Best Value for All Smart Devices

If you're all about getting the most out of your investments, this is the place. From all the All Smart Devices I've indexed, those currently have the best balance between power, affordability and durability.

If you can't invest this much, scroll down to the budget section for best value at below-average prices.

For more details on the differences between the best Discounts, best Deals and best Value palmarès and which is best for you, feel free to give Sales Shopping vs. Value Shopping a read.

Best bang for the buck across the board US$1240 - US$2080

The following all smart devices offer the best value. Value is determined by balancing 3 main considerations:

how much it costs
how powerful it is
how long it will likely last

HP Pavilion gaming PC from US$73014%, Best price yet!
~$1240 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 4/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1050 Ti

Memory: 12.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 256 GB (~1.25 TB)

Dimensions: 17.00 x 27.70 x 33.80 cm
Weight: 5.150 kg
detailed info from US$722.07
Pricing Accuracy
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ME PC CM1000A Royale Gaming PC from US$960;
~$1580 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2400G

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1660 Ti

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Dimensions: 20.00 x 45.45 x 46.88 cm
Weight: 15.000 kg

detailed info
US$950.1 from Memory Express (Built to Order)
as of 2019-06-26 06:34:44, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Dell Inspiron i5680 Gaming Desktop from US$840;
~$1390 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 2.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i5-8400

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB

Dimensions: 21.59 x 43.76 x 45.90 cm
Weight: 13.730 kg
detailed info from US$836.08
- US$836.08 from Dell (New)
  as of 2019-06-26 06:47:24, EDT
- US$987.35 from Microsoft (New)
  as of 2019-06-26 06:46:48, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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ME PC CM2000A Royale Gaming PC from US$1260;
~$1980 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 4/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 5/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 0.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 1/5
Power 3.5/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 2.5/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: AMD Ryzen 5 2600

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce RTX 2060

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 256.00 GB

Dimensions: 20.00 x 45.45 x 46.88 cm
Weight: 15.000 kg

detailed info
US$1254.13 from Memory Express (Built to Order)
as of 2019-06-26 06:43:56, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1070;
~$1730 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 2.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 3.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 4.5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3.5/5
Versatility for the Price 1.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 2.5/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 8.00 GB

Storage: 1 TB + 128 GB (~1.13 TB)

Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.87 cm
Weight: 13.740 kg
detailed info from US$1064.11
Pricing Accuracy
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Dell Inspiron Gaming PC from US$1340;
~$2080 with accessories
Device Ratings

by Stationary Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 4.5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 5/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 5/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 0/5
Autonomy N/A

by Tower Computers standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 3.5/5
Power 4/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy N/A

Specs

Processor: Intel Core i7-8700

Graphics: Nvidia GeForce GTX 1060

Memory: 16.00 GB

Storage: 2 TB + 128 GB (~2.13 TB)

Dimensions: 21.60 x 43.75 x 45.88 cm
Weight: 13.740 kg

detailed info
US$1330.14 from Dell (New)
as of 2019-06-24 08:10:22, EDT

Pricing Accuracy
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Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	3/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	5/5
Power	2/5
Storage	4/5
Portability	5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	4.5/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	3/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	2.5/5
Storage	2/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4.5/5
Versatility for the Price	2/5
Power	4/5
Storage	0.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	5/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	0.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	1/5
Power	3.5/5
Storage	1/5
Portability	2.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	2.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	3.5/5
Portability	1.5/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	4.5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3.5/5
Versatility for the Price	1.5/5
Power	3/5
Storage	2.5/5
Portability	2/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	4/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	4.5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	5/5
Versatility for the Price	4/5
Power	5/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	0/5
Autonomy	N/A

Bang for the Buck	3/5
Versatility for the Price	3.5/5
Power	4/5
Storage	5/5
Portability	1/5
Autonomy	N/A

Best bang for the buck under $400

Need something cheaper? No worries, here are the best performing options for all smart devices priced below average.

There might be some overlap with the list above, but everything down here is considered budget-friendly.

Acer 11" Chromebook from US$190;
~$330 with accessories
- the Casual Nomad
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 11.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 29.40 x 20.40 x 1.85 cm
Weight: 1.100 kg
detailed info from US$182.41
Pricing Accuracy
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Acer 15" Chromebook from US$1904%, Best price yet!
~$329 with accessories
- the Casual Nomad
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Laptops standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Netbooks standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 3/5
Storage 3/5
Portability 1/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 1.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: Intel Celeron N3060

Graphics: Intel HD Graphics

Memory: 4.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 15.6"

Screen Resolution: 1366×768

Dimensions: 38.30 x 25.60 x 2.41 cm
Weight: 1.950 kg
detailed info from US$181.65
- US$181.65 from Newegg (Refurbished)
  as of 2019-06-25 10:55:49, EDT
- US$243.22 from Staples (New)
  as of 2019-06-26 07:12:04, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Amazon Fire HD 10 Tablet from US$160;
~$290 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 3.5/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

by Large Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 1.5/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 2.5/5

Specs

Processor: ARM Mediatek MT8173

Graphics: ARM PowerVR GX6250

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 10.1"

Screen Resolution: 1920×1200

Dimensions: 26.20 x 15.90 x 0.98 cm
Weight: 0.500 kg
detailed info from US$152.01
- US$152.01 from Amazon (New)
  as of 2019-06-25 07:00:32, EDT
- US$152.01 from Best Buy (New)
  as of 2019-06-24 12:22:27, EDT
Pricing Accuracy
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Amazon Fire HD 8 from US$80;
~$190 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1.5/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 4.5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 4/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 2/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 2/5
Autonomy 4/5

Specs

Processor: ARM MT8163

Graphics: ARM Mali T730MP3

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 16.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 21.40 x 12.80 x 0.97 cm
Weight: 0.370 kg
detailed info from US$76
Pricing Accuracy
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 7.0 from US$90;
~$199 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 5/5
Autonomy 3/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 4/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 3/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 1/5
Storage 1/5
Portability 4/5
Autonomy 3/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 410

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 306

Memory: 1.50 GB

Storage: 8.00 GB

Screen Size: 7"

Screen Resolution: 1280×800

Dimensions: 18.69 x 10.88 x 0.87 cm
Weight: 0.280 kg
detailed info from US$82.85
Pricing Accuracy
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Samsung Galaxy Tab A 8.0 (2017) from US$160;
~$290 with accessories
- the Media Consumer
Device Ratings

by Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 1/5
Versatility for the Price 4/5
Power 0.5/5
Storage 2/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by All Smart Devices standards

Bang for the Buck 0.5/5
Versatility for the Price 4.5/5
Power 0/5
Storage 0.5/5
Portability 4.5/5
Autonomy 5/5

by Small Tablets standards

Bang for the Buck 2/5
Versatility for the Price 2/5
Power 3/5
Storage 5/5
Portability 3/5
Autonomy 5/5

Specs

Processor: Qualcom Snapdragon 425

Graphics: Qualcom Adreno 308

Memory: 2.00 GB

Storage: 32.00 GB

Screen Size: 8"

Screen Resolution: 800×1280

Dimensions: 21.21 x 12.41 x 0.89 cm
Weight: 0.360 kg
detailed info from US$152.01
Pricing Accuracy
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