MSI Modern MAM272P1M823 White 2024

The MSI Modern AM272P is a clean 27-inch all-in-one for everyday office work, with a roomy 1TB SSD and useful ports. Gaming is a lost cause at 12.5 out of 100, and the CPU is mediocre. Worth a look around USD 900 if you want a simple, tidy setup, but skip it if you need real performance.

The Core 5-120U is a 10-core chip that handles multitasking reasonably well. In our database, the CPU lands at the 35th percentile for this category, which is mediocre. It'll chug through browser tabs and Office apps without much complaint, but heavy photo editing or any kind of rendering will make it sweat. The 16GB of DDR5 is solid, sitting at the 56th percentile, and the 1TB NVMe SSD is a nice bright spot at the 73rd percentile. Storage is quick and roomy. The GPU is the weak link here. Integrated Intel Graphics at the 52nd percentile sounds okay until you realize that's against other all-in-ones, not actual gaming machines. Don't expect much beyond 1080p video playback and basic productivity visuals.

Stacked against the Lenovo Legion Tower 5a, HP OMEN GT16-0364, or ASUS ROG GM700TZ-BS978, this MSI isn't even playing the same game. Those are proper gaming desktops with dedicated GPUs, and they'll run circles around the AM272P in any graphics workload. The Apple Mac Studio M4 Max is in another universe entirely for creative work, though it costs a lot more and doesn't include a display. The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 is closer in spirit as a productivity machine, but it's a tower, so you'll need your own monitor. What the MSI offers that none of those do is simplicity: one box, one cable, done. If that's your priority, it has a niche. If raw performance matters, look elsewhere.

Pricing is all over the place depending on where you shop. In the US, we're seeing listings between USD 900 and USD 1,020, which is a USD 120 spread for the same machine. If you're buying in the US, shop around and don't pay the high end of that range. At around USD 900, this is a fair deal for a clean all-in-one with a big SSD and modern connectivity. At USD 1,020, it starts to feel less compelling when you could build a small desktop and monitor combo with more power for similar money. The CAD, EUR, and GBP prices are each in their own currency and not directly comparable, but they're all on the higher side for what you get.

The MSI Modern AM272P is a 27-inch all-in-one that looks clean on a desk and handles everyday tasks without drama. You get a Core 5-120U, 16GB of DDR5, and a 1TB NVMe drive, which is a perfectly reasonable setup for email, spreadsheets, video calls, and the occasional Netflix binge. The matte FHD display is easy on the eyes, and the port selection is genuinely useful, including HDMI-in so you can use this thing as a monitor for another device.

But let's be real about what this is. The gaming score in our database is 12.5 out of 100, which puts it near the bottom for that use case. The integrated Intel graphics are fine for basic display work, but nobody should buy this expecting to play anything beyond lightweight or older titles. This is a home office machine wearing a slightly sporty jacket.

Skip this if you want to play games, edit video, or run anything that touches a dedicated GPU. The 12.5 gaming score isn't a rough patch, it's a dead end. Also skip it if you're picky about display sharpness, because 1080p on a 27-inch panel will bug you. And if reliability is a top concern, the 36th percentile score should give you pause. You'd be better off with a small tower and a decent monitor for similar money.

This is for someone who wants a tidy desk setup and doesn't need serious horsepower. Think home office workers, students, or anyone who lives in a browser and occasionally watches video. The 27-inch screen is comfortable for long work sessions, and the 1TB SSD means you won't be juggling storage for a while. Just don't expect it to be a gaming rig or a content creation workstation. It's a competent daily driver with a weak GPU and a middling CPU.