Is the ThinkCentre neo 50A 27 Gen 5 good for everyday work?

Yes. The 8-core i5-13420H, 16 GB of DDR5 and an SSD are more than enough for Office, browsers, video calls and light photo work. It is not built for gaming or heavy 3D rendering.

Does it have a touchscreen?

No. The 27-inch display is a standard non-touch panel.

Can I upgrade the RAM and storage?

It uses DDR5 memory and an SSD, and Lenovo's neo all-in-ones generally allow access for upgrades, but check the service manual for this model before buying. The listing gives 16 GB and 512 GB as configured.

What comes in the box?

The all-in-one unit, a keyboard and a mouse. A monitor, tower and separate peripherals are not needed.

Can I connect a second monitor?

Yes. It has HDMI plus USB-C, so you can add an external display alongside the built-in 27-inch screen.

Is it worth it against a tower plus monitor?

It bundles the screen, keyboard and mouse with an 8-core i5 and Windows 11 Pro in one unit, which saves desk space and cabling. A tower gives easier part swaps and stronger GPU options, so pick the all-in-one for tidiness and the tower for upgradability.