Which is better for photo editing and light video work?

The HP 27. Its 12-core Core Ultra 7-155U and touchscreen give more headroom, though both rely on integrated graphics, so heavy 4K editing will feel slow on either.

Is the MSI worth stepping up to over the HP?

Only if Wi-Fi 6E matters to you and you don't need touch or Windows 11 Pro. Otherwise the HP offers more for the same class of machine.

Both use similar plastic all-in-one builds and soldered-in laptop-class parts. The HP has a longer owner track record; the MSI is newer, so long-term reliability is less proven.

Do either have a dedicated graphics card?

No. Both use integrated Intel graphics, so they suit office work, streaming and casual games, not modern 3D titles.

Can I upgrade the RAM or storage later?

Both ship with 32GB DDR5 and a 1TB SSD, which is plenty for years of normal use. All-in-ones are harder to open than towers, so plan on the included specs.

Which is better for a home office?

The HP 27, thanks to Windows 11 Pro, the touchscreen and the bundled wireless keyboard and mouse. The MSI is a fine alternative if you prefer a matte non-touch screen.

HP 27 All-in-One Desktop PC vs MSI Modern AM272P All-in-One

The HP 27 is the better pick for most people: a 12-core Core Ultra 7-155U, 32GB DDR5, a 1TB SSD, a 27-inch touchscreen and Windows 11 Pro in one package. The MSI Modern AM272P matches the memory and storage but uses the 10-core Core Ultra 7-150U, a non-touch 1080p panel and Windows 11 Home. Both are plastic-bodied all-in-ones with integrated graphics, so neither is a gaming or heavy-editing machine. Owners rate the HP well (4.4 from 43 ratings); the MSI has less owner feedback, so the HP is the safer bet on track record.

Choose the HP 27 All-in-One if you want a touchscreen, Windows 11 Pro and the stronger 12-core processor for everyday work, streaming and light multitasking.
Choose the MSI Modern AM272P if you prefer a plain non-touch 1080p screen, newer Wi-Fi 6E and Windows 11 Home is fine for you.

Prices

HP 27 All-in-One Desktop PC: $750.00 at Whatnot (checked today)
MSI Modern AM272P All-in-One: $1,379.99 at Walmart (last seen Nov 8)
Difference: the HP 27 All-in-One Desktop PC is $629.99 cheaper than the MSI Modern AM272P All-in-One at the latest prices (Nov 8 and Nov 10)

	HP 27 All-in-One Desktop PC	MSI Modern AM272P All-in-One
Processor	Intel Core Ultra 7-155U, 12 cores, up to 4.8 GHz	Intel Core Ultra 7-150U, 10 cores, 1.8 GHz base
Touchscreen	Yes, 27-inch IPS touch	No, standard 27-inch panel
Operating system	Windows 11 Pro	Windows 11 Home
Wireless	Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.3	Wi-Fi 6E
Memory and storage	32GB DDR5, 1TB PCIe SSD	32GB DDR5, 1TB NVMe SSD
Ports	USB-C, two USB 2.0, HDMI, Ethernet, headphone jack	USB-C, HDMI, Ethernet
Included input	Wireless keyboard and mouse	Keyboard and mouse
Owner feedback	4.4 out of 5 from 43 ratings	Limited owner ratings

Spec	HP 27 All-in-One Desktop PC	MSI Modern AM272P All-in-One
color	White	Black
Processor	Intel® Core Ultra 7-155U	Intel Core Ultra 7, Intel Core 7
Screen size	27 in	27.0
edition	32GB RAM\|1TB SSD\|Pro	—
Proc. brand	Intel	—
Graphic card	Intel Graphics	—
Ram memory	32 GB	—
Brand	HP	—
HD capacity	1 TB	—
OS	Windows 11 Pro	—
PC type	All-in-One Computers	—
Core count	12	—

Spec	HP 27 All-in-One Desktop PC	MSI Modern AM272P All-in-One
Proc. speed	4.8 GHz	—
Solid state drive capacity	1 TB	—
Resolution	1080p	—
Display	IPS LCD	—
Wireless technology	Wi-Fi 6 (2x2) and Bluetooth®️ 5.3	—
Input/output type	HDMI	—
Included software	Windows 11 Pro	—
Accessories included	HP White Wireless Keyboard	—
Has written warranty	No	—
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