Here is a roundup of today's reviews and articles with reviews from various tech websites, covering different product categories, such as cooling, headphones, input devices, memory, mobile devices, motherboards, networking, power supplies, storage, and video equipment. Tom's Hardware has praised the Scythe Big Shuriken 4 for its compact size and adequate cooling performance. In the APH Networks review of the Kiwi Ears Altruva headphones, the reviewer discusses their preference for open-back headphones and how they fit into different use cases. Other notable reviews include a look at the TP-Link Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router, which excels in features but falls short on performance, and the BIWIN Black Opal X570 Gen5 SSD, a high-speed storage drive designed for those who refuse to wait.
Cooling: Scythe Big Shuriken 4 Review: Compact SFF cooling for Mini-ITX
Headphones: Kiwi Ears Altruva Review
Input: Kiiboom Phantom81 Lite review – a lovely mix of design and comfort
Memory: KLEVV CRAS V RGB 48 GB DDR5-9600 CL46 Memory Review
Mobile: AGM G3 Pro review: Rugged 5G phone with a 10,000mAh battery and thermal imaging
Motherboards: GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE Review
Networking: TP-Link Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router review: Excellent gaming features, mixed bag on performance, QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X 8x 25GbE and 4x 100GbE Managed Switch Review
Power: be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
Storage: BIWIN Black Opal X570 2TB Gen5 SSD Review
Video: Emeet Piko+ Review: A 4K dual-camera, AI-powered webcam for active creators
Cooling:
Tom's Hardware: Scythe Big Shuriken 4 Review: Compact SFF cooling for Mini-ITX
Despite its small profile, the 67mm (2.64 inches) tall Big Shuriken 4 provides adequate cooling performance.
Scythe Big Shuriken 4 Review: Compact SFF cooling for Mini-ITX
Headphones:
APH Networks: Kiwi Ears Altruva Review
I was talking to a friend, and he mentioned how he did not listen to music. As such, our whole group was looking for songs to recommend to him. It took me a while to wrap my head around this because of how often I do enjoy music. When I was growing up, I learned to play different instruments, and was in band throughout high school. Even nowadays when I am not playing an instrument, I usually have something playing in the background. However, I wonder what methods of listening are preferable. I am sure many prefer speakers due to the fact they do not have to wear anything, but it comes with the problem that anyone and everyone can hear your song choices. On the other hand, some want the smallest, most discrete option, which means wireless earbuds. Others want something bigger but still isolating might choose closed-back headphones. I think these just cover different use cases rather than one category being superior to the other. As for myself, I prefer open-back headphones. In my use case, I may live alone, but I like to hear my environment noise while still wearing it for games or music. This can result in a bigger soundstage without sacrificing my privacy. Today, we have the Kiwi Ears Altruva, which is Kiwi Ears' latest entrant into their headphone lineup. It may fit in with my favorite category with its open-back design, but will I find this enjoyable and expansive? Let us read on to find out!
Input:
EnosTech.com: Kiiboom Phantom81 Lite review – a lovely mix of design and comfort
The Kiiboom Phantom81 Lite offers a colourful design, smooth linear switches, PBT keycaps, wireless modes, and VIA support for easy customisation.
Kiiboom Phantom81 Lite review – a lovely mix of design and comfort - EnosTech.com
Memory:
Wccftech: KLEVV CRAS V RGB 48 GB DDR5-9600 CL46 Memory Review
The DDR5 memory segment has been experiencing significant activity as it becomes standardized across all PC platforms. With memory prices dropping and the latest platforms becoming affordable, memory makers are constantly offering new solutions. Some focus on high-end specifications, while others focus on strengthening their gaming product portfolios.
Mobile:
Neowin: AGM G3 Pro review: Rugged 5G phone with a 10,000mAh battery and thermal imaging
The folks over at AGM sent me the G3 PRO Rugged Smartphone in late October, and I have been putting it through its paces on and off between other duties here at Neowin. The G3 PRO is a professional-looking rugged phone that supports 5G, but how does it hold up in real-world use?
Motherboards:
EnosTech.com: GIGABYTE X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE Review
The X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE Motherboard is a feature packed board and while it may have some caveats, it has plenty to offer
Networking:
Tom's Hardware: TP-Link Archer GE400 Wi-Fi 7 gaming router review: Excellent gaming features, mixed bag on performance
Long on gaming features, short on real-world performance
ServeTheHome: QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X 8x 25GbE and 4x 100GbE Managed Switch Review
In our QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X review, we see how this low-cost, quiet, and low-power 25GbE and 100GbE switch performs
QNAP QSW-M7308R-4X 8x 25GbE and 4x 100GbE Managed Switch Review
Power:
Hardware Busters: be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review
According to be quiet!, the new Dark Power 14 series makes no compromises in silence or performance. It’s time to put that claim to the test and see if it holds up. Read the full review to discover how the flagship 1000W model performs.
be quiet! Dark Power 14 1000W ATX v3.1 PSU Review - Hardware Busters
Storage:
NikKTech: BIWIN Black Opal X570 2TB Gen5 SSD Review
Storage has evolved from spinning platters to lightning‑fast silicon, transforming the way systems breathe and respond. BIWIN’s Black Opal X570 Gen5 SSD embodies this leap, a drive tuned for those who refuse to wait.
Video:
Tom's Hardware: Emeet Piko+ Review: A 4K dual-camera, AI-powered webcam for active creators
It's not as complicated as it sounds.
Emeet Piko+ Review: A 4K dual-camera, AI-powered webcam for active creators
