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Every review we have published, highest score first. S tier is 9.0 and up, A is 8.0 to 8.9, B is 6.5 to 7.9, C is below 6.5.
A28 reviews
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Wooting 80HE Review: The Hall Effect Keyboard Everyone Else Is Measured Against
Best forCompetitive FPS and rhythm players who tune every key
The Wooting 80HE is the Hall effect keyboard other boards are still judged against: adjustable actuation from 0.1mm to 4.0mm, Rapid Trigger, true 8kHz polling and Wootility software that makes tuning easy. It is wired only and the 80 percent layout will not please every modder. Buy it if you play competitive shooters or rhythm games. Skip it if you want wireless or the lowest price.
8.7/10From $199.99Gaming Keyboards · Sep 14, 2026
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SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Wireless Review: Still the Premium Headset to Beat?
Best forPC and PlayStation players who want one do-it-all headset
The Arctis Nova Pro Wireless is still the headset we would hand to most players with a PC and a PlayStation: the hot-swap batteries remove battery anxiety, the base station makes game and chat mixing easy, and Sonar gives deep EQ control. The noise cancellation is only good, not great, and the earcups are bulky on small heads. Buy it if you want one set for everything. Skip it if you want the best ANC.
8.6/10$299.99Gaming Headsets · May 5, 2026
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Logitech G Pro X3 Superstrike Review: Are Haptic Clicks Worth $199.99?
Best forCompetitive FPS players who want tunable, ultra-fast clicks
The Pro X3 Superstrike is the most advanced click we have seen on a wireless mouse: tunable actuation, Rapid Trigger resets and a measured click latency of roughly 0.12ms at 1,000Hz. The edge is real but tiny, and the price is high. Buy it if you play tactical shooters competitively and want to tune every press. Everyone else gets 95 percent of the benefit from a cheaper pro-grade mouse.
8.4/10$199.99Gaming Mice · Sep 17, 2026
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Razer DeathAdder V4 Pro Review: The Big-Hand Esports Mouse, With a Big Price
Best forRight-handed palm and claw grippers who want a light esports mouse
The best ergonomic wireless mouse for right-handed palm and claw grips: 56 g, optical Gen-4 switches, a 45K sensor and 8000 Hz polling over wireless. It is large, the clicks are loud and hollow, and $169.99 is a lot. Small hands and fingertip grippers should skip it, and anyone happy with 1000 Hz can pay less.
8.4/10$169.99Gaming Mice · Apr 20, 2026
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Lenovo Legion Pro 7i Gen 10 Review: The Big 16-Inch Laptop That Prizes Cooling Over Slimness
Best forPlayers who want maximum 16-inch performance on a desk
One of the fastest 16-inch gaming laptops you can buy, with a 240 Hz OLED screen and a chassis built to keep a 175 W RTX 5080 or 5090 cool. It is heavy at about 2.65 kg, battery life under gaming is around two hours, and the glossy panel reflects light. Buy it as a desk-bound desktop replacement. Skip it if you travel.
8.4/10From $3,286Gaming Laptops · Mar 28, 2026
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8BitDo Ultimate 2 Wireless Controller Review: TMR Sticks and a Dock for $59.99
Best forPC and mobile players who want an upgrade over the Xbox pad
The smartest PC controller buy under $60. TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers, two rear paddles, a charging dock that is also the receiver and measured 2.4G latency near 4 ms for button presses make it feel like a pad that costs twice as much. It will not work on Xbox, PlayStation or Switch, and battery life is middling with the lights on.
8.3/10$59.99Controllers · Apr 16, 2026
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Razer Viper V4 Pro Review: 49 Grams for Fingertip and Claw Grips
Best forClaw and fingertip grip players chasing the lightest wireless mouse
The Viper V4 Pro is the mouse to buy if you play with a claw or fingertip grip and want the lowest weight that still feels like a real shell. At 49 g it is 11 g lighter than the Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2, with a faster sensor and a sharper shape. Battery life at 8000Hz and loud clicks hold it back.
8.3/10$159.99Gaming Mice · Mar 17, 2026
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Nintendo Switch 2 Review: Still the Family Console at $499.99?
