ASUS ROG Gaming Laptop. Enjoy everyday gaming with this ASUS notebook PC. The 11th Gen Intel Core i9 processor and 16GB of RAM let you run graphics-heavy games smoothly, while the potent NVIDIA RTX 3060 graphics produce high-quality visuals on the new fast 16-inch 165hz WQXGA display. This ASUS notebook PC has 1TB SSD that shortens load times and offers ample storage.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I am loving this laptop. The form factor is perfect, not that big, but not that small either. It feels sturdy and there is no flex on the keyboard. The outside has like a brushed ROG strix design and its very classy, nothing obnoxious. The screen is slim and its amazing, the resolution is 2560x1600 and with this size, the pixel density is amazing, everything looks sharp and clear. The refresh rate, ohh the refresh rate is 165 hz and its amazing, driving it is a RTX 3060 mobile GPU, which has ray tracing like its bigger desktop RTX siblings. I can get great FPS with modern games, even with ray tracing enabled, thanks to NVidias DLSS, and even if I am not hitting 165 fps, the screen has adaptive sync, it also has Dolby vision, it looks amazing with movies and games that have HDR!
The CPU is intel’s latest for laptops. Doing some benches, its single threaded performance (matters a lot for gaming) is amazing, on par if not a little bit faster than AMDs latest Ryzen processors (CPUz bench gave me around 650ish for single threads). The laptop has an amazing thermal solution and a great piece of software that you summon up with a single press of the ROG button, next to the volume buttons. You can monitor your CPUs temps, GPU temps, fan speeds etc. While using it on my lap, without a power adaptor it never felt hot (the laptop defaults to power saving when unplugged). When plugged in, it defaults to max power and it did get a little hot and the fans where audible, however they were not obnoxious at all.
It has plenty of io ports. One micro-SD reader, 2 ss USB type A ports, 2 type C ports (one is thunderbolt), one ethernet port, a full-size HDMI port and finally an audio/mic minijack combo.
The keyboard is RGB backlit, and the keys are your classic chiclet ones, they feel great for a laptop. There is not numpad due the size factor of the laptop. I am fine with it. The track pad is huge and super responsive.
There is also a webcam on top, which has a good enough quality for video calls and meetings. This laptop is also windows hello supported on the fingerprint sensor, which is on the power button. A feature I love is that once you press the power button, it kind of saves your fingerprint and as soon as it boots to windows it logs you in automatically for that time (it only caches it for that session). Very convenient!
If you want a very portable, powerful gaming laptop (you can do some serious work on it too, the screen is so calibrated that photoshop, premier work is possible on it) I highly recommend it!!
Victory awaits with the Razer Battle Bundle. Complete with everything you need for next-level gaming. Embrace the sound of esports with the Razer BlackShark V2 X~a triple threat of amazing audio, superior mic clarity and supreme sound isolation. With our best headset mic and audio drivers packed into a unique aviation-style headset, your competitive play is destined to turn pro. Trounce your opponents at every game with the Razer DeathAdder V2 wired gaming mouse. The durable switches and 20,000 dpi optical sensor deliver lightning-fast responsiveness, and the lightweight ergonomic design supports several hours of comfortable gameplay. This Razer DeathAdder V2 wired gaming mouse has a Speedflex cable and robust customization features for increased performance. Now that you have a killer mouse, round out your setup with the right mouse mat to make it a deadly combination. The Razer Gigantus V2~s textured micro-weave cloth surface is optimized across all mouse sensors. Up your game with fluid swipes and pixel-precise aim, while the soft mat cushions your wrist as you take care of the competition.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Amazing all in one gaming combo. If you already have a gaming keyboard, all you need is this combo to complete your gaming gear and start fragging.
This combo includes a gaming mouse mat, headphones/mic and a mouse.
The mat is great, the top is a soft but sturdy cloth, where any mouse will glide effortlessly, the back side is a grippy kind of plastic material (feels more like polyurethane) which will grab your desk without moving for sure. It has a nice green accent on the edges (classic Razer green, I love it). The included mouse is Razer’s Death adder V2. I love this mouse. The RGB lightning is nice and not on your face. The buttons are sharp and can be all programmed using Razer’s Synapse 3 program. What I love about his mouse, is that this version now has onboard memory. Meaning you can save your settings to the mouse and if you take it to another PC/laptop your settings will be in it and there is no need to install Synapse again on that other PC. The mouse’s cable is braided and soft, it bends nicely.
