REAL-TALK review of the HP 24 DP-0224 all-in-one desktop PC
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- My unboxing and review of the HP 24 dp-0224 series all-in-one PC!
This is my unboxing and review of the HP 24 dp-0224 series all-in-one computer. From the Ryzen processor to the whopping 1TB of fast-moving SSD storage, this machine packs a pretty big punch! Retractable/hidden webcam included as a nice extra feature for your security and privacy. Check out the video, I think you'll agree it's a great little computer for the average consumer!
This HP 24" all-in-one is a solid PC for the price point. I highly recommend it, great value for the money! This is a hot-selling PC. If not available, any of these HP 24 d-series all-in-one computers are going to give you comparable performance at this price point. Enjoy!
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You give dad vibes, and I'm here for it. I enjoyed this review
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I just purchased this today! Thanks for the review! I hit the Like button!!
Awesome, hope you enjoy it!
Finally an actual review! Thank you. I’m looking at the 27”.
Thanks for your comment. I've had a lot of people say the same thing, they want the 27 inch. All things being equal, if the price is worth the extra three inches of screen space, I say go for it. They are good quality All in One machines and you'll be happy!
@@AskYourComputerGuy it also comes with more storage. I just have to decide whether I want the Ryzen 7 or the intel core 7i.
Tough call. AMD is better for gaming IMO, Intel is better for "everyday" use. If that helps :)
Thank you for this review! Need a work from home computer while my team is quarantined and this one seems like a perfect fit :) you're the best!
Hope it works out for you!
how is it now speed wise?
Answered all my questions!!! Thanks boss 👍
Excellent! Glad to hear it! ;)
Thank you for your review! I work from home and have been using my laptop to do so but need something bigger and better. I think this will work just fine for me! Thank you again!!
It's a great machine for a work from home environment. I think you'll be very pleased with it. Thanks for your comment :)
I use one. It's great
Brilliant thanks from the UK
Thank you for a great review! :D Helped a lot!
Awesome, thank you so much for watching! :D
Thank you so much. Your review made my mind. ❤️
Fantastic! Hope you enjoy it, it's a great little all in one!
For sure getting this
I purchased this for my 80+ yr old parents and ot works great ❣️ They could have probably gotten a cheaper one but I think this is perfect for their needs. It is easy for them to use. Large enough for them to read. And Great virtual Dr appointments for them ❣️
Excellent! Glad to hear it :)
Thank you . I could not find how to open mouse to put battery in until you showed me by taking the top off. Had to use my spare with a lead for a while. They should have, at least put a picture in the instructions.
Agreed!
Great Review! Thank you for sharing 😊
You are so welcome!
i got this for christmas and it is really good i use if for making games and playing games
Awesome!
Just purchased $489 at Walmart thank you so much for this review it was very helpful
Fantastic!!!
Just got mines from Best Buy can’t wait to it get delivered looks great 😊
Thank you for the honest review! Just subscribed to your channel. I decided to go with this instead of a laptop due to taking on a virtual teaching position. Luckily, HP had a sale and I got a great deal. :)
Fantastic! Glad to hear it! Let me know what you think of it :)
And thank you for subscribing;)
You didnt get a good deal, The one I have broke down after 1st year of owning. They are the worst I have ever used.
I would have recommended an extended warranty for that reason. They don't make computers the way they used to. I've bought 2 brand new PC's fresh from the warehouse...one worked like a champ, the other wouldn't stay on for more than 20 seconds. It happens with ALL computers. Sometimes you just get lucky. That's why the extended warranty, as well as a reliable backup, is critical with any purchase :(
Nicely done video.
Thank you, my friend
Thank you for the review. Costco has them for $550
At time of creation, it went from $499 on sale to $526, then to $599 the next week. Even at $550, it's a great deal!
You just help me make my mind about which computer to buy. Running to best buy as we speak... Thanks!
Fantastic!
Thanks for this concise, down-the-line assessment. I fall into both categories, being a light gamer, and also considering part-time study. I am also finding a laptop bad for ergonomics.
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You're very welcome! Thx for stopping in :)
Thank you
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Quick question, also great review! Thanks
Does this all-in-one have a loud fan? Or is it a silent fan?
Actually the fan was surprisingly quiet. Usually all in ones are rather loud because of the lack of airflow. Especially with HP's. But I was pleasantly surprised with this one!
