First Impressions
Priced at $279.00, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M820z 21.5 AIO i5 (Renewed) is Amazon Renewed's entry in the all-in-one pcs category. With 2 buyers rating it at 2.5 stars, it currently sits at #36 of 38 in our rankings. It won't beat the top picks on raw rating, but at 59% below the category average price, it has a different value proposition.
Build and Internals
Pre-built all-in-one pcs vary widely in case and component quality. Some reviews note generic case parts and basic cable routing. The components inside matter more than the chassis, but a poor case can still hurt thermals.
The Numbers
- Brand: Amazon Renewed
- Price: $279.00 (well below the $676.54 category average)
- Amazon rating: 2.5 of 5.0
- Reviews: 2
- Category rank: #36 of 38 in all-in-one pcs
- Cheaper in category: 0 products
- Higher-rated in category: 35 products
- More-reviewed in category: 33 products
From the Reviews
With only 2 reviews, this is a small sample. The 2.5-star average could move significantly as more buyers chime in. Treat the rating as a starting point rather than a verdict.
For context, the average rating in the all-in-one pcs category is 4.1 stars, so this one is rated below typical.
Cheap vs. Capable
At $279.00, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M820z 21.5 AIO i5 (Renewed) sits well below the $676.54 category average. 0 options are cheaper and 37 are more expensive.
The category leader is the HP 27 FHD Touch AIO AMD Ryzen 5 16GB 1TB ($849.99, 4.6★, 1,076 reviews). The Lenovo ThinkCentre M820z 21.5 AIO i5 (Renewed) is $570.99 cheaper, which is the main reason to pick it over the leader.
Higher-rated options in this category:
- Lenovo A100 24 FHD AIO Desktop Intel N100 16GB - $559.99, 5.0★ (4 reviews) · Higher rated
- Lenovo 24 FHD AIO Desktop Intel 8GB 128GB - $549.99, 5.0★ (3 reviews) · Higher rated
- Lenovo ThinkCentre Neo 55a 24 FHD Ryzen 5 - $699.99, 5.0★ (2 reviews) · Higher rated
If rating alone is your filter, the highest-rated option in this category is the Lenovo A100 24 FHD AIO Desktop Intel N100 16GB at 5.0★.
Should You Buy It?
Skip. Rated below the category average, with cheaper or higher-rated alternatives available. There's no profile of buyer for whom this is the obvious choice.
Best fit for:
- Budget shoppers who want functional all-in-one pcs without overspending
Bottom Line
4/10
Below-average rating in a category with several stronger options. Hard to recommend over higher-ranked alternatives unless a specific feature seals it.