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Meet the next wave of everyday computing with the first ASUS All-in-One powered by Snapdragon X Series. Built for fast, responsive performance and AI-enhanced experiences, this sleek 23.8~ touchscreen PC keeps everything you need in one streamlined design. From work tasks and video calls to streaming and browsing, the Snapdragon X platform delivers smooth performance with impressive power efficiency. The vibrant Full HD display with ultra-slim bezels gives you more screen and less distraction, while built-in AI capabilities help optimize performance, enhance video calls, and keep your workflow moving without slowdowns. With a clean white finish, wireless keyboard and mouse, and a clutter-free setup, this all-in-one is designed to fit naturally into any space~whether it~s your home office, dorm, or shared workspace.
Customer Rating
5
Utility and beauty at a great price!
on May 24, 2026
Posted by: Bren
This is really quite a great deal for an all-in-one computer that is nice enough in looks and performance to adorn the desks or study nooks of almost anyone. Asus has done a fantastic job here of creating a computer that will suit the needs of most all basic and casual computer users while skipping on some of the features that would add ridiculous costs to the price tag.
This computer functions excellently as any above-entry level computer should in 2026 in my opinion. It is equipped with 16GB of soldered RAM which is as low on RAM as I think anyone should tolerate on their Windows PC in 2026, and the Snapdragon CPU is snappy and handles the basic productivity multitasking I have thrown at it including multiple browser tabs, Word documents, and background processes running at the same time. All the while, this computer is running nearly silently! Qualcomm processors in my experience seem to run more efficiently and take less noisy airflow to cool them than their Intel or Ryzen counterparts. Additionally, the use of the Qualcomm components in this PC rather than Windows or Ryzen is probably how they were able to keep costs so reasonable on this device.
Asus made some bold decisions with this All-in-one. One of them was to decide to keep the screen itself thin and unobtrusive by sticking all the I/O and ports on the tower instead, along with the internals of the computer itself with both speaker and fan noise coming out of the stand of the computer. This is a cool choice that is part of how this has such nice lines and aesthetics, but it does limit some of your optionality: this stand has tilt but no height adjustment, and because the computer IS the stand, you will not be detaching the screen and attaching it to, say, a monitor mount. Your best bet is to use desktop risers if you need to increase the height and adjust the angle up or down as needed. The screen itself is beautiful and at 1080p resolution with 75hz refresh, a 24” screen like this feels plenty smooth and detailed enough to use. The touchscreen ability is an excellent “touch” (pun-intended) and it just further increases the diverse use cases for this computer. The screen also gets plenty bright, for even my sunlit office in the afternoon and the anti-glare works super well. I also noticed that the viewing angles are great to where I can be standing at an almost complete bladed angle to the screen and have perfect clarity of the image or text on the screen.
The peripherals leave something to be desired. I was surprised to find that while the all-in-one computer itself is a nice modern pure white color, the peripherals are actually more off-white eggshell colored, closely akin to the 90’s computers of old with their grayish-white accessories. I wouldn’t say that this is too bad of a color match, but the mouse and the keyboard themselves are also just not the greatest quality I would have hoped for. The mouse is quite small to my medium sized male hands and just doesn’t slide around the best on my mouse pad. The keyboard is actually quite pleasant to type on, but it has only one setting for angle with a built-in hump on the back and this angle isn’t my favorite for my cranky wrists. Of course, at this price, Asus like other manufacturers, probably wager that if you are the type of computer user to really care about peripherals, you will likely go buy or already own peripherals that suit your needs rather than using these included accessories. A redeeming quality that I will mention then is that both the mouse and the keyboard connect to a single USB-A dongle that is extremely low profile and plug in nicely to one of the multiple included USB-A ports on the stand. Altogether, maybe budget for some different accessories if you want them, but this entire review has been written on this PC with its included keyboard, for what its worth and I did not suffer from any serious fatigue or problems compared to some keyboards I have used.
The webcam, while equipped with Windows Hello (Facial recognition) login abilities, is lacking overall in quality. I used webcam test and found that the resolution of the camera is pixelated and blurry. It is serviceable, but not the best for certain. Privacy was kept in mind though. A white indicator light turns on when the webcam is operating and there is also a physical privacy shutter built in for rigorous privacy needs. I can also appreciate that rather than doing a little webcam (hump) at the top of the screen as some all-in-one makers have done, Asus just elected to make the entire top bezel of the screen raised to be in line with the webcam which is a nice touch.
