Tom's Hardware tested the Geekom A9 Max mini PC with Gorgon Point silicon inside a sub-liter case alongside a battery-focused Dell 14S laptop that trades XPS-level features for over twenty hours of runtime. The UPERFECT BE173BU portable display delivers sharp 4K productivity visuals but struggles with input lag during gaming, while the FlexiSpot E7 Plus standing desk prioritizes rigid stability over a compact footprint. Sharkoon released three wireless gaming mice across different price tiers, with the SGM70W earning top marks as the best balanced option, and Endorfy launched the Solum 2 USB microphone featuring metal construction without charging a premium for basic sound quality. The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X supports ultra-high capacity DDR5 memory at speeds up to 8000 MT/s while staying under three hundred dollars, and the Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ NAS pairs dual five gigabit Ethernet ports with four NVMe slots for expandable home server storage.
Computers: Geekom A9 Max 2026 review: Gorgon Point in a compact Mini PC, Dell 14S review: High-class design and 20+ hour battery life
Displays: UPERFECT BE173BU Review - Sharp Picture, Blurred Gaming Ambitions
Furniture: FlexiSpot E7 Plus review: a four-legged standing desk built for serious stability
Input: Sharkoon SGM25W, SGM70W and FIREGLIDER One Review - From All-Rounder to High-End Gaming Mouse
Microphones: Endorfy Solum 2 review: a great-quality USB microphone without a hefty premium
Motherboards: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X Review
Storage: Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 Review
Computers:
Tom's Hardware: Geekom A9 Max 2026 review: Gorgon Point in a compact Mini PC
Gorgon Point laptop chip shows what it can do in a 0.9L chassis.
Geekom A9 Max 2026 review: Gorgon Point in a compact Mini PC
Tom's Hardware: Dell 14S review: High-class design and 20+ hour battery life
An XPS 14-lite
Dell 14S review: High-class design and 20+ hour battery life
Displays:
TechPowerUp: UPERFECT BE173BU Review - Sharp Picture, Blurred Gaming Ambitions
The UPERFECT BE173BU packs a 17.3-inch 4K 120 Hz IPS panel, a matte finish, wide color gamut, and more than 500 nits of brightness into a slim, lightweight chassis with USB-C and Mini-HDMI inputs. Excellent sharpness and low power draw suit productivity and travel, but heavy overshoot and elevated input lag weaken its gaming credentials.
UPERFECT BE173BU Review - Sharp Picture, Blurred Gaming Ambitions
Furniture:
Club386: FlexiSpot E7 Plus review: a four-legged standing desk built for serious stability
Putting the emphasis on solid foundations, FlexiSpot's robust E7 Plus is a standing desk for those who can't abide the dreaded wobble.
FlexiSpot E7 Plus review: a four-legged standing desk built for serious stability | Club386
Input:
IgorsLAB: Sharkoon SGM25W, SGM70W and FIREGLIDER One Review - From All-Rounder to High-End Gaming Mouse
Sharkoon covers three price segments with the SGM25W, SGM70W and FIREGLIDER One; in the test, the SGM70W impresses as the strongest overall package.
Sharkoon SGM25W, SGM70W and FIREGLIDER One Review - From All-Rounder to High-End Gaming Mouse
Microphones:
Club386: Endorfy Solum 2 review: a great-quality USB microphone without a hefty premium
With solid sound quality, as well as a weighty metal stand and shock absorber, even on the base model, this is a great range of USB microphones.
Endorfy Solum 2 review: a great-quality USB microphone without a hefty premium | Club386
Motherboards:
TechPowerUp: Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X Review
The Gigabyte Z890 Aorus Elite Duo X impresses with CQDIMM support for ultra-high capacity DDR5 memory, reaching speeds of up to DDR5-8000 MT/s. With PCIe Gen 5 and Wi-Fi 7, this motherboard delivers solid performance for under $300, making it a standout choice for Intel enthusiasts seeking value and innovation.
Storage:
TechPowerUp: Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 Review
The Asustor Lockerstor 2 Gen2+ AS6702T v2 impresses with dual 5 Gbps Ethernet and solid build quality, making it a great choice for NAS enthusiasts. With space for four NVMe drives and user-friendly software, it delivers excellent performance and expandability, though its price is steep compared to newer models.
