May 2020 Top 5s

As the new “normal” settles into our daily lives it becomes increasingly clear that working from home and social distancing is a thing that's here to stay. And with that the opportunities to unwind and destress have for many people gone online. With recent reports that the gaming industry is benefiting from the increased demand for distractions, it no doubt implies that the peripherals market is booming as well.

With the increased interest in mice and keyboards many of the smaller and newer brands have been seeing a lot more interest. Especially in the light weight mice, brands like Xtrfy, FinalMouse and Bloody to name a few are really hitting some goals.

Top 5 peripherals by category for May 2020

Mice

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).

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.

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.

The M4 by Xtrfy uses an Optical sensor from Pixart, specifically the 3389, providing a DPI/CPI range of 400/800/1200/1600/3200/4000/7200/16000. This is combined with a ARM 32-bit microcontroller. This results in a tracking speed of 400 ips, and a maximum acceleration of 50 G. It uses a USB connection with a 1.8 m Xtrfy EZcord cable. It weighs in at 69 g without the cable and is approximately 120 x 68 x 39 mm (LxWxH).

G703

The G703 by Logitech uses an Optical sensor from Pixart, specifically the PMW3366, providing a DPI/CPI range of 200 - 12,000 dpi. This is combined with a 32-bit ARM processor which results in a tracking speed of 400 IPS, and a maximum acceleration of 40G. It uses a USB, Wireless connection with a 1.83m cable. It weighs in at 107g without the cable, has 10g weights and is approximately 124 x 68 x 43 mm (LxWxH).

Keybaords

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

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].

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].

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].

The FC700R by Leopold is a TenKeyLess keyboard with 87 keys, which uses Cherry MX Blue, Red, Brown, Black switches. The FC700R keyboard uses a USB connection and supports PS2 via an adaptor, with a 1.5m cable. It weighs in at 1kg, and is 360 x 136 x 28-45 mm [LxWxH].

Headsets

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.

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.

The Nari by Razer, which uses a 50 mm, with 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.

The Nari Ultimate by Razer, which uses a 50 mm, with 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

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.

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