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Secretlab Magnus Metal Desk review

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It isn’t easy writing the Secretlab Magnus Metal Desk review, not because there’s a lot to critique. On the contrary, when a product is as good as the manufacturer says it is, it is hard to reach that word count. It makes for a very short review when you can only really say positive things about a product. And, that’s exactly the case here. Gaming desks are similar to gaming chairs in that most you’ll find out there, especially the “more affordable” ones, are really just mostly bells and whistles. Many manufacturers might dress up the chair with a bucket seat design to give it that competitive look, slap on some fancy trimmings, give it a couple of articulating armrests, and hype it up so they can charge a bit more. But, in reality, it’s no more comfortable than a regular office chair with a cheaper price tag.  While that doesn’t mean that there aren’t excellent gaming chairs out there, it does mean that you can pay the same price for a more durable, ergonomic-focused desk cha...

Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ review

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If there's one thing our Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ review proves, it's that one can be a Jack-of-all-trades and still be a master of things. And, in this case, several of them. This new brilliant display from Dell is a welcome addition to a fresh, growing generation of monitors that are just the ticket for work from home or living that hybrid lifestyle. But, the Dell UltraSharp U3223QZ proves much more than just another homogeneous entry. It's a step up above the rest by targeting different types of users and doing a swell job at it. Creative professionals will be impressed by its color coverage, good contrast ratio, and factory-calibrated color space modes that are highly accurate. Productivity pros will appreciate the number of connectivity options, multitasking features, Fast Wake, and built-in KVM switch. Meanwhile, users who consume an inordinate amount of media content will appreciate its 4K resolution, DisplayHDR 400, and built-in speakers. And, for good measure, be...

Secretlab MAGRGB smart light strip review

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Two-minute review If there’s one thing our Secretlab MAGRGB smart light strip review has taught us, is that it’s often the simplest products that make for the best solutions. When it comes to gaming desks, for example, or at least gaming desks that don’t come with RGB lighting, a simple yet highly-customizable light strip would be more than enough, as long as it’s done well and it’s done right. Two factors make the Secretlab MAGRGB smart light strip a brilliant, possibly even all-in-one gaming desk lighting solution: it delivers powerful, highly customizable lighting and utilizes magnets instead of pesky adhesives. Those two things make it an excellent choice for anyone needing to spruce up their gaming setup with dynamic RGB lighting without going over the top. And, they don’t even need to have the Secretlab Magnus Metal Desk for it to work, even though it is designed specifically for that desk. Jump to... Price and availability Setup Design and features Performance Should ...

Razer Huntsman V2 TKL

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The Razer Huntsman V2 TKL offers everything you’d expect from a Razer gaming keyboard in a tiny package. However, it’s not alone: more and more small keyboards are coming out, eschewing additional buttons and LED indicators for a more stripped-down approach. But, while competition is stiff, the tiny Razer Huntsman V2 TKL is more than capable of meeting most gamers’ needs. It’s about as speedy as any other keyboard out there and also built as tough. And despite its small size, it’s surprisingly packed with most of the necessary gamer-centric features you’d expect. The keyboard features fully programmable keys, adjustable performance options, on-the-fly Macro recording and all the RGB customization you could want. With all the Razer Huntsman V2 TKL has going for it, it’s no surprise that it’s not cheap. At $160 (£160, AU$260), it is definitely one of the more expensive gaming keyboards, regardless of form factor. The Corsair K70 TKL , a solid alternative, is just a little cheaper at...

HP Chromebook x2 11

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There’s a lot the HP Chromebook x2 11 can do. Launched in August 2021, this HP Chromebook follows other 2-in-1 portables that tout a detachable keyboard design that makes them feel more like tablets that can be transformed into a laptop – much like Apple’s higher-end iPads and the Surface Pro. It’s a brilliant approach to the hybrid laptop model, especially since most 2-in-1 laptops with non-detachable keyboards aren’t really all that convenient to use as tablets. On a Chromebook , the ChromeOS interface is just as easy to use in tablet mode as in laptop mode. (Image credit: Future) Spec Sheet Here is the HP Chromebook x2 11 configuration sent to TechRadar for review CPU: Qualcomm Snapdragon 7c compute platform (up to 2.4 GHz, 1 MB L3 cache, 8 cores, 8 threads) Graphics: Qualcomm Adreno 618 GPU RAM: 8GB LPDDR4x-2133 MHz RAM Screen: 11" diagonal, 2K (2160 x 1440), multitouch-enabled, IPS, edge-to-edge glass, 400 nits, 100% sRGB Storage: 64GB eMMC Flash sto...

Cooler Master MM720

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Two-minute review The Cooler Master MM720, which is apparently a new take on the company’s Spawn and Xornet shaped gaming mice , looks a little unusual.  It’s a squat-looking mouse that seems almost as wide as it is long, giving its left and right buttons the majority of top panel real estate. Whatever’s left serves as the palm rest, riddled with honeycomb-shaped holes to keep its weight down. On the right side is another unusual addition: a ring finger rest. It’s almost as if this was a mouse designed from the drawings of a child if that child had no preconceived notions of what a mouse is expected to look like. You know what, it works. This mouse is not only ultra-lightweight and supportive because of its wide footprint, but that ring finger rest not only keeps the pressure off that finger but also helps raise the pinky finger so it isn’t overextending itself. (Image credit: Future) Coming in black or white with either a matte or a glossy finish, this is clearly a mo...

Dell P3222QE USB-C Hub Monitor

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Two-minute review When a brand proudly adds the words “USB-C Hub” to its monitor’s name, we expect some nifty USB-C hub functionality in there, like a built-in KVM perhaps. But, either the Dell has forgotten to add an upstream port in the Dell P3222QE USB-C Hub, or the company just hoped no one would notice. Another upper mid-range 4K monitor , the Dell P3222QE USB-C Hub has almost all the makings of a great productivity monitor. It’s got lots of productivity-related features, a nice and minimalist aesthetic, a versatile stand, and a nice panel with great picture quality. But, if we’re being asked to pay $899 (£744, AU$1,200), we definitely want to see more than just the basics. For a couple hundred bucks more, you can upgrade to something like the BenQ PD3220U DesignVue Designer Monitor , which has much better color coverage, a plethora of ports, and some really nifty features that multi-taskers and productivity fiends will appreciate. (Image credit: Future) As it is now...