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Our reviews are for hardware, software, apps, gaming accessories, Wi-Fi equipment, smartphones, tablets, and a lot more. It doesn’t matter what it is, as long as it is aimed at tech-consumers, we consider reviewing it.

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: A jack-of-all-trades!

Samsung Galaxy A53 5G review: A jack-of-all-trades!

The Samsung Galaxy A53 5G is an interesting proposition from the well-known Korean manufacturer. We’re talking about a mid-range device running the latest Android and with some noteworthy choices in terms of hardware. The screen, battery, and camera system are the first things that come to mind if you browse its specs. But is it a good smartphone? Is it worth buying? Read this review
HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro review: Excellent design and health tracking!

HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro review: Excellent design and health tracking!

Huawei is investing heavily in expanding its product ecosystem outside the smartphone market, and smartwatches and fitness devices are a strong focus area for them. The company recently announced their HUAWEI WATCH GT 3 Pro. It is an elegant product with excellent build quality and many features, available for both men and women. After testing it for several days, I can say that the WATCH
ASUS ROG Strix RX 6650 XT Gaming 8GB OC Edition review

ASUS ROG Strix RX 6650 XT Gaming 8GB OC Edition review

During the last months, AMD launched a couple of new graphics cards based on the RDNA2 architecture, with fairly good retail recommended prices. In an attempt to match Nvidia’s propositions, the current AMD gaming GPUs sometimes amaze with their specs, while sometimes not so much. One of the newest AMD graphics cards is the Radeon RX 6650 XT, which comes with slightly higher clocks than
Intel Core i9-12900K review: A beast in every way!

Intel Core i9-12900K review: A beast in every way!

The 12th generation of Intel processors proved to be a significant leap forward for the silicon giant. After a couple of years of lagging behind AMD, the company is back on track and back in pole position. Its Alder Lake processors are powerful and fast, and all of them seem to outmatch their direct competitors. Except for Intel’s Core i9-12900K, a high-end proposition that doesn’t
Synology RT6600ax review: Exceptional in many ways!

Synology RT6600ax review: Exceptional in many ways!

Synology is a less known brand in the world of consumer electronics and some people know the company only for its advanced Network Attached Storage (NAS) solutions. However, Synology also manufactures wireless routers for consumers and small businesses. It has a few models, accompanied by outstanding firmware and software support, and they just launched their first Wi-Fi 6 router - Synology RT6600ax. Yes, it’s late
Kingston Fury Renegade SSD review: High-end storage for enthusiasts

Kingston Fury Renegade SSD review: High-end storage for enthusiasts

Kingston continues to amaze us with the extremely fast storage devices it designs. The last one, reviewed in this article, is called the Fury Renegade, and its technical specs are, simply put, incredible. It can theoretically read data sequentially at a speed of 7.3 GB/s! And writing is done at up to 7 GB/s! If you want high-performance storage, then this solid-state drive might be
Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 32GB review: It’s super fast!

Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 32GB review: It’s super fast!

DDR5 RAM is slowly but surely going to replace DDR4, and although the prices I’ve seen are still quite high, the good news is that nowadays, it looks like you can actually find DDR5 memory modules in stores. Kingston is one of the companies that do quite well in this market, their best DDR5 RAM to date being the Kingston Fury Beast DDR5-6000 32GB. I’ve
Xiaomi Mi Router AX9000 review: Loads of power and potential!

Xiaomi Mi Router AX9000 review: Loads of power and potential!

When I first looked at pictures of the Xiaomi Mi Router AX9000 and its official specifications, I was impressed and looking forward to test it. This router has a daring design, powerful hardware, and it can work with 2.5 Gbps internet connections that are slowly gaining ground all over the world. But how do all these elements translate into the real-life experience of users? Is
Realme Buds Air 3 review: Solid noise canceling and audio quality!

Realme Buds Air 3 review: Solid noise canceling and audio quality!

