Buyer’s Guide

Although it isn’t the most powerful gaming PC available, the Corsair One i500 isn’t upgradeable, and in terms of appearance, it’s the kind of device that will elicit strong opinions from people, including myself. Its performance alone makes it a strong candidate for the greatest gaming PC of 2024, and its cost is very reasonable considering the types of gaming setups I’ve seen with Core i9-14900K and RTX 4080 Super or RTX 4090 GPUs. This isn’t a cheap gaming PC,…

In 2024, the MSI Titan 18 HX makes a comeback, regaining its position as the top gaming laptop for those willing to spend a lot of money on the most extravagant desktop substitute available. Similar to the MSI GT77 Titan HX, which it replaced in 2023, the Titan 18 HX is a $5,000 desktop computer that passes for a gaming laptop. With a weight of little less than 8 pounds (4 kg), you won’t be able to carry it anyplace…

Massive is the Acer Predator Helios 18. This is not the laptop for you if you’re searching for something portable, thin, and ready to play games on the go. From its eighteen-inch screen to its roughly seven-pound weight, this is a desktop replacement in every sense of the term. Furthermore, the battery life is not going to be sufficient for traveling. Desktop substitutes do have a role, though. Because of its strong internals, the Acer Predator Helios 18 can compete…

Razer’s Blade 14 (2024) is still a gaming beast in a surprisingly small package. Its design hasn’t altered much from its predecessor, which isn’t necessarily a negative thing—after all, it has been my #1 choice for the finest gaming laptop available for a long time, and this most recent update strongly suggests that it should continue to hold that distinction. The recognizable all-black CNC-milled aluminum chassis is visually striking and robust, and its weight accentuates its high-end construction without compromising…

It’s not a terrible thing that the Lenovo IdeaPad Slim 3 ($519 starting price; $529 as configured) is one of Lenovo’s most affordable laptops. You can get a 12-hour battery life, a wide range of ports, and respectable everyday performance for a reasonable price. However, the key factor in determining value is pricing, and depending on the store, this laptop can be purchased for as little as $299 or slightly more than the list price. Given the significant price variation,…

The Turtle Beach Pro gaming headset is among the best on the market, offering both exceptional sound quality and the ability to customize the sound to suit a particular game. Continue reading to learn more. Design and Build I was pleased to showcase the profile of the Stealth Pro. It has an elegant, sophisticated look that is similar to that of high-end headphones. The design features a metal frame and headband reinforcement, which kept it secure during my intensive use.…

The Dual USB-C Surface Pro 9 Hub from Satechi is a little disorganized. And it may be overstating the case. It is made just for the Microsoft Surface Pro 9 tablet, to start. Secondly, there are two variants of the Surface Pro 9, and the internal hardware of each variant varies. Is this relevant? Yes, in part. The main query, though, is whether purchasing this hub will be possible if you already possess other Surface Pro gear. Of course, a…

The newest member of the Acer series of inexpensive laptops, the Acer Aspire Go 15, provides a basic computing platform for consumers who don’t have high demands on their devices. Its hardware is fairly constrained, with an outdated Intel processor based in Alder Lake that only uses lower power E-cores and UFS storage rather than NVMe SSD, even though its starting price of $300 is still reasonable. Despite all of this, the system performs admirably, handling daily surfing and work…

The Endgame Gear KB65HE is a gaming keyboard that is fast, accurate, and has excellent overall performance and build quality. In fast-paced, rapid-trigger games, it can be a game-changer because of the quick Hall Effect shifts. This tiny keyboard’s doubleshot PBT keycaps and entire aluminum casing add to its durability. The KB65HE is a fantastic 65% keyboard that you shouldn’t pass up, whether you enjoy playing esports games where accuracy and speed are essential or you want to improve your…

Although this is Apple’s least expensive portable Mac, in terms of performance, it barely differs from its desktop cousins. With the release of the Apple MacBook M3, the Mac continues its revolutionary path that started with the M1, moving further away from Intel processors and toward a new, quiet, efficient computing environment. The M3 Air has a remarkable battery life, is lightweight, slender, and has a 15-inch screen that is large enough for most applications. It is also absolutely silent…