I admire the iMac vibes Acer’s new all-in-one PC gives off — but there’s no way it can match its performance

15 Mar 2026, 12:00 · TechRadar

TechRadar Verdict

The Acer Aspire C24 is a basic and functional all-in-one PC with a neat, space-saving design. General performance is good, although the rudimentary, if bright, display and lack of graphical power limit its potential. These drawbacks might be forgivable if the Aspire C24 had a decidedly budget price tag, but it doesn’t, meaning there are AIOs with better value.

Pros

+Stylish
+Compact and light
+Useful included keyboard

Cons

-Limited performance
-1080p display lacks fidelity
-Expensive

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Acer Aspire C24: One-minute review

The Aspire C24 is a minimalist AIO with a spec made for handling everyday workloads competently.

Its design is simple but pleasing. The stark white finish adds to the appeal, and is reminiscent of Apple’s iMac line. The materials don’t feel as premium as those used in such models, but they at least help to keep the weight down, which makes the Aspire C24 easy to set up and maneuver. And as far as AIO machines go, it takes up relatively little desk space, too.

Assembling the stand is a quick and easy process. Once built, the central pole provides some adjustments, although the maximum height it achieves is too short. There’s no tilt functionality, either — something the best all-in-one computer feature.

There aren’t too many ports on the Aspire C24, although I welcomed the inclusion of five USB ports, one of which is Type-C. An HDMI output, a network port, and a combo audio jack also feature, but it’s a shame there’s no SD card reader. The placement of the Aspire C24’s ports is a little inconvenient, too, requiring you to reach all the way behind the unit to make your connections.

The general performance of the Aspire C24 is quite good, handling light productivity tasks and 4K streaming well. The 1080p display is a little underwhelming for a screen this size, but at least there’s plenty of brightness, so you shouldn’t struggle in environments with suboptimal lighting.

However, owing to the absence of a dedicated GPU, gaming and creative performance is poor — even alongside machines with similar integrated graphics. You’ll also notice some humming during such workloads — and even during those of moderate intensity — but thankfully this isn’t distractingly loud.

The included mouse and keyboard are functional affairs. The latter is full-size, which means you get a number pad and other productivity-focused keys. It also has plenty of useful shortcuts on the F row. In contrast, the mouse is miniature and lacks side buttons, which makes it less useful for navigation. But while it can’t compete with the best mouse options, it still performs well enough for casual use.

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