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The Turtle Beach Command Series MC7 wireless gaming mouse delivers seamless control for gaming, streaming, and productivity. The Command Touch Display provides intuitive fingertip control without layered software or excess buttons. Quickly adjust DPI, switch profiles, trigger macros, or control apps without breaking focus. For streamers and creators, it becomes a powerful command hub for OBS control, mic muting, and app launches without interruption. With tri-mode connectivity, seamlessly switch between 2.4GHz wireless, Bluetooth, and wired. True 8K polling delivers ultra-low 0.125ms latency, paired with an Owl Eye 30K DPI optical sensor and Titan Optical Switches for flawless tracking and long-term durability. Enjoy zero downtime with dual 1000 mAh hot-swappable batteries and the included charging dock. Each battery delivers up to 10 hours out of the box and up to 15 hours at 8K with LED and LCD lighting off. Even better, these are the same batteries used in Stealth Pro II. Designed for stability and precision, the MC7~s ergonomic right-handed shape supports confident, controlled play with comfortable palm and claw grip support. Paired with an adaptive 4D scroll wheel, customizable RGB lighting, 11 programmable buttons, and onboard profiles, The MC7 is a core component of the Command Series ecosystem.
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3
Excellent hardware hampered by Swarm II.
on November 7, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
The Turtle Beach Command Series is a wonderful and refreshing take on a mouse after years of innovation in the PC hardware industry. They push the limits of gaming and productivity with the addition of an LED touch screen, with the same high-performance upgrades you expect in the sensor and switch departments. Offering tri-mode connectivity, you get the same adaptability you come to know and love, easily moving between 2.4GHz wireless or Bluetooth and even going USB-C for the serious type who doesn't believe in wireless. The build quality is top-notch, but that makes this one on the heavier side.
Hardware and Setup
Take everything out of the box and plug it in just like any other mouse. The screen boots up with a touch shortcut to download the NECESSARY Swarm II software; this is REALLY nice. The swappable battery is my favorite nod to the past. The magnetic door opens from the top to reveal a button that ejects the battery, leading to zero waiting for battery charging. Just an instant power-up from the dual-purpose charger with a USB port for the dongle, simply excellent! The mouse is aesthetically beautiful with its copper accent and solid build quality. I love the 7 buttons and the 4 touch-screen programmable buttons to push innovation! The switches are fast and responsive, along with the scroll wheel. The only thing I pined for was infinite scroll and the ability to change the wheel's clicky feel, since there is plenty of space to add it. A place for my pinky would also be nice, and a place for the USB dongle to be stored in the body, either in the battery door or underneath the mouse, because you don't always need the charger when you are mobile. Aside from my nitpicking for perfection, this is a wonderful mouse for my daily driver! Battery life is decent with all RGB and screen at 100%, I get through the day easily gaming and working with around 10 hours before a swap. I am sure more endurance is available if I turn down the features and brightness but this is more than usable with the swappable battery and is not a concern. I swap the battery every 2 days of use. I am currently using it 10 hrs @ work as my daily driver. Settings are: 1k polling, 60% screen brightness, and 100% RGB brightness w/ 3min standby and 10min screen timeout. This is decent, as I am draining the battery hard to see what it is like.
Take everything out of the box and plug it in just like any other mouse. The screen boots up with a touch shortcut to download the NECESSARY Swarm II software; this is REALLY nice. The swappable battery is my favorite nod to the past. The magnetic door opens from the top to reveal a button that ejects the battery, leading to zero waiting for battery charging. Just an instant power-up from the dual-purpose charger with a USB port for the dongle, simply excellent! The mouse is aesthetically beautiful with its copper accent and solid build quality. I love the 7 buttons and the 4 touch-screen programmable buttons to push innovation! The switches are fast and responsive, along with the scroll wheel. The only thing I pined for was infinite scroll and the ability to change the wheel's clicky feel, since there is plenty of space to add it. A place for my pinky would also be nice, and a place for the USB dongle to be stored in the body, either in the battery door or underneath the mouse, because you don't always need the charger when you are mobile. Aside from my nitpicking for perfection, this is a wonderful mouse for my daily driver! Battery life is decent with all RGB and screen at 100%, I get through the day easily gaming and working with around 10 hours before a swap. I am sure more endurance is available if I turn down the features and brightness but this is more than usable with the swappable battery and is not a concern. I swap the battery every 2 days of use. I am currently using it 10 hrs @ work as my daily driver. Settings are: 1k polling, 60% screen brightness, and 100% RGB brightness w/ 3min standby and 10min screen timeout. This is decent, as I am draining the battery hard to see what it is like.
Software and the Overall Experience
The hardware is amazing; however, that is where my love affair with this ends. Typically, I find Swarm II to always be the part that ruins the experience for me. Turtle Beach continually puts out excellent hardware, but the software kills everything. The software is always saying you need updates. You do them, and then you lose your settings and macros with ANY firmware update. There is no cloud to save your settings, so plan on redoing everything every time you need to do a firmware update (there have been 3 already in this short time for me). You cannot run this mouse and use your shortcuts without Swarm II running in the background. All the macros and programmed actions on the touch screen become unresponsive, leaving you with a simple yet functional 7-button mouse on defaults. Lighting often turns off, and you need to turn it back on in software, with LCD touch controls often unresponsive. I wanted to love this, but the software is infantile and needs lots of work. I like the fit in my palm, but actually utilizing the touchscreen with the right hand isn't ideal. The M6 button placement causes accidental taps when it is placed on the thumb rest. I wish it was a little larger in the palm area. It is a bit pinched and forces the mouse up almost into a claw grip sometimes. It is somewhere between a claw and palm grip for me. 3/4 palm, with claw forced when moving.
The hardware is amazing; however, that is where my love affair with this ends. Typically, I find Swarm II to always be the part that ruins the experience for me. Turtle Beach continually puts out excellent hardware, but the software kills everything. The software is always saying you need updates. You do them, and then you lose your settings and macros with ANY firmware update. There is no cloud to save your settings, so plan on redoing everything every time you need to do a firmware update (there have been 3 already in this short time for me). You cannot run this mouse and use your shortcuts without Swarm II running in the background. All the macros and programmed actions on the touch screen become unresponsive, leaving you with a simple yet functional 7-button mouse on defaults. Lighting often turns off, and you need to turn it back on in software, with LCD touch controls often unresponsive. I wanted to love this, but the software is infantile and needs lots of work. I like the fit in my palm, but actually utilizing the touchscreen with the right hand isn't ideal. The M6 button placement causes accidental taps when it is placed on the thumb rest. I wish it was a little larger in the palm area. It is a bit pinched and forces the mouse up almost into a claw grip sometimes. It is somewhere between a claw and palm grip for me. 3/4 palm, with claw forced when moving.
Things I love
+I love removable batteries and the fact that it is used here. No more dead time or waiting for charging.
+The battery charger is awesome. The incorporation of a USB-A port for the dongle is more than ideal so you don't occupy extra ports.
+The finish looks nice and pairs well with the Turtle Beach KB5 keyboard with copper accent and touchscreen functionality.
+Weight distribution is perfectly centered in the palm.
+During a battery swap, you get about 1-2 minutes of functionality without a battery inside, should you need to get it from somewhere else.
+I love removable batteries and the fact that it is used here. No more dead time or waiting for charging.
+The battery charger is awesome. The incorporation of a USB-A port for the dongle is more than ideal so you don't occupy extra ports.
+The finish looks nice and pairs well with the Turtle Beach KB5 keyboard with copper accent and touchscreen functionality.
+Weight distribution is perfectly centered in the palm.
+During a battery swap, you get about 1-2 minutes of functionality without a battery inside, should you need to get it from somewhere else.