I have an older version of this, and the sound quality is tinny on default settings. But it can be improved ten fold in the B&O audio control.
how do I do this? and where to open cd disk? thx L
CD tray is back of the machine on the right side. Well hidden
Thanks for the review I’m looking for a computer to run my drum teaching business from home.
I could run my PC Repair business with this machine, it would probably do just fine for you :)
I bought this computer on Amazon last week it is in my room now.
Good deal, hope you are enjoying it!
Thank you for your review, sir. May I ask what screen recording app were you using?
I use OBS studio with an HMDI capture card
Thank you for the review! Just wondering, does Windows 11 have built in virus protection, or do I need to purchase an antivirus package, like Norton?
Windows Defender comes standard. For most people, it's plenty sufficient for day to day usage. For power users, I'd recommend Avast free, it's what I use and I have no issues ever
Son got one yesterday and I haven't seen him since
Yeah it's a pretty amazing PC
I’m contemplating buying this in order to edit TH-cam videos, Run OBS/Stream Labs, and edit music. Would you recommend? Seems like a solid PC just don’t know if it’s powerful enough.
As a TH-cam creator, I can say you absolutely can use this to do those things. Naturally, if you need faster editing (editing large 4k videos, for example), you probably should scale up with a different PC. For average editing, it'll work beautifully :)
@@AskYourComputerGuyso you can use this to stream?
Absolutely, assuming you have enough internet bandwidth. No problem at all. The built in Webcam isn't the highest resolution, but it will absolutely work
I have a question, lets say I want to watch a DVD disc, what type of device would be compatible with this type of desktop? Also love your video! Keep up the good work!
This particular machine can only play standard CD and DVD, not Blu-Ray. You would need to either replace the existing drive with an internal Blu-ray drive, or (preferably, easier and cheaper), buy an external, USB Blu-ray drive. Hope this helps, and thanks for the question!
thanks for the review. i purchase this yesterday. I got mine at best buy for $699
Good deal, I hope you enjoy it!
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Glad it helped!
Hello there! Thank you! My dad got me this HP Desk top! I love it except can you tell me how to program an optical drive in it without having to get an external drive? I cant play my DVDs! I cant believe they didn't put one in it!
Unfortunately, DVD's are going the way of the do-do bird. Many new systems don't have one. You can buy an external drive (such as the one I use) as cheap as $19 on Amazon. Here's a decent one: amzn.to/3Rgoxzk
iS a good PC option for light work, navigate, stream, shop around ect. & if you only get to pay under $450 price range, is a fantastic choice.
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@@AskYourComputerGuy Can't complain. iKeep everything simple on her including the software. As long ikeep the software stock she'll be fine.
Exactly! 💪
I got the answer I was looking for. Now I know where that darn web cam is hiding.
just got this as a stationary pc as I couldn't justify getting a iMac as I already have a MacBook so I saw it was useless paying that price tag especially when it'll be for general office / college work
Good deal. I'm sure you'll love it, it's a great machine! Keep me posted :)
Is it nice for a simple gaming (sims 4) and other basic tasks? Thanks for the review!
Absolutely. SIMS is not as GPU-intensive as most people think. You'll be fine. And for everyday apps, Office, school, etc, it's a perfect choice
@@AskYourComputerGuy Thank you sooooo much! It's perfect for what i need then!♡
Awesome! LMK what you think of it :)
hi, i have the hp22 all in one. as soon as it turns on the screen says install de operative system on you hard drive... I'm frustrated I don't know what to do
Anytime you get a message about your operating system when you turn the computer on, it either means that you have a hard drive that is failing and the system cannot read it and thereby load the Windows operating system, or there is something wrong with your Windows operating system. That could be corrupted files, a virus or a handful of other things. I would reach out to a local repair tech and have them reinstall Windows on that drive assuming that it is still good, and then you should be back up and running
Thank you for this review. I am loking around for an all in one desktop and this one caught my eyes. So I have a very quick question and would love to have a respone from you. Will this computer work well if I use it to work with Excel and have to handle a very large amount of data? Thank you!
1000% yes. Any modern pc will, this absolutely will
Just bought it yesterday. So far love it. My question is how to tilt the monitor .
If I recall, the metal base is flexible enough to allow you to tilt it. Glad you enjoy the machine!
Absolutely Adjustable angles...I love the Base set ups super cool..
could this still be used for those “hardcore” games though? would it just be a little laggy?
Yes, but you would have to turn your game settings way down. If you just want to play the game and FPS, etc aren't an issue, go for it. But it's not a gaming computer so you won't have that extra "punch" you'd need to play high -res, full frame rate
Loved the review would this be good for graphic designing?
