Are ultrawide monitors worth it?
Buying an ultrawide monitor for your PC is the most dramatic choice you can make short of purchasing a full-sized HDTV and slapping it on your desktop. What is an ultrawide monitor? Ultrawides are massive…
Matthew S. Smith
Matthew S. Smith
BenQ PD3225U review: The most alluring IPS Black monitor yet
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Top-notch color accuracy IPS Black improves contrast ratio Thunderbolt 3 connectivity Sleek, minimalist design with great stand Cons Only 60Hz, no Adaptive Sync Connectivity is outclassed by competitors Expensive…
Acer Chromebook 516 GE review: A cloud gaming powerhouse
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive and rigid design Excellent CPU performance Plenty of wired and wireless connectivity High resolution 1600p display Cons Mediocre keyboard and touchpad Disappointing speakers, microphone Display falls behind in…
Asus Zenbook 14 OLED review: A budget laptop star
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Robust build quality Attractive OLED touchscreen Good CPU and integrated GPU performance Outstanding battery life Cons Design is dull Keyboard isn’t memorable Mediocre connectivity Our Verdict AMD’s Ryzen 7…
Viewsonic VX1655-4K-OLED review: A portable monitor that impresses
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Excellent image quality Useful built-in kickstand Attractive and sturdy design Extensive image-quality options Cons Flimsy bundled keyboard cover Some on-screen menu options are confusing Power adapter could be smaller…
How we test monitors at PCWorld
If you work in an office, whether at home or on-site, there’s a good chance you spend most of your day staring at a computer monitor. And you may spend even more time in front…
Razer Blade 16 2024 review: An athletic gaming laptop with quirks
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive, sturdy design Huge touchpad Enjoyable speakers with good volume Strong CPU and GPU performance Cons Mediocre keyboard No Ethernet Our Verdict Razer’s Blade 16 backs up its stunning…
Lenovo Slim 7 14 review: A competent, well-executed laptop
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive and sturdy design Enjoyable keyboard with long key travel Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with USB-C, Power Delivery, DisplayPort Lots of memory, storage for the price Cons Display resolution…
The Lenovo Slim 7 14 review: A competent, well-executed laptop
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Attractive and sturdy design Enjoyable keyboard with long key travel Two Thunderbolt 4 ports with USB-C, Power Delivery, DisplayPort Lots of memory, storage for the price Cons Display resolution…
Best portable monitors 2024: Displays that go with you
It’s easy to see why portable monitors are gaining in popularity among both desktop PC and laptop users. What portable monitors sacrifice in size over a standard monitor they make up for in myriad other…