Things I would Improve
-Using on an ARM-based PC (Nvidia Spark chip) and also Intel or AMD, sometimes driver would stop and I needed to restart the mouse to reconnect. It interferes with the KB5 keyboard as they both are tied to Swarm.
-Touch controls often become unresponsive and need to be reactivated, along with lighting, by restarting Swarm II or the mouse after sleeping.
-LCD shortcuts should be able to be customized with a label.
-All icons are the same. Open website, open file, etc, there is no way to know what each.
-LED lights don't stay on, and you need to try rebooting to get things to work.
-Swarm is required to get the mouse functionality to work. Onboard memory and booting is needed.
-Software continues to disconnect and reconnect. Each change prompts a "preparing," then it loads and disconnects again.
-Turning on ECO mode kills all LEDs and effects but increases battery life significantly.
-Adding your own wallpaper takes FOREVER to upload.
-Templates live forever without a way to remove unused/old created templates.
-No duplicate protection when saving templates with the same name.
-There isn't a way to overwrite templates you create currently. Just creating another is the solution, which is bad coding. There should be some sort of checks to ensure the same name isn't used.
-Swarm II is terrible! It really hampers otherwise excellent hardware. Please get it together for us all!
-Lose every time if there is a firmware update. You need to recreate all your displays and reprogram everything. THIS IS TERRIBLE!
-Need room for the pinky.
-Using on an ARM-based PC (Nvidia Spark chip) and also Intel or AMD, sometimes driver would stop and I needed to restart the mouse to reconnect. It interferes with the KB5 keyboard as they both are tied to Swarm.
-Touch controls often become unresponsive and need to be reactivated, along with lighting, by restarting Swarm II or the mouse after sleeping.
-LCD shortcuts should be able to be customized with a label.
-All icons are the same. Open website, open file, etc, there is no way to know what each.
-LED lights don't stay on, and you need to try rebooting to get things to work.
-Swarm is required to get the mouse functionality to work. Onboard memory and booting is needed.
-Software continues to disconnect and reconnect. Each change prompts a "preparing," then it loads and disconnects again.
-Turning on ECO mode kills all LEDs and effects but increases battery life significantly.
-Adding your own wallpaper takes FOREVER to upload.
-Templates live forever without a way to remove unused/old created templates.
-No duplicate protection when saving templates with the same name.
-There isn't a way to overwrite templates you create currently. Just creating another is the solution, which is bad coding. There should be some sort of checks to ensure the same name isn't used.
-Swarm II is terrible! It really hampers otherwise excellent hardware. Please get it together for us all!
-Lose every time if there is a firmware update. You need to recreate all your displays and reprogram everything. THIS IS TERRIBLE!
-Need room for the pinky.
The Verdict
If you are an early adopter who loves new tech and innovation, this is for you. You will need to wait for Swarm II bugs to be worked out but it is definitely excellent hardware that suffers from bad software. Productivity tasks shine here and you can also game, but if you don't like heavy mice, this isn't for you.
If you are an early adopter who loves new tech and innovation, this is for you. You will need to wait for Swarm II bugs to be worked out but it is definitely excellent hardware that suffers from bad software. Productivity tasks shine here and you can also game, but if you don't like heavy mice, this isn't for you.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Enjoy a vibrant view for work, gaming, and everyday browsing on the Insignia 27" IPS FHD 144Hz Monitor with AMD FreeSync (HDMI, VGA). Fast-moving games and videos look smooth and detailed, while AMD FreeSync~ helps reduce image tearing for a seamless experience. HDMI and VGA connections make it easy to connect your computer, game console, or other compatible device. A 178~ wide viewing angle lets you enjoy a clear view from nearly any position.
Customer Rating
4
Go-to Entry Level Value Pick!
on October 24, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
Need an office monitor upgrade? How about looking for a viable and useful 2nd monitor setup for a laptop or office PC? What if you just built a PC and are looking for a simple screen to do basic things like surf the web or watch videos? This is the one for you. At this price point, the Insignia 27" IPS monitor offers everything you need to get started. For the size and refresh rate, this is an easy go-to for anyone needing a monitor. In the box, you get a 2-piece stand and a 4.9 ft. HDMI cable to get set up quickly. Everything is plug-and-play, and the display is automatically recognized within Windows or whatever you connect to it. I love the slim bezels, and it looks modern enough for any setup.
I was looking for an easy and quick replacement for my office monitor, and I came upon this Insignia IPS display. The price was right, and it is a basic 1080P 16:9 display. The PLUS is that it runs at a faster 144Hz refresh rate, which isn't the norm for this price range. It's LED-backlit, and the picture is crisp and clear, and it does the job. I think it is perfect for home and offices that do not require color-accurate panels. This panel has a slight greenish tint out of the box, but you can correct this easily using the control stick at the lower right corner of the display. The menus are easy to navigate, and there are plenty of presets and profiles to control your picture.
The high refresh rate is nice and makes things look crisp and clear. The viewing angles are almost perfect at 178 degrees before losing picture quality. You can tilt up and down on the vertical axis a bit, only up 22 degrees and down -6 degrees. If it is up high, pushing down will remove the glare from the ceiling lights so it can be used as a display for signage. There are only two inputs that offer the ability to switch: VGA and HDMI. This allows you to use old PCs and Laptops or new game consoles. This panel is AMD FreeSync certified but does not support NVIDIA V-Sync.
Overall, this is a recommendation for anyone looking for a budget entry-level option for building a PC who values a large viewing area and enjoys crisp and fast displays. The 5ms latency isn't horrible and doesn't interfere with anything you want to do. Whether watching videos, playing on a console, watching DVDs, or streaming from a FireStick or Chromecast, this can handle it all and is recommended for home use and offices alike.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Bose Noise Cancelling Wired Earbuds: The simplest way to get the most from your music without distractions. This wired throwback combines Bose signature audio quality and renowned QuietControl noise cancellation to elevate your everyday listening. Just plug, play, and get instant, effortless access to your top songs. A USB-C~ connection delivers seamless compatibility with a range of devices. Best of all, no charging needed. Take them on a plane or train no problem, Bose noise cancelling technology consistently monitors and reacts to outside sounds to eliminate them while you listen. The buds themselves are sleek, small, and super stylish with a comfy fit that lasts all day. They come with three sizes of eartips (small, medium, and large) and two sizes of stability wings (medium and large). Mix and match to find a fit that feels snug and secure in your ear. When it~s time to play, the in-line remote and microphone lets you control playback, volume, and have crystal-clear calls.
Customer Rating
5
Legendary Bose features in Wired Form.
on October 15, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
Finally, Bose refreshes its wired earbuds just in time to meet the resurgence of wired audio. After nearly 11 years, Bose updates and releases its wired buds, bringing the legendary ANC and Aware modes everyone knows and loves to a sleek redesign that is less bulky and more modern. With IPX4 protection against sweat and splashes, these are good for runners and gym rats who don't want to fuss with batteries and pairing. Students, travelers, commuters, and road warriors will also benefit from these, as you don't need to worry about losing them since they are connected. Eliminate humming and background noise from your day while traveling, studying, or working at your best.
Setup is simpler than ever; just plug in directly into any USB-C port, and you'll have access to the features you may be accustomed to on their wireless buds line. There is almost no latency and no Bluetooth pairing, making this easier to set up, but the only trade-off is the almost 4' wire. Sometimes it gets in the way; most of the time, you don't run into it unless you are actively jumping around. Everything fits nicely into the included zipper case, which is a nice added bonus.