Best forFamilies and anyone who wants one console for TV and travel
The Switch 2 is still the easiest console to hand to a mixed-age household, and the screen, dock and storage justify the jump over the first Switch. But $499.99 with no game in the box is a steep entry fee. Buy it if your family plays together on one TV and in handheld mode. Skip it if you mainly want graphics muscle or online shooters.
8.2/10$499.99Consoles & VR · Sep 22, 2026
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AOC Gaming Q27G3XMN Review: Mini-LED HDR for Around $220, With Honest Limits
Best forBudget players who want real HDR and 180 Hz at 1440p
The cheapest way to see real HDR on a 1440p gaming monitor. 336 dimming zones, up to 1,365 nits measured and 180 Hz with low input lag put it well ahead of any edge-lit panel at the price. It blooms around small bright objects, the menu is fiddly, and HDMI tops out at 144 Hz. Buy it for HDR on a budget, not for OLED black.
8.2/10$218.49Gaming Monitors · Aug 29, 2026
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Keychron K2 HE Review: A Wireless Magnetic Board That Types Better Than It Games
Best forOffice typists who also want a rapid-trigger board for games
A strong one-board answer for people who type all day and play on the side. Rapid trigger, adjustable actuation and 1,000 Hz wireless are all here, and the typing sound is deeper than most gaming boards. It is heavy, the USB-C port sits on the side, and only proprietary magnetic switches fit. Esports players should look at faster boards.
8.2/10From $103.99Gaming Keyboards · Aug 10, 2026
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Razer BlackShark V3 Pro Review: The Esports Headset With the Better Mic
Best forCompetitive PC and console players who talk a lot on comms
This is the wireless headset we would hand to a competitive player first. The mic is clear, the 2.4 GHz link is fast, battery life is excellent, and the tuning keeps footsteps and gunfire easy to place. The ANC is only decent, music is less exciting than on a bass-heavy rival, and $249.99 is not cheap.
8.2/10$249.99Gaming Headsets · Aug 2, 2026
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ASUS ROG Azoth 96 HE Review: The Best-Typing Hall Effect Board, at a Price That Needs a Reason
Best forPeople who type all day and also play competitive games
The Azoth 96 HE is the nicest Hall effect keyboard to type on, with a dense metal frame, six layers of dampening and a screen that earns its place on a desk. Gaming speed is on par with cheaper boards, so you are paying for feel. Buy it if you type all day and game at night. Everyone else should save $100 or more.
8.2/10$359.99 list ($308.99 on the ASUS store when we checked)Gaming Keyboards · Jul 26, 2026
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LG UltraGear 27GX704A-B Review: The 1440p OLED That Makes Sense for Most People
Best forGamers moving from IPS who want OLED without a flagship bill
The 27GX704A-B is the first OLED gaming monitor we would call a normal purchase. Perfect blacks, near-instant response and 240Hz at 1440p come at a price close to a good IPS panel. It is dim in bright scenes and the glossy coat reflects lamps, so a bright room needs care.
8.2/10$496.99Gaming Monitors · Apr 5, 2026
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Retroid Pocket 6 Review: What a $244 Android Handheld Can Emulate, and What Setup Takes
Best forFirst-time emulation buyers who want a Switch-capable handheld
The best-value emulation handheld for newcomers: a fast Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, a lovely AMOLED screen and Hall-effect sticks for $244. Everything through PS2 and GameCube runs well and much of the Switch library is playable. The 8GB of RAM, 128GB of storage and fingerprint-prone glass are the limits.
8.2/10From $244Handheld Gaming · Feb 6, 2026
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HyperX Cloud III S Wireless Review: Battery Life Is the Headline at $179.99
Best forPC and PS5 players who want comfort and weeks of battery
The best-value wireless headset for PC, PlayStation, Switch and phone players who hate charging. It runs about 113 hours on 2.4GHz in independent testing, feels light and padded, and sounds cleaner than the older Cloud III. The boom mic is thin, there is no Xbox support and no noise cancelling, so skip it if you need those.
8.1/10$179.99Gaming Headsets · Sep 2, 2026
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Audeze Maxwell 2 Review: Do 90mm Planar Drivers Really Change How Games Sound?
Best forPlayers who care about sound and music as much as chat
The Maxwell 2 is the best-sounding wireless gaming headset we know of, with clear bass control, wide imaging and a battery that lasts. It is a modest step over the original Maxwell, and the weight and microphone hold it back, so owners of the first model should stay put.