The audio from this computer is a little lackluster. With the sound originating out of two tiny 3W speakers out of vents at the bottom of the narrow tower facing the user, it feels almost more like mono rather than stereo sound. Asus can say they got Dolby Atmos certification as much as they like, but the proof is in the pudding, or rather, the end-users’ auditory canals. Bass is almost completely lacking and at higher volumes, I experienced some distinct rattling noise from the speakers. This is following driver and software updates so there is nothing to blame there.
Altogether, if I could, I would give this computer 4.5 stars. I am going to give it 5 stars based on the Best Buy rating system, and here is why. The complaints and concerns I expressed are very likely not going to concern or affect 99% of buyers looking for an All-in-one desktop like this. Peripherals, audio, etc. are not the concerns of someone just looking for a great computer where they can browse the web, send emails, and maybe edit some PowerPoint presentations or type some documents or edit spreadsheets. The aspects I am most concerned about with the computer are honestly subjective and don’t affect the actual use of the computer. What really matters that I must emphasize with wrapping up this review is that this computer functions smoothly and provides EXACTLY the user experience it advertises. With all of that said, at this price tag, I would definitely say you should pick up this computer and give it a place in your home for your computing needs!
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The Turtle Beach Stealth Pro II Wireless Gaming Headset delivers uncompromising audio performance and versatility. Officially certified for Hi-Res Audio Wireless, it provides 24-bit/96kHz wireless sound via an ultra-low latency 2.4GHz USB connection. Featuring 60mm Eclipse dual drivers, Dolby Atmos Spatial Audio on PC, and adjustable Active Noise Cancellation, it delivers an immersive, high-fidelity sound with exceptional clarity and detail. The exclusive CrossPlay 2.0 system supports up to four connected transmitters, allowing seamless switching between PC, PlayStation, and more, while Bluetooth 5.3 enables simultaneous mobile pairing for calls or music. Communicate clearly with a unidirectional 9mm floating microphone featuring AI-based noise reduction and upgraded beamforming mics, all customizable through the Swarm II app. Dual 40-hour swappable batteries, quick charging, premium memory-foam comfort, and an included hard storage case complete the ultimate wireless gaming headset.
Customer Rating
5
Positively my favorite headset of the last decade!
on May 16, 2026
Posted by: Bren
The short and the sweet of it to begin this review is that this headset to me is actually worth its cost. Finally, at a flagship headset price, enough features and benefits are present that my previous daily driver headset I was using for the last two and half years plus has finally been dethroned! I apologize if this review is all over the place, but I just wanted to rapidly get out some of my favorite features of this headset and share them with you.
First of all, and probably one aspect that is of great importance in this horrendous period of inflation we are in, particularly in the PC gaming sector, is that this headset is future proofed from multiple perspectives. One such example is the ability to be able swap the battery is genius for streamers or long gamer session alike and also means that when inevitable battery decay over years occurs and your total use time drops too low, you will be able to readily and easily swap in a new batter for this device. To go along with this, the dock that allows for charging your INCLUDED spare battery and switching between multiple devices (extra USB adapters are necessary for this) is incredible and allows for amazing versatility for even the most intensive gamers. To top off this versatility praise, the simultaneous Bluetooth and 2.4ghz connections is awesome for when I want to be connected to my phone and not miss important calls but also can be really engaged and immersed in my games or music with the high-quality audio, which I will talk about next.
This Stealth II headset truly works as a passable isolated audio product. I found myself start walking around my house after my gaming sessions just listening to my music from my Bluetooth connected iPhone without even considering that I was still using the gaming headset for this! Shaboozey’s Blink Twice and Good News sound unbelievable on this headset, while Follow You Into The Dark from the Alan Wake soundtrack pours over my auditory canals like a flow of warm bathwater after a cold winter hike. Bass boost mode in the EQ settings on the Swarm II software really does push the drivers in an incredible manner, while the Turtle Beach signature baseline profile gives the best-balanced approach to music I have experienced on this device.
Another major area for praise, as random as this might seem, is that this headset ACTUALLY gets loud! I do not know what it is, but many recent PC gaming headsets I have reviewed just have very low and garbled peak volume, whereas this with my PC over wireless connection feels like it is just hitting its audio stride at 50% volume! Another audio aspect that I love is that the ANC mode in the Swarm II software settings can be set with a slider to be changed to instead be allowed to allow ambient noise in. Excellent feature and allows me to be engaged in my environment or to exclude it as needed with the excellent ANC. The ANC works irrespective of the microphone being engaged or not!