Included in the nice case are all the tips and stability bars to make the fit perfect. These are the high-quality, exceptional-sounding earbuds you know, love, and would expect from Bose. This rendition brings clean and clear sound while it fuses legendary ANC to bring focus and attention to what you are listening to. No more A/C or fan rumbling contaminating your soundscape. ANC handles that perfectly. These buds can accept source input at any sample and bit rate, locking in fixed output at 24bit/48kHz.The exquisite sound signature is typical of Bose, with boomy, clear bass and clean mids with crisp highs. The soundstage is wide and clear and doesn't get muddled together. They remember the last setting used, and you can cycle between Aware (transparency mode), Quiet (ANC), or Off with the press of the inline controller.
These really feel premium, and I don't experience ear fatigue. The new design almost allows me to forget they are in, except for a cord. The fit was perfect for me after switching to the soft silicone Large-sized ear gels and using the largest stability tip that was already installed. While running and working out, there are no issues with movement or being loose. They stay put and seal out the outside noise so that ANC and Passthrough work well without sound leaking in.
ANC is excellent at filtering low and mid-pitched hums and rumbling. Fairly good at blocking noise, although you can still hear higher-pitched sounds, which is typical. I noticed pressure from long-term use, and this is to be expected for most ANC.
Passive noise isolation is good, but you can still hear voices. Aware "Pass-through mode" is welcome and works great, making it clear like you don't have your buds in. They actually help you hear better by amplifying sounds in quiet environments.
Passive noise isolation is good, but you can still hear voices. Aware "Pass-through mode" is welcome and works great, making it clear like you don't have your buds in. They actually help you hear better by amplifying sounds in quiet environments.
My only gripe with these is the microphone. If you use these for phone calls or recordings, the mic sounds basic and what you would hear from 10 years ago. Sounds like you are in a tin can, and your voice doesn't sound full at all. You hear lots of background noise, and I would like to see them improve this for the price.
Things to know:
They sound great; exceptional Bose sound signature.
Fit is comfy. Ear tips are comfy, and so are the wings.
They are a little heavier due to the weight of the buttons on the inline controller, but not crazy.
Mic is just basic and reminiscent of early 2000s sound tech.
Cable is long and high quality.
Controls are easy to use and tactile.
USB connection for iOS and Android devices alike. Also, these are great for work laptops or PC when you need quiet time.
They sound great; exceptional Bose sound signature.
Fit is comfy. Ear tips are comfy, and so are the wings.
They are a little heavier due to the weight of the buttons on the inline controller, but not crazy.
Mic is just basic and reminiscent of early 2000s sound tech.
Cable is long and high quality.
Controls are easy to use and tactile.
USB connection for iOS and Android devices alike. Also, these are great for work laptops or PC when you need quiet time.
Things to improve:
The mic. They should upgrade the mic to make them sound better. Sounds like I am in a can with background noise.
The mic. They should upgrade the mic to make them sound better. Sounds like I am in a can with background noise.
The Verdict:
These are a nice pickup, and I am glad to see Bose refresh the wired lineup for those who aren't interested in charging or losing earbuds. This is a nice, no-fuss, easy-to-use, and reliable audio solution for anyone in the market for wired audio needing ANC and passthrough. Definitely recommended!
These are a nice pickup, and I am glad to see Bose refresh the wired lineup for those who aren't interested in charging or losing earbuds. This is a nice, no-fuss, easy-to-use, and reliable audio solution for anyone in the market for wired audio needing ANC and passthrough. Definitely recommended!
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Co-created with professional hip-hop creators, the ULT TOWER 7 delivers powerful, ground-shaking sound built to power every party. Fine-tune the sound to suit the moment with multiple sound modes. The long-lasting battery,3 integrated handles and wheels make it easy to keep the party going wherever it takes you. From DJ sets and karaoke sessions 2 to larger gatherings, 360~ Party Sound and party lighting help make every occasion unforgettable.
Customer Rating
5
Here comes the BOOM! Party on wheels w/ a Battery
on September 17, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
Sony ULT Tower 7 is an amazing portable speaker that gets ANY party started. Whether you are a traveling musician, party host, karaoke enthusiast, a DJ at a wedding, or glampers and tailgaters on Sundays, this speaker is for you! The sound is huge, and the portability is unprecedented. Weighing in at around 50lbs, it is heavy enough to feel quality and sound while also light enough to move around and reposition. The ULT Tower 7 is the sweet spot of the lineup for less than half the price of the Maxx; it takes you to boomtown with its performance sitting comfortably between the Tower Maxx and Tower 5. It punches above its weight class and delivers loud, clean sound for its size and portability, with battery power.
Setup is easy, and you will know what to do, especially if you are buying this. Remove it from the box, open the flap on the back, and plug in the charging cable to get started. While charging, you should download the Sony SoundConnect app from the iOS App Store or Android Play Store, open it, and you will find the Sony ULT speaker to connect.
Connectivity and I/O
The ULT Tower 7 has all the interfaces you want to connect audio sources. The new ULT button gives you tactile controls to change EQ with a click and the ability to raise or lower volume with the twist of the ULT ring. With USB-A and USB-C available to connect your phone, thumb drive, or tablet, it doubles as a power bank to recharge devices on the go. Bluetooth for the everyday listener. There is an XLR and RCA port for musicians and mixers to tap into. Plug into the 1/4" jack for a mic, guitar, or a mixer, and you are a professional party starter and MC. Download the Sony SoundConnect app and get custom controls over EQ and lighting to set the mode and atmosphere right. I really love the versatility and portable nature of this, and Sony has really thought this through.
The ULT Tower 7 has all the interfaces you want to connect audio sources. The new ULT button gives you tactile controls to change EQ with a click and the ability to raise or lower volume with the twist of the ULT ring. With USB-A and USB-C available to connect your phone, thumb drive, or tablet, it doubles as a power bank to recharge devices on the go. Bluetooth for the everyday listener. There is an XLR and RCA port for musicians and mixers to tap into. Plug into the 1/4" jack for a mic, guitar, or a mixer, and you are a professional party starter and MC. Download the Sony SoundConnect app and get custom controls over EQ and lighting to set the mode and atmosphere right. I really love the versatility and portable nature of this, and Sony has really thought this through.
Sound Quality
On the front, there is a single 11" subwoofer to handle the bass, and it does an excellent job!. You can feel your clothes vibrate, and sometimes the room shakes depending on the song. It rumbles, offering tight and clean bass. Handling the mids, there are 2 midrange drivers, and for the highs you have 4 tweeters (2 front and 2 rear-facing) to fill the room. Highs are crispy and fill the room with a 360 feel, while lows rumble and shake like a live concert. Mids are pronounced, and voices are separated in a soundstage like nothing you have heard in a battery-operated portable speaker. This really does the job and the lighting effects make a boring room naturally interesting.
On the front, there is a single 11" subwoofer to handle the bass, and it does an excellent job!. You can feel your clothes vibrate, and sometimes the room shakes depending on the song. It rumbles, offering tight and clean bass. Handling the mids, there are 2 midrange drivers, and for the highs you have 4 tweeters (2 front and 2 rear-facing) to fill the room. Highs are crispy and fill the room with a 360 feel, while lows rumble and shake like a live concert. Mids are pronounced, and voices are separated in a soundstage like nothing you have heard in a battery-operated portable speaker. This really does the job and the lighting effects make a boring room naturally interesting.
Build Quality
This speaker case is built like a tank constructed of ABS plastic and metal for the speaker grill looking like DJ speakers but with rounded corners (I like better). There is even IPX4 splash protection against spills and rain in outdoor events. A weather sealed rubber door protects the connections to ensure longevity if you get caught in unfortunate circumstances. This can be treated like professional gear without a case. No need to baby this thing! I only wish there was reinforcement on the corners of metal or rubber caps/pads to help with it falling or impacts.