The headset is super comfy, they have put some soft of memory foam/gel on top (the curved part that goes over your head and feels amazing, even after several hours of gaming). The connections are basic, meaning there is a super long cable that ends on a minijack combo (all in one, just one connector), which you can use with a console or phone i.e. However, they also include an additional long cable, that adapts that lone minijack, to two separate ones, mainly for us PC users (one minijack for audio, the other for the mic). The cables are plastic but of a nice texture and I love the Razer green color. The cable is non removable though, the part that attaches to the headset is permanently there. Same for the mic. Now, I say the connections are basic because there is no included USB dac or USB sound card of some sort. You must plug the headset into your PC’s sound card. The headset itself has two controls, one for volume and another for muting the mic. The ear pads are extremely comfy, I think the same soft foam/gel that the top part has, they seal your ears in very nicely (it is a closed back headset). Sound is great and stereo. If you would like to have some sort of surround sound, you must use window’s sonic or Dolby atmos. Razer also has its own surround sound you can download for free (they also have a more premium, paid one, that has positional audio, kind of Atmos, it is called their THX solution).
I highly recommend this combo to anyone that already has a gaming keyboard. You will be set to start fragging in a jiffy!
The ROCCAT~ Kone Pro Lightweight Optical Ergonomic Performance Gaming Mouse with RGB Lighting is the result of over 14 years of devoted craftmanship and is the most advanced gaming mouse we~ve ever created. After meticulous global research into hand sizes and grip styles, the result is one shape to fit any hand. It~s the iconic Kone shape, perfected. Providing supreme comfort without compromising on performance, the feeling of using the Kone Pro is unrivalled. It seamlessly fuses with your hand, virtually disappearing, keeping you focused and immersed. The Kone Pro utilizes our Titan Switch Optical. With a satisfying and responsive tactile click, it~s reliable, fast and durable. No double-click issues and no learning curve. Thanks to advancements in our extreme lightweight engineering, the Kone Pro weighs in at just 66g. The ROCCAT Bionic Shell keeps the weight down and provides a comfortable and consistent surface, whilst keeping dust and dirt out. It transitions into a beautiful translucent finish on the main buttons, allowing vivid AIMO 16.8 million color lighting to shine through, creating the signature look. The Kone Pro features our state-of-the-art 19K DPI Owl-Eye Sensor which delivers world-leading responsiveness and precision. It also features the ROCCAT~ PhantomFlex~ cable, creating a near-wireless experience with a cable that virtually disappears ~ no friction, no distractions. Everything rests on our best-in-class pure PTFE heat-treated skates. They offer sublime glide right out of the box, with a spare pair thrown in for good measure.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
This mouse is amazing, I am loving it and it is my new favorite mouse for competitive gaming. Its sooo light! Ive never had a mouse so light. I love the fact that you can see they shaved weight by having those hexagonal holes (that most lightweight mouses have now), however they were able to cover those holes with a super thin shine thru cover (I never wanted to have those open mouses with hexagonal holes due my environment being super dusty and with animal hair, would have been a pain to clean those mouses, but with this one, the problem is solved!).
They are using optical switches for the two mouse buttons and they feel great and super quick (light travels faster than anything), and they buttons have a nice thock on the click to them, almost like a mechanical keyboard.
You can download they swarm software to further customize lighting and assign functions to the buttons/macros.
The cable is braided and its super nice, incredibly soft and malleable and they also include an extra set of pft Teflon sliders in case the already installed ones get damaged I guess, it glides so easy over my mouse mat, and again, it is so light! I can believe how light it is; you will not be disappointed!
