CalDigit Thunderbolt 5 Element 5 Hub review
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Nine ports yet compact Four Thunderbolt 5 ports Five USB ports 180W total power Cons May require HDMI or DisplayPort adapters Our Verdict More of a mini dock than…
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Kingston DataTraveler Max review: A nifty SSD disguised as a USB drive
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Good 10Gbps light-duty performer Affordable Clever, flick-to-open Type-A design Cons Slows drastically during very long writes Plastic-y tactile sensation Our Verdict Though not the drive you want for super-long…
Shure MV7i review: An all-in-one mic for podcasts and music
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Integrated interface, connection via USB-C Second microphone or instrument can be connected 48-volt phantom power supply Powerful sound Cons Requires a stand or boom Registration required for software use…
EaseUS PDF Editor review: Complete document control
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Full set of editing tools Annotation options enable easy collaboration Straightforward interface Cons Windows only Needs subscription to remove usage limits Our Verdict EaseUS PDF Editor is a full-featured…
Sonnet Echo 13 Thunderbolt 5 dock review: Simply the best right now
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Premium price, premium value Integrated high-performance SSD Generally stable Thunderbolt 5 Cons Eye-popping price, period You’ll need a PC with Thunderbolt 5 to get the best value You’ll need…
Lockin Veno 7 Pro review: This smart lock like feels like it’s still in beta
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros No subscription required Stuffed to the gills with features, including an internal door sensor Optional solar panel is a clever idea Cons Video clips are slow to load, with…
LG Ultragear 45GX950A-B review: This monitor will wow you (and cost you)
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Class-leading 5K2K resolution Strong SDR image quality Solid HDR brightness Incredibly immersive 45-inch ultrawide panel Cons Design isn’t bad, but not up to the price tag Limited USB connectivity…
Linkind Matter Smart RGBTW A19 Smart Bulb review: Bargain lights
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Extremely affordable Long list of features includes energy monitoring Matter support Cons App can be slightly confusing First-time setup results in a ton of emails Our Verdict The price…
Dell Pro 14 Plus review: A pricey portable monitor with USB-C and not much else
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Functional design with sturdy kickstand USB-C with power pass-through Bright, sharp display Cons Build quality feels worse than it looks Extremely limited image quality adjustment Image quality can’t compete…
Troubadour Matrix Backpack review: Super-smart looks and tech organization
At a glance Expert’s Rating Pros Smart inside and out Plenty of organizer pockets Recycled materials Our Verdict The slimline and undeniably chic Troubadour Matrix Backpack acts like a super-organized mobile office, built for the…