Gaming
14 buying decisions in gaming, each synthesized from independent testing and real owner reports. We name the pick - and the popular option to skip.
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The Best Video Capture Cards: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current capture cards on capture quality, passthrough, latency, setup and value for streaming and recording. Our pick: Elgato Game Capture 4K S
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The Best Gaming Chairs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We weighed independent testing and owner reports on comfort, lumbar support, adjustability, and long-session durability to sort four popular gaming chairs. Our pick: Secretlab Titan Evo
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The Best Gaming Headsets in 2026 (and One to Skip) We compared four 2026 gaming headsets on comfort, mic clarity, wireless freedom, and long-term value to find which are worth buying and which to skip. Our pick: SteelSeries Arctis Nova Pro Omni
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The Best 4K Gaming Monitors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current 27–32-inch 4K gaming monitors on refresh, response, HDR, and panel tech to find the ones worth buying in 2026. Our pick: ASUS ROG Strix XG32UCWMG
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The Best Gaming Mechanical Keyboards: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current 2026 gaming keyboards on switch tech, rapid trigger, latency, build, and software to find the honest winners. Our pick: Wooting 80HE
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The Best Gaming Laptops: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current RTX 50-series gaming laptops across budget, mid-range, and premium tiers on performance, cooling, display, and value. Our pick: Lenovo Legion Pro 5i Gen 10
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The Best Handheld Gaming Consoles: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current handheld gaming devices on library, performance, battery, screen, and comfort to find the best all-rounder. Our pick: Steam Deck OLED
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The Best Prebuilt Gaming PCs: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four buyable 2026 gaming desktop towers across budget, mid-range, and flagship tiers on value, cooling, and upgrade room. Our pick: Lenovo Legion Tower 5 (2026, Ryzen 7 7800X3D, RTX 5070)
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The Best Stream Decks: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four macro control pads for streamers and creators on keys, dials, software depth, build and value to find the best picks. Our pick: Elgato Stream Deck MK.2
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The Best VR Headsets: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We weighed four current VR headsets on visuals, comfort, setup, content and value to sort the standouts from the pass. Our pick: Meta Quest 3S
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The Best OLED Gaming Monitors: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four 2026 OLED gaming monitors on motion clarity, HDR punch, text sharpness, and real-world burn-in risk. Our pick: Alienware AW3225QF
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The Best Gaming Controllers: 4 Compared (and One to Skip) We compared four current controllers on stick durability, platform support, customization, battery, and comfort to find the honest winners. Our pick: Xbox Wireless Controller (Carbon Black)
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Best Budget 1440p Gaming Monitors (27"): What's Actually Worth It We compared four budget 27-inch 1440p gaming monitors on motion, HDR and color to find genuine value - and flag the one popular pick we'd skip. Our pick: ROG Strix XG27ACS
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The Best Gaming Mice in 2026: Four Flagships Tested, One to Skip We compared four current gaming mice on weight, shape, sensor and switches to find which flagships earn their premium and the one you can comfortably skip. Our pick: Razer Viper V3 Pro