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Compatible HDMI Cables for the PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Although the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S come with HDMI cables, these connectors may be too short in length to fit your setup in your entertainment center.

You can follow this guide to find compatible extra long HDMI cables for these videogame systems.

Quick Summary

The PlayStation 5 comes with a 5.5 feet HDMI 2.1 cable, the Xbox Series X comes with a 6.5 feet HDMI 2.1 cable and the Xbox Series S comes with a 6.5 HDMI 2.0 cable.

If you want to use a longer cable that can take full advantage of these game consoles, then we recommend picking up either the 10-foot Zeskit 8K Ultra HD High Speed 48 Gpbs HDMI 2.1 Cable or 16-foot Zeskit 8K Ultra HD High Speed 48 Gpbs HDMI 2.1 Cable.

HDMI Version Included with PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

Both the PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X come with a HDMI 2.1 cable.

The Xbox Series S comes with a HDMI 2.0 cable.

With HDMI 2.1, you will be able to play games in the following refresh rates and resolutions:

30Hz at 1080p
60Hz at 1080p
120Hz at 1080p
30Hz at 1440p
60Hz at 1440p
120Hz at 1440p
30Hz at 4K
60Hz at 4K
120Hz at 4K
30Hz at 10K
60Hz at 10K

The HDMI 2.0 supports the following refresh rates and resolutions:

30Hz at 1080p
60Hz at 1080p
120Hz at 1080p
30Hz at 1440p
60Hz at 1440p
120Hz at 1440p
30Hz at 4K
60Hz at 4K

HDMI 2.1 also come with extra features not found in HDMI 2.0 such as Auto Low Latency Mode (ALLM) Display Stream Compression (DSC), Dolby TrueHD, DTS-HD Master Audio and Variable Refresh Rate (VRR).

In order to use HDMI 2.1 features, you need to connect your videogame system to a TV with HDMI 2.1 ports.

If you connect your console to a HDMI 2.0 port using a HDMI 2.1 cable, your video output will be limited to the HDMI 2.0 supported refresh rates, resolutions and features.

What all of this mean is that you need to know what version is the long HDMI cable you are buying.

Otherwise, you could end up missing out on some display features.

In general, we recommend getting a HDMI 2.1 cable over HDMI 2.0 cable as the newer version is future-proof. Even if your current television set don’t have any HDMI 2.1 ports, any new TV models will most likely have them in the future. Not to mention that HDMI 2.1 cables are backwards compatible with HDMI 2.0 ports.

PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S HDMI Cable Lengths

The HDMI 2.1 cable that comes with the PlayStation 5 is around 5.5 feet long.

The HDMI 2.1 cable that is included with the Xbox Series X is around 6.5 feet long.

Last but not least, the HDMI 2.0 cable that comes with the Xbox Series S is around 5.5 feet long.

Compatible Extra Long HDMI 2.1 Cable for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

The best long HDMI 2.1 cable we recommend is the Zeskit 8K Ultra HD High Speed 48 Gpbs HDMI Cable.

The product supports all of the refresh rates, resolutions and features from HDMI 2.1.

It comes in lengths of 3 feet, 6.5 feet, 10 feet and 16 feet.

If you are interested, you can purchase the longer versions with the following links from Amazon:

10-foot Zeskit 8K Ultra HD High Speed 48 Gpbs HDMI 2.1 Cable(#CommissionsEarned)
16-foot Zeskit 8K Ultra HD High Speed 48 Gpbs HDMI 2.1 Cable(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible Extra Long HDMI 2.0 Cable for PS5, Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S

If you still want to get a long HDMI 2.0 cable instead, then we suggest buying the Zeskit Cinema Plus High Speed HDMI 2.0b Cable as it supports all the HDMI 2.0 refresh rates, resolutions and features.

This cable is available in six different lengths: 1.5 foot, 3 feet, 6.5 feet, 10 feet, 16 feet and 29 feet.

You can buy the longer lengths, if you are interested, on Amazon with the following links:

10-foot Zeskit Cinema Plus High Speed 22.28Gbps HDMI 2.0b Cable(#CommissionsEarned)
16-foot Zeskit Cinema Plus High Speed 22.28Gbps HDMI 2.0b Cable(#CommissionsEarned)
29-foot Zeskit Cinema Plus High Speed 22.28Gbps HDMI 2.0b Cable(#CommissionsEarned)

Razer Xbox Series X|S Wireless Gaming Headset: Kaira vs. Kaira Pro

by Kevin Chen

Razer released two new Xbox Series X|S Wireless Gaming Headsets with the Kaira and Kaira Pro. So, what are the differences between these officially licensed headsets?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

When compared to the Razer Kaira, the Razer Kaira Pro comes with support for Bluetooth 5.0 as well as a dedicated mobile microphone.

If you are planning to stream videogames from Xbox Game Pass on a mobile device via xCloud, then you should get the pro version.

The Razer Kaira Pro also comes RGB lighting as well as a longer battery life (although the battery life is the same as the regular version if you decide to use the aforementioned RGB lighting).

If you don’t mind missing out on the above-mentioned features, then the Razer Kaira is the more affordable option that provides the same sound output and microphone quality as the pro version on the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series S.

