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ASUS Vivo AiO V221ICGK-BA030T review

ASUS Vivo AiO V221ICGK-BA030T. Product type: All-in-One PC. Display diagonal: 54.6 cm (21.5"), HD type: Full HD, Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels, Screen shape: Flat. Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i3, Processor frequency: 2.4 GHz. Internal memory: 8 GB, Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM. Total storage capacity: 1000 GB, Storage media: HDD. Discrete graphics adapter model: NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® 930MX. Built-in camera. Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home. Product colour: Brown, Gold

The stunningly beautiful Vivo AiO V221 all-in-one PC is the slimmest-ever Vivo AiO, with a truly extraordinary audio system. Featuring advanced audio technology that includes transmission-line speakers and smart amplifiers, Vivo AiO V221 immerses you in amazingly powerful, high-quality sound for the ultimate multimedia experience.

Eye-catchingly slim, timelessly elegant

Measuring just 7.2mm thin at its edges, Vivo AiO V221 is the slimmest-ever model in the Vivo AiO series. Itā€™s an all-in-one PC thatā€™s designed to be seen, not hidden, and itā€™s available in your choice of stylish white or classic black to enhance any dĆ©cor.

Seamless, effortless

Vivo AiO V221ā€™s simple yet elegant integrated stand is sculpted from a single piece of aluminum. Itā€™s designed for complete stability and a graceful appearance, with a shape based on the Chinese character äŗŗ , for ā€˜humanā€™. The perfectly balanced hinge keeps Vivo AiO V221ā€™s screen firmly in place, while allowing you to tilt it effortlessly to the most comfortable angle.

Vibrant and vivid!

Vivo AiO V221 has a backlit 21.5-inch LED widescreen display that makes everything more vibrant and vivid. Exclusive ASUS Splendid technology ensures true-to-life colorsā€”whether itā€™s an image of a sunset, a clear blue sky, or subtle skin tones. The Full HD (1920 x 1080) resolution produces incredible detail for games and movies, while ASUS Tru2Life Video technology optimizes sharpness and contrast for every pixel in every frame for clearer, more realistic videos.

Truly extraordinary sound

For amazingly immersive multimedia experiences, weā€™ve added some truly extraordinary technology into Vivo AiO V221ā€™s audio system. Powerful front stereo speakers use an advanced transmission-line design ā€” rarely seen outside audio laboratories ā€” to deliver pure, undistorted bass via long and complex computer-designed acoustic chambers that are 2.5x larger than standard chambers. Each speaker is driven by a smart amplifier that intelligently monitors and controls voice-coil movement. This allows the speakers to be driven harder ā€” in fact, 3x louder than they would be with a normal amplifier ā€” without any risk of audio distortion or physical damage. The result is smooth, powerful bass and clear, full-range sound that has to be heard to be believed.

Faster, more convenient connections

Vivo AiO V221 has four rear-mounted USB 3.1 Gen 1 Type-A ports for high-speed data transfers that are up to 10x faster than USB 2.0. And for your convenience, thereā€™s also a side-mounted USB 2.0 port. Ultra-fast dual-band 802.11ac Wi-Fi lets you connect Vivo AiO V221 to any wireless network at the best possible speed, and with less interference. With a maximum speed of 867Mbps, itā€™s almost as fast as a wired network! For smooth, supersized entertainment, the full-size HDMI-out port lets you connect Vivo AiO V221 to a big-screen HDTV or monitor using just a single cable.

ASUS Desktops ā€” Most recommended Windows desktop brand*

Innovation, design and reliability are at the heart of all ASUS computers. Winning Readers' Choice for overall satisfaction for the second year in a row, and for the third successive year in the home category, is proof that ASUS is better at delivering what customers want than rival Windows desktop PC companies. As PCMag.com* says: ā€œIf you want a Windows desktop PC, ASUS is the best choiceā€.

ASUS Vivo AiO V221ICGK-BA030T specs

Display

Screen shape: Flat
Native aspect ratio: 16:9
LED backlight: yes
HD type: Full HD
Touchscreen: no
Display resolution: 1920 x 1080 pixels
Display diagonal: 54.6 cm (21.5")

Processor

ECC supported by processor: no
Memory channels supported by processor: Dual
Memory bandwidth supported by processor (max): 34.1 GB/s
Memory clock speeds supported by processor: 1600,1866,2133 MHz
Memory types supported by processor: DDR3L, DDR4-SDRAM, LPDDR3-SDRAM
Conflict-Free processor: yes
Maximum internal memory supported by processor: 32 GB
Bus type: OPI
Maximum number of PCI Express lanes: 12
PCI Express configurations: 1x2+2x1,1x4,2x2,4x1
PCI Express slots version: 3.0
Processor code: SR2ZW
Processor codename: Kaby Lake
Processor lithography: 14 nm
Processor operating modes: 64-bit
Processor socket: BGA 1356
Stepping: H0
Tjunction: 100 Ā°C
Configurable TDP-down: 7.5 W
Configurable TDP-down frequency: 0.8 GHz
Thermal Design Power (TDP): 15 W
System bus rate: 4 GT/s
Processor cache type: Smart Cache
Processor cache: 3 MB
Processor threads: 4
Processor cores: 2
Processor frequency: 2.4 GHz
Processor model: i3-7100U
Processor generation: 7th gen IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i3
Processor family: IntelĀ® Coreā„¢ i3
Processor manufacturer: Intel

