Buyer’s Guide

Affordable lines have always been the hallmark of Asus’s TUF brand, and the recently unveiled A14 and the updated A16 carry on this heritage. But here’s where things stand out: the aesthetics have been completely redesigned to appear a lot more upscale. Furthermore, the gaming laptop lineup now includes a second, more portable alternative thanks to the arrival of the A14. Naturally, a laptop’s performance is its most crucial feature, and during my hands-on, I was unable to run benchmarks…

I am still impressed by Lexar’s storage products. This time, their external SSD, the Armor 700, is rated IP66. I enjoy how weatherproof and ruggedized it is, and I like how it looks. This is an obvious choice if you are looking for a performance drive that can withstand the demands of being in the field. What features does the Lexar Armor 700 offer? The Lexar Armor 700 is a stylish, compact, 3.4-inch-long by 2.15-inch-wide portable 20Gbps (USB 3.2×2) SSD.…

For hundreds cheaper, the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 9 16 ($2,441.49 as tested) rivals many expensive gaming laptops. While it falls short of Lenovo’s flagship Legion 9 machines in terms of frills, it is still quite close, offering a premium build and powerful components without going into the stratosphere of laptop cost. Capable of handling even the most demanding games, it boasts an Intel Core i9-14900HX CPU and an Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 GPU that drives a 2,560-by-1,600-pixel screen…

In 2024, there are many options for OLED monitors; however, if you are searching for a 27-inch 1440p display, Samsung’s QD-OLED panel has been the main option. Asus is now attempting to change that with the ROG Strix XG27AQDMG. LG’s OLED panel powers this new 27-inch 1440p 240Hz gaming monitor. While it is superior in HDR capability, it is comparable to QD-OLED in many other ways.  Specs and Features Looking at the specs sheet would not tell you the Asus…

Although the Teamgroup PD20M is a good 20Gbps USB SSD with moderate workloads, it is not the disk to use for continuously writing big data sets. Our 1TB test unit ranked dead last overall in our performance assessments due to its frugal 20GB of cache. Unfortunately, this is also one of the thinnest and most stylish SSDs we have tried; that means it travels well, especially with the convenient carrying case Teamgroup included. What features does the Teamgroup PD20M offer?…

With multiple releases under the MPG series, MSI has entered the QD-OLED gaming monitor market this year. Consider QD-OLED monitors as improved OLED displays that use four components—an LCD matrix, a color filter, an LED backlight, and a layer of quantum dots—to produce a picture. They have been around for a while in the high-end television market, but they are relatively new to the gaming industry. Although its $800 price tag might make some bristle at the phrase “entry-level” in…

If you are a busy working professional often on the road, you should choose the Dell Latitude 7450 Ultralight laptop. It is a true bag crammer’s dream—thin and lightweight. However, the laptop’s huge, roomy QHD+ touchscreen display and superb connectivity will win over some PowerPoint presenters. Continue reading to learn more! Specifications You can customize your Dell Latitude 7450 Ultralight to better meet your needs for working on the Dell website. I could select from up to five different Intel…

Since Intel ceased producing NUCs with Core processors from the thirteenth generation, Asus has assumed the role of premium brand and created the Asus NUC 14 Pro with the latest Core Ultra silicon. The hardware examined here has an extended case, an Intel Core Ultra 7 165H processor with 16GB of DDR5 memory, and 512GB of NVMe storage. It is available in a wide range of SKUs. The memory and storage on this hardware are internally accessible for upgrades since…

Packed into a smartly cooled chassis, the Alienware x16 R2 has a strong Intel Core Ultra 9 185H and Nvidia GeForce RTX 4080 performance, together with a gorgeous mechanical keyboard and solid battery life. Still, the $3,199 price tag is exorbitant. Unfortunately, the 16-inch display and speakers did not meet the high standards I anticipated for a device at that price, but quality costs money. Even yet, putting the Alienware x16 R2 aside isn’t easy. The machine has a lot…

Customers looking for a desktop computer’s power in a small, portable package are the target market for the GMKtec K9 mini PC. Its processing and graphics capabilities are excellent despite its small size. This is one of the best little PCs available, perfect for creative work like photo and video editing, heavy office software, gaming, and video editing. Because it can extend RAM and internal storage far more than most competitors, it is a flexible option for a range of…