Now, as for the microphone. While it will not compare to a dedicated desktop microphone, this microphone does a perfectly serviceable job and also includes two of my favorite things in a gaming headset microphone ever! The mic not only folds to mute (a personal favorite feature as a past streamer) but also can be ENTIRELY removed!!! This is a massive win and actually elevates this on its own to one of the most versatile gaming headsets I have ever reviewed. Most headsets I have ever reviewed will have detachable but not foldable, foldable but not detachable, or retractable but not removable. For a quick mute in the middle of a gaming session, I love the analog and tactile assurance of just folding my mic away, so I know it is muted, and the headset also issues a handy tone to indicate this folding up or down for mute or unmute was successful! Very nice indeed! And with the mic being removable, I wouldn’t even be embarrassed to travel or fly with this headset as with the removable of the microphone, it just looks like a quality, albeit bulky set of headphones.
More to the point of appearance and looks, this headset is built with extremely high-quality materials and possesses the heft and feel of any comparable flagship headset I have reviewed in its class. Indeed, it perhaps could be argued to carry some aesthetic qualities with features like its headband from one of the more common flagship consumer headphones on the market. This to me is not copycat work from Turtle Beach but just utilizing a formula for comfort and appearance that is proven to work for A LOT of consumers in the market.
Altogether, from gaming to music to just day to day life around my home, I will give this headset a massive 5 out of 5 star rating. I am so excited for connecting it to future devices I plan to buy like a PS5, etc., and I am truly chuffed knowing that this headset will be up to the task to providing excellent versatility and ability to handle whatever I throw at it. Do not miss out on this headset!
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The ROG Kithara features 100mm ROG-tuned HIFIMAN planar magnetic drivers with an extended frequency response of 8Hz to 55kHz. The open-back design creates a vast and natural soundstage with precise separation. The detachable full-band MEMS boom microphone ensures lifelike voice reproduction for gamers who also demand audiophile-grade communication.
Customer Rating
5
Versatile, specialized, costly
on March 21, 2026
Posted by: Bren
If three words could sum up this Asus ROG Kithara Wired headset, it is probably the title of my review: versatile, specialized, costly. This is the kind of headset that leaves me with the impression that anyone who is on this website reading this review is already a different kind of gamer and audio product user; someone with a lot of discernment and insight into the world of gaming audio products and who has specific interests in using a wired, open-back headset like this as their daily driver for gaming and other users. With that in mind, I will admit that, while I have reviewed numerous headsets, this is the one that has left me most intrigued and simultaneously puzzled. The reason is that, in this age of ridiculously expensive PC gaming due to the 2025-2026 “RAMageddon” and other expensive PC components, it is hard to know exactly how and to whom to recommend a multiple-hundred-dollar headset like this. This headset is, of course, usable by all kinds of gaming products from PS5 to Xbox to some handhelds too, but my suspicion is that PC gamers would be most drawn to this headset.
The build quality of this headset is nearly peerless among the various flagship headsets I have reviewed. The build quality here is on par with some of the finest non-gaming headphones I have reviewed, too, such as the Px7 S2e’s from Bowers & Wilkins. Every click of the suspension headband feels perfectly precise, and every metal and alloy used in the headset is perfectly finished and feels excellent in the hand. I do not detect any plastic or polymer in the build of this headset, except for the headphone and mic plugs.
The headset itself is so comfortable out of the box. I have a medium-sized head for a man, and this headset fits me perfectly on the second-to-lowest headband adjustment. For those with larger domes and ears, you will appreciate the size of these fabric ear cups and the large range of adjustability. A random wish I had, though, is for there to be a way to lock in my adjustment. The natural way I grab the headset when I take it off my head almost always puts it a couple of clicks away from what I prefer, which can be a nuisance. I am sure this could be gotten used to over time, but I still wanted to mention it. I should also mention that, as shown in the picture, because I have this on the nearly lowest suspension setting, I have a hoop of the metal headset frame sticking over two inches above my head. It looks just a tad funny, but that is my experience, and it won’t be everyone else’s experience.
