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AMD Ryzen 7 9700X review: While Intel suffers setbacks, Team Red takes the mid-range gaming CPU crown
By Ben Wilson published
Review AMD's Ryzen 7 9700X desktop CPU offers improved performance at a lower price and power draw compared to previous chips and rivals at Intel, making it a solid mid-range option.
Alienware x16 R2 review: I struggled to tell the difference, but the changes are good ones
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review Dell has made a handful of small changes to the Alienware x16 with its second iteration, which make it a better laptop... But can it really compete with the best?
Acer Aspire TC-1775 review: The budget pre-built desktop PC to beat
By Cale Hunt published
Review Acer's Aspire TC-1775 has been refreshed with Intel's latest 14th Gen chip, and it remains the affordable full-size desktop PC to beat.
ASUS Zenbook S 16 (UM5606) review: AMD's new AI CPU challenges Snapdragon X and stomps Intel Meteor Lake
By Ben Wilson published
Review An all-day battery and slick chassis design from ASUS are more appealing than AMD's Strix Point processor boasting AI metrics.
Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) review: Lenovo has made one of the best laptops I've ever used, thanks to Qualcomm
By Zachary Boddy last updated
Review The Lenovo Yoga Slim 7x (Gen 9) is one of the first Windows laptops powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon X series of ARM SoCs. It's a new generation, and here are my thoughts.
WWE 2K24 review: More Mami for your money than Call of Duty's season pass
By Jennifer Young published
READY 2 RUMBLE Get a whole load more Mami for your money in her natural habitat, WWE 2K24
Acer Swift Edge 16 (SFE16-44) review: All eyes on the OLED screen
By Cale Hunt published
Review An OLED display of this quality for around $1,200 is tempting no matter what, but the rest of this laptop can't keep up.
JSAUX 6-in-1 Multifunctional Docking Station review: I found the best gaming handheld docking station for ROG Ally X and Legion Go. Here's what makes it so special.
By Rebecca Spear published
Review JSAUX's latest gaming handheld docking station is specifically designed to fit the new ROG Ally X, Legion Go, Steam Deck, and the original Ally. Our review.
Razer Blade 18 (2024) review: Still the world's most powerful gaming laptop — and your wallet is terrified
By Ben Wilson last updated
Review Razer refreshes its phenomenal Blade 18 gaming desktop, still marketed as a desktop replacement due to its sheer power and all-encompassing size. It's a beast.
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