Lenovo A100, Intel N100, 8GB, 128GB SSD + 512GB SSD, Cloud Gray

The Lenovo A100 scores 52.3 out of 100, dragged down by a 6th percentile CPU and 9th percentile RAM. The 23.8-inch FHD IPS display with 99% sRGB is the standout feature, and the port selection is decent. But with an 8.7 gaming score and a weird 128GB internal plus 512GB external storage split, this is a light-duty machine at best. At $550 it's borderline, at EUR 1,219 it's a rip-off.

Let's be blunt: the N100 is not a fast chip. It sits in the 6th percentile for CPUs in our database, which puts it near the bottom of the barrel for all-in-ones. The 4 cores and 4 threads are fine for single-tab browsing or a Word doc, but open a dozen Chrome tabs and a video call at the same time and you'll feel the lag. The integrated Intel UHD Graphics lands at the 38th percentile, which is better than the CPU but still firmly in the underwhelming zone. Don't expect to play anything beyond solitaire or stream at high settings without stutters.

The 8GB of DDR4 RAM is the other big limiter. At the 9th percentile, it's one of the weakest RAM configs we've seen in this category. Windows 11 Pro alone will happily eat 4GB, leaving you with very little headroom for actual work. The storage situation doesn't help either. The 128GB onboard SSD is at the 47th percentile, which is about average for budget AIOs, but the fact that the 512GB drive is external is a head-scratcher. You're essentially getting a small fast drive and a bigger slower drive dangling off the side. Boot times will be fine, but managing where your files live will get old fast.

Stacked against the competition, the A100 is in a rough spot. The Apple iMac M4 absolutely destroys it in every performance metric, though it costs significantly more. The HP OMEN 16L TG03 and MSI Codex R2 are gaming-focused towers that make the A100's 8.7 gaming score look like a joke, but they're not AIOs and they're aimed at a different buyer. The Dell Tower Plus EBT2250 is a more direct comparison as a general-purpose desktop, and it offers better CPU and RAM options for similar money. The iBUYPOWER Slate SWI7N56T01 also beats the A100 on raw specs, though again, it's a tower not an all-in-one. The A100's only real advantage is the integrated display and the space-saving design. If you don't need the AIO form factor, there are much better desktops at this price. If you do need an AIO, the A100 is one of the cheaper options, but you're paying for the screen with a serious performance penalty.

Pricing on the A100 is all over the map. In the US, you can grab it for $550, which is about what you'd expect for a budget AIO with these specs. But in Europe, the spread is wild. We're seeing EUR 823 on the low end and EUR 1,219 on the high end across three listings in Spain, France, and Italy. That's a EUR 396 gap for what appears to be the same machine. If you're in Europe, shop around hard. The EUR 823 listing is the only one that makes any sense. At EUR 1,219, you're paying premium money for a 6th percentile CPU and 8GB of RAM, which is frankly insulting. The GBP 951 price in the UK is also steep for what you get. The $550 US price is the only one that feels fair, and even then, you're paying for the display and the form factor more than the performance.

The Lenovo A100 posts a 52.3 out of 100 in our database, which lands it in the middle of the all-in-one pack. That's not a disaster, but it's not a flex either. The headline numbers tell the story: a 6th percentile CPU score and a 9th percentile RAM score drag down what is otherwise a perfectly serviceable office machine. The Intel N100 is a 4-core, 4-thread chip that tops out at 3.4GHz, and it's paired with just 8GB of DDR4. For light browsing, email, and document work, it'll get by. For anything heavier, it'll wheeze.

What saves this thing from being a total write-off is the display and the build. The 23.8-inch FHD IPS panel covers 99% sRGB with a 1300:1 contrast ratio, which is genuinely nice for a budget AIO. And the port selection is decent, with 2x USB-C, 4x USB-A, HDMI out, Ethernet, and Wi-Fi 6. The storage setup is a bit odd though: a 128GB onboard SSD plus a 512GB external SSD. That's a weird split, and it means your fast internal storage is tiny while the bigger drive hangs off a cable.

Skip the A100 if you do any kind of heavy multitasking, photo or video editing, or gaming. The 8.7 gaming score and 6th percentile CPU mean this thing will choke on anything beyond basic productivity. Also skip it if you're in Europe and seeing prices above EUR 900. The EUR 1,219 listing is nearly double the US price for the same hardware, which is absurd. And if you don't specifically need an all-in-one form factor, skip it entirely. A tower with a budget monitor will give you far better performance for the same money. The only people who should consider the A100 are those who need a space-saving AIO for light email, browsing, and document work, and who can find it at the low end of the price range.

The Lenovo A100 is a tough sell unless you specifically need a cheap all-in-one and your workload is extremely light. The display is genuinely good for the price, and the port selection is solid. But the N100 CPU and 8GB of RAM are going to frustrate you within a year or two. At $550 in the US, it's a borderline okay deal for a basic home office machine. At EUR 1,219 in Europe, it's a bad joke. If you can live with a tower, buy a tower. If you need an AIO, wait for a sale or look at refurbished options with better internals. The A100 is a pretty screen wrapped around a weak computer.