Small desktops are the norm in modern offices, and two formats dominate: the all-in-one PC and the mini PC plus monitor. Both save space compared with a tower, but they suit different situations.
Side-by-side comparison
| All-in-one PC | Mini PC + monitor | |
|---|---|---|
| Cables | One power lead (plus optional LAN) | Two power leads, display cable, often a VESA bracket |
| Deployment | Unbox and plug in | Two items to unpack, mount and connect |
| Webcam, mics, speakers | Built in | Usually separate |
| Touch screen | Available built in | Needs a touch monitor |
| Upgrades | Business AIOs: RAM, SSD, often CPU | RAM and SSD |
| Replace screen separately | No | Yes |
| Look | Clean, single unit | Depends on mounting |
When an all-in-one PC wins
- Large rollouts where deployment time matters.
- Reception and customer-facing desks where looks matter.
- Hot desks and shared workstations needing a webcam and speakers.
- Touch screen use – the Hibertek BF24 and T22 have touch built in.
When a mini PC and monitor wins
- You already own good monitors.
- You need very large or multiple screens at every desk.
The “upgradeable AIO” middle ground
The old argument against AIOs was that you could not upgrade them. Hibertek’s Thin Mini-ITX models – GI24, U24, BG24 and GI27 – take desktop processors up to 65W across Intel LGA1851, LGA1700, LGA1200 and AMD AM4 platforms, up to 64GB SO-DIMM, an M.2 2280 slot and a tool-less 2.5″ bay. They also have DisplayPort and HDMI out, so you can add a second monitor.
The Hibertek all-in-one range at a glance
| Model | Screen | Touch | Highlights |
|---|---|---|---|
| T20 | 19.5″ HD+ | 10-point capacitive | Compact, optical drive bay, 4-in-1 card reader |
| T22 | 21.5″ Full HD | 10-point capacitive | Two 2.5″ bays + M.2, optical bay |
| BF24 | 23.8″ Full HD VA | Optional touch | Intel Core i3/i5/i7, 2MP webcam, optical bay |
| E24 | 23.8″ Full HD VA | Optional touch | Front USB-C, pop-up camera, smart card option |
| GI24 | 23.8″ Full HD IPS | Non-touch | Desktop CPUs up to 65W, up to 64GB, Wi-Fi 7 option |
| U24 | 23.8″ Full HD IPS/VA | Non-touch | VESA 100, bezel-free, Wi-Fi 7 option |
| BG24 | 23.8″ Full HD IPS/VA | Non-touch | Aluminium Y stand, NVMe Gen 4 |
| GI27 | 27″ FHD or QHD | Non-touch | 2560 x 1440 option, up to 64GB |
Get a quote for Hibertek all-in-one PCs
B-Spoke Systems supplies the full Hibertek range of all-in-one touch screen PCs and non-touch all-in-one PCs from UK stock in Leicester, for single units, IT resellers and large rollouts. Visit our Leicester showroom, contact our team or call 0116 260 3100 / email sales@b-spokesystems.com.