This speaker case is built like a tank constructed of ABS plastic and metal for the speaker grill looking like DJ speakers but with rounded corners (I like better). There is even IPX4 splash protection against spills and rain in outdoor events. A weather sealed rubber door protects the connections to ensure longevity if you get caught in unfortunate circumstances. This can be treated like professional gear without a case. No need to baby this thing! I only wish there was reinforcement on the corners of metal or rubber caps/pads to help with it falling or impacts.
There are 4 knurled handles on each side on top and bottom that are easy to grip and also wheels to roll it around hard surfaces. There is a handle around the back that can be used like luggage to wheel but it is not as thick and easy to grip like the side handles. I would love to see a retractable handle like carry on luggage to help reduce the wrist strain and angle. The box is built solid and feels like it could take a beating. There is IPX4 splash rating which is a first for the Sony ULT line. There are pads on the side to allow for vertical or horizontal orientation.
Lighting and Mood
The lights are my favorite upgrade on this release. Instead of obnoxious lights on the front of the speakers, there is a multifunctional LED light strip. The LED strip goes around the perimeter of the speaker and doubles as the volume bar indicator when you turn the ULT knob. It compliment the music with a subtle light that calms or it can be tied to the beat. In app, there are options to customize and set to a single color or make it reactive to the beat. I love this part of it and instead of the tacky LEDs found in previous builds.
The lights are my favorite upgrade on this release. Instead of obnoxious lights on the front of the speakers, there is a multifunctional LED light strip. The LED strip goes around the perimeter of the speaker and doubles as the volume bar indicator when you turn the ULT knob. It compliment the music with a subtle light that calms or it can be tied to the beat. In app, there are options to customize and set to a single color or make it reactive to the beat. I love this part of it and instead of the tacky LEDs found in previous builds.
Battery Life
Battery life is monstrous, rated around 30 hours depending on volume level and light usage. I in my testing I clocked around 15 hrs. with lights and maybe 75% volume. For more endurance, click the lights button and turn them off, and activate the stamina button on the back. You can plug this in and use it while charging and unplug when ready to move the party outside without extension cords. A quick 15min charge got me about 3.5 hours playtime before it goes dead.
Battery life is monstrous, rated around 30 hours depending on volume level and light usage. I in my testing I clocked around 15 hrs. with lights and maybe 75% volume. For more endurance, click the lights button and turn them off, and activate the stamina button on the back. You can plug this in and use it while charging and unplug when ready to move the party outside without extension cords. A quick 15min charge got me about 3.5 hours playtime before it goes dead.
Things to Know
-Super simple controls and the layout is perfect and intuitive.
-Uses Auracast so it's not backwards compatible.
-Not backwards compatible with previous ULT speakers like ULT Tower 9 and 10 via Party Connect.
-Nowhere to put the charging cord. Don't lose it because it isn't one you can find anywhere.
-Super simple controls and the layout is perfect and intuitive.
-Uses Auracast so it's not backwards compatible.
-Not backwards compatible with previous ULT speakers like ULT Tower 9 and 10 via Party Connect.
-Nowhere to put the charging cord. Don't lose it because it isn't one you can find anywhere.
Things I Would Like to See
-HDMI would be nice to connect to TV or Laptop for ARC audio interface
-Add a place to store the charging cable.
-Add 3.5mm headphone jack for even more connectivity to laptops and older devices.
-Add the same knurled handle type along the back or even a luggage style retractable handle.
-Add a physical 7 or 10 band physical EQ to the back.
-HDMI would be nice to connect to TV or Laptop for ARC audio interface
-Add a place to store the charging cable.
-Add 3.5mm headphone jack for even more connectivity to laptops and older devices.
-Add the same knurled handle type along the back or even a luggage style retractable handle.
-Add a physical 7 or 10 band physical EQ to the back.
Final Thoughts
The Sony ULT Tower 7 party speaker is an excellent addition to anyone's party setup. DJs, tailgaters, sports teams, wedding MCs, karaoke afficionados, and pool parties are all going to love this speaker. If you have the money, this is the best value and performance since it offers versatility with both battery or wired. It is small enough to take with you and move around. The sound quality is amazing for the size, and battery life is ample for a jam session. This is a buy and I would recommend this to everyone who can stomach the price tag.
The Sony ULT Tower 7 party speaker is an excellent addition to anyone's party setup. DJs, tailgaters, sports teams, wedding MCs, karaoke afficionados, and pool parties are all going to love this speaker. If you have the money, this is the best value and performance since it offers versatility with both battery or wired. It is small enough to take with you and move around. The sound quality is amazing for the size, and battery life is ample for a jam session. This is a buy and I would recommend this to everyone who can stomach the price tag.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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The Turtle Beach Command Series KB5 full-size mechanical keyboard puts total control at your fingertips with a 2.4~ Command Touch Display that lets you customize profiles, trigger macros, and monitor key system stats while staying immersed in the game. Titan low-profile mechanical switches that actuate at just 1.2mm deliver fast, precise input. Premium double~shot PBT keycaps maintain a clean matte finish for a superior tactile feel. Additional textured WASD keys add enhanced grip and control. Pre~lubed switches, tuned stabilizers, and true 8K wired polling deliver smooth, ultra~responsive keystrokes, while five dedicated macro keys and a top~mounted clickable volume barrel provide fast, intuitive control. A low~profile, aluminum~reinforced chassis paired with a detachable palm rest ensures lasting comfort and durability. The KB5 isn~t just a keyboard, it~s your ultimate command center built for gaming, streaming, and beyond.
Customer Rating
4
Premium Board w Stiff Wristrest and Super low Prof
on September 13, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
The Turtle Beach KB5 is a full-size, versatile keyboard for gamers, productivity users, and content creators alike. There is something for everyone to like here, especially the little touch-enabled, programmable screen. The whole keyboard screams premium, from the aluminum top plate with a copper accent to the LCD in the top-right corner. It will grow on you once you learn the software and unlock its full capabilities. It comes with a nice braided USB cable with Type-A on one end and Type-C on the other. The adjustable feet sit at very low angles, so you will need to get used to the aggressive low profile. If you like a higher angle on your board, this very acute angle won't suit you even on the highest setting. A cheap plastic wrist rest is included and snaps into the bottom, keeping it together. Overall, it has a nice presentation and feels premium for gamers everywhere.
Setup Experience
Unboxing and setup are easy, like any other keyboard. Remove the keyboard and instantly you will say Wow, that's cool. Take the USB cable and keyboard out of the box and soft sleeves, download the Swarm II software, and update the hardware for the latest experience. The touchscreen makes it easy to get to the download page by tapping the download icon on the homepage to unlock the full feature set - a nice touch. The key spacing feels tight and sounds very quiet for mechanical switches without the traditional clicks many will miss. A nice scroll barrel adorns the left side with a column of 5 macro keys to make your own. The RGB lighting looks nice, but it's extremely dim compared to what I expected. Even at full brightness, I often want more.
Unboxing and setup are easy, like any other keyboard. Remove the keyboard and instantly you will say Wow, that's cool. Take the USB cable and keyboard out of the box and soft sleeves, download the Swarm II software, and update the hardware for the latest experience. The touchscreen makes it easy to get to the download page by tapping the download icon on the homepage to unlock the full feature set - a nice touch. The key spacing feels tight and sounds very quiet for mechanical switches without the traditional clicks many will miss. A nice scroll barrel adorns the left side with a column of 5 macro keys to make your own. The RGB lighting looks nice, but it's extremely dim compared to what I expected. Even at full brightness, I often want more.