Ready to go mechanical? Look no farther than the The ROCCAT~ Pyro Mechanical (Linear) PC Gaming Keyboard with Per-Key AIMO RGB Lighting, Brushed Aluminum Top Plate and Detachable Palm Rest. Its linear switches boast an optimized 2.0mm actuation point for a keystroke that is both responsive and reliable. Switches are tested to 50 million keystrokes, with a reinforcing brushed aluminum top plate providing added durability. Advanced anti-ghosting technology ensures gamers can press virtually all of the most-used keys simultaneously, with each of them registering and reacting in the heat of battle without fail. The Pyro is equipped with a detachable palm rest to suit both relaxed typing and aggressive gaming styles. Also featured is ROCCAT Easy-Shift[+] technology allowing deep control customization, doubling the function of every button just by holding down the designated modifier key (Caps Lock by default). The Pyro features the AIMO lighting engine, ROCCAT~s proprietary technology, with per-key illumination in 16.8 million RGB colors. AIMO reacts organically to your usage with vivid lighting displays right out of the box ~ without the need for extensive configuration. It also syncs with compatible products with state-of-the-art illumination scenarios flowing from device to device.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Great keyboard feels sturdy and well built. The switches are mechanical and linear (like a cherry mx red), they seem to be Roccat’s own switches though. They key caps have clear legends and RGB lighting shines thru them exactly right, without being obnoxious. Only downside is they are ABS plastic, which over time, the legends may fade away and will look greasy. You can replace them though with cheap sets online of double shot PBT keycaps, the layout seems very standard. It also has a volume knob. Its very sturdy as it has a nice brushed aluminum top plate, loving this.
You can install Roccat’s swarm software and further configure the RGB lighting and other things. The only downside is that the cable is not removable (would have loved a removable USB type c one) and it feels just cheap plastic (non-braided cable). It does come with a wrist rest, which is a nice extra, however its non-cushioned and its hard plastic. I guess it’s better than nothing.
If you’re looking for a non-expensive mechanical keyboard, I would highly recommend it.
Designed for Xbox, the RIG Nacon Pro Compact Controller is built for competitive gamers wanting to optimize their play style. Featuring an ergonomically compact design with larger buttons, this controller is built reduce hand fatigue and allows you to play longer. Textured high grip surfaces and concave thumb sticks offer superior comfort and precise control. Achieve pro levels of customization through a dedicated App that lets you map buttons, set thumb stick sensitivity, trigger dead zones and much more. Store one custom profile or switch to classic mode which allows it to function as a standard controller. The Pro Compact Controller offers a low latency solution for gamers that improves reaction time and never runs out of battery when it matters most. A highly durable and flexible nylon, braided cable measuring 9.8FT/3M ensures that you have more than enough length to suit your gaming setup. Seamlessly unlock Dolby Atmos~ for headphones the moment you plug in your controller, giving you access to precise 3D Audio (headphones required). React faster and more accurately as you are able to detect the distance and direction of your threats.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I am loving this Xbox controller. Its very well built and feels sturdy, no plastic creaking at all. The two analog sticks seem to have a couple of metal rings, it does make it look great and I guess adds more stability (check my pics). The buttons are great, and the bumpers and triggers feel amazing, almost like an original Microsoft controller, if not better. The only thing I do not think lives up to the new series x controller, is the D-pad. It is a little mushy, but not that bad, its just that after trying the one on the controller of the series x, it makes anything else feel mushy.
The controller is a wired one, but it is a long wire and very sturdy (has like a ribbed-paracord texture to it) and it has an emergency disconnect (so you do not pull your console with it if someone trips with the cable). I know everyone likes wireless, but with this one, you do not need to worry about batteries, besides the cable is super long. Other than that, it has all the buttons you would expect (including the new share button from the series x), and a minijack for headsets.
I downloaded its software from the windows app store, and I was pleasantly surprised that it lets you configure almost anything, to the point that you can configure the resistance of each bumper, trigger, stick etc. individually based on the type of game you are playing (stock presets), or you can customize it to your pleasure, this is great! You can check my pics for examples.
Finally, compatibility, it has worked fine with a OG Xbox, series x and my PC too!
With fast print speeds, precision two-sided printing plus scan and copy, the HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe is perfect for small businesses printing black & white forms, reports and business documents. It includes the HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time. As part of the connected HP+ system, this printer only works with Original HP Toner and requires an HP account and internet connection.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Great black and white laser printer. Its amazingly fast, and my documents come out with inky blacks and in great quality.
Setting it up was easy, just download the HP smart app from the windows store and follow the prompts. The printer sets up over your wireless network (it does have an ethernet port in the back, but I had no need to use it, just fyi). Afterwards you can print from your PC or you can also download the HP smart app to your phone, add the printer there and you can print from your phone too.
It includes one toner; however, it does come with 6 months of free toner via their HP+ subscription, afterwards you can sign up for different plans/levels so you can get your toner delivered to you automatically when its needed.
