What are hybrid switches in gaming mice?
For a long time, the battle lines have been drawn around optical and mechanical switches in gaming mice buttons, with optical switches appearing the winner in the tussle. But now a third category has entered…
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Asus ROG Keris II Ace review: Near perfection in an esports mouse
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely powerful and sensitive sensor 4,000Hz polling rate with the booster adapter Has both Wi-Fi and Bluetooth connectivity Ultra-light design of just 1.9 ounces (54 grams) Cons Only one…
Does lift-off distance matter in a gaming mouse?
Mouse lift-off distance, or LOD, often appears as a setting you can tweak in the companion software apps for gaming mice. But what it means and how to use it to get the best performance…
Turtle Beach Stealth Pro review: Punchy audio that’s ideal for FPS games
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Punchy audio that’s great for FPS games Solid attractive and versatile design Very good noise cancellation Cons Lacks support for spatial audio The batteries need frequent changing It’s expensive…
Swiftpoint Z2 review: The most customizable gaming mouse ever made
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Converts to a joystick The button layout and button customization is excellent Pressure sensors and haptic feedback give you a deeper level of functionality Has a powerful accurate sensor…
How we test gaming headsets at PCWorld
Gamers tend to place a lot of emphasis on their PC’s hardware to get an edge in games, but the right gaming peripherals can be just as critical to performance outcomes. That’s why at PCWorld…
Why I never buy the best gaming hardware for my PC
Consider this hypothetical scenario: You’re upgrading your gaming rig and you’re second-guessing the hardware you’ve chosen. In fact, you’re so fed up with the performance of your old hardware you feel an overwhelming urge to…
How we test gaming mice at PCWorld
If you’re on the hunt for the fastest wired gaming mouse for competitive play or a wireless gaming mouse for gaming on the go, check out our roundups of the best gaming mice, best wireless…
Windows 11 is holding gaming handhelds back
Handhelds fall into two categories, those from original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) that rely on their own software like the Steam Deck, and other third-party handhelds like the ROG Ally and Lenovo Legion Go that use…
Dell XPS vs. Inspiron vs. Latitude laptops: Which should you buy?
Whether you’re looking for a powerful gaming laptop, a lightweight rig for working on the go, or a laptop to kick back with to watch Netflix on the sofa, chances are you’ll find what you’re…