Computing

The Acer Predator Helios 300 PH315-52-78VL is a compelling mid-range laptop that packs the latest Nvidia GPU and Intel into an exciting case that promises fast framerates on modern games and strong productivity performance. Though it isn’t the most extravagant, and certainly not the most portable, the Predator Helios 300 sits at exciting balance of balance of value and performance.

Right out of the box, the E225W-19203R looks like every other recent monitor from Sceptre. It’s the same sleek metallic profile, workplace design that...

The Lenovo Chromebook S330 has three redeeming features: It’s one of the most affordable Chromebooks on offer, it’s nicely designed, and it gets a great battery. But it’s also not very fast for use on complex tasks, and it functions rightly as a budget notebook.

Prebuilt PCs were never popular as they are lately. The adrenaline and satisfaction of building an own rig down-up is still there, but mainstream...

The HP Envy 13-aq0044nr is a well-crafted, great-looking ultraportable laptop with strong performance and small but meaningful touches over the 2-in-1 Spectre x360, that make it a pure joy to use. It’s very fast, last a very long time on a single charge, and feels great in hand.

The iBUYPOWER Trace 9230 is an efficient, ready-to-go gaming PC with a distinct (yet common) style. Whether you personally like the aesthetic is a question for another day, but at least it has some personality with a distinct-tempered front glass panel and a transparent LED-lit side panel that make it stand out.