It has a paper auto feeder on the bottom with see thru gray dust cover (real nice) just for printing though, it also has a flatbed scanner where you can scan/copy documents (no auto feeder on this one though, you must place each document one by one).
I highly recommend this no-frills laser printer for any SOHO’s looking for good quality black prints for documents, invoices etc.
The HP OfficeJet Pro 8035e delivers increased productivity with fast speeds and custom mobile shortcuts. It includes the optional HP+ Smart Printing System that keeps itself up to date, secure, and ready to print from virtually anywhere at any time. Optional HP+ system requires an HP account, internet connection, and use of only Original HP Ink for the life of the printer.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Great SOHO all in one printer. Its fast and does everything you want, prints, copies, scans, faxes documents in black or color. It was extremely easy to setup, just turn on, open the inner door, and then install each one of the included inks (3 for color and one black), afterwards it will ask you to print an alignment page which you then have it scan so it can tune up the printer heads. Afterwards, you can finish the setup either on a PC by downloading the HP smart app from the windows app store or you can do it also on your phone downloading the same app from your phone’s app store. I chose to do it with my PC, it will detect the printer and then ask you to enter your Wi-Fi credentials, so the printer connects to your network. Then you can create a HP account (or if you already have one login) and then it will automatically give you an extra year of warranty and 12 months of free ink replacement!! (it does it in the form of 6 months free and then gives you $30 credit, which is worth another 6 months), you do have to enter a credit card info (does not charge you, however it’s needed for when the 12 month free period ends, then it will auto ship you ink, and you can choose your plan, and the great thing is it does it based on printed pages.
The printer is amazingly fast, and I love the dual sided print feature, that makes me save so much on paper! Blacks are inky black, and colors are vibrant and defined (paper quality also matters here, so get a quality ink printer paper).
I love that the scanner/copy feature has two ways to do it, either with the traditional scanner flat bed, or it also has an auto feeder tray, so you do not have to do one paper at the time, it automatically feeds the scanner/copier. It also has fax port; however, I have not tried it yet, I have not had the need to fax something, but I am sure it is like any other fax machine.
Just an FYI, on my initial setup, the printer downloaded a firmware update and upon restart the HP smart app on my PC would not recognize the printer anymore, and then the printer on screen display would keep saying I had to finish setup, which I had done already, it would not let me print anything due this. I battled it out a hole night, doing a factory reset, re setting up the printer and nothing. I gave up. However, then next morning I decided to try it out again (I had unplugged it for the night) and I plugged it back again and everything was back to normal. So, I think unplugging it and plugging it back again made ok after the update, so If you have this same issue, remember to restart it like that after you see a firmware update (make sure it finishes it completely, do not interrupt it!).
Mobile Submission: False
I would recommend this to a friend!
Close
NIce OSD
Close
Traditional flat bed scanner/copier
Close
You can scan/copy docs using the auto feeder instead!!!
From Work to Workout. Comfortable, sweat-proof earbuds that work from the office to the gym. Set features secure-fit earbuds and powerful audio that gets you moving. The Set in-ear sport headphones let you manage calls and audio with the in-line remote and microphone and come with the enhanced bass that Skullcandy products are known for.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I'm loving these wired earbuds, finally wired earbuds via USB type C for phones that don't have an earphone plug anymore! The sound quality is amazing, much better than any wireless headphones, I mean, wireless and bluetooth are great, however it will never have the quality of wired ones. Setup was easy, just plug and play, it has a small button by the mic area (yes it has a mic for calls) where you can control music, answer calls and summon your favorite phone assistant. I currently have them with my Galaxy note 20 ultra and finally I can use dolby atmos! With my wireless earbuds, it was greyed out, but with these, I enabled it and the sound is amazing in games and movies!
They are very comfy and come with several size plugs for different sized ear canals. The only con is I could not for the love of me see the classic "L' and "R" most earbuds have so you can identify which one is which. I must be blind if these have those indicators but I could not see them, I don't think these have them, but I was able to figure it out. The one plug with the control button is the left one, so just FYI.
I highly recommend these to anyone wanting the quality of wired audio and if their phones don't have an earphone plug anymore!
