All Hardware Reviews

GMKtec EVO-X2 combines Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 128GB LPDDR5X and a 2TB PCIe 4.0 SSD in a Wi-Fi 7 mini PC with dual USB4 and quad-display support.

GMKtec EVO-X2 combines Ryzen AI Max+ 395, Radeon 8060S, 96GB LPDDR5X and a 1TB PCIe 4.0 SSD in a Wi-Fi 7 mini PC with dual USB4 and quad-display output.

The Corsair AI Workstation 300 pairs an AMD Ryzen AI Max 385 with 64GB of unified LPDDR5X and a 1TB NVMe SSD in a compact 4.4L chassis for local LLMs.

Valve Steam Deck OLED 1TB adds a 7.4-inch 90Hz HDR screen, anti-glare glass, Wi-Fi 6E, and a 50Wh battery for premium portable PC gaming with SteamOS.

QNAP TR-004 is a 4-bay USB-C DAS with hardware or software RAID (0/1/5/10, JBOD). Expand a NAS or PC; hot-swap trays plus External RAID Manager for backups.

High-performance 4-bay NAS with Intel i3-N305, 32GB DDR5, dual 2.5GbE and dual NVMe. Ideal for SMB backups, Docker, Plex, and DIY OS installs, plus HDMI.

A 4-bay NAS with Intel Pentium Gold 8505, 10GbE + 2.5GbE, 128GB system SSD, 2×M.2 NVMe, and up to 64GB DDR5 for Plex, backups, and fast local transfers.

PlayStation 5 Slim Disc Edition with 1TB SSD: faster loads, 4K/120 support, modular disc drive, DualSense immersion, and M.2 storage expansion for setups.

The Raspberry Pi 5 offers a massive 3x speed boost, PCIe for NVMe, and dual 4K output. But with a $95 price tag and strict power needs, is it still the best choice for your homelab?

Dell Alienware AW3225QF is a 31.6-inch curved 4K QD-OLED monitor with 240Hz, Dolby Vision and DisplayHDR True Black 400, plus HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, and a USB hub.

Gigabyte AORUS FO32U2P is a 32-inch 4K 240Hz QD-OLED with DP 2.1 UHBR20, two 48Gbps HDMI 2.1 ports, USB-C DP Alt Mode (65W), KVM, and DP-out daisy chain.

57-inch Dual UHD (7680x2160) Mini-LED ultrawide with DP 2.1, 240Hz, HDR1000, 2392 dimming zones, 1000R curve and FreeSync Premium Pro—two 4K screens in one.

The Beelink EQR6 upgrades office setups with a Ryzen 7 6800U, 24GB LPDDR5 RAM, and a built-in PSU. It runs nearly silent but lacks USB4 and RAM expansion.

LG 39GX90SA-W: 39" 3440x1440 OLED ultrawide with 800R curve, 240Hz/0.03ms, True Black 400 HDR and webOS. USB-C 65W, HDMI 2.1, DP 1.4, LAN, G-Sync/FreeSync.

LG 45GX950A-B brings 5120x2160 resolution to a 45-inch OLED. With 165Hz native, 330Hz Dual-Mode, and WebOS smarts, it might be the ultimate hybrid monitor.

The Beelink SER5 5500U is a value king for office, homelab, and media use, offering 32GB RAM, 500GB NVMe storage, and triple 4K output at a budget price.

ASUS ROG Ally Z1 pairs a 7" 1080p 120Hz FreeSync touchscreen with Ryzen Z1, 16GB LPDDR5, a 512GB PCIe 4.0 SSD, Wi‑Fi 6E, and USB‑C (DP 1.4) + UHS‑II microSD.

ROG Xbox Ally (2025) pairs Ryzen Z2 A, 16GB LPDDR5 and a 512GB SSD with a 7-inch 1080p 120Hz touchscreen, Wi‑Fi 6E, microSD, 3.5mm, and dual USB‑C (DP/PD).

Our in-depth review of the 2024 Apple Mac mini with M4 (10-core CPU/GPU), 16GB unified memory, and 256GB SSD—ports, thermals, and the best use cases today.

Apple Mac mini (2024) with M4 Pro (12-core/16-core), 24GB unified memory, 512GB SSD, Thunderbolt 5, and Gigabit Ethernet—ideal for creators and devs alike.

Xbox Series S 1TB (Robot White) adds a bigger SSD for Game Pass, targets 1440p and up to 120 FPS, and keeps HDMI 2.1 plus Wi-Fi for an all-digital budget setup.

Xbox Series X (Carbon Black) combines Zen 2/RDNA 2 power, 16GB GDDR6, HDMI 2.1 VRR, a 1TB NVMe SSD for fast loads, and 4K UHD Blu-ray for 4K/120 gaming.

Xbox Series X 1TB all-digital console in Robot White targets true 4K gaming up to 120FPS, with HDMI 2.1, 16GB GDDR6, and a 1TB NVMe SSD, plus Gigabit Ethernet.

Xbox Series X 2TB Galaxy Black Special Edition adds 2TB NVMe storage, a UHD Blu-ray disc drive, and matching controller for 4K/120 gaming over HDMI 2.1.

PlayStation 5 Pro review: PSSR upscaling, upgraded ray tracing, and a 2TB SSD aim for smoother 4K/60 gameplay. We break down value, storage, and PS Plus.

Synology DS423+ review: 4-bay Intel NAS with Plex hardware transcoding, DSM apps, NVMe cache, and easy secure backups—ideal for home media and family cloud.

Synology DS923+ review: 4-bay NAS with DSM, Btrfs snapshots, NVMe cache/storage, and optional 10GbE. Strong for file sharing, backups, sync, and SMB homelabs.

Hands-on style review of the Orange Pi 5 Plus 16GB: RK3588 CPU/GPU performance, Mali-G610 MP4 gaming/media, 6 TOPS NPU for edge AI, NVMe boot realities, thermals, and software maturity for homelab use.

ASUS Intel NUC 13 Pro review: Core i5-1340P mini PC with Thunderbolt 4, 2.5GbE, Wi-Fi 6E, and quiet-tuning options for Proxmox homelabs and modern small offices.