I can tell that this microphone has incredible potential, and part of my issue is that I am just lacking the patience to fiddle with it or use third-party software to dial in the experience, but thus far, I am having trouble with it being overenthusiastic about picking up my ' s ' sounds. I have done a few audio recordings with OBS, and I almost sound like the gopher from Winnie the Pooh with how much it picks up. Even my $100 daily-drive wireless gaming headset I use does a better job of eliminating the lisps. I have the pop filter attached by the way, and same result, so I just thought I would mention it here. I should also mention in this section that I love how, also included, is a unique braided cable for just headphone use without the microphone attached and with multiple plugs to boot; very cool!
An important note, given that this headset is pre-tuned from the factory, is that its volume depends heavily on the audio output interface and the specific device you are using. Plugged into my gaming PC via the USB-C dongle adapter or into the PC’s 3.5mm headphone and microphone jack, I am unfortunately unable to achieve as high a volume as I would like. Plugged into my 2021 MacBook M1 Pro 14’s 3.5mm headphone jack, I get excellent volume. With my PC, however, I am going to experiment more with connections, possibly even down to getting a new PCIe expansion slot sound card. Ultimately, your experience and mileage may vary.
Lossless audio from Spotify sounds incredible in this connection modality and will definitely keep me coming back for more. Tales of Luria by Sail North sounds like I am sitting in the recording studio with them, and Auld Lang Syne by Home Free is presented to my ears in a way that can also bring on tears.
More about the audio experience is that this headset is not meant for bass-heads. While the mids and trebles are beyond pleasing and balanced in the mix of audio, explosions in games like Arc Raiders are just missing that low end I like and music isn’t really going to have you bobbing your head to the low end notes either. It doesn’t mean that the audio experience is bad; you are just getting something quite specific here that does not target that demographic. It should go without saying, but this headset is also not for those seeking to noise-cancel or block out external sounds. The open-back audio experience is for those who are okay with environmental noise making its way in. Personally, I love this as I prefer to hear my voice when I am speaking over voice comms like Discord, and this is a very smooth and organic way of monitoring my voice versus having to turn the side tone up on a headset with ANC, etc.
Altogether, I would rate this headset 4.5 out of 5 if it were an option, but I think that given my ignorance to some of the true potential of this headset, I will upgrade up to 5 stars. The half-a-star reduction is really just on the grounds of the lack of bass and the cost of the headset, but I think if neither of these aspects is material to you, then this would absolutely be worth picking up and giving a shot! Thanks for reading and hope you enjoy this headset!
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The CORSAIR IRONCLAW WIRELESS SE Gaming Mouse was designed to deliver comfortable control for right-handed players that prefer palm grips. Its uniquely-sculpted shape and textured grips are built to give players secure, comfortable control. The precise 26k DPI sensor provides amazing accuracy for MOBA, FPS, and MMO gameplay. IRONCLAW WIRELESS SE is all about longevity with up to 285 hours over 2.4GHz, 532 hours over BT, and switches rated for up to 100 million clicks. Versatile tri-mode connectivity connects via robust 2.4GHz wireless, convenient Bluetooth~, or USB-C cable. CORSAIR IRONCLAW WIRELESS SE Gaming Mouse ~ Comfortable Control in the Palm of Your Hand.
Customer Rating
5
Highly versatile mouse best for large hands!
on March 8, 2026
Posted by: Bren
This mouse is an excellent companion to my Corsair K100 Air keyboard and, to me, complements gamers with a variety of use cases, from casual gaming to perhaps entry-level Twitch streamers seeking more programmable buttons at hand to enable more functionality and control. The fact that this has so many programmable buttons in this form factor is nothing to sneeze at. I particularly like the two programmable buttons directly to the left of the left click mouse button. This is perfect for a frequent Discord user like me to map my mute and deafen functions too.
The mouse is built well and has a tasteful amount of RGB lighting without feeling like you are holding a rainbow vomit generator. As I said in the title of my review, this is definitely a large mouse that will likely suit folks with, no surprise, larger hands best. I am an average-sized male with medium-sized hands, and this mouse is just at the extreme of what I would consider comfortable for my mouse preferences. As you can see in one of my pictures, I have the Corsair Ironclaw next to a Razer Basilisk wireless, and the size difference is notable. Also, this mouse is for right-handed folks and is not built ambidextrously.
