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The HS35 v3 Gaming Headset is essential gear for game-changing sound on whichever platform you prefer. It features a universal 3.5mm plug, so you can easily connect to your PC, Mac, PlayStation, Nintendo Switch, and more. Enjoy immersion-enhancing audio from the 50mm neodymium drivers that deliver excellent audio wherever you play. A floating headband and soft fabric earpads provide enhanced, long-lasting comfort, perfect for marathon gaming sessions. Chat with friends and get crystal-clear comms with the HS35 v3~s omnidirectional mic. Convenient earcup controls allow you to quickly adjust your audio and mute your mic without digging through in-game menus.
Customer Rating
5
Awesome performance on a budget!
on June 13, 2026
Posted by: Bren
This headset has genuinely impressed me. The overall sound quality is excellent and the ambient sounds come through with impressive clarity. The bass is powerful and adds depth to the audio without overpowering the rest of the sound or becoming overwhelming. It strikes a great balance, creating an immersive gaming experience whether you're playing something heavy on action sequences or something more quiet and atmospheric. Comfort is where this headset really stands out for me personally. As someone with sensory sensitivities, I tend to dislike wearing headsets for long periods of time, but I genuinely forgot I had this headset on. It’s very lightweight, the earcups are well padded and breathable, and the floating headband design helps distribute weight evenly across the top of your head so the overall fit is snug without applying excessive pressure anywhere. I would happily recommend this headset to anyone looking for one that doesn't sacrifice comfort or sound quality for the sake of price.
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Listen in an effortless style. OpenDots Air combines an open-ear design with a compact clip-on form that fits securely and comfortably. Designed to blend naturally into your look, it wears more like an accessory than a device~easy to put on, easy to live with.
Customer Rating
5
Engagement and comfort in your surroundings!
on June 7, 2026
Posted by: Bren
The OpenDots Air earbuds from Shokz are honestly a refreshing wireless earbud option in a day and age where bulky headphones and/or expensive mainstream earbuds seem to be the predominant listening modality. Whether it is podcasts, audiobooks, or music, my listening experience has been great with these earbuds. Both my wife and I shared them, and even with our different ear shapes, as pictured, and the presence of multiple ear piercings in my wife’s case, these earbuds ended up being comfortable and nice to wear for both of us.
The general package and quality you get here in the hundred-dollar range are excellent. The wireless charging case is actually about the same size, if not a little smaller, as an AirPod Pro charging case, and even lighter, which helps the sensation of carrying the case around disappear that much more into the background of your consciousness. The charging case is USB-C rechargeable, and there is no “right” or “left” earbud; they are usable on either side!
Putting them on the first few times took some practice, but it became intuitive after using them for a while. The initial difficulty I had was getting used to the earbuds' touch controls. The “tap” function on the earbud's stem for pausing and taking calls is a little finicky, and I had to make repeated attempts to get it right. The Shokz app does provide a gesture tutorial to help you get used to it, and after a bit of practice, I did. Speaking of the app, it is quite smooth and handy to use, and even prompted me to update my firmware with some very specific and easy-to-follow instructions, which was handy! The app also allows customization of the touch controls, so it is great that they give users that ability!
The listening experience on these earbuds is absolutely fantastic. I feel like these earbuds let me stay well engaged with my environment while still delivering high-quality audio, without having to have an earbud buried uncomfortably deep in my ear canal or bulky, hot headphone cups clamped over my ears. These are very low profile, and I would honestly say they should be right at home for frequent gym goers and people who work out in general, as they really do stay in place! I am one of those unfortunate people who, no matter which AirPods earbud size I use, will still end up having them fall out of my ears during intense workouts. These OpenDots Air earbuds are rock-solid during my workouts and, as someone who runs hot, seem to let more cool air flow in and around my ears than when I have an earbud jammed deep in there. The only natural downside of this is that these earbuds do not have (nor do they claim to have) active noise cancellation or high-quality noise isolation. So, if your listening environment is going to be full of loud ambient noise like a construction site or an airplane flight, these may not be for you.
