Keyboards and Mice

13Mar

By StuartNo Comments

New Toys From Epomaker

If you, like me have a thing for nostalgia and having your PC peripherals oooze it. Then Epomaker might be your new favourite company. They specialise in releasing keyboards with a retro aesthetic. So when we reached out and they responded we were over the moon. They offered us two keyboards to get our hands on, the Epomaker TH87 and RT82, and we duly obliged. Having tested these keyboards for around a month, I thought it best that I bring my thoughts to the screen. Retro Aesthetic With Modern Features Both of these keyboards won't break the bank, the TH87 is £86 and the RT82 is £65. So lets dive in and see what they are both all about shall we? Epomaker TH87 This keyboard was a joy to use, it's become my every day keyboard now and with it being a tenkeyless it doesn't take up too much...

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL – Keyboard Review

15Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Turtle Beach Vulcan II TKL – Keyboard Review

Those observant amongst you might recognise this keyboard. Yes, you are right. Back in 2019 when Turtle Beach acquired Roccat it took on their product range and as such tweaked and modified some of Roccats classics. Think of this keyboard, the Vulcan II TKL, as somewhat of a greatest hits. With its striking visuals as well as incredible features, it deserves to be mentioned again. This Vulcan Is Aiming For Space Now I could just signpost you to my original review, and update a few features. However, I prefer to just write a whole new review. So hang on and let's see if you should be picking the Vulcan II TKL up in 2026? Design Features Let's start with the looks, featuring a tenkeyless form factor, the Vulcan II TKL is sleek and stylish and would look great on any desk. With neat, narr...

11Feb

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

New Products From QPAD

We recently got sent a lovely little care package from QPAD. This bundle featured one of their new keyboards, as well as a couple of mouse pads. We are going to take a look at these products and hopefully, maybe, you might be interested in an update. QPAD Delivers The Goods Starting off this article we are going to take a look at the main part of the bundle. The Keyboard, being the QPAD Flux 65 Model 5. Let's have a little look shall we? QPAD Flux 65 Model 5 This keyboard in its TKL model was great. Featuring some awesome magnetic switches giving you precise measurement of activation. Using magnets, though, ensures that you have longer durability with a faster response. Meaning you get plenty of gameplay out of that keyboard, especially when it's been built for its performance. Thos...

Acer Predator Aethon 303 – Keyboard Review

15Jan

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Acer Predator Aethon 303 – Keyboard Review

If a budget keyboard is something you are after, then Acer has you covered. The Predator Aethon 303 is a great clicky keyboard with some nice features. The best part is that it won't break the bank. Retailing at around £60, this keyboard will be a great upgrade if money is limited. Budget Price, Top Features Most gaming keyboards these days often come with the same set of features. What sets the Predator Aethon 303 apart from some of the other budget keyboards out there? Well, that is just what I plan to attempt in this review. So sit back and join me on this journey of discovery. Design Features Being a budget keyboard, you don't get some of the more fancier features from more expensive keyboards. However, the Predator Aethon 303 features a lovely set of clicky blue switches. They are...

27Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackwidow V4 75 Review

Here we are, our final piece of the Phantom White puzzle. It's the turn of the Razer Blackwidow V4 75, a customisable 75% keyboard. Making itself look incredible in the Phantom White range, we are once again massively thankful to Razer for sending this through. The Only Phantom That Belongs In This House Retailing at £199.99 for a fully assembled, albeit US layout edition, you immediable see why it's a popular keyboard. We are going to dive into some of its features and let you know whether or not you should be picking this up. Not only that, but whether you should be investing in the rest of the Phantom White range. Design Features The First thing to mention about the Razer Blackwidow V4 75 is that it is massively customisable. You can purchase the keyboard in its barebones form, howe...

Razer Phantom White Review – Part 01, Well 02 Really

25Nov

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Phantom White Review – Part 01, Well 02 Really

On the back of our recent review of the Razer Barracuda X Chroma in Phantom White here. We have also been checking out the Razer Firefly V2 Pro and the Razer Basilisk V3 Pro 35K, both in Phantom White. Retailing at £109.99 and £169.99 respectively, these are not cheap upgrades, and because they look incredible together, we are going to review them together. The Glow Just Gets Better Although these are available in other colours, the Phantom White just shouts nostalgia from the rooftops. So I couldn't be happier when we received them in the post. Let's find out whether or not your hard-earned money should be used on getting a hold of this hardware. Razer Firefly V2 Pro Probably my favourite of the two products we are going to look at today. This large, fully illuminated mouse pad is...

14Nov

By Charlotte2 Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Cobra Gengar Edition Review

2025 is almost over and if you've been feeling your life has been lacking in Ghost Pokémon themed tech, well I have good news. That's right today I've got a review of the new Razer Cobra Gengar Edition mouse and Razer Gigantus V2 XXL Gengar Edition mouse mat. Well, new to the global market that is! If you cast your mind back to September, you will have seen I got my hands on the Razer Kraken Kitty V2 Gengar Edition headset. Well I'm back with more of the Razer Gengar collection to review and I could not be more excited. Whilst we're still waiting on the keyboard to be available outside of Asia, this mouse and mouse mat from Razer go a long way to complete your favourite chunky ghost themed set up. Shadow Punch To The Wallet Whilst the title of this review focuses solely on the Razer C...

30Oct

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

Razer Blackwidow V4 Low-Profile Hyperspeed Review

Unless you've been living under a rock, you may well see the whole host of announcements that Razer have been putting out there. This one has been out a little while, but we were lucky enough to get to check out the Blackwidow V4 Low-Profile Hyperspeed keyboard. Wow, what a title! We've been making use of this one for the past few weeks, and I will say it's been a great keyboard to get to know. What makes it worth its £199.99 price tag, though? Well, let me help you with that. Blackwidow By Name Only So with all Razer keyboards, there are always a whole host of features. A lot of them, you might be wondering what they mean, and I'm going to do my best to highlight the top features of the keyboard for you. No fluff and straight to the point. So let's go! Design Features First thing to m...

13Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

SteelSeries Apex Pro Gen 3 Review

What's that I hear you exclaim? More SteelSeries hardware on the site! It sure is! This time is the turn of the Apex Pro Gen 3 Keyboard. Retailing at around £225 on the SteelSeries website, the keyboard certainly isn't cheap. However, it does constantly remind you that it is a quality product. Is This The New Apex Predator? Just what does this new keyboard have under the hood? Let's check it out! Design Features Let's start with just how much has gone into the build quality of the Apex Pro Gen 3. With so many layers, you could mistake it for an opera cake. Well, not quite, but there is still a fair amount to go through. With a triple-layer sound-dampening foam, designed to keep the typing experience nice and crisp. Alongside per-key lubrication, which means that each key feels smooth a...

SteelSeries QCK Performance Series Review

13Aug

By StuartNo Comments

Hardware & Tech

SteelSeries QCK Performance Series Review

One part of a gaming setup that often gets overlooked is the mousepad. Now SteelSeries sent us a lovely little package that contained an Aerox 3 mouse, as well as the QcK Performance Series of mousepads. The Aerox 3 mouse was purely to show off the different qualities of each of the three mousepads included in the bundle. Also included was a little tripod for connecting your phone. Something that I will definitely make use of, however, not for this review. Slide To The Left! Retailing for £39.99, you can pick from three different options. Speed, Control or Balance. Each with its own positives and negatives. All three come in either a large (490 x 420mm) or Extra Large (900 x 400mm); you can make your choice depending on your desk size. I know what you're thinking, aren't all mousepads cr...