Peripheral

Acer Group has unveiled the industry’s first curved monitor that supports Nvidia Corp.’s G-Sync technology. The new Acer XR341CKA/XR341CK display offers virtually everything a modern gamer can dream about, except support for ultra-high-definition resolution. Unfortunately, the monitor will only be available in August or September and at pretty hefty price. …

ASUS bread and butter might be its award-winning motherboards, but that does not mean it cannot make a splash in the peripheral sector too. Last year in-fact it released its ASUS Gladius mouse, which was awarded as a KitGuru ‘Product of the Year 2014'. How then, will ASUS new SICA …

Ultra HD 4K monitors have been dropping in price this year, although quality IPS models still command a premium. Today we look at the ASUS ProArt PA328Q, priced around £1,000. While still expensive, it is a far cry from the launch price of the IGZO 4K ASUS PQ321QE, which was …

The BenQ BL3201PT is a 32-inch monitor aimed at artists and graphic designers, with a 3,840 x 2,160 16:9 UHD native resolution, also known as 4K2K. It has a total of five display inputs, with DVI, two HDMI, a full-sized DisplayPort connector and a Mini DisplayPort connector, along with five …

We have reviewed plenty of expensive gaming headsets available this year, but what sort of quality can you expect if you only have around £20 to spend? Today we are taking a look at the Gioteck EX-O5s gaming headset, sitting proudly in the budget end of the market. The Gioteck EX-O5s …

After Apple and Samsung Electronics dropped all lawsuits against each other outside the U.S., business ties between the two companies seem to be getting stronger. The South Korean conglomerate recently formed a standalone team of approximately 200 employees who will work exclusively on displays for Apple’s devices. LG Electronics also …

Hewlett-Packard has unveiled its new professional monitor that combines all the latest display technologies available today. The HP Z32x boasts with ultra-high-definition resolution, accurate colours and rich connectivity options. Pricing of the product was not announced, but do not expect it to be affordable. The HP DreamColor Z32x (M2D46A4) features …

Even though a lot of pro-gamers are endorsing gaming peripherals these days, it is rare that you see one named after a particular player. Still, that is exactly what has happened with Ozone's latest hardware, which is named after one of the highest earning eSports gamers in the world: Carlos …

At least two dedicated virtual reality headsets are heading to the market in late 2015 – early 2016 timeframe and a number of game developers are working on titles that will take advantage of these VR devices. However, many doubt that virtual reality technology in its current form will become …

HDMI Forum, an organization that manages the HDMI standard development, this week release HDMI 2.0a specification, which adds support for high-dynamic range video medatada flags to the standard. Members of the organization can start to add HDMI 2.0a into their products now. The specification has been updated to enable transmission …

Today we are taking a look at the Archer D7 1750AC Router from TP-Link. It retains many of the same features as its bigger brother, the Archer D9 AC1900, but comes in at a lower price. Could this be the best budget option for a router in 2015? Let’s find …

Adoption of ultra-high-definition televisions is gradually increasing as prices are getting lower in well-developed countries and China. As a result, market share of UHD TV-sets could hit around 20 per cent globally already this year, according to optimistic predictions of makers of TV components. The production cost of a 4K …

Asustek Computer has quietly added support of AMD FreeSync technology to its MG279Q gaming display introduced earlier this year. The new monitor, which is already a dream display for gamers, is going to face massive demand when it finally shows up in retail. The Asus MG279Q 27” monitor is based …

Cherry is a company you all know as the maker of the universally popular MX keyboard switches. Whether you're a fan of brown, black, red, blue or any of the other coloured variants, chances are if you have a mechanical keyboard you have Cherry MX switches. There are a few …

In the huge exhibitor hall at Multiplay's i54 event at the Ricoh Arena, it was hard to miss the Razer battle bus. This black and green branded double decker travels Europe, full to the brim with DinoPC gaming systems and the latest in Razer peripherals. There was a queue for …

In the quest to develop a gaming mouse that is that much better than the last, peripheral makers the world over often add features that many would consider unnecessary. Sure, customisable lighting is nice and an advanced, gaming grade laser sensor with adjustable weights and palm rests are great, but what if you don't want …

When a key feature of a product is visual, it's hard to convey that in written form – which is where KitGuru TV comes in. We invited Chris Gough from Cooler Master into the studio to take us through some of his company's more affordable gaming products – starting with …

Being a gamer is not necessarily cheap. If you want to do it on a console, it is going to cost you a few hundred on the latest system and then at least another triple digit figure to get all the controllers, games and accessories. While gaming PCs are a lot more …

Despite of relatively weak sales of PC monitors in the fourth quarter of 2014, Dell managed to retain its No. 1 position on the market, according to a new report from International Data Corp. Among the top five display suppliers only two actually produce liquid crystal display panels for them, …

Samsung has always been a popular brand when it comes to displays. This month, the company will be launching three new curved PC monitors, starting at the $299 price point. These monitors have been in the making ever since CES, when Samsung showed off its flagship curved ultra wide 3440×1440 …

Corsair, a leading producer of advanced computer hardware for enthusiasts as well as peripherals for gamers, has significantly reduced recommended prices of its headsets and mice in the U.K. The price-cuts on many high-end items are very significant and exceed 10 per cent. Corsair did not reveal reasons for price-cuts, …

Micron Technology has announced that it will reduce shipments of its NAND flash memory to the spot market. While the move may have limited effects on the market initially, it could lead to consolidation of makers of NAND flash-based devices, including solid-state drives. In a bid to improve its profit …

Although it will take some time before general public accepts smartwatches in general and Apple Watch in particular, financial analysts believe that the gadget from Apple will be rather popular from the very start. Many loyal Apple fans prefer to get new gadgets from the company among in the first …

4K ultra-high-definition video resolutions have not yet become popular on the market mainly due to the lack of content, high prices of displays and TVs as well as insufficient performance of mainstream graphics adapters. However, LG Electronics, a major maker of consumer electronics and a leading manufacturer of displays, has …

Today two of our hardware editors Luke Hill and Leo Waldock sat down to chat about an array of topics, such as the recent release of Nvidia's £900 monster Titan X Maxwell graphics card and they weighed up the pros and cons of Sli. They also discussed AMD and their …

Even though most serious gamers use mechanical keyboards these days, many do not realise that the technology behind those key-switches is over 30 years old. With that in mind, it is no wonder that Steelseries are looking to reinvent the wheel with their new Apex M800 mechanical board. It incorporates Steelseries …

Hewlett-Packard on Tuesday announced a partnership with Bang & Olufsen. Under the terms of the agreement, HP will equip its personal computers, tablets and accessories with Bang & Olufsen speakers and software-based enhancements. Previously HP worked with Beats Audio, but after the latter was acquired by Apple, the partnership was …

Sony and Oculus VR have not started to sell their virtual reality headsets, but Gartner already makes predictions regarding sales of VR hardware. According to leading market analysts, shipments of various VR gear will hit two million units in 2016 and will continue to grow in the following years. Still, …

We look at quite a lot of gaming mice here at KitGuru, many of them sitting over the £50 mark. But what if you only have £25 to spend? Today we are taking a look at the Shark Zone M20 Gaming Mouse from Sharkoon, it boasts many of the same …

The chatter about Apple’s TV-set has been around for years, but the company still has not reveal any plans about such product. This does not mean that Apple has completely abandoned the project. Apparently, the company is still working on it, albeit, in a very stealth mode. “Based on talking to people …