Typing Experience and Performance
Overall, I want to love the feel of this keyboard. It is fast and requires minimal effort to activate a key. The keycap height reminds me of a laptop, around a 1/4 inch tall - not my favorite because it leads to typos for me when typing quickly. I like the font but I am not a fan of the division symbol on the number pad where I am used to the slash. The wrist rest is not comfortable, feels like something they could have added padding to and made it a little higher so it feels more premium. Overall, the keyboard is low-profile and premium, with a low angle and minimal key travel. Gaming with this is lightning fast and the macros are sweet after configuration.
Overall, I want to love the feel of this keyboard. It is fast and requires minimal effort to activate a key. The keycap height reminds me of a laptop, around a 1/4 inch tall - not my favorite because it leads to typos for me when typing quickly. I like the font but I am not a fan of the division symbol on the number pad where I am used to the slash. The wrist rest is not comfortable, feels like something they could have added padding to and made it a little higher so it feels more premium. Overall, the keyboard is low-profile and premium, with a low angle and minimal key travel. Gaming with this is lightning fast and the macros are sweet after configuration.
The Touch Screen
The touchscreen is a nice touch… you see what I did there? It isn't obnoxious and just large enough to do things. Holding down the touchscreen only allows for one touch at a time. For example, to increase the volume, tap once to increase by 2 rather than hold, which works for small changes in the media center section. Not many widgets. The timer widget maxes out at 10 mins. The range is 1-10 mins to set. I'm not sure what that is about, but let's set it up to a maximum of over an hour. I can see this being good for productivity or even limiting gaming time to take breaks. Maybe even trying to speedrun a level too! There are very few widgets; hopefully that changes, or they'll let the community create their own in the future.
The touchscreen is a nice touch… you see what I did there? It isn't obnoxious and just large enough to do things. Holding down the touchscreen only allows for one touch at a time. For example, to increase the volume, tap once to increase by 2 rather than hold, which works for small changes in the media center section. Not many widgets. The timer widget maxes out at 10 mins. The range is 1-10 mins to set. I'm not sure what that is about, but let's set it up to a maximum of over an hour. I can see this being good for productivity or even limiting gaming time to take breaks. Maybe even trying to speedrun a level too! There are very few widgets; hopefully that changes, or they'll let the community create their own in the future.
Software/Firmware
The update process was strange. The out-of-the-box software update took over 20 minutes total. Swarm 2 had to be updated within the software after downloading directly from their site. Then the KB5 update took about 10-15 minutes to update the firmware, which was strange. It created a small drive partition, then deleted itself after it was completed. I haven't seen this way done before and I found it quite strange. After the keyboard reboots itself, you still need to unplug it before it can finalize the update.
The update process was strange. The out-of-the-box software update took over 20 minutes total. Swarm 2 had to be updated within the software after downloading directly from their site. Then the KB5 update took about 10-15 minutes to update the firmware, which was strange. It created a small drive partition, then deleted itself after it was completed. I haven't seen this way done before and I found it quite strange. After the keyboard reboots itself, you still need to unplug it before it can finalize the update.
Things to Know
-The keyboard randomly causes the lighting to turn off.
-Takes time to "boot"
-You have to go into the software and update brightness. There is no way to change brightness like on other keyboards with a Fn key combo or dedicated brightness button.
-Quite annoying to have to open Swarm II every time you need to make adjustments and there are no ways to macro program for it in the options.
-The keyboard randomly causes the lighting to turn off.
-Takes time to "boot"
-You have to go into the software and update brightness. There is no way to change brightness like on other keyboards with a Fn key combo or dedicated brightness button.
-Quite annoying to have to open Swarm II every time you need to make adjustments and there are no ways to macro program for it in the options.
Final Thoughts
The TB KB5 keyboard RGBs are not bright at all. I find even at 100% they are still very dark. The key spacing is very tight and I often have typos when typing fast due to the low profiles of the key caps. The keys are mechanical and quiet, with actuation height extremely low so they work fast. It will take some getting used to if you are into the mechanical clicky feel and the software leaves a lot to be desired. Not a fan of the Swarm software and lack of dedicated keyboard settings macros for brightness and effects you find in other keyboards. It is a quiet speedster board with fast keys and does everything you need it to, but for me I miss the clicking and tactile feel of traditional keys over the Titan switches used here.
The TB KB5 keyboard RGBs are not bright at all. I find even at 100% they are still very dark. The key spacing is very tight and I often have typos when typing fast due to the low profiles of the key caps. The keys are mechanical and quiet, with actuation height extremely low so they work fast. It will take some getting used to if you are into the mechanical clicky feel and the software leaves a lot to be desired. Not a fan of the Swarm software and lack of dedicated keyboard settings macros for brightness and effects you find in other keyboards. It is a quiet speedster board with fast keys and does everything you need it to, but for me I miss the clicking and tactile feel of traditional keys over the Titan switches used here.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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One button summons infinite control. The NIGHTSWORD v2 WIRELESS SD is the first gaming mouse with a dedicated Stream Deck Launch Button, bringing your Virtual Stream Deck instantly to your screen. Summon a personalized on-screen shortcut panel built around whatever you play, create or get done, and extend that same control across 8 programmable buttons. Up to 8,000Hz hyper-polling, a 33K DPI CORSAIR MARKSMAN S sensor and optical switches rated for 100 million clicks keep every input sharp and precise. Up to 170 hours of battery life and three ways to connect keep you in the game, your way.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent High Spec Mouse... Software not so much.
on September 13, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
The Corsair Nightsword V2 Wireless SD is the perfect ergonomic mouse built for streaming, gaming, and productivity. It has 11 remappable buttons with optical switches rated at over 100 million clicks, 8k polling, and the 33k DPI iCUE Marksman S sensor, so your inputs are precise no matter what you use it for. It boasts tri-mode connectivity for the most adaptable setup covering you on the go or in hardcore gamer mode. Use Bluetooth on one PC for productivity tasks or mobile work setups, move to a wired USB setup if you game in high-performance setups, or use the included USB dongle for fast, zero-lag wireless gameplay comparable to a wire.
For me, this is the most comfortable gaming/work mouse from Corsair I've used to date. It fills out the palm and fingers land in natural shape and you can easily find buttons without looking. I love the included USB C to USB A dongle dock that has a solid metal clip to attach to your mouse mat/pad or clip to your bookbag pocket so you don't have to search when needed. Overall, this is an excellent mouse for my gaming and productivity needs. I would have liked to see the inclusion of grip stickers for a more customized feel, but the finishes and textures are good enough.
Battery life is excellent, rated up to 170 hours depending on RGB usage and polling speed. This is plenty for me, and it has a built-in rechargeable battery so you never have to search for AA's again! I get through a whole week of regular productivity/work and an entire weekend of long gaming sessions (like 5 hours for 2 days) with RGB on. If you turn off RGB I am sure you will get even longer! No gripes here, you get more than enough playing time on a single charge.
Love
+ Tri-Mode with rechargable battery (USB, Wireless 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth)
+ Love the thumb rest and ergonomic shape. Wish there was a pinky rest too and it would be perfect.
+ The grip and finish feels nice but if you get clammy or sweat while gaming, it can become slippery.
+ Love the plethora of buttons that are all mappable. I simply use the SD button as another modifier like the CRTL button to make selecting multiple files without touching the keyboard when in "work" mode. Make it a sniper button to drop DPI in gaming.
+ Tri-Mode with rechargable battery (USB, Wireless 2.4GHz, and Bluetooth)
+ Love the thumb rest and ergonomic shape. Wish there was a pinky rest too and it would be perfect.
+ The grip and finish feels nice but if you get clammy or sweat while gaming, it can become slippery.
+ Love the plethora of buttons that are all mappable. I simply use the SD button as another modifier like the CRTL button to make selecting multiple files without touching the keyboard when in "work" mode. Make it a sniper button to drop DPI in gaming.
