Latest articles by Nikita Achanta
Stop spending $250 on mechanical keyboards that suffer from significant flaws — here’s why the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless doesn’t earn its keep
Personally, I don’t believe any keyboard should cost more than $150, so when I tested the Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless, I was left feeling shortchanged.
Forget Apple Studio Display — this monitor is $400 cheaper and delivers a stunning 5K picture, great colors and a killer 'Hotkey Puck'
Few monitors have streamlined my workflow as much as the BenQ PD2730S has, and it has me wondering, "Why would anyone spend $400 on the Apple Studio Display?"
‘One of the only budget mechanical keyboards I’d buy’: here’s how the Keychron V1 8K sets a new gold standard for cheap decks
Editor's ChoiceThe Keychron V1 8K is a beautiful budget mechanical keyboard, offering a lovely typing experience and extensively customizable RGB lighting.
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is a low-profile mechanical keyboard that costs a whopping $259 — I tested it to find out if it’s worth the premium
The Corsair Vanguard Air 99 Wireless is a powerful low-profile mechanical keyboard for gaming and typing, but its drawbacks are too problematic to overlook.
I just tested this 5K Mac monitor that's $400 cheaper than the Apple Studio Display — and it offers vivid colors, excellent accuracy, and streamlines your workflow
Editor's ChoiceThe BenQ Creative Pro PD2730S is a beautiful 5K monitor with excellent color coverage and accuracy, as well as a plethora of productivity-first features.
Gaming headphones are finally good for listening to music — these open-backs prove that you don’t need two separate sets of cans
I just finished reviewing Sony's first-ever open-backs for gaming, the Inzone H6 Air, and these headphones can pull double duty for both gaming and audiophile listening.
I love the Nintendo Switch 2 but I’m not a big fan of the Joy-Cons — here are the controllers I recommend instead
I review Switch 2 controllers for a living and I've handpicked my top-rated gamepads to take your handheld and docked gaming to the next level.
I love my PS5 more than any other gadget I own, and these 6 controllers take my gaming to the next level
There are some great PS5 controllers out there, and I've used and reviewed many of them. Here are my top picks for next-level console gaming.
This underrated Android feature makes my belly hurt from laughing — here's why you should try it out too
After using an Android phone for years, the Emoji Kitchen is a feature I've been neglecting for too long.
I just tested the foldable Keychron B11 Pro Ultra-Slim keyboard — it’s good for typing but it might leave you feeling shortchanged
The Keychron B11 Pro is a great foldable keyboard for all-day productivity and typing on the go, but it has considerable drawbacks.
The Sony Inzone H6 Air is a compelling case to ditch wireless cans and use open-backs for gaming — here’s my honest verdict
Editor's ChoiceThe Sony Inzone H6 Air is an exceptionally comfortable open-back gaming headset, boasting studio-grade sound quality in games and while listening to music.
The most impressive mechanical keyboard in the room is the one you barely notice — and the Iqunix Magi75 proves it
Low-profile is the new high-end, and the Iqunix Magi75 offers one of the best typing experiences packed into a stunning, minimalist body.
I tested the JBL Go 5 vs JBL Go 4 budget Bluetooth speakers — and there’s a clear winner under $60
The JBL Go 5 is here after a two-year wait, but is it any better than the JBL Go 4? I put the two budget Bluetooth speakers through their paces to find out.
The Leica SL3-S is one of the most beautiful cameras I’ve ever used — here are 3 things I like (and 1 I don’t)
I've spent the last two weeks using the Leica SL3-S to capture 24MP stills and 6K Open Gate video, and there are many things to love about the camera.
I thought I’d fall in love with the IQUNIX Magi75 — but this low-profile mechanical keyboard didn’t pass the vibe check
The IQUNIX Magi75 is a comfortable low-profile mechanical keyboard that offers a beautiful typing experience, but its flaws hold it back from being great.
I’ve been testing the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro for two months — and it’s a surprisingly strong MacBook alternative
The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is an excellent compact laptop, featuring a bright and vivid OLED display, 120Hz refresh rate, but it has its shortcomings.
The Alienware 16X Aurora is a gaming powerhouse — here’s my honest verdict after six months of testing
RecommendedThe Dell Alienware 16X Aurora is a great laptop boasting powerful gaming performance, wide color coverage, and plenty of ports. But it has a couple of flaws.
The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a good laptop for light productivity and students — but look elsewhere for everything else
The Acer Chromebook 311 (C725) is a rugged and portable laptop for students and light productivity, but its large bezels and poor colors are disappointing.
I’m soundtracking my summer with the $54 JBL Go 5 — it’s one of the best budget speakers I’ve ever used
I've spent the last couple of weeks listening to my favorite tunes on the JBL Go 5, and here's why it's the perfect speaker for the summer.
The JBL Go 5 is one of the best budget speakers I’ve tested, and it offers stellar sound for just $54
Editor's ChoiceThe JBL Go 5 is a compact and budget speaker, offering refined sound quality, excellent IP68-rated durability, and it's accompanied by a user-friendly app.
I'm an AI skeptic but this MSI gaming monitor’s AI features are actually useful — here's what the Care Sensor does
I've spent the last few weeks testing the MSI X36, featuring an "AI Care Sensor." I originally thought it was a gimmick but it's actually useful. Here's why.
I test compact and film cameras for a living, and here are my top 12 recommendations for the summer
Summer is a great time of the year to hang out with friends and family and make and capture memories. Here are my favorite compact and film cameras for it.
I just tested ‘one of the most beautiful QD-OLED monitors I’ve ever seen’ — and it’s so worth the premium
Editor's ChoiceThe MSI X36 is a formidable QD-OLED monitor, boasting great color coverage and accuracy, a 360Hz refresh rate and 0.03ms response time for gaming, and more.
I ditched my MacBook Pro for the Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro — and it’s the only Windows laptop I’d buy
The Geekom GeekBook X14 Pro is a powerful laptop, featuring a 2.8K OLED display and a 120Hz refresh rate, making it great for all-day work and casual gaming.
I just tested the SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 — and it bridges the gap between entry-level and competitive gaming mice
RecommendedThe SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless Gen 2 boasts 26,000 DPI, 4,000Hz wireless polling, and long battery life, making it a formidable upgrade over its predecessor.