8.1/10From $329Gaming Headsets · Aug 18, 2026
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Samsung Odyssey OLED G6 (G60SF) Review: 500Hz Is Real, the Matte Coat Has a Price
Best forCompetitive players with a high-end GPU in a bright room
The fastest 27-inch OLED you can buy in its class, and the matte coat is a real help in bright rooms. It costs you some black depth by day, the VRR flicker is worse than rivals, and it only pays off if your GPU can feed 300fps or more. At the sale price it is easy to like, at list it is a hard sell.
8.1/10$999.99 list, $729.99 on sale when we checkedGaming Monitors · May 2, 2026
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Logitech G305 Lightspeed Review: Still the $60 Wireless Mouse to Beat?
Best forBudget buyers who want a wireless mouse that just works
Still the wireless gaming mouse to buy at $59.99 if you want a fast sensor, 1 ms Lightspeed wireless and weeks of battery life from one AA cell. It is heavy at 99 g, its shape suits small and medium hands best, and it has few buttons. Esports players should spend more on a lighter mouse. Everyone else can stop here.
8.1/10$59.99Gaming Mice · Apr 1, 2026
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GameSir G7 Pro Review: The Xbox-Licensed Pad That Out-Specs Microsoft's
Best forPC players who want pro features without Elite-level prices
On features the G7 Pro beats Microsoft's standard controller by a mile: drift-resistant TMR sticks, Hall effect triggers with a lockout, clicky face buttons, back paddles and a stand for $79.99. The catch is that on Xbox consoles it is wired only. PC and mobile players get the best deal in the category.
8.1/10From $79.99Controllers · Mar 20, 2026
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Alienware 16 Area-51 Review: Does the Extra Weight Buy Extra Frames?
Best forDesktop-replacement gamers who rarely leave the desk
A big, loud-looking 16-inch laptop that backs up its bulk with full-power graphics, user-upgradeable memory and storage, and prices below some thinner rivals. It is a poor travel companion, its battery is short and the chassis runs warm. Buy it as a desktop replacement, not as something to carry daily.
8.1/10From $1,949.99Gaming Laptops · Feb 10, 2026
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Xbox Wireless Controller Review: The Default Pad That Still Wins by Being Boring
Best forXbox and PC players who want a pad that just works
Still the safest controller to buy for an Xbox or a Windows PC: it works with almost everything, fits most hands and costs $64.99, often less on sale. It uses ordinary potentiometer sticks and AA batteries, so it is not the pad for tournament players or anyone who hates swapping cells. For most people it is the right answer.
8.0/10$64.99Controllers · Sep 10, 2026
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PlayStation 5 Review: Disc or Digital, It Is Still the Console for Exclusives
Best forPlayers who want Sony exclusives and a huge PS4 and PS5 library
Still the console to buy if Sony's exclusives and a big back catalogue matter to you. The Digital Edition is the better value, because the drive can be added later, and Sony says newly released games will be digital-only from January 2028. The price is high, storage fills quickly and online play needs PlayStation Plus. Casual players should wait for a sale.
8.0/10From $599.99Consoles & VR · Aug 6, 2026
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MSI MPG 271QR QD-OLED X50 Review: A 500Hz Panel With a Burn-In Babysitter
Best forEsports players who want 500Hz OLED with a USB hub and DP 2.1
This is a fast, colourful 1440p QD-OLED with the best burn-in housekeeping we have seen: a presence sensor, Pixel Shift and a warranty that covers burn-in. The sensor is useful but not perfect. At $799.99 it undercuts the launch price of $900, and it is a better deal than Samsung's list price, though not the cheapest 500Hz OLED.
8.0/10$799.99Gaming Monitors · Jul 29, 2026
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AOC AGON PRO AG276QZD2 Review: The Cheap QD-OLED Is Real, and So Are Its Corners
Best forPC players on a budget who want OLED motion at 1440p
The cheapest QD-OLED gaming monitor that we would still recommend. Motion, contrast and input lag are in the same league as dearer panels, and the three-year burn-in warranty helps. The cuts are real: no HDMI 2.1, no USB-C, modest SDR brightness and a glossy coat that picks up room light.
8.0/10From $349.99Gaming Monitors · Jun 25, 2026
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Steam Deck OLED Review: Still the Handheld PC to Beat at $789?