Could Use Some Work
-Software has no way to configure via Bluetooth. It is ONLY accessible via web browser and not compatible with iCUE.
-Only recognized via USB for configuration. Lose the dongle, USB cable is the only way to connect and configure.
-No infinite scroll. Would love to see this added to balance the weight distribution.
-Software has no way to configure via Bluetooth. It is ONLY accessible via web browser and not compatible with iCUE.
-Only recognized via USB for configuration. Lose the dongle, USB cable is the only way to connect and configure.
-No infinite scroll. Would love to see this added to balance the weight distribution.
It's a great mouse, but the software feels beta. To activate your streaming functionality, just download the StreamDeck software and select the Nightsword to get more macros but doing so makes the mouse quite confusing. I found it is better to not use the StreamDeck fuctionality since I have a stream deck. The mouse introduces a mouse menu which creates a virtual streamdeck that becomes an annoyance for me. If you stream, you must likely have a stream deck so this is basically an extra button. Software is clunky and doesn't seem ready for primetime in my opinion. It is an excellent high spec mouse with many buttons, but if you own a streamdeck already, I found myself just skipping the SD button all together.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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ASUS ROG STRIX X870E-E GAMING WIFI7 NEO AMD ATX motherboard with 18+2+2 power stages, DDR5 with NitroPath DRAM Technology and AEMP, PCIe 5.0 Ready, four M.2 slots, Wi-Fi 7, Dual USB4, Dynamic OC Switcher, advanced AI tuning with AI Cache Boost and DIY-friendly Q-design with robust thermals.
Customer Rating
4
STRIX lineup is evolving!
on July 18, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
After just a year, I am upgrading my build again from a competitors X870 "ICE" board and I must say I love this STRIX board and the additional functionality and I/O it provides. The ROG Strix line has always been one of my favorite boards after the Crosshair Hero line and this one takes the cake. The gap between the two lines are closing and the aesthetics, upgrades, extra USBs and RGBs, and the addition of the Q connectors really enhance the overall experience.
Enter the ROG Strix X870E Gaming WiFi 7 Neo in all its glory. I love the aggressive angles and touch of RGB covering the I/O shield board making it stylish while keeping it from overkill. The beautiful "pixelated" LEDs make the board captivating with the light staying on even while the PC is off. This is configurable and you can turn it off if you like. Everything needed is included in the box along with the cool stickers everyone is used to getting.
Enter the ROG Strix X870E Gaming WiFi 7 Neo in all its glory. I love the aggressive angles and touch of RGB covering the I/O shield board making it stylish while keeping it from overkill. The beautiful "pixelated" LEDs make the board captivating with the light staying on even while the PC is off. This is configurable and you can turn it off if you like. Everything needed is included in the box along with the cool stickers everyone is used to getting.
Assembly is like all MoBos however the inclusion of the Q connectors here rendition makes installation easy for noobs to nerds due the toolless design. The alignment of ports, headers, and connectors on the outside edge are plentiful and well thought out. There are a plethora of heatshields for 5 M.2 slots and plates to make it look sleek and aggressive. I would have like to see CPU reinforcement for this price but I know that is what separates their top tier from the others. While this is their strategy, lesser quality competitors are including it in boards half the price so maybe this should be changed in the future lineup.
Looking around the board, you see some of the 18+2+2 VRM power stages, AM5 socket, 4 DDR5 UDIMM slots supporting up to 256GB clocked up to 9600 MT/s depending on CPU and OC settings. There is one PCIe 5.0x16 for GPU, a few other PCIe, Wi-Fi 7, 2 USB-C 4.0 with PD and Display port! In the networking sector, you get MediaTek since Intel is the only driver made stable for the Marvell option I love more. So much to see, review the specs yourself, I won't do anymore listing of them. VRM and power management will make you drool if you are an over-clocker and enjoy squeezing everything out of the system.
My build easily took my AM5 Ryzen 9 9950X, 128GB DDR5 Crucial memory in dual channel, with RTX 5090 without a hiccup and runs perfectly without any issues once memory was trained. Speeds for the drives are blazing fast and run well at Gen 4 or 5. Drives, RAM, and CPU all play well together. These same components ran slightly faster on this board vs my last x870 ICE board. I loved the BIOS upgrade to 64MB for futureproof larger BIOS files. They upgraded the UI so it is scalable for higher resolution displays. There were a plethora of options and I still am learning what this thing can do and what each feature is all about. The BEST part of all is this BIOS has the ability to pre-install the Wifi driver and Asus DriverHub so you don't need to keep up with downloads from support pages. You get right to the connectivity and the drivers are ready to load with the latest and greatest. I love Armory Crate and all the AI features for making things simpler for those who aren't tech heavy in Overclocking.
Things I love:
BIOS is 64 MB and has ability to preinstall WI-FI driver and ASUS DriverHub
Love the board aesthetics with the RGB lighting ROG logo covering the I/O and cooling for VRM.
Multiple USB4 with PD and Displayport
Overclocks are stable and maintained without issues.
Superb build quality filled with solid heatsinks and Q connectors tool-less installs.
Tons of places for M.2 drives and lots of heatsinks keeping things cool.
Robust BIOS and support for HiRes displays.
BIOS is 64 MB and has ability to preinstall WI-FI driver and ASUS DriverHub
Love the board aesthetics with the RGB lighting ROG logo covering the I/O and cooling for VRM.
Multiple USB4 with PD and Displayport
Overclocks are stable and maintained without issues.
Superb build quality filled with solid heatsinks and Q connectors tool-less installs.
Tons of places for M.2 drives and lots of heatsinks keeping things cool.
Robust BIOS and support for HiRes displays.
Things to know:
Top tier with respect to I/O, namely USB and M.2 slots.
It's a bit pricey. Especially without the inclusion of 10GB LAN.
Futureproof BIOS with larger storage for upgrades on chip.
Must pay attention to bifurcation and CPU combo for limitations.
No bracket for reinforcing the CPU backplate.
My verdict
I completely recommend this to any enthusiast or gamer who loves tweaking and reliable stable overclocks to maximize FPS and rip through basic PC tasks for productivity. This is a beast and more than capable of handling any build you have in mind. If you have all other ASUS products, this will look amazing with everything including the new AIO connector.
Top tier with respect to I/O, namely USB and M.2 slots.
It's a bit pricey. Especially without the inclusion of 10GB LAN.
Futureproof BIOS with larger storage for upgrades on chip.
Must pay attention to bifurcation and CPU combo for limitations.
No bracket for reinforcing the CPU backplate.
My verdict
I completely recommend this to any enthusiast or gamer who loves tweaking and reliable stable overclocks to maximize FPS and rip through basic PC tasks for productivity. This is a beast and more than capable of handling any build you have in mind. If you have all other ASUS products, this will look amazing with everything including the new AIO connector.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Speed beyond power, victory beyond doubt. Our new HyperX OMEN 16, is engineered specifically to give gamers the competitive advantage. A new high polling rate keyboard and OMEN AI combined with a NVIDIA RTX GPU and the latest Intel processor for a perfect blend of speed and powe.
Customer Rating
4
Excellent all-around performer needing upgrades
on July 9, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
The HyperX Omen O16 is a well-rounded mid-tier at best, with LOTS of room for you to upgrade in SSD and RAM. The computer is kind of on the CHONKIER side, but average weight for gaming laptops in the 16-inch range. The Intel EVO line of chips is as efficient as they come on battery power for the perfect mix of speed and power. This package comes running Win11 Home, on a 16" 2K IPS display @ 165Hz refresh, an i7 Ultra 356H CPU, an RTX 5060 GPU with 8GB VRAM, a 512GB gen4 NVME, a 70070mWh battery, and an upgradeable 16GB DDR5-5600 DRAM (single stick + 1 slot unsoldered). The power supply is massive and power-hungry, drawing power from a 330 W AC adapter.