Thank you! Limited, yes. Once you start getting into heavy-processing power needs, it may not be enough for you.
how start an all in one
How can we open the cd/dvd disk on the side if it doesn’t have a button?
Thank you for this honest & informative review. Would I be able to connect any additional monitors to this hp?
Thank you so much! You should be able to, as it has an HDMI-out port, as well as an HDMI-in port
Thank you. Will be purchasing mine for day trading. My laptop is not cutting it anymore.
Best of luck!
Hi
I've got a question:
Does this computer give of any sound? How quiet is it while being used?
Yes it has full stereo sound. It won't blow you off the desk with the internal speakers, but its adequate, I'd say. I would probably hook up external speakers, but everyone has their preference:)
As far as overall noise, the AIO is surprisingly quiet. Almost whisper quiet when in use.
Question: Can you dock your work laptop and just use the monitor?
If I recall, there are two HDMI ports, one for inbound and one for outbound. I would double check the specs, but if so, yes you could
I had to get a new computer since Microsoft isn't supporting windows 8 when the year is up. I've had an hp computer that's been solid for many years so I ordered an hp all-in-one, win11 with a 27 inch screen, 12th gen Intel core i7, 1tb drive, 16 mg ram, ssd. It has a wired keyboard and mouse but I can always get unwired ones for cheap. Paid $930 black Friday, normally $1200, and got a 4 year extended warranty for $40. Hoping it will be a good choice.
Sounds like one heck of a computer!
@@AskYourComputerGuy I use my computer for home studio recording so I needed something that can handle the processing. My old windows 8 was just fine so I expect the new one to fly.
I agree! I think you won't have any issues. LMK how it works out for you
I looked at the HP in a couple of the other all-in-ones and decided that it didn't make sense financially to replace everything to replace a PC. I have cameras, keyboards, mice, etc better than what the HP includes. It was much easy for me to find a 24" 1920 x 1080p fast refresh monitor, a right-sized NUC-size PC with Windows 11 Pro, 16GB RA , 512gb SSD and a slot for 2TB more SSD. The NUC is sitting on my desk, but it could mount on the monitor. I don't keep much data locally. Most of my data in cloud storage and everything is backed up there. I have no confidence in consumer HDDs; I spent 40 year supporting PC and they had more HDDs fail than anything else. For $350 I got everything needed for a good business PC.
btw, What's state of the consumer art in Windows hardware is so far beyond what most people need to do anything useful that it's disgusting - and expensive. The money wasted on overspec'd toys will be missed when players get to retirement and haven't the money to afford living, healthcare and playing.
As long as it meets your needs, I'm all about it! 💪
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I was prepared to wanted this monitor as my room. I still don’t why the comments can may have issue getting windows update nowadays
That’s usually not a hardware issue. Getting windows updates (or not) is usually a windows problem.
Thank you for your review, I have a question, if i wanna run an online business would you recommend me to get this type of pc?
Great question! You can 1000% run a business off this AIO. Absolutely :)
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Which is the better between HP AIO and Envy Move AIO I've watched both of your reviews
Depends on what you plan on using it for. I actually liked the HP 24 personally. I thought it was as better for all around usage (just not heavy gaming)
Nice video,
Only feature I need to check before I get one is if the monitor supports touch? Is it a touch screen?
I Wana get one for my shop and that's a deal breaker for me
Yes, it's a touch screen. Most all in ones are touchscreen FYI :)
@@AskYourComputerGuy Not Mine its same Model 2 yrs older...?😭
Wasn't aware that older models weren't touch. All the new ones are touchscreen. That's the new standard now
Hello thank you for showing us this helps a lot . My question is I have my adapter my power cord in storage and need to order another one since I don’t have time to search for it . Can you please tell me what one I need please thank you
I would go with something like this. I use one similar for my everyday laptop repair and always find the right connector!
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I want to get myself one
You should! They're great little all-in-ones
Don’t it isn’t worth it
Perhaps if you gave a more detailed explanation of why you feel that way, others would find your suggestion more helpful. What is "amazing" for one person may be "meh" for another. Not everyone uses a computer for the same purpose :)
Is that square port on back of screen for hooking the cable up coming from my internet provider? number 5 on instructions. thank you
That is correct. That's your ethernet port. You can use the built-in wireless or hook up internet to it via ethernet. Thanks for your question!
im super interested in buying one of these but do you think it would run after effects?