Razer Kaira vs. Razer Kaira Pro Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table for the two gaming headsets below.

	Razer Kaira Wireless Gaming Headset	Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Gaming Headset
Weight	0.73 lb. or 332 grams	0.80 lb. or 365 grams
Frequency Response	20 Hz to 20 kHz	20 Hz to 20 kHz
Impedance at 1 kHz	32 ohms	32 ohms
Headphone Sensitivity	108 dB	108 dB
Driver Type	Razer TriForce Titanium	Razer TriForce Titanium
Driver Size	50 mm	50 mm
Earcups Material	FlowKnit breathable memory foam cushions	FlowKnit breathable memory foam cushions
Inner Earcup Diameter	2.2" x 2.64" (or 56 mm x 67 mm)	2.2" x 2.64" (or 56 mm x 67 mm)
Windows Sonic Support?	Yes	Yes
Headphone Noise Cancelling Support?	No	No
Wireless Connection Types	Direct to Xbox Series X\|S Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10	Direct to Xbox Series X\|S Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10 Bluetooth 5.0
On-Earcup Controls	EQ/Xbox Pairing Button Game/Chat Balance Wheel Mic Mute Switch Power Button Volume Wheel	Bluetooth/Multi-Function Button EQ / Xbox Pairing Button Game/Chat Balance Wheel Mic Mute Switch Power Button Volume Wheel
Wireless Frequency	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz	2.4 GHz and 5 GHz
Wireless Range	30 feet (or 10 meters)	30 feet (or 10 meters)
Microphone Types	Bendable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Microphone	Detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Microphone Dedicated Mobile Microphone
Microphone Frequency Response	100 Hz to 10,000 Hz	100 Hz to 10,000 Hz
Microphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz	54 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz	54 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz
Lighting	None	Razer Chroma RGB underglow lighting
Battery Life	Up to 15 hours	Up to 15 hours with RGN lighting Up to 20 hours without RGB lighting
Warranty	2-year warranty	2-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Weight

The Pro version of the Razer Kaira Wireless Gaming Headset is around 10 percent heavier when compared to the regular version.

You can check out the weight specifications for both below:

Razer Kaira: 0.73 lbs. or 332 grams
Razer Kaira Pro: 0.80 lbs. or 365 grams

Frequency Response

The two gaming headsets have a frequency response range of 20 Hz to 20 kHz.

Impedance at 1 kHz

Both Xbox Series S and X headsets also has an impedance of 32 ohms at 1 kHz.

Headphone Sensitivity

The Razer Kaira Wireless Gaming Headset and Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Gaming Headset have identical headphone sensitivity ratings of 108 dB.

Driver Type

The two products in this versus guide are built with Razer TriForce Titanium, which features custom-tuned drivers for bass, mid and treble sound output.

The titanium diaphragms also add vocal clarity.

Driver Size

The Razer Kaira and Razer Kaira Pro are both equipped with 50 mm drivers.

Earcups Material

The ear cups for the Pro and standard versions are built with FlowKnit breathable memory foam cushions.

This material is designed to minimize sweating, heat buildup and soften the headset’s clamp force.

Inner Earcup Diameter

The Kaira and Kaira Pro have the same inner ear cup diameter at 2.2″ x 2.64″ (or 56 mm x 67 mm).

Windows Sonic

Both products also support Windows Sonic, which provides surround sound when playing videogames on your Xbox Series S and/or Xbox Series X.

Headphone Noise Cancelling

None of the headsets support headphone noise cancellation.

Wireless Connection Types

In terms of wireless connections, both gaming headsets can connect directly to the Xbox Series X and Xbox Series.

The two products can also connect to Windows 10 PCs and other devices via the Xbox Wireless Adapter.

The Razer Kaira Pro is the only one of the two headsets to support Bluetooth 5.0, which means you can connect it to smartphones and other mobile devices to play games on the Xbox Game Pass via the xCloud streaming service.

You can find a full breakdown of the available connection types below:

Razer Kaira:

Direct to Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10

Razer Kaira Pro:

Direct to Xbox Series X|S
Xbox Wireless Adapter for Windows 10
Bluetooth 5.0

On-Earcup Controls

The Pro version has a Bluetooth/Multi-Function button while the standard version does not.

Otherwise, the two Xbox Series gaming headsets have the same on-earcup controls.

You can check out the control options for each headset below:

Razer Kaira Wireless Gaming Headset:

EQ/Xbox Pairing Button
Game/Chat Balance Wheel
Mic Mute Switch
Power Button
Volume Wheel

Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Gaming Headset:

Bluetooth/Multi-Function Button
EQ / Xbox Pairing Button
Game/Chat Balance Wheel
Mic Mute Switch
Power Button
Volume Wheel

Wireless Frequency

The two gaming headsets use the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz frequency for wireless connection.

Wireless Range

The wireless range for both is 30 feet (or 10 meters).

Microphone Types

Both headphones come with a Razer HyperClear Cardioid Microphone, which features noise cancellation and an open housing that minimize obstruction.

The Pro version also includes a dedicated mobile microphone.

