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April Top 5s

As April 2020 passed us by in a very upside-down world, it's evident that social distancing in the physical world has not impacted on their online world. Far from it, as many of us look for ways to occupy ourselves in the downtime, many have taken to online gaming.

And of course, we are all looking at our setups and wondering is we need to improve things or add to them - especially webcams which are in high demand and short supply. it is with no surprise that the top item for the month is a webcam; the ASUS ROG Eye.

Top 5 peripherals by category for April 2020

Mice

Model O

The Model O by Glorious uses an Optical sensor from Pixart, the 3360, providing a DPI/CPI range of up to 12000dpi. This results in a tracking speed of 250+ IPS, and a maximum acceleration of 50G. It uses a USB connection with a 2m, Braided cable. It weighs in at 67grams (Matte) and 68 grams (Glossy) without the cable and is approximately 128 x 66 x 37.5mm (LxWxH).

Alien-II G7

The Alien-II G7 by Armaggeddon uses an Optical sensor, specifically the PAN 3305, providing a DPI/CPI range of 400/800/1600/3200CPI. This results in a tracking speed of 130IPS, and a maximum acceleration of 30G.

Rise of the Tomb Raider DeathAdder Chroma

Rise of the Tomb Raider DeathAdder Chroma

The Rise of the Tomb Raider DeathAdder Chroma by Razer uses an Optical sensor, providing a DPI/CPI range of 10,000dpi. This results in a tracking speed of 300 ips, and a maximum acceleration of 50g. It uses a USB gold plated connection with a 1.8m braided cable. It weighs in at 105g grams with the cable and is approximately 127 x 70 x 44 mm (LxWxH).

P91 Pro

The P91 Pro by Bloody uses an Optical sensor from PixArt, specifically the PMW3389, providing a DPI/CPI range of 50 ~ 16,000 CPI. This results in a tracking speed of 400 ips, and a maximum acceleration of 50 g. It uses a USB connection.

DeathAdder V2

The DeathAdder V2 by Razer uses an Optical sensor, specifically the Focus+, providing a DPI/CPI range of upto 20,000 DPI. This results in a tracking speed of 650 ips, and a maximum acceleration of 50 G . It uses a USB connection with a 2.1 m, Speedflex cable cable. It weighs in at 82 g without the cable and is approximately 127. x 61.7x 42.7 mm (LxWxH).

Keybaords

Mondo Board

The Mondo Board by Rogue, which uses Cherry MX Black - 40g switches. The Mondo Board keyboard uses a USB connection, with a 2m, braided cable. It is supported by software. And has Red backlighting with 5 levels of brightness effects.

PKX6100 Poker II

PKX6100 Poker II

The PKX6100 Poker II by Vortex is a 60% or Less sized keyboard with 61 keys, which uses Cherry MX Blue, Brown, Red switches. The PKX6100 Poker II keyboard uses a USB connection, with a 1.52 cable. And has Blue, Green backlighting. It weighs in at 907.18g, and is 292.1 x 101.6 x 38.1mm [LxWxH].

MK110

The MK110 by CoolerMaster is a Full sized keyboard with 104 keys, which uses Mem-chanical switches. The keyboard has media keys which are accessible via function keys. The MK110 keyboard uses a USB connection, with a 1.8m, Rubberized cable. And has 6-zone RGB backlighting. It weighs in at 1022g, and is 440 x 134 x 40.3 mm [LxWxH].

K-1200

The K-1200 by Noppoo is a Full sized keyboard with 104 keys, which uses Menbrane Switch Activation Mechanism switches. The K-1200 keyboard uses a USB/PS2/AT connection. It is supported by none software. And has none backlighting with none effects.

BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 Quartz

BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 Quartz

The BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 Quartz by Razer is a TenKeyLess keyboard with 87 keys, which uses Razer Mechanical Switches switches. The BlackWidow TE Chroma V2 Quartz keyboard uses a USB connection, with a Braided fiber cable cable. And has Per Key RGB, 16.8 million backlighting with Razer Chroma effects. It weighs in at 1460 g, and is 370.3 x 206.2 x 42 mm [LxWxH].

Headsets

Nari Ultimate PewDiePie

Nari Ultimate PewDiePie

The Nari Ultimate PewDiePie by Razer is a stereo, THX Spatial Audio channel gaming headset, which uses a 50 mm, Neodymium magnets driver. It uses a Wireless USB Transceiver / 3.5mm analog connection This delivers a frequency response of 20 Hz – 20 kHz and a sensitivity of 107 +/- 3 dB. It also has a Unidirectional microphone with a frequency response of 100 – 6.5 kHz and a sensitivity of -42 +/- 3 dB.

GameCom Commander

GameCom Commander

The GameCom Commander by Plantronics is a 7.1 channel gaming headset, which uses a 40mm driver. It uses a 3.5mm x 2, USB connection with a 2m cable. This delivers a frequency response of 20Hz to 18kHz. And only weighs in at 453g.

Kulo Stereo

The Kulo Stereo by Roccat is a 2 channel gaming headset, which uses a 40mm Neodymium with Mylar membrane driver. It uses a 2 x 3.5mm connection with a 2.5m cable. This delivers a frequency response of 20 - 20.000 Hz and a sensitivity of 102 dB ± 3 dB. It also has a Bi-directional, Noise filtering microphone with a frequency response of 70 - 20,000Hz and sensitivity of -47 dB ± 3 dB. And only weighs in at 178g (excl. cable).

ATH-ADG1

The ATH-ADG1 by Audio-Technica is a 2 channel gaming headset, which uses a 53 mm drivers, Bobbin-wound CCAW voice coils driver. It uses a 3.5 mm mini stereo, gold-plated connection with a 1m, 2m extension cable. This delivers a frequency response of 5 - 30,000 Hz and a sensitivity of 100 dB/mW. It also has a Unidirectional, Condenser microphone with a frequency response of 100 - 12,000 Hz and a sensitivity of -46.5 dB (0dB=1V/Pa,1kHz). And only weighs in at 280 g (without cord).

E1

The E1 by Aorus is a Stereo channel gaming headset, which uses a 9mm driver. It uses a 3.5mm connection with a 1.1m / 3ft cable. This delivers a frequency response of 10 - 45,000Hz and sensitivity of 103±4dB SPL at 1KHz with 126mVrms input. It also has an Omni-directional microphone with a frequency response of 100 - 10,000Hz and sensitivity of -42+/-4dB. And only weighs in at 12+/-2g.

Webcams

ROG Eye

LifeCam HD-3000

LifeCam HD-3000

C920 Pro

LifeCam Cinema

LifeCam Studio