First and foremost, Realme is known for making affordable Android smartphones. However, the company also manufactures and sells phone accessories, including earphones. In this review, I’m going to share with you my experience with their new Realme Buds Air 3, a set of true wireless earphones that promise powerful active noise cancellation, excellent sound quality, and solid battery life. All this for a great price
Xiaomi 12 review: Great high-end compact Android smartphone

Xiaomi 12 review: Great high-end compact Android smartphone

Stores everywhere seem to be filled with devices made and sold by Xiaomi. The company has become one of the biggest players in the tech world, and the Android market is one of its main targets. On top of price-accessible phones, Xiaomi also offers high-end, premium smartphones. And one of the best, at least on paper and in advertisements, is their latest Xiaomi 12. In
Xiaomi Buds 3 review: High audio quality earphones with ANC

Xiaomi Buds 3 review: High audio quality earphones with ANC

Xiaomi is a growing presence in many tech areas, from smartphones to television sets and from vacuum cleaners to air purifiers. But they also make and sell smaller devices like earphones. Although the competition is very strong in this market, Xiaomi somehow manages to be a top player, creating some of the best gadgets out there at prices that often outmatch their competition. In this
Xiaomi Watch S1 Active review: a potential winner

Xiaomi Watch S1 Active review: a potential winner

The new generation of Xiaomi smartwatches is here. The Xiaomi Watch S1 targets the users who are more interested in the design of their wearables, while the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active is aimed more towards sports and health enthusiasts. In this review, I take a closer look at the Xiaomi Watch S1 Active. It has an impressive list of features and a balanced price. But
Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600 review: Punching hard on 5 GHz!

Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600 review: Punching hard on 5 GHz!

I continue my reviews for Xiaomi Wi-Fi 6 routers with an exciting model: Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600. It has an interesting design, powerful hardware, a reasonable price, and a unique combination of strengths and weaknesses. If you want to know more about this model and whether it is a good purchase for you, read this detailed review: Xiaomi Mi AIoT Router AX3600: Who
ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air mouse review: Lightweight and fast!

ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air mouse review: Lightweight and fast!

Some of the best gaming devices and computer accessories I’ve tested in recent years are part of the ASUS TUF lineup. And the latest one on my bench is a strange mouse called the ASUS TUF Gaming M4 Air. Why strange? Just look at the pictures in this review, and you’ll see why I say that. Its outer shell is filled with triangular holes! :)
Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800 review: Wi-Fi 6 for small apartments!

Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800 review: Wi-Fi 6 for small apartments!

Xiaomi is famous for its smartphones and tablets. However, the company manufactures lots of devices, including wireless routers. I will review all their Wi-Fi 6 models in the next couple of weeks, and I decided to start the series with their entry-level router: Xiaomi Mi Router AX1800. It is an affordable device with solid hardware, Wi-Fi 6 support, and a couple of exciting features. But
Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) review: Natural evolution

Samsung Galaxy S22 (Exynos) review: Natural evolution

Finally, a compact Android flagship smartphone from Samsung. Ever since the Galaxy S7, Samsung’s top-of-the-range smartphones have only gotten larger and heavier. Not anymore! While the Samsung Galaxy S22 is by no means tiny, it’s still smaller and thinner than its Android competitors. Does this mean that Samsung made compromises in regards to build quality of the device or its specs? I tested it thoroughly,
Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet review: a premium experience

Samsung Galaxy Tab S8 Ultra tablet review: a premium experience

It’s a good time for Samsung: they recently released the excellent Samsung Galaxy S22 smartphone lineup and the Tab S8 tablet series; they enjoy a comfortable lead in the Android market and constantly push the boundaries of technology with their products. Now, I’m not really a fan of tablets, I think they occupy a precarious space between laptops and smartphones. But I got to test
ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP review: A feature-rich portable monitor

ASUS ZenScreen Go MB16AWP review: A feature-rich portable monitor

Nowadays, you can find all kinds of portable monitors on the market. They’re great for boosting your productivity on the go but can also be a good match for your home office if you want to create a dual-screen setup for your desktop PC. During the last few weeks, I was the first tech blogger in the world to test and use the ASUS ZenScreen
Realme GT2 Pro review: A powerhouse with a matching battery

Realme GT2 Pro review: A powerhouse with a matching battery

Realme GT2 Pro is the latest flagship smartphone from the Chinese manufacturer that is part of the BBK group alongside other brands like OnePlus and Oppo. And quite the flagship it is! Realme has put all sorts of goodies in this smartphone: the world’s first 2K AMOLED flat display with LTPO 2.0 technology, the latest Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, all powered by a 5000
ViewSonic VX2719-PC-MHD review: Fast, curved, and reasonably priced

ViewSonic VX2719-PC-MHD review: Fast, curved, and reasonably priced

The gaming monitors market is getting more crowded every day, and while some models are better than others, not that many offer good price-per-performance ratios. One of the monitors I’ve tested recently seems to be just that: an excellent device aimed at gamers, sold for a reasonable price. I’m talking about the ViewSonic VX2719-PC-MHD, a 27” 1080p curved gaming monitor with a fast 240Hz refresh