Best forSteam library owners who want a polished, no-fuss handheld
The Steam Deck OLED is still the handheld PC with the best screen-to-software balance: the HDR OLED panel, the 50Whr battery and SteamOS that just works with Deck Verified games. At $789 it has lost its old bargain status, and its chip is the oldest in its class. Buy it if you live in your Steam library. Look elsewhere if you need Windows-only launchers or the highest frame rates.
8.0/10From $789Handheld Gaming · May 9, 2026
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Nintendo Switch 2 Pro Controller Review: Are GL/GR Buttons Worth $89.99?
Best forSwitch 2 owners who play docked on a TV most nights
The best first-party pad on Switch 2 and the one to buy if you play docked. The shell is comfortable, the sticks feel smooth, the rear buttons are well placed and a rated 40 hour battery means it almost never needs charging. At $89.99 it is not cheap, it has no Hall effect sticks and PC support was missing at launch, so handheld players and PC users should look elsewhere.
8.0/10$89.99Controllers · Mar 5, 2026
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Logitech G Pro X Superlight 2c Review: The Superlight Cut Down to Size
Best forMedium-handed claw and fingertip grip players in shooters
The right Superlight for medium hands and claw or fingertip grips. The shell is about 6 mm shorter than the Superlight 2, the HERO 2 sensor, 8 kHz wireless and 95 hour battery are unchanged, and the clicks and scroll wheel are excellent. It costs $149.99, has no Bluetooth, ships with a draggy rubber cable and feels short for palm grip. Pay for the fit, not for a leap in performance.
8.0/10$149.99Gaming Mice · Mar 1, 2026
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Steam Controller (2nd Generation) Review: Trackpads and Gyro Make It the Best Pad for Steam, at $99
Best forPC and SteamOS players who want mouse-style control from the couch
The new Steam Controller is the best gamepad we know of for mouse-heavy PC games, and its gyro plus TMR sticks make it a strong shooter pad too. It has no adaptive triggers, plain plastic, a square shape that suits large hands, and it leans on the Steam client. At $99, buy it if you play on a PC or SteamOS. Otherwise a cheaper pad does the job.
8.0/10$99Controllers · Feb 17, 2026
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ASUS TUF Gaming A16 (2025) Review: What a Sub-$1,500 Gaming Laptop Gives Up
Best forFirst-time gaming laptop buyers who want RTX 5070 value
A sensible place to compromise. You get an RTX 5070 at up to 115 W, a 165 Hz screen, a 90 Wh battery, a good keyboard and user-upgradeable memory and storage. You give up 8 GB of video memory, a bright or colour-accurate display, a good webcam and a premium feel. Buy it for a first serious gaming laptop, not for creative work.
7.9/10From $1,399.99Gaming Laptops · Aug 26, 2026
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Meta Quest 3S Review: Still the Cheapest Good VR Headset, Now at $349.99
Best forFirst-time VR buyers who want the lowest sensible entry price
The Quest 3S is still the cheapest headset that does standalone VR, mixed reality and PC streaming without embarrassment. The $50 price rise hurts, and the Fresnel lenses are visibly softer than the Quest 3, but the same Snapdragon chip and huge library keep it the default first headset.
7.9/10From $349.99Consoles & VR · Aug 22, 2026
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Lenovo Legion Go S Review: A Bigger SteamOS Screen, but the Steam Deck Is Still Smoother
Best forPlayers who want an 8-inch 120Hz screen on SteamOS
The Legion Go S with SteamOS has the bigger, sharper 120Hz screen and a larger battery, and it is a little faster. It also has a single rear paddle per side, no trackpads, a louder fan and younger Linux driver support. Priced near a Steam Deck OLED it is a fair alternative, but at $829.99 we would buy the Deck. Pick Lenovo only if you want the screen.
6.4/10From $829.99Handheld Gaming · Feb 21, 2026
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Xbox Series S Review: At $499.99 the Budget Console Has Lost Its Budget
Best forGame Pass subscribers who want a small, quiet digital console
Still a small, quiet, capable console, but $499.99 for 512GB, no disc drive and a 1440p target is no longer a budget buy. It now costs the same as a Switch 2 and only a little less than a 1TB Series S plus a game. Buy it only if Game Pass and Xbox exclusives matter more than price.
5.9/10From $499.99Consoles & VR · Jun 21, 2026