You can take a look at the microphone types included in each product below:

Razer Kaira Wireless Gaming Headset:

Bendable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Microphone

Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Gaming Headset:

Detachable Razer HyperClear Cardioid Microphone
Dedicated Mobile Microphone

Microphone Frequency Response

The two Kaira headsets have the same microphone frequency response range of 100 Hz to 10,000 Hz.

Microphone Sensitivity at 1 kHz

The microphones of both products also have identical microphone sensitivity of 54 ± 3 dB at 1 kHz.

Lighting

The Razer Kaira Pro is the only wireless gaming headset in this comparison guide to feature Razer Chroma RGB underglow lighting.

Battery Life

The Razer Kaira has a battery life of up to 15 hours.

The Razer Kaira Pro has a battery life of up to 15 hours if you are using the aforementioned Razer Chroma RGB underglow lighting. Without the use of RGB lighting, the pro version has a battery life of up to 20 hours.

Warranty

The Razer Kaira Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox Series X|S and Razer Kaira Pro Wireless Gaming Headset for Xbox Series X|S each come with a 2-year warranty.

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SanDisk Nintendo Switch microSDXC Card vs. Ultra vs. Extreme vs. Extreme Pro

by Kevin Chen

In addition to an officially licensed microSD card, SanDisk has several memory cards that are compatible with the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite with the SanDisk Ultra, SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme Pro. So, which one of these is best suited for the gaming systems?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Although the SanDisk Extreme Pro has the fastest read speed out of this group, the performance for all four cards should be the same as the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite can only support read/transfer speeds of up to 95 MB per second.

We recommend picking up either the officially licensed SanDisk Nintendo Switch microSDXC Card or the SanDisk Extreme Card as these two are more affordable than the SanDisk Extreme Pro while offering the same performance at loading games on the Switch and Switch Lite.

The writing speeds between the official Switch microSDXC Card, SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme Pro are also identical at capacities of at least 128GB.

Although the SanDisk Ultra is the cheapest out of this group, the card has unknown writing speeds, which could lead to slower performance when it comes to certain actions, in addition to having a shorter warranty coverage period when compared to the other three memory cards.

SanDisk Nintendo microSDXC vs. Ultra vs. Extreme vs. Extreme Pro Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the Nintendo Switch cards below.

	SanDisk Nintendo Switch microSDXC Card	SanDisk Ultra microSDHC/microSDXC Card	SanDisk Extreme microSDHC/microSDXC Card	SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDHC/microSDXC Card
Capacity Options	64 GB: SDSQXBO-064G-ANCZA 128 GB: SDSQXBO-128G-ANCZA 256 GB: SDSQXAO-256G-GNCZN 512 GB: SDSQXAO-512G-ANCZN	16 GB: SDSQUNC-016G-AN6MA 32 GB: SDSQUNC-032G-AN6MA 64 GB: SDSQUNC-064G-AN6MA 128 GB: SDSQUNC-128G-AN6MA 200 GB: SDSQUAR-200G-GN6MA 256 GB: SDSQUNI-256G-AN6MA 400 GB: SDSQUAR-400G-GN6MA 512 GB: SDSQUAR-512G-AN6MA	32 GB: SDSQXVF-032G-AN6MA 64 GB: SDSQXA2-064G-AN6MA 128 GB: SDSQXA1-128G-AN6MA 256 GB: SDSQXA1-256G-GN6MA 400 GB: SDSQXA1-400G-AN6MA 512 GB: SDSQXA1-512G-AN6MA 1 TB: SDSQXA1-1T00-AN6MA	32 GB: SDSQXCG-032G-GN6MA 64 GB: SDSQXCY-064G-GN6MA 128 GB: SDSQXCY-128G-GN6MA 256 GB: SDSQXCZ-256G-GN6MA 400 GB: SDSQXCZ-400G-GN6MA 512 GB: SDSQXCZ-512G-GN6MA 1 TB: SDSQXCZ-1T00-GN6MA
Form Factor	64GB: microSDXC 128GB: microSDXC 256GB: microSDXC 512GB: microSDXC	16GB: microSDHC 32GB: microSDHC 64GB: microSDXC 128GB: microSDXC 200GB: microSDXC 256GB: microSDXC 400GB: microSDXC 512GB: microSDXC	32GB: microSDHC 64GB: microSDXC 128GB: microSDXC 200GB: microSDXC 256GB: microSDXC 400GB: microSDXC 512GB: microSDXC 1TB: microSDXC	32GB: microSDHC 64GB: microSDXC 128GB: microSDXC 200GB: microSDXC 256GB: microSDXC 400GB: microSDXC 512GB: microSDXC 1TB: microSDXC
Bus Interface	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I	UHS-I
Sequential Read/Transfer Performance	64GB: Up to 100 MB per second 128GB: Up to 100 MB per second 256GB: Up to 100 MB per second 512GB: Up to 100 MB per second	16GB: Up to 98 MB per second 32GB: Up to 98 MB per second 64GB: Up to 100 MB per second 128GB: Up to 100 MB per second 200GB: Up to 100 MB per second 256GB: Up to 100 MB per second 400GB: Up to 100 MB per second 512GB: Up to 100 MB per second	32GB: Up to 100 MB per second 64GB: Up to 160 MB per second 128GB: Up to 160 MB per second 256GB: Up to 160 MB per second 400GB: Up to 160 MB per second 512GB: Up to 160 MB per second 1TB: Up to 160 MB per second	32GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second 64GB: Up to 170 MB per second 128GB: Up to 170 MB per second 256GB: Up to 170 MB per second 400GB: Up to 170 MB per second 512GB: Up to 170 MB per second 1TB: Up to 170 MB per second
Sequential Write Performance	64GB: Up to 60 MB per second 128GB: Up to 90 MB per second 256GB: Up to 90 MB per second 512GB: Up to 90 MB per second	N/A	32GB: Up to 60 MB per second 64GB: Up to 60 MB per second 128GB: Up to 90 MB per second 256GB: Up to 90 MB per second 400GB: Up to 90 MB per second 512GB: Up to 90 MB per second 1TB: Up to 90 MB per second	32GB: Up to 90 MB per second 64GB: Up to 90 MB per second 128GB: Up to 90 MB per second 256GB: Up to 90 MB per second 400GB: Up to 90 MB per second 512GB: Up to 90 MB per second 1TB: Up to 90 MB per second
Operating Temperature Range	-13°F to 185°F (or -25°C to 85°C)	-13°F to 185°F (or -25°C to 85°C)	-13°F to 185°F (or -25°C to 85°C)	-13°F to 185°F (or -25°C to 85°C)
Storage Temperature Range	-40°F to 185°F (or -40°C to 85°C)	-40°F to 185°F (or -40°C to 85°C)	-40°F to 185°F (or -40°C to 85°C)	-40°F to 185°F (or -40°C to 85°C)
Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty	10-Year Limited Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty	Lifetime Limited Warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Supported Nintendo Switch Memory Cards

The Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite supports the following form factors:

microSD
microSDHC
microSDXC

Nintendo Switch Memory Card Recommend Specs

Nintendo recommends that you use a memory card that has a bus interface of UHS-I.

Although you can also use UHS-II memory cards with your Switch and/or Switch Lite, your speeds will be limited to the UHS-I specifications. Thus, there is no reason to get an UHS-II memory card over an UHS-I memory card for your Switch system.

The other recommend specification is the read/transfer speed as Nintendo suggests the specs to be at least 60 MB per second. You will get a better gameplay experience, such as better load times, with higher read speeds.

However, both the Switch and Switch Lite only supports a maximum reading speed of up to 95 megabytes per second. So, even if you have a memory card with a much faster speed, you will be bottlenecked to 95 MB/s.

Thus, there is no point in getting a memory card that has a read/transfer speed that is significantly above 98 MB.

Capacity Options

All four of the Switch compatible memory cards in this versus guide are available in capacities of 64GB, 128GB, 256GB and 512GB. The SanDisk Ultra also offers 16GB and 32GB options.

The SanDisk Extreme and SanDisk Extreme Pro are available in 32GB as well as 1TB.

If you download a lot of games and/or downloadable content, then we recommend getting the biggest capacity you can afford for the extra convenience of not having to delete anything and/or swap out cards if you ran out of free space.

You can find the model number for the capacity options of each product below:

SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card:

64 GB: SDSQXBO-064G-ANCZA
128 GB: SDSQXBO-128G-ANCZA
256 GB: SDSQXAO-256G-GNCZN
512 GB: SDSQXAO-512G-ANCZN

SanDisk Ultra:

16 GB: SDSQUNC-016G-AN6MA
32 GB: SDSQUNC-032G-AN6MA
64 GB: SDSQUNC-064G-AN6MA
128 GB: SDSQUNC-128G-AN6MA
200 GB: SDSQUAR-200G-GN6MA
256 GB: SDSQUNI-256G-AN6MA
400 GB: SDSQUAR-400G-GN6MA
512 GB: SDSQUAR-512G-AN6MA

SanDisk Extreme:

32 GB: SDSQXVF-032G-AN6MA
64 GB: SDSQXA2-064G-AN6MA
128 GB: SDSQXA1-128G-AN6MA
256 GB: SDSQXA1-256G-GN6MA
400 GB: SDSQXA1-400G-AN6MA
512 GB: SDSQXA1-512G-AN6MA
1 TB: SDSQXA1-1T00-AN6MA

SanDisk Extreme Pro:

32 GB: SDSQXCG-032G-GN6MA
64 GB: SDSQXCY-064G-GN6MA
128 GB: SDSQXCY-128G-GN6MA
256 GB: SDSQXCZ-256G-GN6MA
400 GB: SDSQXCZ-400G-GN6MA
512 GB: SDSQXCZ-512G-GN6MA
1 TB: SDSQXCZ-1T00-GN6MA

Form Factor

The 32 GB version SanDisk Extreme, 32 GB version of SanDisk Extreme as well as the 16 GB and 32 GB versions of the SanDisk Ultra use microSDHC as the form factor.

The rest of the cards, which are at least 64 GB, use microSDXC.