The wireless connection with the mouse is seamless. I do not perceive any latency or input lag while gaming. Whether it is frantic, frenetic FPS games like Doom Eternal, or easier-going third-person games like Arc Raiders, this mouse has performed very well for me. I think for the price and customizability with the buttons, you cannot go wrong here. If you are a right-handed gamer with large hands, you should definitely consider picking this up for use!
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The Keychron Q6 Ultra 8K is a premium full-size mechanical keyboard engineered for gamers and power users who demand speed, precision, and customization. Its ultra-fast 8,000 Hz polling rate~available in both wired and 2.4 GHz wireless modes~delivers exceptionally responsive input for competitive play and high-speed workflows. Tactile Silk POM brown switches provide smooth, satisfying feedback, while the sturdy backplate and redesigned rubber feet ensure a solid, stable typing experience. Triple-mode connectivity (wired, 2.4 GHz, Bluetooth) keeps you versatile across devices and setups. With ZMK firmware and Launcher software, you can program every key, layer, and macro to match your exact workflow. A refined control knob and available color-variant keycaps elevate both function and style, giving the Q6 Ultra 8K a polished presence on any desk.
Customer Rating
5
An amazing keyboard with so many options!
on February 18, 2026
Posted by: Bren
This is one of the nicest, heavy-duty feeling keyboards I have ever reviewed. It sits on your desk with authority, just emitting an energy that says, “I need to be used.” My fingers have never felt so eager to type, to game, to plug away in excel spreadsheets on the full numpad! This keyboard comes with everything you need to have utility and usability with either Mac or PC, and that flexibility makes a huge difference to a user like me!
This keyboard has great options for connectivity. I am using it in its wired form with my PC and I have absolutely loved it. The fact that I can go wireless or use Bluetooth is great, but I will be real that with how big and heavy this keyboard is, I see no point in keeping it in a untethered portable form. Wired is consistent and I know I never have to worry about the keyboard dying while I am in the middle of running for my life from a rocketeer in Arc Raiders. The brown switches it comes with are perfect for typing and gaming in my opinion, with the tactile bump at the bottom ensuring you never exert unnecessary force or travel on the keys while you are rapidly navigating the keyboard.
At this price, you are getting many great accessories and tools packaged with the keyboard to ensure you get the most versatile experience out of it. Switch replacement, keycap replacement including keycaps included to easily switch between MacOS and Windows layouts are all present. The only thing that I wish was present with this keyboard and that isn’t is a wrist rest. They do have custom wrist rests available on the Keychron website but given how tall this keyboard is and without height adjustment, I think I would have liked one in the box at the price. I have irritable old man wrists as a 31 year old and the extreme angle my wrists have to be bent back when typing if I want to rest my wrists on the desks is not pleasant.
Still, this one small complaint aside, everything else you are getting here is so good. Keychron has really made an exceptional keyboard here that is ready to go for your hardest gaming sessions or in the eventuality that you need a blunt weapon to defend yourself with in your office if an assailant comes crashing through the window. Thanks for reading and I hope this helps you get geared up for your purchase!
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Soundcore by Anker P41i Bluetooth Wireless In Ear Earbuds with Portable USB-C 3,000mAh Phone Charger
Customer Rating
5
Amazingly versatile and handy earbuds!
on February 8, 2026
Posted by: Bren
Anker has truly pulled off something amazing here with these earbuds. They check so many boxes for the on-the-go tech user and solve the issue of portable audio with portable charging in one go, all while being affordable! The Soundcore P41i earbuds check multiple boxes that really matter to me with my portable audio devices. For one, they have Active Noise Canceling (ANC) that is actually shockingly effective. Even when compared to my usual Airpod Pro 2’s I use, these earbuds feel practically like occlusive ear plugs with how well the noise cancelling works. These is great if you require some extra quiet in a noisy environment like a busy café when you are trying to study and such. The audio quality itself is actually quite commendable. They manage to be almost as immersive in audio as some over-the-ear headphones I have used, but avoid the tinny trebles some cheaper earbuds I have tested elicit. The charging case with built in USB-C cable for charging other devices is just so clever. The case was able to charge my Amazon Kindle paperwhite from 7% all the way to 100% and still had 20% battery left on the charger! I will say that this capacity can create a quite large case that may not be very comfortable in tight jeans pockets, or might bounce around too much in your gym shorts pockets if you are at the gym. But if you plan is to store or carry the case/charger in your purse, backpack, gym bag, etc., than you shouldn’t have a problem!