Memory

Memory clock speed: 2133 MHz
Maximum internal memory: 8 GB
Internal memory type: DDR4-SDRAM
Internal memory: 8 GB

Storage

Compatible memory cards: SD,SDHC,SDXC
Card reader integrated: yes
Optical drive type: N
HDD interface: SATA
HDD capacity: 1000 GB
Number of HDDs installed: 1
Storage media: HDD
Total storage capacity: 1000 GB

Graphics

On-board graphics adapter DirectX version: 12.0
On-board graphics adapter ID: 0x5916
On-board graphics adapter OpenGL version: 4.4
Maximum on-board graphics adapter memory: 32 GB
Number of displays supported (on-board graphics): 3
On-board graphics adapter base frequency: 300 MHz
On-board graphics adapter dynamic frequency (max): 1000 MHz
On-board graphics adapter model: IntelĀ® HD Graphics 620
On-board graphics adapter: yes
Discrete graphics adapter memory: 2 GB
Discrete graphics adapter model: NVIDIAĀ® GeForceĀ® 930MX
Discrete graphics adapter: yes

Audio

Audio system: Sonic Master Premium
Built-in microphone: yes
RMS rated power: 3 W
Built-in speaker(s): yes

Camera

Total megapixels: 1 MP
Built-in camera: yes

Network

Bluetooth version: 4.1
Bluetooth: yes
Ethernet LAN: yes
Wi-Fi standards: 802.11a,Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac),802.11b,802.11g,Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n)
Top Wi-Fi standard: Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac)
Wi-Fi: yes

Ports & interfaces

DC-in jack: yes
FireWire 800: no
Combo headphone/mic port: yes
Microphone in: no
HDMI ports quantity: 1
USB 3.2 Gen 1 (3.1 Gen 1) Type-A ports quantity: 4
USB 2.0 ports quantity: 1
Ethernet LAN (RJ-45) ports: 1

Design

Cable lock slot: yes
Cable lock slot type: Kensington
Product colour: Brown, Gold

Performance

Product type: All-in-One PC

Software

Operating system installed: Windows 10 Home

Processor special features

CPU configuration (max): 1
Embedded options available: yes
Enhanced Intel SpeedStep Technology: yes
Execute Disable Bit: yes
Graphics & IMC lithography: 14 nm
Idle States: yes
Intel 64: yes
Intel Clear Video Technology: yes
Intel Enhanced Halt State: yes
Intel Flex Memory Access: yes
Intel Identity Protection Technology version: 1.00
Intel Secure Key Technology version: 1.00
Intel Smart Response Technology version: 1.00
Intel Software Guard Extensions (Intel SGX): yes
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP): no
Intel Stable Image Platform Program (SIPP) version: 0.00
Intel TSX-NI: no
Intel TSX-NI version: 0.00
Intel Trusted Execution Technology: no
Intel VT-x with Extended Page Tables (EPT): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology (VT-x): yes
Intel Virtualization Technology for Directed I/O (VT-d): yes
IntelĀ® AES New Instructions (IntelĀ® AES-NI): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video HD Technology (IntelĀ® CVT HD): yes
IntelĀ® Clear Video Technology for Mobile Internet Devices (Intel CVT for MID): yes
IntelĀ® Hyper Threading Technology (IntelĀ® HT Technology): yes
IntelĀ® Identity Protection Technology (IntelĀ® IPT): yes
IntelĀ® InTruā„¢ 3D Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Insiderā„¢: yes
IntelĀ® My WiFi Technology (IntelĀ® MWT): yes
IntelĀ® OS Guard: yes
IntelĀ® Quick Sync Video Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Secure Key: yes
IntelĀ® Small Business Advantage (IntelĀ® SBA): yes
IntelĀ® Smart Response Technology: yes
IntelĀ® Turbo Boost Technology: N
IntelĀ® Wireless Display (IntelĀ® WiDi): yes
Processor ARK ID: 95442
Processor package size: 42 x 24 mm
Supported instruction sets: AVX 2.0,SSE4.2
Thermal Monitoring Technologies: yes

Weight & dimensions

Weight (with stand): 4.65 kg
Depth (with stand): 398 mm
Width (with stand): 514 mm

Packaging content

AC adapter included: yes
Warranty card: yes
Keyboard included: no
Mouse included: no

Other features

Autonomy mode: no
Detachable display: no