HP Envy 34 All-in-One (2022): For Creative Pros

This 5K-screen all-in-one merits “wide” acclaim.

- MATTHEW BUZZI

Mirroring the overall contraction of the desktop PC market, all-in-one models with integrated screens trailed off in popularity for many years. But now, the proliferation of work-from-home setups has brought them roaring back. HP is one of the few PC manufacturers left that consistently debuts new AIO designs, and its latest update of the HP Envy 34 (starts at $1,999.99; $2,709.99 as tested) is one of the best AIOs that’s ever graced its stable. A dream for creative professionals—and still a solid system for everyone else—it’s got a 34-inch 5K display, a movable camera, and snappy performance. Like-priced traditional desktops can offer more power (particularly on the GPU front), but for what’s included here, the Envy 34 is a fair value and easily cops our Editors’ Choice recommendation for high-end Windows AIO PCs.

AN ENVY-INDUCING DESIGN

The design on this AIO is straightforward, but sometimes simplicity is best. The Envy 34 looks sharp and understated, letting its massive screen grab most of the attention. The stand is clean and minimal, a modest base attached to a plain column. There isn’t a lot to say about the design other than it will blend into virtually any office or home-office environment. It’s also a bit cleaner all around than the smaller but similar HP Envy 32 we reviewed two years ago.