Whether you prefer pods or drip, choose how you brew with the Mr. Coffee Pod + 10-Cup Space-Saving Combo Brewer. This programmable coffee maker lets you to brew a single cup using a pod, or up to 10 cups of drip coffee into a carafe. The pod holder attachment makes this coffee maker more versatile: you can brew 2 ways, and save countertop space. This coffee making machine is designed with a Strong Brew Selector, as well as an advanced water filtration system to help improve coffee flavor. This drip coffee maker also features a stainless steel thermal carafe that keeps coffee hot for hours. When brewing a carafe, if you need a cup before brewing is finished, use the Grab-a-Cup feature. Also includes removable reservoir, and a reusable single-serve filter.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
I am loving this coffee maker! Its so easy to make coffee so many ways and sizes!
I love the fact that you can either make several cups of coffee using the included carafe, or you can make individual ones using either the pods holder or the included single serves re-usable filter. The pod holder, well, holds any popular coffee pods sold out there. If you run out or just do not want to pay for those, they include a single serve reusable metal filter, almost the size of those commercial pods, where you can just put your own coffee grounds, this is the one I have been using the most.
If you wish to make several cups to have ready, you can use the carafe, which will hold several cups and keep the coffee hot. For this, you will use the paper filter holder for your coffee grounds.
You can either brew now or you can program it to brew later, using the clock. And for this programmable mode, is not just the carafe, you can also program the single serve modes for a later brew, in example, you want your coffee ready in the morning when you wake up!
The system also includes a small water filter pod, that would filter some of that nasty chlorine flavor in our tap water. They only include one, so make sure to get some more (you can get them cheap online).
Assembly was easy, and although most of the parts had a strong plastic odor, after a wash they were gone, so I will highly recommend you do wash most of the parts (its recommended in the instructions) and there is also a “1st time" brew function, that will kind of rinse the system the first time to get rid of any nasty out of the box flavors and odors.
In short, I highly recommend this coffee system for anyone looking to make quick, easy and flavorful coffee!!
The new Dell 24" Curved Gaming Monitor is equipped with a 4ms Response Time - 165Hz - AMD FreeSync Premium Technology featuring Vertical Alignment, Anti-glare with 3H hardness, and 1500R Curvature. Adjustable height and LED screen, this 24" monitor is equipped for ultimate game play.
This reviewer is a member of the Best Buy Tech Insider Network Program. This invitation-only program provides BestBuy.com reviewers with manufacturer-supplied products for the purpose of writing honest, unbiased and usage-based reviews. Outside of receiving products to test and review, Best Buy Tech Insider Network Reviewers are not compensated in any other way.
Great gaming monitor. It was very easy to setup; the instructions are very clear. Just assemble the base, put it on the back and secure and it was done. It comes with a DP port cable and power brick. DP is recommended for the high refresh rates. It does have a couple of HDMI 2.0 ports for compatibility, but won't achieve 165 hz that way. The resolution is 1080p, but the refresh rate is extremely high, 165hz tops. Great for any competitive gaming and since the resolution is 1080p its not that hard to drive (using it with my 1660 ti), even if you don’t achieve a constant 165 fps, the monitor has Freesync (variable refresh rate) so lower fps than 165hz are smooth (by the way, even so its not officially stated, it does work with Nvidia cards, by enabling “Gsync compatible” in the driver panel, and I did not notice any artifacts nor flickering). It’s a VA panel, so the blacks are inky black, not gray, however viewing angles are not the best, but that’s where the curve comes to help. The colors are vibrant, and it does have several predefined modes, and you can save your own calibrations too. The curve is very subtle, which I like, curved enough that is not distracting and does not distort any images. I’m loving this monitor and rocking it on high fps games like CSGO and Rainbow six siege. Highly recommend it, great bang for the buck!!
Enjoy movies, television and music with this Samsung LED smart television. Built-in Wi-Fi lets you connect to your home network to share pictures from devices with the whole family or stream content from apps such as Netflix. This Samsung LED smart television delivers 4k UHD picture for bright colors and crisp imaging.
Take your television viewing to new heights with this LG 55-inch Smart television, which lets you enjoy both basic cable and streaming television services. Ultra Luminance technology offers complete control over brightness and contrast. With four times the resolution of regular full HD TVs this LG 55-inch Smart television immerses you in the action of sports and film.
Does this come with the sling tv app pre installed? If not can it be installed?
Take your television viewing to new heights with this LG 55-inch Smart television, which lets you enjoy both basic cable and streaming television services. Ultra Luminance technology offers complete control over brightness and contrast. With four times the resolution of regular full HD TVs this LG 55-inch Smart television immerses you in the action of sports and film.