You can find the full breakdown of the form factors for each capacity below:

64GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: microSDXC
128GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: microSDXC
256GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: microSDXC
512GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: microSDXC

16GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDHC
32GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDHC
64GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDXC
128GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDXC
200GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDXC
256GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDXC
400GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDXC
512GB SanDisk Ultra: microSDXC

32GB SanDisk Extreme: microSDHC
64GB SanDisk Extreme: microSDXC
128GB SanDisk Extreme: microSDXC
256GB SanDisk Extreme: microSDXC
400GB SanDisk Extreme: microSDXC
512GB SanDisk Extreme: microSDXC
1TB SanDisk Extreme: microSDXC

32GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDHC
64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDXC
128GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDXC
256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDXC
400GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDXC
512GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDXC
1TB SanDisk Extreme Pro: microSDXC

Bus Interface

The SanDisk Nintendo Switch microSDXC Card, SanDisk Ultra microSDXC Card, SanDisk Extreme microSDXC Card and SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDXC Card utilize UHS-I as the bus interface.

Sequential Read/Transfer Performance

When it comes to the sequential read/transfer performance, all capacities of four memory cards in this comparison are faster than the aforementioned recommend speed of 95 MB per second.

Although the SanDisk Extreme Pro is the fastest of the group, it doesn’t matter when it comes to the loading Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite games as the speed will top out at 95MB/s.

You can check out the sequential read/transfer speed specifications below:

64GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 100 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 100 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 100 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 100 MB per second

16GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 98 MB per second
32GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 98 MB per second
64GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 100 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 100 MB per second
200GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 100 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 100 MB per second
400GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 100 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Ultra: Up to 100 MB per second

32GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 100 MB per second
64GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 160 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 160 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 160 MB per second
400GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 160 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 160 MB per second
1TB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 160 MB per second

32GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second
64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second
400GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second
1TB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 170 MB per second

Sequential Write Performance

With the Nintendo Switch and Nintendo Switch Lite, you can save downloadable games and other software, patches and title updates, DLC and expansions in addition to screenshots and videos on a memory card.

The sequential write speed determines how fast data are saved to the storage.

The 32GB SanDisk Extreme, 64GB SanDisk Extreme and 64GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card have sequential write speeds of up to 60 MB per second while the other cards come with write speeds of up to 90 MB per second.

Unfortunately, the writing specs were not listed for any of the capacities of the SanDisk Ultra.

You can take a look at the writing speed specifications below:

64GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 60 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 90 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 90 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Nintendo Switch Card: Up to 90 MB per second

16GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
32GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
64GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
128GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
200GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
256GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
400GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A
512GB SanDisk Ultra: N/A

32GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 60 MB per second
64GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 60 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 90 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 90 MB per second
400GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 90 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 90 MB per second
1TB SanDisk Extreme: Up to 90 MB per second

32GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second
64GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second
128GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second
256GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second
400GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second
512GB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second
1TB SanDisk Extreme Pro: Up to 90 MB per second

Operating Temperature Range

The SanDisk memory cards have the same operating temperature ranges of -13°F to 185°F (or -25°C to 85°C).

Storage Temperature Range

The four products also have identical storage temperature ranges of -40°F to 185°F (or -40°C to 85°C).

Warranty

The SanDisk Ultra microSDXC Card comes with a 10-Year Limited Warranty. The SanDisk Nintendo Switch microSDXC Card, SanDisk Extreme microSDXC Card and SanDisk Extreme Pro microSDXC each come with a Lifetime Limited Warranty.

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Is the TCL 5 S535 a suitable TV for the PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

by Kevin Chen

The TCL 5 S535 is one of several new budget-friendly 2020 television sets. So, how good is this TV for gaming on the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S, Xbox Series X as well as other consoles?

You can find out in this Seeking Tech guide for the 2020 version of the TCL 5 Series.

Quick Summary

We don’t recommend getting the TCL 5 S535 for the PS5, Xbox Series S or Xbox One X due to the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports, which means that you will be missing out on 120 frames per second as well as variable refresh rate.

The TV also has poor HDR brightness levels.

With that said, the new TCL 5 has exceptional input lag reduction when you enabled its game mode. So, it is a pretty good television to play non-HDR games on the older HDMI consoles like the PS4, Switch and Xbox One.

As for legacy consoles, the TCL 5 S535 includes a RF adapter as well as a singular composite cable, which you need to purchase a separate adapter for if you want to plug in systems that uses the yellow, white and red composite plugs.

Does TCL 5 S535 have HDMI 2.1 ports?

The TCL 5 S535 has four HDMI 2.0 ports but zero HDMI 2.1 ports. As a result, this television set is not capable of playing PS5, Xbox Series S or Xbox Series X videogames at 120 frames per second.

The TV also won’t take advantage of variable refresh rate, a new feature that help smooth out inconsistent frame rate and screen tearing.

TCL 5 S535’s HDR Capabilities

In terms of high dynamic range features, the S535 version of the TCL 5 supports a wide color gamut, HDR10 as well as Dolby Vision (both the Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X will be using Dolby Vision).

The TV is not compatible with HDR10.

As for brightness levels in HDR, the TCL 5 S535 is unfortunately too dim to take advantage of high-dynamic range.

We recommend TVs that have at least 500 nits of brightness in HDR. According to RTINGS, the S535 model can only reach 247 nits at HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness, 337 nits at HDR Peak 100% Window and 335 nits at HDR Sustained 100% Window.