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ROG StrixScope II X is an all-round battlestation featuring hot-swappable pre-lubed ROG NX Snow V2 mechanical switches with improved stability and reduced wobble, PBT doubleshot keycaps for great feel and shine resistance, multi-function quick controls, streaming hotkeys, and a detachable wrist rest.
Customer Rating
5
An outrageous amount of features for beginners!
on January 24, 2026
Posted by: Bren
This gaming keyboard is all about options while staying sensitive to a budget. I am utterly impressed here to find a keyboard that has so many outstanding features of higher keyboards, but without the expense!
First of all, I truly appreciate having so many key features on a full size feature like this. The multibutton function is great and while it takes some getting used to, is certainly nice to have included as an option for controlling functions like keyboard brightness and volume. Another thing I really appreciate about Asus here is the included magnetically attached wrist rest. This is a feature that I am honestly astonished and irritated that gets excluded from so many keyboards now, especially higher end ones! When a keyboard has this thickness and normal height keycaps, a wrist rest is truly a must for optimal ergonomics. The included hot swabble switches are linear type that provide a seamless gaming experience. Arc Raiders feels great on this keyboard with all of my quick actions and mobility keys coming intuitively under my finger tips even during the most stressful combat scenarios. The keyboard delivers a reasonably good typing experience with dampening to absorb some of the noise of your typing, while the keys themselves have a good feel and tactility. I love having a full sized number pad for dedicated Excel spreadsheet work while I am doing our household budget and networth statements. This is a WIRED keyboard. I personally have no problem with this, as wired connection is reliable and I never have to worry about my keyboard running out of battery in the middle of a workday.
Altogether, I am extremely happy with this keyboard and in an era of run-away prices on RAM and GPU’s, it is nice to see that at least one essential PC gaming accessory has awesome budget options available like this keyboard!
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Features:
• Groundbreaking open-ear earbuds featuring adaptive Open-Ear Noise Reduction technology, delivering clear, high-fidelity audio across diverse environments
• Enjoy dynamic, distortion-free sound with clarity and, optimized for Dolby Atmos.
• Stay active with a pressure-free, open-ear design that moves with you.
• Power through your day with long-lasting sound and easy wireless charging.
Customer Rating
5
Possibly the best active-wear earbuds I’ve used!
on January 7, 2026
Posted by: Bren
I am beyond impressed with these OpenFit Pro earbuds from Shokz. Not only do they have form-factor defyingly good audio, but the just seem to stay on my head and keep the music pumping in situations where my Apple Airpods would have already fallen out of my heads and been rolling all over the filthy gym floor!
The first thing I noticed about these OpenFit earbuds is that they just felt different in a positive way. Compared to over-the-ear headphones, I have no sense of claustrophobia while wearing these or troubles with my ears getting too hot (a common issue for those of Irish descent). Compared to in-ear earbuds, these just seem vastly more, as you would guess from their name, open, allowing in outside sounds and conversations and sensory inputs to keep you engaged in your surroundings while working out or just wlking around.
The build quality and materials are excellent. Because of the form factor of these wireless earbuds, the case is naturally larger in size than comparative ear buds cases like for Airpods, but it still fits nicely into a jeans pocket or gym bag.
Overall, I am so happy with these and glad to have them in my audio product rotation! 5 out of 5 stars easily!
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Find a home for this Insignia 3.3 Cu. Ft. Mini Fridge with Door Storage and ENERGY STAR Certification in your office, mini bar, dorm, or other small spaces. Its compact design is ideal for limited square footage. Three glass shelves, a crisper drawer, and seven door racks keep your refrigerator organized and ready to store your food. It~s also Energy Star certified to save costs on your electric bill.
Customer Rating
5
Perfect solution for office use!
on November 25, 2025
Posted by: Bren
I am very pleased with my new Insignia Mini Fridge! I really wanted a solution that would work nicely for keeping my lunch items and beverages within easy reach while I work in my busy medical office. This fridge offers the right blend of features combined with an excellent price that make it a great option to recommend. It does have a few quirks, though, that would prompt me to let buyers know just in case.
