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HP E45c G5 DQHD Curved Monitor Review
The HP E45c G5 45-inch ultrawide monitor is a spectacular substitute for two separate QHD monitors, offering great color coverage, good ergonomics, and a plethora of ports, plus creative ways to virtually partition its screen in two. → Read More
Crucial X10 Pro Review
The Crucial X10 Pro external SSD is a go-anywhere data carrier, with ruggedness cred, 256-bit AES hardware-based encryption, and all the speed most users will need. → Read More
ADATA Legend 970 Review
Although the ADATA Legend 970 internal SSD lacks the absolute fastest raw throughput speed we've seen, this PCI Express 5.0 drive's above-par benchmark results and active cooler make it a force to be reckoned with. → Read More
BenQ PD2706UA Review
The BenQ PD2706UA is a pricey 27-inch UHD productivity monitor with an ergonomically superior clamp-on stand, full sRGB color coverage, and a wide port selection. → Read More
Samsung SSD 990 Pro With Heatsink Review
The Samsung SSD 990 Pro equipped with a heatsink has top-notch performance in most areas except for gaming, making it an excellent internal SSD for general-purpose computing. → Read More
Tested: Crucial's New T700 Is the Fastest PCI Express 5.0 SSD Yet
Preliminary tests of the Crucial T700, Micron's first PCI Express 5.0 SSD, show it to be the new Gen 5 leader and the fastest SSD we have yet seen. → Read More
The Best Secure SSDs and Hard Drives for 2023
Forget about email hackers—what if someone nabs your external drive and all the data on it? Thwart thieves with the strong encryption and security features of one of our top-rated drive picks. (We've tested loads of them.) → Read More
ADATA Elite SE880 External SSD Review
The handsome little ADATA Elite SE880 is an external SSD that offers blistering speeds over a USB interface that'll likely require a PC upgrade to leverage fully. → Read More
SK Hynix Platinum P41 Review
The SK Hynix Platinum P41 posted record-high scores in some of our general storage and gaming tests. It's a super-value M.2 SSD; just add your own heatsink to ensure peak performance. → Read More
Philips 329P1H Review
The Philips 329P1H productivity monitor combines a 32-inch IPS screen with the connectivity of a docking-station monitor and the speakers, mic, and webcam of a videoconferencing display. → Read More
Dell UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor (U2723QE) Review
It isn't cheap, but Dell's UltraSharp 27 4K USB-C Hub Monitor delivers loads of connection and adjustment choices, amping up an extra-poppy panel with wide color gamut and superb contrast. → Read More
Corsair MP600 Pro XT Review
The Corsair MP600 Pro XT internal SSD has the raw speed for high-impact gaming and the cooling to stay in top form under pressure, though you'll want to look elsewhere if you need a drive for a laptop or PS5. → Read More
Silicon Power Armor A66 Review
Available in capacities up to 5TB, the current ceiling for a portable hard disk drive, the Silicon Power Armor A66 combines low-cost storage with some protection from the elements. → Read More
WD announces SanDisk ProBlade Modular SSD Ecosystem, New SD Card Reader
WD is beefing up its SanDisk Professional line with a new storage solution for creatives who need quick access to massive amounts of data, plus a new card reader for its ultra-fast USS-1 SD and microSD cards. → Read More
Lexar SL660 Blaze Game Portable SSD Review
The RGB-illuminated Lexar SL660 Blaze Game Portable SSD supports the fast USB 3.2 Gen 2x2 interface (though your PC may not) and generally performs well, though your growing game library may quickly fill its 1TB max capacity. → Read More
Samsung Portable SSD T7 Shield Review
Samsung's Portable SSD T7 Shield is an external solid-state drive that's impervious to dust, rain, and tumbles. It's a durable and secure choice for outdoor workers and travelers, if on the slow side compared to non-rugged SSDs. → Read More
Silicon Power XS70 Review
Priced below most high-performance gaming SSDs, the Silicon Power XS70 trails them in performance tests. On the plus side, it fits into a PS5 even with its attached heatsink and offers capacities up to 4TB. → Read More
The Best SSDs for Gaming in 2022
The best gaming SSDs aren't just the obvious PCI Express 4.0 NVMe speedsters. From external drives to internal ones, for PCs and gaming consoles, these are the top models we've tested. → Read More
Asus BE279QSK Review
The Asus BE279QSK, a 27-inch conferencing productivity monitor, lacks the convenient ports of some competing displays but is a good teammate for older laptops without USB-C connectivity. Your video chatmates will thank you. → Read More
HP E24m G4 FHD USB-C Conferencing Monitor Review
The HP E24m G4 FHD USB-C Conferencing Monitor lets you up your teleconferencing game with a good webcam, dual microphones, and powerful stereo speakers. Ideal for cramped desks, it offers a wealth of connectivity choices and great ergonomics. → Read More