You can take a look the HDR test results for the new TCL 5 below (via RTINGS):

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 247 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window: 214 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window: 376 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window: 432 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window: 358 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window: 337 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window: 213 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window: 375 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window: 429 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window: 356 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window: 335 cd/m²
HDR ABL: 0.040

TCL 5 S535’s Input Lag

The TCL 5 S535 has excellent input lag reduction when you used its game mode.

According to RTINGS.com, the lag is just 11.2 ms at 1080p/60Hz, 10.9 at 1440p/60Hz in addition to 10.8 ms at 4K/60Hz and 4K/60hz/HDR.

If you want to use the S535 as a computer monitor, the latency is 10.9 ms at 4K/60Hz/4:4:4. This TV can’t use the FreeSync feature from AMD video cards or the GSYNC feature from the GSYNC video cards.

You can take a look at the input lag tests for the TCL 5 S535 below (via RTINGS):

1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 11.2 ms
1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 111.1 ms
1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.9 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 10.8 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate + 10-bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 10.8 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 110.9 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate With Interpolation: 111.0 ms
4K resolution, 60 Hz refresh rate and 4:4:4: 10.9 ms

Is the TCL 5 S535 good for PS5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X?

The TCL 5 S535 is a poor choice from playing PlayStation 5, Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X videogames due to the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports in addition to the poor HDR brightness levels.

Is the TCL 5 S535 good for Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X?

The TV does have stellar input lag reduction when you used its game mode, however. So, it is more than capable enough at providing a great experience when playing older HDMI consoles like the Nintendo Switch, Nintendo Wii U, PlayStation 3, PlayStation 4, Xbox 360 and Xbox One.

Like we stated above, the HDR brightness performance is poor so you won’t get a quality picture with HDR-supported games on the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X.

Legacy Consoles Support

If you are looking to connect older consoles that use a composite input, you need to purchase an adapter that covers the yellow, white and red plugs into a singular yellow composite plug.

The TCL 5 S535 does come with a RF input, so you will be able to simply connect retro systems, which include the NES, Super NES and Sega Genesis.

Razer Cynosa Lite vs. Cynosa Chroma vs. Cynosa Chroma Pro vs. Cynosa V2

by Kevin Chen

The Cynosa V2 is a new gaming keyboard released by Razer in 2020. So, how does this new model stack up against the older Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma and Cynosa Chroma Pro?

You can find out in this comparison guide between the four keyboards.

Quick Summary

When compared to the older Cynosa gaming keyboards, the V2 version uses the more advanced N-key roll over.

The newer model also adds dedicated media keys in addition to having multiple cable routing options.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro does have one small advantage over the Razer Cynosa V2 in that the Pro version offers underglow lighting effects.

In terms of performance when it comes to gaming, we recommend getting the Razer Cynosa V2 due to the improved roll over feature.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro are tied for second best while the Razer Cynosa Lite comes in last at roll overs.

Cynosa Lite vs. Cynosa Chroma vs. Cynosa Chroma Pro vs. Cynosa V2 Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the four keyboards below.

	Razer Cynosa Lite Gaming Keyboard	Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard	Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro Gaming Keyboard	Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard
Key Type	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys	Soft cushioned gaming-grade keys
Polling Rate	1000 Hz Ultrapolling	1000 Hz Ultrapolling	1000 Hz Ultrapolling	1000 Hz Ultrapolling
Rollover	10-key rollover	10-key rollover Anti-ghosting	10-key rollover Anti-ghosting	N-key roll over
Programmable Keys	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording	Fully programmable keys with on-the-fly macro recording
Razer Synapse 3 Support?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Dedicated Media Keys?	No	No	No	Yes
Game Mode?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Backlighting Type	Single Zone Razer Chroma RGB backlighting	Individual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting	Individual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting	Individual Key Razer Chroma RGB backlighting
Underglow Lighting?	No	No	Yes	No
Cable Routing Options?	No	No	No	Yes
Spill Resistance?	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
Warranty	2 years	2 years	2 years	2 years
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Key Type

All four gaming keyboards are equipped with soft cushioned gaming-grade keys, which are designed to sound quiet and feel comfortable.

Polling Rate

Polling rate measures how much your keyboard will send data to your computer.

All four products feature 1000 Hz Ultrapolling, which means that they will send data to your PC 1,000 times per second.

Rollover

Rollover is a feature where your computer will register multiple keys that were press simultaneously.

The Razer Cynosa Lite features a 10-key rollover, which means that it should able to register up to 10 key press if you press them all at the same time.

The Razer Cynosa Chroma and Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro support 10 key rollover and anti-ghosting, a feature that will block additional simultaneously key presses from being registered after the 10-key limit has been reached. This is done to prevent any erroneous key registrations.

The new Razer Cynosa V2 features the more advanced N-key roll over, which will register all simultaneous key presses without any issues.

Programmable Keys

The Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma, Cynosa Chroma Pro and Cynosa V2 all have fully programmable keys in addition to providing on-the-fly macro recording, a feature that lets you set up a sequence of key presses without any software.

Razer Synapse 3

Of course, you can also use the Razer Synapse 3 software to configure your macros. With this program, you can also rebind buttons, customize lighting, setup profiles and more.

