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SoundPeats RunFree Sports Headphones Review

15Aug

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SoundPeats RunFree Sports Headphones Review

Wireless headphones have become a daily necessity for most of us. Whether for work calls, motivation at the gym, or just to make a daily commute a little less miserable, the right headphones can vastly improve our day to day lives. Advertised as wireless open-ear headphones, the SoundPeats RunFree Headphones are available for around £25.00 - £30.00. Let's take a look at what your money buys you. Design and Control To start with, let me just say that the SoundPeats RunFree Headphones are simplistic, yet surprisingly comfortable. Made from food-grade silicone, the open-ear design connects wirelessly to your favourite devices via Bluetooth. While the nickel-titanium memory alloy neckband holds the headphones in place through the most rigorous of workout routines. Having the neckband ...

22Jun

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Hardware & Tech

XPG Gammix S70 Blade 1TB M.2 SSD Review

You may have seen us talk about XPG and Adata multiple times on the site. From both performance and price aspects, they give you what some people class as the higher end of gaming brands, for up to half of the price on some occasions. Thanks to the team over at XPG, today we are checking out the XPG Gammix S70 Blade M.2. Performance and an amazing price tag By bringing more and more products with the above in mind to the gaming component market, they are making gaming more accessible. Don't get me wrong it still isn't cheap by any means. But with more and more brands competing, we have a future where PC gaming is pretty much accessible to most. So join me as I check out the XPG Gammix S70 Blade 1TB M.2. Out Of The Box Out of most of the components available for a build, one of the leas...

16May

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Features

Streamplify Streamer Kit Review

Streamplify is a well-known name in the streaming hardware industry providing budding streamers with an array of affordable and accessible hardware to improve the quality of their streams ten-fold. Their hardware ranges from high-spec webcams, lights, mounts, and microphones to name a few. We had the chance to put some of their gear through a series of tests, and revisit a few we have previously checked out. Hard time growing as a streamer? Streamplify it! We want to hear from all of the streamers out there like myself. What's your setup? Do you think you could benefit from any of these pieces of hardware? Design The Webcam we tested is the only one on offer via their website. It's a cylinder webcam and the matte thick casing of it also doubles as an anti-spy cover. This is easily adj...

Endgame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

16May

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Hardware & Tech

Endgame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse Review

EndGame Gear is a brand that I feel everyone should now know about. If you don't, keep reading. They are known for their precision design, quality and performance. Helping you bring out the best gamer in you. With the success of their wired mouse, they released the EndGame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse. Gamers Asked For Wireless - They Got It Before EndGame Gear, a mouse was just a mouse to me. It had to look cool, maybe some RGB but the other tech was long lost. During my XM1r review it sent me deep into the mouse underworld. There was so much to learn, but what a journey I had. I can not wait to put the EndGame Gear XM2we Wireless Gaming Mouse to the test. Keep reading to find out how I get on. Design The EndGame Gear XM2we comes in two colourways Black and White. Both of these co...

17Jan

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Hardware & Tech

Phanteks Eclipse G500A DRGB Review

Phanteks, known for their epic range of PC peripherals have recently released their Phanteks Eclipse G500 range. The range is looking ahead and the generations to come and innovating cases to provide optimal airflow. By doing this they are hoping for better airflow, which in turn will provide better cooling and improved performance. Moving Case For Space And Airflow I will be the first to admit, I am not a pro when it comes to building PCs. My first gaming PC was custom pre-built by the team at OverclockersUK and it is still standing strong. This is the first time I am moving cases, a little nervous but well prepared and hoping for the best. I know this might not seem like a big thing to some, but it's the little things like this where I learn more about the system I use to game. Design...

13Jan

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Hardware & Tech

MAONO DM30 USB Microphone Review

The market for computer peripherals, especially video conferencing hardware is large, especially after the pandemic with many realising they would need good gear to enhance their online presence. This market was already big amongst streamers like me where we are always looking for good hardware to evolve our online content. I took the time to get a hands-on review of the MAONO DM30 USB Microphone, one which shows promise in the market at the moment, and share my thoughts. Taking your vocals to another level The chance came up to test this microphone from a brand I was unfamiliar with, but I see them being a common name in the market given time and recognition. Let us know what you look for in your PC setup in the comments. Design On unpackaging the microphone it is obvious that it's ve...

10Jan

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Hardware & Tech

The Logitech G502 X Mouse Review

Logitech is pushing design and innovation and has crept to the forefront of high-end gaming peripherals. The G502 series was their previous release. We have now been blessed with their G502 X range. The Lightforce Awakens I personally love the G502 series mouse, its ergonomic shapes along with the build materials make it (for me) one of the best peripherals on the market. Join me as I check out the X range to see what it can offer. Design The Logitech G502 X Series mouse comes in two different colourways. Those who prefer a darker stealthier build can opt for the Black version. For gamers who prefer a brighter-looking build, then you have the colourway that we are looking at today which is quite simply White. Having said that the White version does have grey/silver accents which add fi...

4Jan

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Switch Reviews

Kirby’s Dream Buffet – Switch Review

Brought to you by Nintendo, developed by HAL Laboratory, and available On the Nintendo Switch. Kirby’s Dream Buffet is recommended for Ages 3+. Gamers will remember and associate Kirby with previous games such as Kirby and The Forgotten Land. We're on a strawberry roll now... Kirby is taking on fall guys! Kirby’s Dream Buffet is a 2D platform game exclusively available for the Nintendo Switch and is rather controversially associated with Mediatonic’s Fall guys – a multiplayer game with a similar goal. Controversially where ‘Fall guys’ offers the ability to play with 60 online players, Kirby currently offers several different modes enabling the game to be played solo (with AI bots) against a friend locally on an additional switch or up to four others online. Gameplay The game has no fix...

23Dec

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Hardware & Tech

XPG SPECTRIX D45G Review

XPG are a brand we are hearing more and more about when talking to other gamers. Over this past year, I have heard more about XPG and its growth within the gaming community than some of its competitors. I have recently been lucky enough to get my hands on the XPG SPECTRIX D45G 16GB RAM kit. Rugged RAM With RGB It was last year when I was first introduced and since then we have worked with ADATA multiple times. Their products and innovation within their lines along with their price points really puts them at the forefront. Join me as I take a look at the latest award-winning RAM kit they sent over. Design I love great-looking components and I am not overly bothered about the unicorn poop RGB either. However, what I do like is a sleek piece of kit that does offer RGB capabilities, for w...

14Dec

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Hardware & Tech

RIG 500 Pro HA Headset

We reviewed quite a few items from Nacon over the years, so when they got in touch about a brand new headset we jumped at the chance. What turned up was the brand new RIG 500 Pro HA Gen 2 headset with a price point bang in the mid-range at around £80, would these stand up to the very competitive mid-market? If you are in the market for anything hardware related be sure to check out some of our other hardware reviews right here! Mid-range price, Bold Claims With a price of around £80 the Rig 500 Pro makes some big claims with this headset, the main one being "Competition Grade Gaming Headset" and it is up against tough competition from the likes of Razer, Hyper X, Arctis and others. Unboxing and Design The unboxing of the RIG 500 Pro is not really an event in itself, just a grey ...