Here a roundup of today's reviews and articles:
Computers: Mac Studio vs M1 Mac Mini after 2 Weeks! Real-World Results.., Will The All-New Ryzen 6000 RDNA2 Hand-Helds Be Fast Enough For AAA Gaming?
Cooling: The ADATA XPG Levante 360 AIO Cooler Review: Stuck in the Middle
CPUs: AMD Ryzen 5 4500, AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and 5500 Review: Firing Back at Alder Lake
Gaming: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Review – Compelling Galaxy, Cliff-Notes Story, LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is perfect for fans of all ages
Headphones: Astell&Kern AK ZERO1 In-Ear Monitors Review, HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Review: A Comfy, Long-Lasting Headset
Input: ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air Gaming Mouse Review
Memory: Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5200 32GB Memory Kit Review
Modding: Govee RGBIC Neon Rope Light Review
Motherboards: ASRock Z690 Aqua OC Motherboard Review
Storage: There's almost no reason to buy Belkin's Connect Pro TB4 dock, Kioxia Exceria Pro 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review, MSI Spatium M480 PLAY 2TB NVMe SSD review, Sabrent DS-SKRT Docking Station Review
Other: Arenti VBELL 1 Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Review
Computers:
Max Tech: Mac Studio vs M1 Mac Mini after 2 Weeks! Real-World Results..
Is the M1 Max Mac Studio REALLY worth more than DOUBLE the price of the M1 Mac Mini?
Mac Studio vs M1 Mac Mini after 2 Weeks! Real-World Results..
ETA Prime: Will The All-New Ryzen 6000 RDNA2 Hand-Helds Be Fast Enough For AAA Gaming?
All new Ryzen 6000 series powered gaming handhelds are coming soon but how will they perform?
Will The All-New Ryzen 6000 RDNA2 Hand-Helds Be Fast Enough For AAA Gaming?
Cooling:
Anandtech: The ADATA XPG Levante 360 AIO Cooler Review: Stuck in the Middle
A few weeks ago we had a look at ADATAs first attempt into the PC Power Supply market with the Cybercore PSU. In todays review we are checking out another of their diversification attempts, this time towards the CPU cooling market, in the form of the XPG Levante 360 all-in-one liquid cooler. Heavily based on an Asetek reference design, the XPG Levante 360 is a very well performing and well built cooler, but it struggles to stand out in a commodity market full of CPU coolers.
The ADATA XPG Levante 360 AIO Cooler Review: Stuck in the Middle
CPUs:
LanOC Reviews: AMD Ryzen 5 4500
Just a few weeks ago AMD officially announced their Ryzen 7 5800X3D as well as new processers in their mainstream lineup. Today is the day for the new mainstream lineup and while we don’t have any of the Zen 3 based models we do have the Ryzen 5 4500 which has a very budget-friendly MSRP of $129, who would have thought that 6 core 12 thread options would be available at that price. So today I’m going to check out the new CPU and see how it performs.
AMD Ryzen 5 4500 - LanOC Reviews
Tom's Hardware: AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and 5500 Review: Firing Back at Alder Lake
Zen 3 gets cheap.
AMD Ryzen 5 5600 and 5500 Review: Firing Back at Alder Lake
Gaming:
Wccftech: Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Review – Compelling Galaxy, Cliff-Notes Story
Has TT Games managed to assemble their biggest and best Lego title yet? Or is Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga missing a few key pieces?
Lego Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga Review – Compelling Galaxy, Cliff-Notes Story
Windows Central: LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is perfect for fans of all ages
Regardless of which Star Wars trilogy is your favorite, this humorous LEGO retelling of all nine main films will be a hit with fans. In many ways, it understands Star Wars more than Star Wars understands Star Wars.
Review — LEGO Star Wars: The Skywalker Saga is perfect for fans of all ages
Headphones:
TechPowerUp: Astell&Kern AK ZERO1 In-Ear Monitors Review
Astell&Kern is a premium audio brand known for its DAPs, but it has several headphones and IEMs in collaboration with others. The AK ZERO1 is the company's first self-developed set of IEMs, and it has many engineering chops courtesy a tribrid driver configuration with a unique planar magnetic driver and vocal-first tuning.
Astell&Kern AK ZERO1 In-Ear Monitors Review
Tom's Hardware: HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Review: A Comfy, Long-Lasting Headset
Delivering over 30 hours of battery, guaranteed.
HyperX Cloud Flight Wireless Review: A Comfy, Long-Lasting Headset
Input:
FunkyKit: ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air Gaming Mouse Review
The ultralight TUF Gaming M4 Air wired gaming mouse features a gaming-grade 16,000 dpi optical sensor to give you pixel-precise tracking.
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air Gaming Mouse Review - FunkyKit
Memory:
ThinkComputers: Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5200 32GB Memory Kit Review
Today we are taking a look at Kingston's Fury Beast DDR5 memory, specifically the KF552C40BBK2-32 kit which is a 32GB (2x16GB) kit running at 5200 MHz with timings of 40-40-40-80 at 1.25V.
Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-5200 32GB Memory Kit Review
Modding:
MMORPG.com: Govee RGBIC Neon Rope Light Review
Looking to upgrade your gaming desk or streaming setup? The Govee RGBIC Neon Rope Lights allow you to bend and mold your RGB lighting with excellent diffusion. At $67.99, are they worth choosing over a traditional LED strip? Find out in our review!
Govee RGBIC Neon Rope Light Review | MMORPG.com
Motherboards:
TweakTown: ASRock Z690 Aqua OC Motherboard Review
While not for everyone due to the price, the ASRock Z690 Aqua OC motherboard proves to be a very solid enthusiast board.
ASRock Z690 Aqua OC Motherboard Review
Storage:
Windows Central: There's almost no reason to buy Belkin's Connect Pro TB4 dock
Belkin's Connect Pro Thunderbolt 4 dock will no doubt appeal to those with multiple HDMI monitors, though it's priced too high to be considered.
Review: There's almost no reason to buy Belkin's Connect Pro TB4 dock
TechPowerUp: Kioxia Exceria Pro 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review
The Kioxia Exceria Pro is the company's first PCI-Express 4.0 SSD offering. As the controller, the highly popular Phison E18 is used, paired with 112-layer 3D TLC NAND flash from Toshiba. This combination achieves excellent performance that's breathing down the necks of the Samsung 980 Pro and WD Black SN850.
Kioxia Exceria Pro 2 TB M.2 NVMe SSD Review
The Guru of 3D: MSI Spatium M480 PLAY 2TB NVMe SSD review
MSI last year entered the NVMe SSD storage market with the MSI Spatium M.2 NVMe SSD series. In this round we review the M480 PLAY, powered by a fast PS5018-E18 controller, this Phison-controlled unit ...
MSI Spatium M480 PLAY 2TB NVMe SSD review
StorageReview: Sabrent DS-SKRT Docking Station Review
The Sabrent DS-SKRT is a versatile docking station and storage hub for users looking to increase workflow and productivity.
Sabrent DS-SKRT Docking Station Review
Other:
NikKTech: Arenti VBELL 1 Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Review
Arenti is a name many are probably not familiar with but their VBELL 1 Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell with its 3MP image sensor, 2K recording resolution and IP65 certified enclosure clearly deserves a spot at your front door.
Arenti VBELL 1 Smart Wi-Fi Video Doorbell Review