First of all, I have a few features I like: I love the door storage and how it really optimizes organization. I easily was able to put several sparkling waters, protein shakes, and a full carton of half and half in the door and still had some room for additional odds and ins! If you have ever used a mini fridge, you will know that since these aren’t always equipped with the best automatic defrosting features, it is best to keep cans of soda and similar beverages from being stored in direct contact with the sides or rear wall of the fridge. This is a great solution for working on that. I also like the crisper drawer and handy shelves for organizing my meal-prepped meals in Tupperware.
Now for the quirks. For one, while I am glad to have the mechanical temperature dial, it has been a chore to get the temperature just right in this fridge. I am aiming for about 35-37 degrees F, and I am consistently either getting too cold, down to 32 degrees, or too warm at 40 degrees. I think I may have finally dialed in the temperature, but since the dial is completely exposed, I am worried that I may bump it and mess up my hard work. Additionally, as others have noted, I am already experiencing some frozen condensation in the back of the fridge, which suggests that we will likely need to manually defrost at some point.
Altogether, the quirks do not outweigh the benefits or value of the excellently priced and spacious mini fridge! I would highly recommend it for purchase, and I hope the review has helped provide some clarifying points!
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Shark Glossi combines hot ceramic plates with powerful airflow to achieve ultra-fast, ultra-glossy blowouts at-home.
Customer Rating
5
A great solution for salon-like hair!
on November 25, 2025
Posted by: Bren
The Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Tool & Air Glosser is a styling device that provides powerful airflow with a heated ceramic barrel to deliver a salon-style blowout. In my experience, the product works well, especially on my thick, coarse, curly hair.
Likes:
1. I love that it offers two-in-one functionality: both a blow dryer and a straightening/glossing brush. Rather than switching between two of my products or packing both a blow dryer and a straightener, I can use both simultaneously with just the flip of a switch.
1. I love that it offers two-in-one functionality: both a blow dryer and a straightening/glossing brush. Rather than switching between two of my products or packing both a blow dryer and a straightener, I can use both simultaneously with just the flip of a switch.
2. The Glosser is helpful too, as it cuts down on time. My hair would normally take an hour to just blow dry than straighten. With the Shark Glossi, I don’t have to wait for my hair to be completely dry before I start styling. What normally takes me 1.5 hours, from hair washed to hair completely styled, is now cut to 45 minutes.
3. I end up with smooth, salon-quality results. My coarse, thick, and curly hair usually ends up frizzy when I blow dry, and it requires high heat to tame it down. With the effective heat and air control, the Shark Glossi helps you achieve the style you want without damaging your hair. I have used this tool multiple times now and can confidently say that I have achieved the “blowout from the salon” look, complete with shine and volume. I not only get straight hair, but also bouncy, glossy results.
Dislikes:
1. The styling device is somewhat loud, especially when using the higher airflow setting. When styling closer to your face, the hot hair can be felt and is a bit uncomfortable, but not unbearable.
2. It took me a couple of passes through my hair to figure out the best technique, and to transition from “wet” to “dry” styling.
3. The tool weighs 1.6lbs. After almost an hour of styling your hair, you feel the weight of the device.
1. The styling device is somewhat loud, especially when using the higher airflow setting. When styling closer to your face, the hot hair can be felt and is a bit uncomfortable, but not unbearable.
2. It took me a couple of passes through my hair to figure out the best technique, and to transition from “wet” to “dry” styling.
3. The tool weighs 1.6lbs. After almost an hour of styling your hair, you feel the weight of the device.
Overall verdict:
For me, the Shark Glossi 2-in-1 is a win. The combination of a “blow dryer and ceramic heat” makes this a very effective tool. My usual stubborn, thick, coarse, and curly hair is easily transformed into a shiny, bouncy salon-styled look. There is a learning curve, but once you figure it out, the results and the time it takes to get your hair perfect are worth it.
I would highly recommend this product, especially if you spend a significant amount of time drying and smoothing your hair. If you want to cut down time and devices, the Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Air Tool and Air Glosser is for you.
For me, the Shark Glossi 2-in-1 is a win. The combination of a “blow dryer and ceramic heat” makes this a very effective tool. My usual stubborn, thick, coarse, and curly hair is easily transformed into a shiny, bouncy salon-styled look. There is a learning curve, but once you figure it out, the results and the time it takes to get your hair perfect are worth it.
I would highly recommend this product, especially if you spend a significant amount of time drying and smoothing your hair. If you want to cut down time and devices, the Shark Glossi 2-in-1 Hot Air Tool and Air Glosser is for you.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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