Corsair's new CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 Hall Effect keyboard delivers compact gaming performance in a 60% form factor, while the MOAIPLAY ORA PRO G1 1000 challenges the status quo by fitting a massive 148 mm fan into a standard 150 mm ATX power supply chassis. Star Wars Zero Company is generating major buzz for beating Disney at its own game, with reviewers hailing Bit Reactor's release as a phenomenal entry and one of the all-time great Star Wars titles, just as Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy earns praise as a narrative standout featuring tightly-knit combat and gorgeous vistas. KitGuru's review of the FRITZ!Box 4690 highlights AVM's simplified WiFi 7 router as a feature-rich option for users who already have a modem, packing in top-tier telephony and smart home capabilities alongside high-speed networking. Budget laptop shoppers should keep an eye on the Chuwi UniBook, which positions itself as a thin, lightweight rival to the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13 with a bargain price and plentiful ports, though reviewers note it cuts corners to maintain that affordability.
Today's Reviews: Corsair's Tiny Hall Effect Keyboard, a Star Wars Game Beating Disney, and Budget Laptops
You've got a busy day of reviews to sift through. Corsair just dropped a Hall Effect keyboard that punches above its weight, and a small French team is apparently making better Star Wars games than the studio itself. Keep scrolling for the rest of the day's picks.
The Chuwi UniBook is fighting a war on two fronts right now. Tom's Hardware has it in its sights as a thin, light budget option for anyone eyeing the MacBook Neo or Dell XPS 13. You get plenty of ports and a bargain price, though the review notes plenty of corners have been cut along the way. If you're strictly on a budget, it's worth a look.
Tom's Hardware: Chuwi UniBook Review: A budget rival to the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13
Thin, light, and with lots of ports, the Chuwi UniBook has a bargain price but cuts plenty of corners.
Chuwi UniBook Review: A budget rival to the MacBook Neo and Dell XPS 13
Next up is a narrative win that might actually overshadow the franchise it's built on. Windows Central calls Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy the spin-off that beats the originals. They're praising the tightly-knit combat and gorgeous vistas, labeling it one of the best narrative games of the year.
Windows Central: 'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' is the spin-off that's better than the originals
One of the best narrative games I've played all year comes packed with tightly-knit combat mechanics and gorgeous vistas.
'Resonance: A Plague Tale Legacy' is the spin-off that's better than the originals
It's not just narrative that's getting love over at Windows Central. Star Wars Zero Company by Bit Reactor is supposedly the title the studio has been waiting for. The review claims it beats Disney at its own game, calling it phenomenal and one of the all-time great Star Wars titles. Low expectations turned into high praise there.
Windows Central: 'Star Wars Zero Company' review — Bit Reactor beats Disney at its own game
I went into Star Wars Zero Company with fairly light expectations. I came away thinking this represents one of the all-time great Star Wars titles. Phenomenal.
'Star Wars Zero Company' review — Bit Reactor beats Disney at its own game
Peripherals and Power
Corsair's new CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 is making noise at TweakTown. It's a Hall Effect gaming keyboard that's small on the desk but big on performance. If you prefer your typing surface compact but still want that Hall Effect durability, this might be the one to grab.
TweakTown: Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Review - Small and Mighty
For pure gaming performance and Hall Effect features, Corsair's new CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 keyboard might be small, but it delivers big time.
Corsair CLIPPER PRO MINI 60 Hall Effect Gaming Keyboard Review - Small and Mighty
For those keeping your networking in order, KitGuru has reviewed the FRITZ!Box 4690. AVM has simplified its branding to just FRITZ!, but the quality remains. It's a WiFi 7 router designed for people who already have a modem or fiber line. Top-tier features like telephony and smart home integration are still on board.
KitGuru: FRITZ!Box 4690 WiFi 7 Router Review
We've generally been impressed by AVM wireless broadband routers here at KitGuru. They're a little quirky, but performance is generally good and the features are top of the pile, with unique telephony and smart home capabilities. Since we last looked at one of the company's products, the AVM name has disappeared and now it's just FRITZ! This doesn't mean any change in ownership, however, just a simplification. Speaking of simplifying things, the FRITZ!Box 4690 is for people who already have a cable modem or fibre, so don't want the complication of a device with this built in. It's intended to deliver the fastest home networking to an already rapid broadband connection.
Finally, TechPowerUp is looking at the MOAIPLAY ORA PRO G1 1000. It's a PSU that somehow fits a 148 mm fan into a 150 mm ATX chassis. The goal is maximum cooling with minimal noise. At its expected price point, it's a strong contender, assuming the electrical performance holds up to the hype.
TechPowerUp: MOAIPLAY ORA PRO G1 1000 Review
How about a 148 mm fan in a 150 mm ATX chassis? That is what Moaiplay have achieved here for the first time in PSUs, promising maximum cooling potential with minimal noise. At the expected price point, this looks to be a great contender, provided the electrical performance is up to standards.