Build and Setup 4/5
This package offers a unique value proposition for all those gamers on a budget. With DLSS and other AI software, it tries to make up for the difference. However, in my testing, 16GB just isn't enough, and it would often hang during setup. Additional RAM is a MUST and should be the first upgrade/purchase for all buyers. I love the stealth-like aesthetics of the total blackout in silky-smooth matte plastic. The display bezels are thick, and there is a HUGE fan intake underneath that keeps things running without much thermal throttling. Aesthetics are right where you want them for those who like minimalism. All branding is subdued in black with subtle touches of gray for OMEN and HyperX on the interior. Not too much RGB to waste battery for a good compromise on flash vs performance. The body is mostly a fingerprint magnet that looks great at first, but once you touch it, have a microfiber cloth if you like your stuff clean! In all, EXCELLENT job on the design HyperX! There is also self-cleaning fan tech, which I haven't used yet, but I look forward to trying it in the future if things get dusty.
This package offers a unique value proposition for all those gamers on a budget. With DLSS and other AI software, it tries to make up for the difference. However, in my testing, 16GB just isn't enough, and it would often hang during setup. Additional RAM is a MUST and should be the first upgrade/purchase for all buyers. I love the stealth-like aesthetics of the total blackout in silky-smooth matte plastic. The display bezels are thick, and there is a HUGE fan intake underneath that keeps things running without much thermal throttling. Aesthetics are right where you want them for those who like minimalism. All branding is subdued in black with subtle touches of gray for OMEN and HyperX on the interior. Not too much RGB to waste battery for a good compromise on flash vs performance. The body is mostly a fingerprint magnet that looks great at first, but once you touch it, have a microfiber cloth if you like your stuff clean! In all, EXCELLENT job on the design HyperX! There is also self-cleaning fan tech, which I haven't used yet, but I look forward to trying it in the future if things get dusty.
Performance 4/5
The 512GB NVME 2.0 Gen4 from SK Hynix and is blazing fast but I would say UPGRADE to at least 1 TB if you are gaming heavy in your library and not much cloud gaming. My benchmark on Crystal DiskMark scores were exceptional running fast at 6977.93 MB/s READ and 5020.25 MB/s WRITE. RAM is Samsung memory E-Die snappy 5600 DRAM and runs amazing, but we need another stick to make 32GB if you want a good experience overall. I believe 32GB should be standard now, but with the RAM crisis, I understand why not. FPS was just average barely hitting 50fps in Fortnite on higher settings.
The 512GB NVME 2.0 Gen4 from SK Hynix and is blazing fast but I would say UPGRADE to at least 1 TB if you are gaming heavy in your library and not much cloud gaming. My benchmark on Crystal DiskMark scores were exceptional running fast at 6977.93 MB/s READ and 5020.25 MB/s WRITE. RAM is Samsung memory E-Die snappy 5600 DRAM and runs amazing, but we need another stick to make 32GB if you want a good experience overall. I believe 32GB should be standard now, but with the RAM crisis, I understand why not. FPS was just average barely hitting 50fps in Fortnite on higher settings.
Connectivity and I/O 4/5
I love the selection of I/O but wish there were a few more ports. On each side, you have USB-A for the keyboard and mouse, with one 10Gbps signaling rate USB-A on the rear to support your streaming setup, right next to the RealTek RTL8168/8111 RJ45 gigabit Ethernet port, for neat cable management. Wireless is handled by an Intel WiFi 7 (2x2) BE211 @ 320 MHz for blazing-fast speeds. There is 1 HDMI 2.1 and 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps signaling rate supporting Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and HP Sleep and Charge with 1 Headphone/microphone combo and 1 AC Smart pin rounding out the I/O. It advertises InstantPair with OMEN products, but there is no InstantPair. I tried it with my HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro and after further reading, OMEN only added InstantPair to the MAX model. Be prepared to use the dongle or go bluetooth, that is a glaring mistake I found in the marketing.
I love the selection of I/O but wish there were a few more ports. On each side, you have USB-A for the keyboard and mouse, with one 10Gbps signaling rate USB-A on the rear to support your streaming setup, right next to the RealTek RTL8168/8111 RJ45 gigabit Ethernet port, for neat cable management. Wireless is handled by an Intel WiFi 7 (2x2) BE211 @ 320 MHz for blazing-fast speeds. There is 1 HDMI 2.1 and 1 USB Type-C 10Gbps signaling rate supporting Power Delivery 3.0, DisplayPort 1.4, and HP Sleep and Charge with 1 Headphone/microphone combo and 1 AC Smart pin rounding out the I/O. It advertises InstantPair with OMEN products, but there is no InstantPair. I tried it with my HyperX Pulsefire Saga Pro and after further reading, OMEN only added InstantPair to the MAX model. Be prepared to use the dongle or go bluetooth, that is a glaring mistake I found in the marketing.
Keyboard and Typing Experience 3/5
The keyboard is a large 4-zone RGB board, covering almost the entire chassis, with a huge touchpad in the center.
I love the font, it is a fresh feel and easily read. The keys are responsive and not mechanical. They feel like a higher quality membrane keyboard if you can imagine that. Key spacing feels cramped due to the inclusion of a number pad in this form factor, but the stroke is satisfying. The numpad is very rare on 16-inch gaming laptops these days so if you do work on this you will appreciate that if you are a numbers person. The RGB’s are beautiful and bright, and they are zoned off so you can do different things separately or the entire keyboard as one in the BEST software implementations for RGB and Gaming hub. Response time is great due to the 8000Hz polling rate. I love the font and how HyperX Omen software handles everything and one of the best experiences hands down.
The keyboard is a large 4-zone RGB board, covering almost the entire chassis, with a huge touchpad in the center.
I love the font, it is a fresh feel and easily read. The keys are responsive and not mechanical. They feel like a higher quality membrane keyboard if you can imagine that. Key spacing feels cramped due to the inclusion of a number pad in this form factor, but the stroke is satisfying. The numpad is very rare on 16-inch gaming laptops these days so if you do work on this you will appreciate that if you are a numbers person. The RGB’s are beautiful and bright, and they are zoned off so you can do different things separately or the entire keyboard as one in the BEST software implementations for RGB and Gaming hub. Response time is great due to the 8000Hz polling rate. I love the font and how HyperX Omen software handles everything and one of the best experiences hands down.
Display and Visuals 3/5
The display is made by BOE, nothing exciting. It gets bright and crispy, with inaccurate, sometimes washed-out colors. Budget gamers may like it as part of the budget-friendly compromise. Contrast is average with all colors appearing decent. Overall images are nice but nothing exciting to report out of a basic IPS display aside from 165Hz refresh rate. Color gamut representation is weak with the most basic sRGB barely 66% supported. Below there is a list of supported color spaces for those who need to know. There is NO color accuracy to any standard (see below). I would go with OLED if I could do it again.
The display is made by BOE, nothing exciting. It gets bright and crispy, with inaccurate, sometimes washed-out colors. Budget gamers may like it as part of the budget-friendly compromise. Contrast is average with all colors appearing decent. Overall images are nice but nothing exciting to report out of a basic IPS display aside from 165Hz refresh rate. Color gamut representation is weak with the most basic sRGB barely 66% supported. Below there is a list of supported color spaces for those who need to know. There is NO color accuracy to any standard (see below). I would go with OLED if I could do it again.