The Razer Cynosa Lite, Razer Cynosa Chroma, Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro and Razer Cynosa V2 all support Razer Synapse 3.

Dedicated Media Keys

With the Cynosa V2, Razer added dedicated media controls as you will have quick access to pausing, playing and skipping media files. You can also adjust the brightness and volume levels with dedicated keys.

Game Mode

All four gaming keyboards in this versus guide come with a game mode, which prevents you from accidentally interrupting your game session when enabled.

Backlighting Type

All four products use Razer Chroma RGB backlighting, which provides 16.8 million customizable colors. The Lite version of the Cynosa uses a single zone while the Chroma, Chroma Pro and Chroma V2 use individual backlit keys.

Underglow Lighting

The Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro also features underglow lighting that will light up the underside of your keyboard. As a result, you get to set up the lighting for the 22 bottom zones on the left, right and front sides.

Cable Routing Options

The new Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard have been built with grooves that will let you tuck and rout the cable in three different directions. This is helpful for those who want to make their desktop area less cluttered and more organized.

Spill Resistance

The Cynosa Lite, Cynosa Chroma, Cynosa Chroma Pro and Cynosa V2 have been built to be spill resistant as the devices should be able to withstand light splashes of water (the keyboards can’t be submerged in water, however).

Warranty

The Razer Cynosa Lite Gaming Keyboard, Razer Cynosa Chroma Gaming Keyboard, Razer Cynosa Chroma Pro Gaming Keyboard and Razer Cynosa V2 Gaming Keyboard each include a 2-year warranty.

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Compatible desk mounts for the Samsung Odyssey G7 and G9

by Kevin Chen

The G7 and G9 are two of the latest curved gaming monitors released by Samsung.

If you want to mount these PC screens on your desk, whether if you want to save space or want more maneuverability, then you can check out this guide to find the best available desk mounts.

Screen Sizes

The Odyssey G7 is available in 27″ and 32″ variants. The Odyssey G9 is only available in 49″.

You can check out the model number for each screen size below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor: C27G75TQSNXZA
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitor: LC32G75TQSNXZA
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Curved Gaming Monitor: LC49G95TSSNXZA

Weight without Stand

Desk mounts have a weight capacity limit. As a result, you need to know how much your curved monitor weighs.

You can find the weight, without the stand attached for each model, below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 15.9 pounds
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 18.1 pounds
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 31.1 pounds

Dimensions without Stand

Of course, you also need to make sure that you have enough room on your desk for your new monitor. If you are planning to move your G7 or G9 around, then make sure you leave some extra room in order to do so.

You can find the full measurements for the curved gaming monitors below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 24.2″ x 22.68″ x 12.04″
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 27.96″ x 23.41″ x 12.04″
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 45.18″ x 14.31″ x 11.46″

VESA Pattern

One last element you should take into account before thinking about mounting your monitor to a desk is the VESA Pattern. The specification measures the amount of space between the four mounting holes located on the back of your G7 or G9.

You can check out the VESA patterns below.

27″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm
49″ Samsung Odyssey G9 Monitor: 100 mm x 100 mm

Compatible desk mount for 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7

For the Samsung Odyssey G7, the best option is the HUANUO Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount.

With this install, you will be able to extend your curved monitor all the way out to 22.4 inches. You can also adjust the height from a range of 16.9 inches to 26.3 inches. Furthermore, you can tilt up to 30 degrees upward, tilt up to 85 degrees downward, swivel up to 90 degrees to the left, swivel 90 degrees to the right and even rotate up to 360 degrees.

The HUANUO supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA patterns of the 27″ and 32″ Samsung Odyssey G7 Curved Gaming Monitors. With a weight capacity of 19.8 pounds, it can easily hold the PC screens.

The clamp will take up 3.94 inches of space at the back of your desk. For installation, you can either use the C clamp (if your desk has a thickness of 0.63 inch to 2.95 inches) or grommet mounting (for desks with up to 3.93 inches in thickness).

If you are interested, you can purchase the Odyssey G7 desk mount on Amazon with the following link:

HUANUO Single Monitor Stand – Gas Spring Single Arm Monitor Desk Mount Fit 17 to 32 inch Screens, Height Adjustable VESA Bracket with Clamp, Grommet Mounting Base, Hold up to 19.8lbs(#CommissionsEarned)

Compatible desk mount for 49″ Samsung Odyssey G9

If you have the Samsung Odyssey G9, then the best option is WALI’s Premium Single LCD Monitor Desk Mount Fully Adjustable Gas Spring Stand.

With this product, you will be able to tilt your big PC display up to 15 degrees upward, tilt up to 15 degrees downward, swivel up to 50 degrees to the left, swivel up to 50 degrees to the right in addition to changing the height from the range of 10.1 inches to 21.5 inches.

This desk mount supports the 100 mm x 100 mm VESA pattern of the Samsung Odyssey G9. It also has a weight limit of 66 pounds, which is more than enough to hold the weight of your computer screen.

For installation, you can use either C clamp or grommet mount. The desk thickness should be no more than 3.5 inches.