Overall, I would give these earbuds a solid 5 out of 5 stars for what they are! I think the price-to-quality is spot on with these, and there are plenty of people who will benefit from using them over competitors’ options in the same price range. Thanks for reading, and I hope you enjoy these!
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BlueParrott Pro B450 combines rugged durability, crystal-clear call performance, and all day-comfort for drivers who go the distance. With industry-leading AI voice isolating microphones, Active Noise Cancellation (ANC) for listening, and IP55-rated protection, it delivers dependable clarity and durability in any environment.~ideal for long-haul truckers, food delivery drivers, regional drivers, ride-share drivers, farmers, landscapers, RV drivers, off-road enthusiasts, or anyone on the move. Get up to 45 hours of talk time (the longest runtime in any BlueParrott headset) with 98% noise cancellation and fast charging. An extended, reliable wireless range and multi-device Bluetooth~ connectivity keep you connected, while 100% VoiceControl~, a customizable BlueParrott Button~, and a soft ear cushion, padded headband, and padded T-bar pad support all-day wear.
Customer Rating
5
Voice Isolation that WORKS!!!
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: Bren
Whatever your needs are for a headset like this, there can be no doubt from my testing that the voice isolation and ambient noise cancellation work! After I first unboxed this, I immediately (and intuitively) turned it on, paired it with my iPhone via Bluetooth, and then went straight to making a phone call while walking past very loud speakers blasting music. I was utterly impressed when I asked the person I called if they were noticing any background noise at all, and they said no! Furthermore, despite the loud music, I could still hear them really well through the headphones! I am confident that this headset would suit anyone working in and around loud environmental noise settings like machine shops, concerts, big rigs, etc., and I am certain that even my AirPods Pro 2’s do not compare to how good the microphone isolation is!
One of the other positives of the headset I noticed was how comfortable it felt on my head, wearing it for a very long stretch of time. It is so lightweight that there were times were I most definitely forgot it was on my head at all! I additionally liked how easy it was to mute the mic just by flipping it up and out of the way. I am a very tactile guy and I like features like this that really make it certain you will be muted when needed rather than having to rely on some fiddly, small buttons with uncertain outcomes.
Overall, if you are in the market for a headset like this, I think the BlueParrot Pro B450 is definitely one you should consider! The ability to have constant ear monitoring with one uncovered ear while having the ability to go ANC or ambient on your headphone is honestly such excellent customizability that I wouldn’t give it a second thought. Cheers!
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Alienware 27 240Hz QD-OLED Gaming Monitor. Take in superb QD-OLED visuals and fluid gameplay on the 27" flat panel monitor featuring a fast 240Hz refresh rate.
Customer Rating
5
Gaming and productivity excellence!
on June 5, 2026
Posted by: Bren
This monitor is truly such an incredible value at the price. If a monitor like this had existed in this price range 2 or 3 years ago, people would have thought it was a scam for sure. Even today, it is certainly a value too great to overlook! A monitor that is OLED at 1440P on a 27” screen with such an incredibly high refresh rate is, in my opinion, truly a sweet spot for gamers in 2026. I am currently playing on a gaming desktop with a 13700K CPU and an NVIDIA 4070 Super GPU, and this is the perfect pairing for this monitor’s capabilities. My favorite newer games that push my system a bit and struggle to run at much higher than 100FPS at maximum graphics settings, like Subnautica 2 (early access) and Doom The Dark Ages, are stunning indeed, and complemented by the perfect blacks and response time of this monitor to create a smooth and immersive experience. Some of the older games I enjoy, like World of Tanks and games in the Halo Master Chief Collection, can make full use of every smooth, buttery, glorious frame this monitor can deliver to your eyeballs. I honestly don’t know if I will need anything other than this monitor for many, many years to come!