It should run Adobe AE no problem
Just purchased mine maybe a week ago....I need your help....this is my first all in one in yrs omg and I feel dumb asking but how do you insert a disc I'm so confused..can you please help? I don't see a button next to it or anywhere....
Don't feel dumb, it gets asked more than you think. Enough to where I made a video about it lol. If I'm not mistaken, I made this video because of this machine: th-cam.com/video/C8Tr72qPSyQ/w-d-xo.html
Sorry, I can NOT find an answer to this anywhere.
Can I mount this All In One on a VESA mount or will it need to be the "4 corner" non-VESA mount?
I am going to use dual monitor but it looks like I will need to do a non-VESA mount for this one and then a VESA mount for the other monitor.
I am unsure. Haha. Thank you!
I'm not sure TBH. Best suggestion would be to look at the detailed photos from the link. Hopefully the one from the back (or in the product description) will tell you 👍
How’s the clarity? Is the text grainy at all?
Screen looked amazingly sharp to me. No graininess at all
i like the white colored one but im not a computer guru which one has better specs??
I only did a review on the white. I would recommend you compare this and any other side by side. I would imagine there might not be any difference at all if it's just a different color
Would this work as an monitor for a playstation through the hdmi connection?
Unfortunately, no. The screen is output only. You can output to an HDMI source but nothing can come in
Question, when I start up the desktop I have a problem where the screen just flickers on and off. And all the things are working correctly, like the sounds are working fine, the "display" is working, everything is running its just the screen flickers and goes black.
How can I fix that? I tried hard resetting but even in the recovery window its all blackened and flickering.
That usually happens when a driver is being updated. It's a little unusual for it to happen during normal operation unless there is a heavy load on the graphics card, like perhaps when you're playing a game at max resolution or something. I would check for the latest video driver and see if it persists after that.
@@AskYourComputerGuy mm. I see then, cuz yeah like you said I was just setting up my new desktop but it just kept doing that like during the buildup process. Idk what happened and when I did try to reboot the computer (quite a numerous amount) it just kept bugging out with the screen flickers.
I was a little nervous since this is my first desktop computer.
It will always do that when first setting up or installing Windows. It's all driver updates. It's only when it happens during normal usage that you should address it. Hope that helped
@@AskYourComputerGuy ahhhh, okay then that relieves my worries. Thank you man.
Anytime!
Hello I have a question I have that exact PC and when I turn it on it does a noise and it keeps doing that until it's turned off again and with my microphone you can hear it and it's quite annoying. Do you know how to fix it?
Any chance it's under warranty? Sounds like maybe a sound card issue. At least remove and reinstall the sound drivers first to see if the problem persists
Excuse me sir, you think this would be a great option for making streams?
For creating social media streams? As long as you have a solid internet speed to support it, absolutely yes!
can you use this as a normal monitor for a pc?
It has an HDMI input, so theoretically yes 👍
I bought this computer 3 days ago and can't finish to set up , when it ask me for network security key, I did type password still not working
You should have an option to select "I don't have internet" and just continue. You can try to connect to wifi after setup is complete. This is not an issue with this particular machine, that is a Microsoft problem. Worst case, restart the machine and find the option for system recovery, which should start you over from "brand-new". Hope that helps
Would I be able to comfortably play a large game, like sims with custom content and mods on this?
Games like Sims, Flight Sim, etc should be fine. Anything "hardcore", you'd need more GPU
Is it possible to use this PC as a monitor only along side a laptop?
It has an HDMI input as well as output, so theoretically yes
what’s the power connecter I lost mine is there a link to buy a new one?
I can't find the exact part, because I can't remember if it's the 4mm smart blue tip or the 7mm "regular" HP adapter. But I do know it's 65w and 19.5v output, if that helps your search at all
I homeschool my kids, would you recommend this for that purpose?
I believe so. As long as you don't plan on doing any heavy gaming, it will more than handle normal daily activities (web usage, documents, spreadsheets, etc). I'd absolutely recommend it for "normal usage" 👍
does the hp all in one pc have a plug for wireless headphones, mouse and keyboard, does it also have a power supply or not?
Yes, it's called a USB port, and there are 4 of them if memory serves. And yes, it has a power supply.
I think I decided that this one will work just fine for me and an iMac is not necessary… no matter how pretty it is😅
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Is this device good for programming, designing, and serious work?
