Hardware Reviews – Coloured Static Press

Controllers, headsets, PCs, displays and accessories tested in the real world. No pretending a spec sheet counts as hands-on experience.

THE GEAR ROOM / REAL-WORLD DISPLAYS

MONITORS WE ACTUALLY USE.

Two hands-on reviews from a real three-display PC setup. These scores reflect daily use, not product claims. The graphics below indicate screen size; they are not product photographs.

MAIN GAMING DISPLAY / 1440P · 170HZ32-inch curved gaming monitorThe main screen: rich picture quality, responsive gaming and an HDR presentation that punches above its price.85/100READ THE REVIEW ↗

TWIN SIDE DISPLAYS / QHD · UP TO 180HZKOORUI 27E6QCA, long-term reviewTwo personally owned monitors, still earning their desk space as high-refresh companions.81/100READ THE REVIEW ↗

CS PRESS / THE TEST DESK

USED. TESTED. REVIEWED.

Equipment that has actually spent time on our desk, not a catalogue full of untested claims. The scores below reflect long-term hands-on verdicts; news and first looks live in their own section.

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FEATURED LONG-TERM REVIEW / 32-INCH QHD

85/100

THE MAIN SCREEN.

Our personally purchased KOORUI runs 1440p at up to 170Hz. The picture, responsiveness and HDR experience have made it a favourite for the money. Our long-term review score: 85/100.

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81/100

27-INCH MONITOR

KOORUI 27E6QCA

Two long-term 1440p companions, up to 180Hz and excellent value.

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85/100

PODCAST MICROPHONE

FIFINE AmpliGame AM8T

A practical USB/XLR microphone and boom-arm kit we have actually recorded with.

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85/100

GAMING HEADSET

Razer BlackShark V2 X

Wired audio, clear communication and comfort on console and PC.

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JORREP Wireless Controller product image

87/100

BUDGET CONTROLLER

JORREP Wireless Controller

A comfortable Xbox-style alternative with programmable controls.

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80/100

MONITORING HEADPHONES

FIFINE H8

Straightforward wired studio headphones, without a premium price tag.

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75/100

DESKTOP AUDIO

Creative Pebble Plus

Compact speakers and a little subwoofer that give the basics some backbone.

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