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alaTest has collected and analyzed 7 reviews of Corsair One i500 (2024). The average rating for this product is 4.3/5, compared to an average rating of 4.1/5 for other Desktops for all reviews. People are impressed by the size. The design is also appreciated, but there are some mixed comments about the usability. There are some negative comments about the price.
design, size
price
We analyzed user and expert ratings, product age and more factors. Compared to other Desktops the Corsair One i500 (2024) is awarded an overall alaScore™ of 96/100 = Excellent quality.
Expert review by : Matthew Buzzi (pcmag.com)
The One i500, a redesigned take on Corsair's flagship compact desktop, is an impressive, striking PC that pushes more power than larger, pricier models. It vies for the top of our processing and gaming charts—at a competitive price, too.
Expert review by : Tony Polanco (tomsguide.com)
A gaming powerhouse
Classy design ; Powerful performance ; Runs quietly
Difficult to upgrade components ; Lack of configurations ; Steep price
The Corsair One i500 is smaller than the average gaming PC but its comparatively diminutive size belies a gaming monster thanks to its impressive internals. The outside also looks impressive thanks to its classy wood paneling and fabric panels. Though...
Expert review by : Andrew E. Freedman (tomshardware.com)
Back and bigger after two years.
Wood paneling looks great ; Strong gaming performance ; Easier to upgrade than prior versions ; Doesn't use iCue software
Only comes with very expensive components ; Need customer support for GPU upgrades ; 120 mm radiator on Core i9-14900K
The Corsair One i500 is an attractive gaming desktop with unique wood panelling and strong performance, but it is very expensive and could use a few cooling improvements.
Expert review by : John Loeffler (techradar.com)
The Corsair One i500 is the most exciting gaming PC in years
Gorgeous style ; Powerful performance ; Surprisingly affordable given its specs
Not very upgradable ; Fabric side panels might get gross over time
The Corsair One i500 is a radical departure from the traditional gamer aesthetic, offering a prebuilt rig with fantastic performance and a distinctive style previously only available for custom-built gaming PCs. It's not cheap, but for its specs, it's...
Expert review by : Dominic Moass (kitguru.net)
It's been two years since we last checked out a Corsair One prebuilt PC, but the series is returning
Beautiful aesthetic with wooden front panel.
Very expensive.