I don’t think it’s any secret that Corsair’s lineup often doesn’t intersect with what’s commonly referred to as “budget” or “entry-level.” However, more and more manufacturers want to pick up this part of the clientele and the word “core” is seen more and more often in product names [...]
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I had actually hoped for a “Redemption Arc” today, but unfortunately it won’t really be anything. It’s been a good 1.5 years and back then the brand was still known as SPCGear, so they had enough time to do their homework. But first things first, let’s take a closer look at the keyboard in the following review [...]
The MXL AC-404 USB microphone tested by me today is a high-quality condenser boundary microphone, which is equipped with three capsules and offers a recording range of 180 °. I bought the good piece for 77 euros in a well-stocked specialty store, because with certain things I trust, for example, Thomann and the reviews left there by professionals [...]
MSI adds a compact mechanical keyboard without a number pad to its portfolio with the GK50 ELITE TKL, which leaves a rather uninspired first impression without any special features or unique selling points. Whether a review is even necessary or MSI gets off lightly after all, you can read in the review. And despite this spoiler, you should read to [...]
When the manufacturer AKKO Gear approached me and offered me the latest movement in ISO-DE layout, I was skeptical at first. A Chinese Glorious GMMK Pro, right? After taking a closer look at the specs, I agreed to the test after all. What the 5075B can do, you can read in the test! In the past, we didn’t always have good experiences when a [...]
CORSAIR SCIMITAR Elite Wireless Review – Slightly obese MMO wireless mouse with sliding side buttons
With the heavyweight SCIMITAR Elite Wireless, CORSAIR goes completely against the trend of super-light mice. The sliding key pad with 12 freely programmable keys is supposed to make the SCIMITAR a dream for MMO gamers and could also be interesting for productive use. Read our review to find out whether the equation works out. The SCMITAR Elite [...]
And no, that’s not some oversized underwater camera; it’s genuinely a real Bluetooth speaker. This beauty is called the Edifier QD35, and its street price is now 120 Euros (RRP 170 Euros). You really have to come up with such a design, and this piece was so distinctively different that I just couldn’t resist, price [...]
With the next refresh of the K70 – in this case the K70 MAX – Corsair introduces the brand new magnetic switches. Thanks to the adjustable trigger point, the MGX switches are supposed to achieve the perfect balance between fast response (gaming) and maximum precision (typing). You can read whether the “wonder switches” [...]
This news is based on a press release from Epomaker and thus does not represent a test. However, the whole thing could be interesting, because the Epomaker Shadow-X mechanical keyboard presents a quite innovative technology. With high-quality mechanical switches, it offers precise typing and durability. The modern design combines form and [...]
The year is 2023, I’ve knocked over my energy drink again early in the morning, and technological progress has provided us with a wealth of groundbreaking inventions in the meantime, from self-driving cars to long-lasting cell phone batteries to 3D-printed pizzas. But now it’s time for you to focus on a completely unexpected product on [...]
We have already tested several inexpensive in-ears from the Chinese manufacturer SoundPeats, and so far they have all scored with a decent price-performance ratio and rich bass. New models are tirelessly introduced to the market and with the Engine 4, enough new features have been added that I dared to take another look. To the manufacturer itself [...]
I admit, the NZXT Relay Gaming Headset was a bit of a technical challenge, so I had to do a bit of detective work while taking measurements. I will test the appropriate Relay SwitchMix later, along with the also available 2.1 system, because the basis of this small acoustic ecosystem is and remains the headset. And if that is no good, then you [...]
Product copying of major brand audio equipment in China is now a sad reflection of global challenges. In recent years, the copying and replication of major brand audio equipment by Chinese manufacturers has attracted worldwide attention and also a great deal of anger. This practice, also known as “cloning,” has drawn both highly [...]
Even if I can’t hold a candle to Alexander’s grandiose renovation of his basement, I was at least able to please a good friend and conjure up an equally fresh setup for his computer in the freshly moved apartment. Height-adjustable desk, matching monitor holder, high-quality chair and generous mouse pad as well as protective mat for [...]
Today I’m standing in for Alexander, who usually tests the peripherals here. I also have to get out of my full-size keyboard comfort zone, but that won’t be difficult in the end, since this is an objective review and not a bath in your private oasis of well-being. So let’s take a look together with the necessary distance at what [...]
The Edifier M601DB 2.1 stereo speakers are a good example that appealing quality does not always have to be reflected in an exorbitant price. Equipped with several useful features and an acceptable sound quality, they are definitely an option for listening enthusiasts with a limited budget. You can read why I make slight restrictions at the [...]
What goes around comes around, and I was already a bit torn during the test 5 months ago, so I decided not to judge the Creative Sound Blaster X5 on my first impressions, but to run it in parallel with my HIFIMAN EF 400 for a longer time with various headphones alternately. In principle, not much has changed in the acoustically oriented judgment [...]
Whenever the term “gaming chair” appears in a review, some of our readers immediately start ringing alarm bells. However, the well-equipped Quersus ICOS One is explicitly marketed as an “office chair” and we want to take a look at whether it can actually do “better” than its gaming cousins in this review. Can it [...]
I’ve been using Beyerdynamic products for more than 15 years now: From high-end headphones (T1, T90) to fun headphones like the Amiron Home, Avento and Custom One Pro, to professional microphone technology. I already recently had an article online about the non-durability of the Custom One Pro (link below), but now there is already another [...]
Over the past few years, we’ve noticed that high-end wireless gaming headsets are popping up like mushrooms out of the audio ground – these marketing-pushed technological marvels promise us heaven on earth in terms of sound quality, no matter what we’re listening to and whether the game we’re about to mercilessly mow down [...]
With the GH40 ENC, MSI launches its first gaming headset with noise cancellation for improved intelligibility during communication. Besides the mentioned noise cancellation, other highlights like robust metal hinges and decent sound are supposed to be on board. Whether all this is really feasible in a 60€ headset can be read in today’s [...]
If the sound card drops out or cracks, USB devices do not work or only work sporadically or the performance drops, then interrupt conflicts are usually the cause. This is something that Windows users have long since ignored out of sheer convenience, although the problem is as old as PCs and has only shifted under the colorful operating system [...]
Lately, lightweight mice have been sprouting up almost like weeds. While the last tested input devices always had the impression that they all seem to come from the same factory and every manufacturer simply sticks their logo on it to have an ultra-light mouse in their portfolio, things look a bit different with Glorious. Whether the refresh of [...]
Probably most gamers know the following situation: A buddy has treated himself to an expensive gaming headset, enters the Discord server with a proud chest and starts raving. How do you explain to him now that his expensive new purchase sounds at most like a tin can and that he could have bought a superior combination of microphone and headphones [...]
Edifier is also known for various, somewhat niche products besides normal active speakers. The Edifier D12 is such a piece, as it ends up being a kind of sound furniture that comes across as massive yet compact. As a Bluetooth speaker, the D12 actually contradicts all common clichés and anyone who has little space but a little less than 100 euros [...]
