HP OmniDesk M02-0224 2025, Ryzen 5 8500G, 16GB, 512GB SSD, Gray

The OmniDesk M02-0224 scores 76.7 overall with a port selection in the 95th percentile and a 4.6-star rating from 1,161 reviews. The Ryzen 5 8500G and 16GB of DDR5 RAM handle everyday multitasking easily. But the gaming score of 14.6 is a hard pass for anyone wanting to play modern titles.

The Ryzen 5 8500G is a 6-core chip running at 3.5GHz with boost up to 5GHz. In our database, the CPU lands right around the middle of the pack at the 52nd percentile. That sounds unremarkable until you remember this is a budget-friendly desktop, not a workstation. For spreadsheets, document editing, video calls, and having 30 browser tabs open, it is more than enough. The 16GB of DDR5 RAM also sits at the 53rd percentile, which means it is about average for this category but perfectly adequate for multitasking.

The weak spot is graphics. The Radeon 740M is integrated, and the GPU score lands at the 53rd percentile overall, but the gaming-specific score of 14.6 out of 100 tells the real story. This is not a gaming machine. Casual browser games and older titles at low settings will run, but anything modern will struggle. The 512GB NVMe SSD sits at the 43rd percentile, which is a bit below average for storage capacity. It is fast for boot times and app launches, but you will fill it up quicker than you might expect.

Against the Dell OptiPlex 7070 SFF, the OmniDesk offers newer architecture and DDR5 memory, though the OptiPlex has a reputation for rock-solid reliability in business environments. The Minisforum DeskMini UM880 Plus is a much smaller form factor with potentially stronger integrated graphics, but you sacrifice the port selection that makes the OmniDesk shine. The Lenovo ThinkCentre M710Q is older and slower, so the OmniDesk beats it on raw performance. The Getorli GT105 is a budget option that cannot match the Ryzen 5 8500G's multitasking chops. And the Apple iMac REF-MNE92LL/A is a completely different beast, better display and build quality but locked into macOS and a higher price point. For Windows users who need lots of ports and solid everyday performance, the OmniDesk holds its own.

Pricing on this thing is all over the place. Across 11 US listings, prices range from USD 175 to USD 1,150. That is a USD 975 spread, which is wild for the same core hardware. The lower end of that range is an absolute steal for a Ryzen 5 8500G system with 16GB of DDR5 and a 512GB SSD. At the higher end, you are paying way too much. Shop around and do not settle for anything near the top of that range. The sweet spot is finding a listing under USD 400, which makes this a genuinely good value for office and student use.

The HP OmniDesk M02-0224 scores 76.7 out of 100 in our database, which puts it in solid territory for a general-purpose desktop. The AMD Ryzen 5 8500G with 16GB of DDR5 RAM handles everyday work without breaking a sweat, and the port selection is genuinely impressive. But the integrated Radeon 740M graphics drag the gaming score down to 14.6, so this is not the machine for anyone who wants to play anything beyond casual titles.

What stands out most is the social proof. With a 4.6 out of 5 rating across 1,161 reviews, buyers clearly like this thing. The port selection ranks in the 95th percentile, which is near the top of the charts for connectivity. You get 8 USB-A ports, 2 USB-C, HDMI 2.1, DisplayPort, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6. That is a lot of flexibility for a mini-tower.

Gamers should look elsewhere, full stop. The 14.6 gaming score is one of the weakest we have seen for any modern desktop, and the 280W power supply means you cannot just drop in a dedicated GPU later. If you need serious graphics performance, this is not your machine. Also, anyone who needs lots of local storage should think twice. The 512GB SSD sits in the 43rd percentile, which is below average for this category. Video editors, photographers, or anyone with large media libraries will fill that drive fast. And if you are the type who wants a machine that will still feel fast in five years, the average CPU and RAM rankings suggest this is a right-now machine, not a future-proof one.

The HP OmniDesk M02-0224 is a sensible buy for office work, school, and general home use. The 76.7 overall score reflects a machine that does the basics very well and nothing flashy. The port selection is a genuine standout, and the 4.6-star rating from over a thousand buyers tells you people are happy with it. Just do not expect to game on it, and do not overpay. Find a listing on the lower end of that USD 175 to USD 1,150 range and you have got a dependable daily driver.