HP All-in-One 27-cr0307c 2024, Ryzen 5 7520U, 16GB, 1TB SSD, White

The HP All-in-One 27-cr0307c is a clean touchscreen desktop for basic office work. Its Ryzen 5 7520U is weak, landing in the 18th percentile for CPUs, but reliability is above average. At the low end of its USD 625 to USD 1,699 price range, it's okay. At the high end, skip it.

The Ryzen 5 7520U is a quad-core part that boosts to 4.3 GHz, and it lands in the 18th percentile for CPUs in our database. That's a weak spot. Everyday tasks feel okay thanks to the 16GB of DDR5 and the 1TB SSD, but anything beyond light multitasking will show the limits fast. The Radeon Graphics sit at the 28th percentile, so this is not a gaming machine or a creative workstation. The 27-inch touchscreen is nice for navigation, but the 250-nit brightness is just average. Ports are decent with USB-C, four USB-A, HDMI out, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6. Reliability sits at the 70th percentile, which is the best thing this machine has going for it.

Stacked against the competition, this HP is not winning any performance awards. The Lenovo Legion 90YA003GUS and MSI Aegis Z2 are in a different league for graphics and CPU power, but they're also towers aimed at gamers. The Apple Mac mini M4 Pro will run circles around this HP in raw speed, though you'll need to add a monitor. The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 offers more traditional desktop power for office work. The HP's only real edge is the all-in-one form factor with a touchscreen. If desk space and simplicity matter more than speed, it has a niche. Otherwise, most competitors beat it where it counts.

Pricing is all over the place. We found this machine listed from USD 625 up to USD 1,699 across four US listings. At the low end, it's a reasonable buy for a simple office all-in-one. At the high end, you're getting fleeced. Best Buy has the refurbished option, and that's where the value likely sits if you can find it near the lower price. Paying over a grand for a laptop chip in a desktop shell is a tough sell.

The HP All-in-One 27-cr0307c is a big touchscreen desktop that looks clean on a desk and keeps things simple. You get a 27-inch FHD IPS panel, 16GB of DDR5, a 1TB SSD, and a wireless keyboard and mouse in the box. It's aimed at business and home office buyers who want one tidy machine instead of a tower plus monitor.

But the internals tell a different story. The Ryzen 5 7520U is a laptop chip, and the Radeon Graphics here are not built for anything heavy. Our database puts this machine at 51.8 out of 100 overall, with business use at 62.8 and home office at 53.8. It's fine for email, spreadsheets, and video calls. Just don't expect it to flex.

Skip this if you need real performance. Gamers, video editors, and anyone running demanding software should look elsewhere. The CPU and GPU are both near the bottom of our rankings, so even moderate multitasking will feel sluggish. If you need a machine for AI workloads, the 21.6 score in that category is a clear no. And if you're paying anywhere near the USD 1,699 top price, you're better off with a Mac mini M4 Pro or a proper desktop tower.

Buy this if you want a simple, clean all-in-one for email, web browsing, video calls, and light office work. The touchscreen is handy, and the included wireless keyboard and mouse mean you're set up in minutes. Just keep expectations low on performance. This is a business machine in the most basic sense, not a power user's tool.