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Best PC gaming headsets 2021: The best wired, wireless and surround sound headsets around

(Pocket-lint) – Setting out on a mission to find the very best gaming headsets was a daunting task. There are a multitude of options out there – wired, wireless, closed and open cup designs, stereo and surround sound headsets, oval and round earcups, leather and material finishes, the list goes on and on. A lot… Read more

Fnatic React+ Gaming Headset Review: Bargain Surround Sound With Premium Quality

Our Verdict With clear audio, a great microphone and an understated but attractive design, the Fnatic React+ is aimed at eSports gamers, but it’s a great all-around headset for media and working from home too. The bundled USB sound card adds great-sounding 7.1 virtual surround sound to PC gaming, and a 3.5mm jack means you… Read more

Kailh x NovelKeys Box Cream Mechanical Switches Review: Soft ‘N’ Stable

Our Verdict Kailh’s Box Cream mechanical switches offer a familiar linear experience with a softer, more subdued noise than Cherry MX Reds. But there are linear switches with the same specs that feel easier to press. For + Pleasant sound + Less stiff than other linear switches + 5-pin stability + Dust, water resistant Against… Read more

Corsair’s K65 RGB Mini gaming keyboard is for people who think less is more

Corsair is the latest company to introduce a 60-percent wired mechanical keyboard of its own, lopping off the arrow keys and other functions for a more compact design. The K65 RGB Mini costs $110 and has a design that is about as subtle as Corsair has ever produced. It connects via its included, detachable USB-C-to-USB-A… Read more

Corsair K65 RGB Mini Gaming Keyboard Review: 60% Is Going Mainstream

Our Verdict The Corsair K65 RGB Mini is a well-performing highly customizable keyboard that should help raise awareness for the 60% form factor despite a few (mostly cosmetic) flaws. For + Bounty of customization options + Polling rates up to 8,000 Hz + Doubleshot PBT keycaps + Custom spacebar, Esc key Against – Pinging on… Read more

Asus ROG Strix Scope RX Optical Gaming Keyboard Review: Defying Expectations

Our Verdict The Asus ROG Strix Scope RX is a compelling keyboard with optical switches, per-key RGB lighting and many gaming-focused features. It’s only limited by its size and keycaps. For + Switches deliver pleasant typing, gaming + Sturdy construction bolstered by dust, water resistance + On-keyboard controls for lighting, profile switching and more Against… Read more

HyperX QuadCast S Review: Blinded by the Light

Our Verdict Now with RGB, the QuadCast S is great in all the same ways the original model was but with flashing lights. If that’s essential for your streaming setup aesthetic that’s great news. For everyone else, the sound quality and polar options are the big pull. For + Very useful shock mount + Superior… Read more

The Verge’s favorite audio gear

Ever since Édouard-Léon Scott de Martinville recorded an almost undecipherable version of the French song “Au Clair de la Lune” in the mid-19th century, it’s been clear that the technology that you use to produce and listen to sounds can affect your experience. Even now, about 150 years later, the quality of your gear can… Read more

HP is buying gaming accessory brand HyperX for $425 million

HP has announced that it is acquiring gaming peripheral company HyperX for $425 million. The purchase will give HP a major foothold in the gaming accessory market. This transaction will result in HP buying the HyperX brand from Kingston, the current owner, but HP notes in the announcement post that “Kingston will retain the DRAM,… Read more

HyperX Alloy Origins 60 Review: Big Wins, Small Keyboard

Our Verdict The HyperX Alloy Origins 60 is a 60% gaming keyboard that justifies its premium price tag with sturdy build quality, responsive mechanical switches and RGB backlighting. For Premium build quality Doesn’t take up a lot of desk space Responsive, ping-free switches Against 60% layout can be hard to learn Replacement spacebar uses ABS… Read more

HyperX Cloud Revolver + 7.1 Review: Majestic Music Listening at a Price

Our Verdict HyperX delivers a headset that’s meant to roll out of the box and into service. The Cloud Revolver offers 7.1 surround sound for gaming and wide soundscape, and listening to music is a great experience. But the price tag is a stumbling block for what you get in the box. For Great audio… Read more

Razer BlackWidow V3 Review: What Lies Beneath

Our Verdict The Razer BlackWidow V3 is a good performer that offers more customization than some of its companions. However, for fans of pink there are cosmetic issues that make the Quartz Edition hard to recommend over the black model, especially with some of the default lighting effects. For Solidly built Comfortable typing Against Similar… Read more

Razer Huntsman V2 Analog Keyboard Review: Pressure-Sensitive Swank

Our Verdict The Razer Huntsman V2 Analog keyboard is premium in its feature set, design and price; although, dedicated macro keys would’ve been nice. Pressure-sensitive keys bring a fine level of control in supported PC games, and they’re highly programmable, from their sensitivity to their reset point and functionality. For those who can put Razer’s… Read more

Best Budget Mechanical Keyboards for 2021

Home Best-picks (Image credit: Tom’s Hardware) Mechanical keyboard enthusiasts can spend hundreds of dollars on boards with limited-run backplates, obscure switches,and bespoke keycaps. Some high-end pre-built models, including the best gaming keyboards and best wireless keyboards, can also pass the $100 mark pretty quickly. But that doesn’t mean the joys of mechanical switches are exclusive… Read more

What gaming mouse? What mechanical keyboard? What to choose? Purchasing guide and recommended peripherals for January 2021

The customer’s life is not easy today. To buy a good product, it is not enough to have only money. In the era of such a diverse product range, equally important (maybe even more important) is the knowledge of product specifications, as well as the awareness that certain elements of this specification are more important… Read more