Color Gamuts Supported:
SRGB 66.297%
AdobeRGB 49.147%
DCI-P3 48.872%
BT.2020 35.063%
SRGB 66.297%
AdobeRGB 49.147%
DCI-P3 48.872%
BT.2020 35.063%
Essentially, if you are one who needs your panel to also be color accurate but chooses to also game, this isn't for you. If you do video or photo work on the go, this isn't for you unless you have an external monitor. There are no licenses or certifications for calibration on the IPS panel. AMD Freesync is supported but not NVIDIA Vsync which is senseless being there is RTX 5060 inside. Another sacrifice to keep pricing down.
Things to Know
-No color accuracy. Not even sRGB is 100% covered which is the most basic of all.
-LOTS of typos - The keyboard layout is tight, but with practice I will adjust.
-Inconsistent Branding - HyperX, OMEN, then HP Support Assistant? Gamers notice the little things, it cheapens the feel of a NEW HyperX line by not masking the HP name completely.
-During testing, standby battery drain was higher than expected. Power off when not needed during times of extended battery needs or inability to charge.
-16GB RAM is not enough. 16GB is just enough to run your PC. Idling, just running Windows, I was sitting anywhere between 70%-87% RAM usage, 11GB/15GB used, and there wasn't a game even loaded yet! Buy RAM day one, lagging is real RAM is the bottleneck here.
-The RAM is not soldered so you can upgrade both sticks!
-Power supply is HUGE and still rocks HP branding (Booooooo).
-Not a fan of Ads in Omen Gaming Hub
-No color accuracy. Not even sRGB is 100% covered which is the most basic of all.
-LOTS of typos - The keyboard layout is tight, but with practice I will adjust.
-Inconsistent Branding - HyperX, OMEN, then HP Support Assistant? Gamers notice the little things, it cheapens the feel of a NEW HyperX line by not masking the HP name completely.
-During testing, standby battery drain was higher than expected. Power off when not needed during times of extended battery needs or inability to charge.
-16GB RAM is not enough. 16GB is just enough to run your PC. Idling, just running Windows, I was sitting anywhere between 70%-87% RAM usage, 11GB/15GB used, and there wasn't a game even loaded yet! Buy RAM day one, lagging is real RAM is the bottleneck here.
-The RAM is not soldered so you can upgrade both sticks!
-Power supply is HUGE and still rocks HP branding (Booooooo).
-Not a fan of Ads in Omen Gaming Hub
Verdict 4/5
Should you get it? Not quite sure, for a few hundred more you can go up the line and get 1TB SSD and OLED panel for instant performance. I would say look at the higher offerings and go for the Transcend or Maxx versions if you are already in at this price point if you want to get the best OMEN experience out the box. This is a recommendation for a mid-tier budget option for those who don't play heavy AAA titles as this.
Should you get it? Not quite sure, for a few hundred more you can go up the line and get 1TB SSD and OLED panel for instant performance. I would say look at the higher offerings and go for the Transcend or Maxx versions if you are already in at this price point if you want to get the best OMEN experience out the box. This is a recommendation for a mid-tier budget option for those who don't play heavy AAA titles as this.
No, I would not recommend this to a friend.
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Professional digital signage: The Amazon Signage Stick auto-launches your CMS in kiosk mode for seamless, unattended operation.
Customer Rating
5
Major Signage Industry Disruption INCOMING!
on June 24, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
SEE YA, expensive proprietary signage and software! Bye, annoying manual updating procedures for separate locations and time-consuming location drives and USB drive updates. Instead, say hello to time and gas savings! If you like to work smart and efficiently, you will see this will pay for itself should you fall into any of the above. Enter the Amazon Signage Stick, which came to disrupt the signage world forever with a simple, intuitive way to manage screens in your place of business. Restauraunt menus, product sales and event marketing just to name a few are all simple and fast to handle. Digital advertising screens in all your stores can be managed remotely using your favorite CMS and everything refreshed in less than 30 seconds of pushing an update. All this brings to any TV or screen with an HDMI port, saving you more money on equipment costs by converting old screens into signage. There is also the fact it boots into kiosk mode so there is no way to tamper with the display or watch streaming apps like with a Firestick.
I love how everything is very familiar from the remote control to the installation you can handle this no problem. The "hardest" part is to link your CMS to your account. You just need to make sure you have an active subscription and you'll be able to use this stick. That is the only downside is once you pay $99 you must have an active subscription to a CMS in order for this to work. Everything works wonderfully from your CMS site. You can activate and update all new signage with the press of a button and in under a few seconds the stick downloads the changes from the CMS provider you use. Now, you can schedule signage around sales and holidays or update menu items and prices without needing to pay for each individual change. Set your content schedule, load it in for the year and be done! I highly recommend this for all who are operating signage or just need the ability to change screens without being physically there.
Things to know
Must have active subscription to one of 25 major supported CMS.
Must have Amazon Account to link/register devices in Signage app.
Device looks like Firestick but boots into signage only.
If you have Firestick, mark your remotes because they look the same as quick glance.
Must have active subscription to one of 25 major supported CMS.
Must have Amazon Account to link/register devices in Signage app.
Device looks like Firestick but boots into signage only.
If you have Firestick, mark your remotes because they look the same as quick glance.
I would recommend this to a friend!
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Embrace elegance and comfort with the GameSir T7 Pro Retro Green, featuring a retro look familiar to many gamers. Its semi-transparent design and dynamic RGB lighting create a mesmerizing visual experience. Shine with the T7 Pro Retro Green and elevate your gaming setup!
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GameSir Gaming Starter Kit
on May 28, 2026
Posted by: nkpstudios
You, GameSir, have created the perfect entry-level controller for PC Gamers to get started and dip their feet into the world of Hall Effect sticks. With the nostalgic retro green Xbox lighting, you'll be reminded of the XB1 glory days. Everything feels solid and buttons are responsive. For the price, you cannot beat this offering.
The T7 Pro W is extremely simple and easy to setup. Just remove the controller and long hi quality braided USB cable, plug it in, and you'll hear it connect to your USB indicating it was recognized. The light in the controllers will turn on, and you know you are good to go. You can adjust brightness and turn the lighting on and off in app. If you want to customize, go to the MS Store and download and get the Gamesir Nexus app to make it truly yours. This works well with Steam and Xbox Game Pass along with PC gaming. There is an extra set of buttons you can program to whatever you like. This controller is simply everything you need at the right price. VERDICT IS… YES, especially for your 1st ever!
The T7 Pro W is extremely simple and easy to setup. Just remove the controller and long hi quality braided USB cable, plug it in, and you'll hear it connect to your USB indicating it was recognized. The light in the controllers will turn on, and you know you are good to go. You can adjust brightness and turn the lighting on and off in app. If you want to customize, go to the MS Store and download and get the Gamesir Nexus app to make it truly yours. This works well with Steam and Xbox Game Pass along with PC gaming. There is an extra set of buttons you can program to whatever you like. This controller is simply everything you need at the right price. VERDICT IS… YES, especially for your 1st ever!
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Capture professional-grade pictures and videos with this Digipower RGB multimode LED light. A rechargeable battery offers up to 14 hours of use, while 24 brightness settings let you adjust the light to capture perfect shots. This Digipower RGB multimode LED light supports vertical and horizontal mounting for a customized setup.
Is this water resistant?
Bring your A-game anytime, anywhere. Introducing a universal mobile gaming controller that fits most smartphone devices, designed to bring console-level control to your on-the-go gaming. With this controller by your side, wherever you go, victory will follow.
Does it fit note 10 plus?
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Will it fit my phone? I have the samsung s10e and I know it will work with the connection but I don't know if it will fit the s10e.
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Will it fit the Galaxy Note 20 ultra
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How many mp is this camera
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does this camera have a microphone jack?
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On the Sonic-Fusion is the water flosser as good as using the stand alone water pik flosser??
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