Accessory

Rockspace might not be a big name yet, but the AC2100 wireless router feels like a mature product and it delivers a lot for its price. At less than US$80, this piece of hardware sports beamforming MU-MIMO technology, four antennas, wireless speeds of up to 1733 Mbps, as well as excellent management software.

The sporty one. Meanwhile, more wearables measure the oxygen saturation in the blood than leave the display permanently on. The Oppo subsidiary's realme Watch S Pro is also the only smartwatch with an always-on display so far. Our review explains what else it can do and what it has over its predecessor.
1.39" | 44 g

Without any digital audio gimmicks involved, the EPOS H3 is a straightforward yet versatile acoustic gaming headset that looks and feels great. Compatible with any device that features a 3.5 mm audio jack, this headset is one of the most interesting sub-US$120 offerings around. Today, we are taking a closer look at its strengths and weaknesses.

Immersive spatial audio is a hot trend in gaming. Embody takes a unique approach to this feature with its new Immerse HIVE audio software. Relying on AI-driven maps of the user's ear, HIVE creates a sound profile tuned to an individual's head-related transfer function, or HRTF.

Power banks are handy accessories for phones, peripherals or possibly tablets, which may be why OEMs like RAVPOWER now also aims them at laptop users. This new device purports to contain the tech necessary to power an ultrabook at up to 90 watts (W) via USB type-C. Can it live up to these lofty claims?

Vodafone only. Once again. Even though the Fossil Gen 5 LTE is only comparable with Vodafone (or Verizon branded smartphones in the US), we were very curious: The LTE version, which is almost identical to the regular Gen 5, is the first smartwatch of this brand for us. Our test therefore also includes basic functions such as GPS accuracy and heart rate measurements.
Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 3100 | 1.28" | 54 g

Although it is ROCCAT's first keyboard to use optical switches, the Vulcan TKL Pro feels like a product that has been around for ages. Both the hardware and software are excellent, although not perfect yet. The only thing that some people will enjoy at first sight is probably the price.

Hybrid work companion. The Poly Sync 20+ aims to alleviate issues with the hybrid work culture of today, at least with respect to audio. Sporting a steerable microphone array coupled with a 40 mm loudspeaker and dual passive radiators for bass reflex, the Poly Sync 20+ promises to be an improvement over conventional laptop and smartphone audio subsystems. We take a look if that's indeed the case.