium end of the all-in-one market. You're paying a lot for the convenience of the AIO form factor combined with top-tier business-class components. For pure performance per dollar, a traditional desktop tower with similar specs would cost significantly less and offer easier upgrades. However, if a clean, powerful, and professional-looking workstation is a priority and your workflow is purely CPU-bound, this AIO delivers a premium experience. Just know that the integrated graphics lock you out of a whole segment of computing tasks.

This isn't really competing with the gaming desktops listed, like the HP Omen 45L or Alienware Aurora. Those are built for entirely different users. A fairer comparison is against other business-focused all-in-ones, like the Dell OptiPlex All-in-One or Lenovo ThinkCentre models. The HP's key advantage is its raw CPU and RAM configuration, which is more generous than many base business AIOs. However, some competitors might offer configurations with low-tier dedicated graphics (like an entry-level NVIDIA T series) at similar prices, which would be a better fit for light design work. If you don't need the touchscreen, also consider a powerful mini-PC paired with a high-quality monitor, which could offer more flexibility and potentially better value.

You should skip the HP EliteOne 870 G9 if you're a gamer, a video editor, a 3D artist, or anyone whose work relies on a powerful graphics card. The integrated graphics will cripple your workflow. Also, if you're on a tight budget or think you might want to upgrade components like the GPU later, a traditional desktop tower is a much better choice. For those users, we'd suggest looking at the gaming desktops in our database, or building a custom PC that balances CPU and GPU power for your specific needs.

So, should you buy the HP EliteOne 870 G9? If you're a business user, professional, or power user who needs an extremely clean, powerful, and reliable desktop for CPU-intensive tasks like data analysis, software development, or heavy multitasking, and you value the all-in-one form factor above all else, this is a fantastic choice. It's overkill for basic web browsing, but perfect for a demanding home office. However, if your work involves any graphics processing, video editing, 3D modeling, or if you ever want to play a game, you should skip it immediately. The integrated graphics are a deal-breaker for those use cases. For everyone else, it's a premium, capable, and tidy workstation.