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All-in-One PC vs Mini PC vs Laptop: Which Fits Your Lab or Office?

Fixed desks, shared labs, signage and mobile staff each suit a different form. This guide matches the form to the job and to the VISION model.

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Form and matching VISION models, from the product specifications.
FormVISION modelKey facts
All-in-one PCK1 19, 21.5 and 23.8 inchIntel Core, Windows 11, up to 32GB RAM, NVMe SSD; touch optional on the 23.8 inch
Mini PCT413th and 14th Gen Intel Core, up to 32GB RAM, NVMe storage, thick and thin profiles
Mini PCNIntel Core and Core Ultra, up to 64GB RAM, 120 mm footprint, multiple display outputs
LaptopSH Book 1414 inch Full HD, about 1.48 kg, Wi-Fi 6, fingerprint touchpad
LaptopGO 15.615.6 inch Full HD, 12th Gen Intel Core i7, up to 32GB RAM, about 1.68 kg

All-in-one PCs: fixed desks and school labs

The screen and computer are one unit, so each desk needs one power cable and fewer parts to lose or break. VISION K1 comes in 19, 21.5 and 23.8 inch; touch is optional on the 23.8 inch model.

Mini PCs: reuse monitors, drive signage, run several displays

A mini PC is a computer without a screen. It suits offices that already own monitors, digital signage and workstations with several displays. The VISION N mini PC lists up to 64GB RAM and multiple HDMI and DisplayPort outputs in a 120 mm footprint.

Laptops: people who move

Choose a laptop for staff and teachers who work in more than one room. The VISION SH Book 14 is the lighter option at about 1.48 kg; the GO 15.6 has the larger screen.

Questions to settle first

  • Does the user stay at one desk?
  • Do you already own monitors, keyboards and mice?
  • How many displays does each user need?
  • How much memory and storage does the software need?

Frequently asked questions

Which is best for a school computer lab?

All-in-one PCs are the usual choice for fixed lab desks because there is one unit and one power cable per seat. Mini PCs fit labs that already have monitors.

Does the VISION K1 have a touchscreen?

Touch is optional on the 23.8 inch model and not supported on the 19 and 21.5 inch models.

How many displays can a VISION N mini PC drive?

Its ports include 2 HDMI and 2 DisplayPort (via Type-C) outputs. Confirm your display setup with us before ordering.

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