The monitor’s out-of-the-box setup is super easy. It seems that to create a high-value, high-quality monitor at this price point, Alienware (Dell) decided to focus all development on the monitor itself, rather than the stand or the monitor housing. The stand has a tilt-and-rotate function, similar to a lazy Susan, and is height-adjustable, but does not appear to have built-in cable management. This really did not matter to me, as I use dual monitor arms with VESA mounting, and after the initial review, I just went ahead and mounted this on the arm! It is nice, though, to have a monitor with full movement and customization, and one that also allows you to smoothly swap to a VESA mounting solution when you are ready without much hassle. Additionally, one HDMI cable and one DisplayPort cable are included, so you're ready to go for gaming with your device of choice, whether it be PC or most consoles. Finally, I appreciate that this monitor has its power management built in, so you can just plug it into a wall outlet with the included, highly available 3-prong (IEC C14) "kettle" style cable.
Altogether, I have truly no criticisms to offer at this price for this monitor. There are no unnecessary bells, whistles, or aesthetic distractors on this monitor that would drive up the price needlessly. What you are getting here is excellent value for your dollar in the gaming monitor space! Hope you found this review encouraging and that you enjoy your new monitor when you get it!
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Enjoy thumping bass from your personal playlists with these Skullcandy Crusher Bluetooth headphones. The wireless functionality lets you listen from across the room, and the thick padded earpieces keep your ears comfortable during long listening sessions. These Skullcandy Crusher Bluetooth headphones are adjustable to fit a variety of head sizes.
Customer Rating
5
Best experience for Bassheads who want to feel it!
on June 1, 2026
Posted by: Bren
As with the other Skullcandy Crusher headphones I reviewed, these are truly one of the best experiences for people who want the physical, tangible FEEL of bass-laden music, not just the auditory experience of low bass notes you get from normal headphones. These headphones really make you feel the music, thanks to the bass slider that lets you ramp up or down the haptic bass feel. I absolutely love these on-the-fly adjustments, as I am quite an eclectic music listener and my playlists span everything from 70’s country to the latest pop songs, so I am always grateful to be able to adjust my bass experience as I move through my music!
As compared to the Active 540 Crusher’s from Skull Candy, these are an awesome deal for almost half the price. They may lack a bit of the audio clarity and treble and mid presence that I enjoy from the more expensive, higher-end headphones, but it honestly isn’t a make-or-break part of the audio experience with these headphones. I think a lot of what counts for headphone users is present here. They are low profile and stylish, and they have comfortable, easy-to-access volume and music controls on the right ear cup for easy navigation without having to pull out your phone for all such functions.
Where I would question or have concerns about these headphones at all is in two key areas. The first is build quality. While these are not necessarily bad out of the box, the hinge regions of the ear cups have a bit of a feel that, if one were to get them badly bent the wrong way, such as in a backpack with other items like coats and books mashed in, they might snap. Ergo, careful storage and handling are a must. The other area of concern is the external plastic on the ear cups. It feels like material that would easily scratch or show gouges in this black color I received for review in the right circumstances.
A couple more things to mention if you are comparing these to the higher-end Skullcandy Crusher 540 Active headphones. While both are possessed of excellent noise isolation qualities, the ear cups on the 540 Active’s run just a bit cooler in feel as they are, indeed, intended more for active users or gymgoers, and that can make a difference for some users. Another consideration is that the Crusher 3.0 headphones fold for storage, while the Active 540’s do not. Another consideration is that the Active’s headphones, while apparently meant to be more solid on the head, actually feel LOOSER on my medium-sized male head than these Crusher 3.0’s! So weirdly enough, the non-active branded headphones in this case actually feel better suited for intense movement activities than the Active branded ones! Finally, this is a bit more subjective, but I am quite certain the Bass on the high end of the slider is far more punchy feeling on the Active 540’s. Now, is that worth almost double the price? I will let you, the buyer, decide.
With all this information, I would give these headphones a solid 5 out of 5 stars for their price and competitors. People who love bass are going to want to pick these headphones with near certainty over any other headphones in this price range. Others looking for different build quality or a more balanced approach to the audio range are going to want to keep looking, but should still give these a try, by my recommendation!
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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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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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.
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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!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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