Peripheral

AOC has made some decent ultrawide gaming monitors over the years, but the new AGON Pro AG344UXM might be its best yet. The new monitor sports a Mini-LED display with 1152 dimming zones, DisplayHDR 1000 certification and 170Hz refresh rate for ultra-smooth gaming - you'll need deep pockets to afford it though. 

Contrary to headsets, there aren't as many wireless gaming earbuds. That is beginning to change, as manufacturers are increasingly launching more of these. HyperX is joining the club with its new Cloud Mix Buds this month.  The HyperX Cloud Mix Buds are the company's first true wireless earbuds with dual-mode …

We check out Synology's latest WiFi 6 router, priced under £300

This monitor is designed solely around League of Legends - would you pay £400 for one?

We've seen plenty of 240Hz gaming monitors hitting the market in recent years, but finding a monitor that exceeds that refresh rate is still pretty rare. That's beginning to change, with the latest Asus TUF Gaming monitor sporting a 270Hz refresh rate.  Using a 24-inch Fast IPS 1080p panel with …

AOC has a new AGON Pro monitor coming up this year, and it may be the company's best yet. The new AGON Pro AG274QS sports a Fast IPS panel with 1440p resolution and up to 300Hz refresh rate, making this one of the fastest desktop gaming monitors around.  The new …

It's one of Corsair's newest headsets, and it has a fantastic microphone

Thermaltake is expanding its peripheral portfolio with the Argent K6 RGB low-profile mechanical keyboard. Winner of the 2022 Reddot Design Award, TT's new mechanical keyboard comes with Cherry MX low-profile RGB Speed Silver or low profile RGB Red switches. The new Argent K6 RGB keyboard features an aluminium top plate …

Razer's latest 60% gaming keyboard features rich customisation and analog switches

Philips is expanding its premium Momentum 5000 line of gaming monitors. The new Momentum F5800 sports a Nano IPS 4K panel with 144Hz refresh rate, making it a perfect fit for a high-end setup. If you need a little more speed from your monitor, then you can also find the …

STAX, the legendary audio company known for creating the world's first electrostatic headphones, is making a return this year with a brand new pair of headphones. Stax joined Edifier back in 2011, and now, the company is unveiling the new Stax Spirit S3.  Inspired by the delicacy of exceedingly more …

Razer is revamping its headphone line-up this week with the new Barracuda series. The Razer Barracuda X, Barracuda and Barracuda Pro are all launching today, designed to be your go-to headphones for everything from gaming at your PC, to listening to music or watching videos from your phone while on …

It's a USB mic with... you guessed it, RGB lighting. But how does it sound?

OLED gaming monitors are finally starting to become more common. This week, MSI unveiled its new QD-OLED gaming monitor at Computex, the MEG 342C, delivering deep blacks and vibrant colours, as well as ultra-wide resolution and a high refresh rate for gaming.  The MSI MEG 342C QD-OLED is a 21:9 …

Genesis is expanding its Helium speaker line-up this week, with the new Genesis Helium 800 BT 2.1 speakers. This ARGB speaker set includes two bookshelf speakers, accompanied by a dedicated subwoofer.  The Genesis Helium 800 BT is a 2.1 speaker set with 60W RMS power, and 100Hz – 20kHz frequency …

LG is preparing to launch three new UltraGear gaming monitors in the coming months, including one high-refresh OLED model, as well as two Nano IPS displays. Starting with the 32GQ850, this monitor uses a Nano IPS panel with ATW (Advanced True Wide) Polarizer for more realistic colours. Thanks to its …

During Computex 2022, ASUS ROG launched the world's first 500Hz G-Sync gaming monitor, promising blazing fast frame rates and quicker response times...

At Computex 2022, Samsung is introducing three new monitors – the new 25 and 27-inch G4 monitors, as well as the Odyssey Neo G7, a “cut-down” version of the Odyssey Neo G8 with a 165Hz refresh rate. Both the G4 monitors have the same specifications, except that one has a …

The best-known peripheral brands tend to opt for gaming-oriented designs. However, Lofree has chosen a more retro aesthetic for its three new mechanical keyboards, all of which include Bluetooth wireless connectivity.  Starting with the Lofree Wanderfree Moment, this mechanical keyboard comes with a premium luggage-style keyboard case for transportation. With …

Over the years we have reviewed plenty of stereo speakers and headphones from Edifier, but today the company has announced something new – a smart speaker. Dubbed the MS50A Classic, this WiFi-enabled unit is hitting the UK market at £129.99, offering support for numerous streaming services as well as Amazon …

Ever heard of Royal Kludge? At around £65, this keyboard is terrific value for money

For a few years now, Microsoft has been pouring resources into peripheral design, with a keen focus on improving accessibility for those who may struggle to use a traditional controller, keyboard or mouse. Microsoft saw success in this area with the Xbox Adaptive Controller and now, the company is launching …

It has been a while since the Razer Viper first launched and during that time, better mouse switches and sensors have been developed, and  manufacturers have discovered new ways to cut down on overall weight. Now, the Razer Viper V2 Pro is launching, packing all of these improvements and more. …

The line between TVs and monitors has been slowly blurring in recent years, especially with the release of huge 40-55″ gaming displays. Gigabyte's latest big gaming display, the S55U, blurs the line further with the addition of Android TV.  The Gigabyte S55U ships with an enormous 55-inch Quantum Dot VA …

There are still a lot of PC gamers sticking to 1080p for gaming despite the rise in affordable 1440p high-refresh displays. ASUS ROG has a new monitor coming up for the crowd that wants to stick to 1080p and achieve higher frame rates – the Strix XG256Q.  The Asus ROG …

The Corsair HS65 is getting a big upgrade this year. This week, Corsair is launching the HS65 Surround, adding in the company's new Sonarworks SoundID technology and surround sound audio in an updated, comfortable design.  The HS65 SURROUND is built with a lightweight frame, an adjustable headband and plush leatherette …

We check out all three models in the new NZXT Function keyboard line up

AOC is launching a new ultrawide monitor this month, complete with a 100Hz panel and 3440x1440p resolution. While this might be spec'd like a gaming monitor, it is actually geared towards multi-purpose users, including office work and enterprise. Aesthetically, the monitor would also fit right at home in that environment.  …

ASUS is onto another winner with the Strix Scope RX TKL Deluxe Wireless keyboard

The Razer Leviathan is getting a long-awaited revamp for 2022. The new Leviathan V2 makes some key upgrades, adds RGB lighting, a bigger subwoofer and support for THX Spatial Audio.  Razer released the first Leviathan gaming soundbar in 2014. As an 8-year-old product, it was time for an upgrade, leading …