ASUS V400 V470VAK-BSI516512-CB, Core i5-13420H, 16GB, 512GB SSD, White

The ASUS V400 is a 27-inch all-in-one desktop built for home office and family use. It has a Core i5-13420H, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD, which is plenty for everyday multitasking. Just don't expect to game on it or plug in many peripherals, the port selection is really limited.

The Core i5-13420H is a laptop-class chip, but it's plenty for the kind of work this machine is built for. In our database, the CPU lands at the 47th percentile, which is about average for all-in-ones. That means it handles everyday multitasking fine. You can have a dozen browser tabs open, run a video call, and stream music without much fuss. The 16GB of DDR5 RAM helps here too, sitting at the 46th percentile. It's not a standout, but it's enough for most home office scenarios.

Storage is a bit of a weak spot. The 512GB SSD puts it in the 30th percentile, which is mediocre for this category. It's fast for booting and loading apps, but you'll fill it up quicker than you might expect if you store a lot of photos, videos, or games. The integrated graphics are also nothing to write home about, landing at the 49th percentile. Fine for spreadsheets and streaming, but don't expect to edit video or play anything beyond casual browser games.

Compared to something like the Apple Mac Studio M3 Ultra, the ASUS V400 is in a completely different league. The Mac Studio is a workstation-class machine with a price tag to match, while the V400 is a budget all-in-one for everyday tasks. If you need serious compute power for video editing or development, the Mac Studio wins easily. But if you just want a family computer for browsing and homework, the V400 is far more sensible.

Against Windows towers like the Lenovo Legion Tower 5a Gen 10 or the HP OMEN GT16-0364, the V400 loses on raw performance but wins on simplicity. Those towers have dedicated GPUs and upgradeable parts, which the V400 lacks. The Dell Desktop ECT1250 is a closer competitor in spirit, but it's a traditional desktop, so you'd need to buy a monitor separately. The MSI Aegis ZS2 is another gaming-focused option that makes the V400 look underpowered. For pure home office use, the V400's all-in-one design is its main advantage over all of these.

At around CAD 900, the ASUS V400 is a decent value for a 27-inch all-in-one with 16GB of RAM and a 512GB SSD. You're paying for the convenience of an all-in-one form factor and the big screen. But if you're willing to go with a traditional desktop tower and a separate monitor, you can often get more performance for the same money. The Lenovo Legion Tower 5a or HP OMEN GT16 will crush this thing in raw power, though they're aimed at gamers and cost more. For pure home office value, the V400 holds its own, but the weak port selection and mediocre storage score mean you should think about whether you'll need to spend extra on a hub or external drive.

The ASUS V400 is a 27-inch all-in-one desktop aimed squarely at home office and everyday family use. It runs an Intel Core i5-13420H, 16GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 512GB SSD, with Windows 11 out of the box. We found it listed around CAD 900 in Canada, which puts it in the budget-friendly end of the AiO market. If you're searching for a simple all-in-one computer for home office work, school, or a family command center, this one checks a lot of the basic boxes.

It's not a performance machine. The integrated graphics mean gaming is basically off the table, and our database puts its overall score at 42.6 out of 100. But for the kind of person who wants a clean desk, a big screen, and a computer that just works for email, browsing, and video calls, the V400 is a reasonable option. The included keyboard and mouse also mean you don't need to buy anything extra to get started.

One thing to keep in mind: the port selection is really limited. Our data ranks it in the 5th percentile for ports, which is one of the worst we've seen. If you need to plug in a lot of peripherals, you'll likely need a USB hub.

Skip the ASUS V400 if you need to connect more than a couple of USB devices, the port selection is genuinely bad. Gamers and creative professionals should also look elsewhere, since the integrated graphics can't handle demanding software. If you want a machine that can be upgraded over time, a traditional desktop tower like the Dell Desktop ECT1250 or Lenovo Legion Tower 5a is a better fit. And if you're worried about long-term reliability, the below-average reliability score might push you toward a brand with a stronger track record.

Should you buy the ASUS V400? If you want a clean, simple all-in-one for home office work, school, or family use, and you don't need to plug in a ton of devices, it's a solid choice. The 27-inch screen is nice, the performance is fine for everyday tasks, and the included keyboard and mouse make setup painless. The customer rating of 4.6 out of 5 suggests most buyers are happy with it.

But if you need more storage, more ports, or any kind of gaming or creative performance, look elsewhere. The 512GB SSD and limited connectivity are real drawbacks. And the reliability score of 37th percentile is a bit concerning, especially with at least one review mentioning a total failure after five months. For the price, it's a decent deal, but it's not a machine that will grow with your needs.