Depends on how much "crunch" power you need. I can see it being decent for programming, but probably not for compiling code for an entire operating system. I'd trust it for light video editing for example, but not large 4k compiling. It's a decent work machine
How do you enable function keys on this computer. I need help
Function keys either work by themselves (just pressing F2, F3, etc, or you need to hit Fn key on keyboard when pressing them. One of those two will always work
How do you activate the touch screen
The touch screen is enabled from factory setup. Unless it has been turned off somehow, it should automatically work right out of the box
Where can I get this all-in-one computer screen? It's broken and I can't find a place to buy it online. Please tell me.
With one-off stuff like this, eBay is where I start. You can try Amazon, but your odds are much better finding a "non-working" unit where the screen is still good but maybe the board is shot. You can usually come out cheaper buying the whole pc, and just saw the screens out. As an added bonus, you'll have some working spare parts for any future needs. That's what I do
Hi. I have a question whether the mouse and keyboard has the bluetooutch function or only works on usb 2.4 ? Because I'm going to buy HP AIO and use the mouse and keyboard with the TV.
It's USB only as far as I'm aware
@@AskYourComputerGuy A nice addition, but it will not work on Bluetoouth;) thanks for the quick reply
Absolutely:)
FYI if you have a Bluetooth mouse and keyboard, you could pickup a Bluetooth adapter, which are pretty cheap. Then it would absolutely work
@@AskYourComputerGuy Please tell me because I do not know, and for example, an adapter from another set connected to the TV will work with this from the HP set?
do you know what to do when your computer types double keys?
The issue I have is my key board types double letters or digets at random such as when I ty2pe the letter P it ty2pes 22p2p2p22p2p I have the same com2puter
Usually that's the result of a bad keyboard
I'm just trying to use this for school and to play simple farming simulation games ... thoughts?
Simple games? Absolutely! 💪
How do I open the cd part
Reach around the right rear. It's very craftily integrated into the back she'll. Or just right click on the CD drive in Explorer and select "eject"
Would you recommend this for working from home? If not, do you know of one that is good for working from home?
Absolutely. This is what this kind of machine was designed for
Absolutely. This is what this kind of machine was designed for
Is there a cd/dvd drive ?
Yes. Around the right rear of the pc
Is it good for graphic design? Does the screen bright? How does colours transfer? How would you compare this computer with apple monitors?
Yes good for graphic design. Maybe not best for video processing, but graphics, absolutely. Color depth, vibrancy and resolution all would have worked well for me. There is no comparison to Apple products, they are different classes of hardware. For a PC, it's pretty decent quality, though. Certainly enough that I'd be happy with it
What voltage is the charger ?
From my best recollection, it's 100-240V, 65 or 90w. I think is the compatible charger here. Verify model number before purchasing. www.amazon.com/dp/B0B2128F4S/ref=cm_sw_r_as_gl_apa_gl_i_R1SHPDRE1M3K7ZME6KNR?linkCode=ml1&tag=askyourcomput-20
How well do u think this computer would work with photoshop?
It'll run Photoshop, no problem
All I wanted to know is where the USB ports were and I have not heard it yet
The USB ports are in the back of the unit, next to the power plug.
Which pc would be good for this desktop?
I think you're confused. This is an all in one computer. Everything you need is in one box
U can game btw just adjust setting i can play like apex 50-60fps
Good to know! I knew it was powerful to play games, but some gamers have to have the hardcore dedicated GPU'S. Thx for the tip, don't be surprised if other viewers ask you questions :)
what about valorant tho?
I would imagine if you can play Apex at reduced settings, Valorant shouldn't be that much different. Pretty much any hardcore game should be fine, just have to sacrifice your FPS, shading, ray tracing and all that
Is this a unit you can add a second monitor?
Yes. There is both incoming and outgoing HDMI ports 👍
the memory is upgradable ?
I believe it was expandable to either 16GB or 32GB. I can't recall off the top of my head
How do you switch to hdmi input
When you plug the HDMI cord in, you should get a Windows prompt about inputs and "what would you like to do?"
Why the hdmi not working
Bad cable? Driver problems? Need more info and troubleshooting results to help you
Do we have to buy the windows separately?
No, every PC you purchase includes a Windows license :)
Mine seems to have a sd card slot on the bottom. Weird place to hide a slot. Haven't tried it.
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Quick question, does this computer have a disc tray?
Yes. Very stealthy, on the back panel around the right side
Can i use this for Cricut, canvas and office work?
Absolutely! I have a friend who has a less powerful machine than this, and uses it for her Cricut business. You're good :)
Did u buy this online or go to the store?
Online