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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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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…