You can purchase the Odyssey G9 desk mount, if you are interested, with the following link on Amazon:

VIVO Black Ultra Wide Screen TV Desk Mount for up to 55 inch Screens | Full Motion Height Adjustable Single Television Stand (STAND-V155C)(#CommissionsEarned)

What’s the difference between the Logitech G915 and G915 TKL?

by Kevin Chen

The G915 TKL is the latest Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard from Logitech. So, how does the new product stacks up against the older Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

The new Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard remove the M-Keys, G-Keys and Numpad from the original Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

As a result, the G915 TKL is smaller in addition to being more affordable and having a longer battery life. Otherwise, the two keyboards have identical features.

We recommend getting the Logitech G915 TKL is you want a more budget-friendly gaming keyboard that is more compact and easier on the wallet.

If you want a more fully featured keyboard that has the M-Keys, G-Keys and Numpad, then you should get the Logitech G915.

G915 vs. G915 TKL Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two keyboards below.

	Logitech G915 Mechanical Gaming Keyboard	Logitech G915 TKL Mechanical Gaming Keyboard
What's in the Box	G915 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard Lightspeed USB receiver USB extender Micro-USB cable User documentation	G915 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard Lightspeed USB receiver USB extender Micro-USB cable User documentation
Weight without Cable	1025 g (or 36.2 oz)	810 g (or 28.6 oz)
Dimensions	475 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 18.7 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)	368 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 15.2 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)
Cable Length	6 feet (or 1.8 m)	6 feet (or 1.8 m)
Mechanical Switches	GL Clicky GL Tactile GL Linear	GL Clicky GL Tactile GL Linear
Actuation Distance	1.5 mm	1.5 mm
Total Travel Distance	2.7 mm	2.7 mm
Actuation Force	50 g	50 g
Lightspeed Wireless	1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth	1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth
Lightsync RGB Support?	Yes	Yes
Profile Selection Keys	M1 M2 M3 MR	F1 F2 F3 F4
Macro G-Keys	G1 G2 G3 G4 G5	None
Numpad?	Yes	No
Onboard Memory	2 Lighting Profiles 3 Macro Profiles	2 Lighting Profiles 3 Macro Profiles
Dedicated Media Controls	Play/pause Rewind Skip Volume control Mute	Play/pause Rewind Skip Volume control Mute
Game Mode?	Yes	Yes
Logitech G HUB Gaming Software Support?	Yes	Yes
Logitech G HUB Gaming Software Requirements	Internet connection	Internet connection
Lightspeed Requirements	USB port Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later)	USB port Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later)
Bluetooth Requirements	Bluetooth-enabled device Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later)	Bluetooth-enabled device Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later)
Battery Life at 100% Brightness	30 hours	40 hours
Battery Recharge Time	3 hours	4 hours
Warranty	2-year warranty	2-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon. (#CommissionsEarned)

What’s in the Box

Aside from the actual keyboard, both products come with the same contents.

You can find a list of the included parts below:

Logitech G915:

G915 wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
Lightspeed USB receiver
USB extender
Micro-USB cable
User documentation

Logitech G915 TKL:

G915 TKL wireless mechanical gaming keyboard
Lightspeed USB receiver
USB extender
Micro-USB cable
User documentation

Weight without Cable

The Logitech G915 TKL weighs around 21% less than the Logitech G915.

You can take a look at the weight specifications below:

G915: 1025 g (or 36.2 oz)
G915 TKL: 810 g (or 28.6 oz)

Dimensions

The G915 TKL is around 23% shorter than the standard G915 in terms of length.

The width and height of the two wireless keyboards are identical.

You can check out the full measurements below:

Logitech G915 Gaming Keyboard: 475 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 18.7 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)
Logitech G915 TKL Gaming Keyboard: 368 mm x 150 mm x 22 mm (or 15.2 in x 5.9 in x 0.9 in)

Cable Length

The included wired USB cables for the G915 and G915 TKL have the same length at 6 feet (or 1.8 m).

Mechanical Switches

Both mechanical gaming keyboard are available in three mechanical switch versions: GL Clicky, GL Tactile and GL Linear.

GL Clicky provides an audible click and tactile feedback when you are pressing on the keys.

The GL Tactile include a little bit of tactile feedback.

Last but not least, GL Linear will provide a entirely smooth keystroke.

Actuation Distance

Actuation distance measures the distance between the key and electrical contact. In other words, it measure how responsive a keyboard is.

Both the G915 and G915 TKL have an actuation distance of 1.5 mm.

Total Travel Distance

The total travel distance is how far down you can push a key on the keyboard.

The G915 and G915 TKL have the same total travel distance at 2.7 mm.

Actuation Force

Actuation force is defined as how hard you have to push the key to be recognized as an input.

Both gaming keyboards have the same actuation force at 50 g.

Lightspeed Wireless

Both gaming keyboards feature Lightspeed wireless, which provides a 1 ms connection over Wi-Fi (via an USB receiver) or Bluetooth.

Lightsync RGB

The Logitech G915 and Logitech G915 TKL also use Lightsync RGB. The tech allows you to customize how you light up each key with approximately 16.8 million colors.

You will also be able to choose from preset effects or make your own light show animations.

Profile Selection Keys

In order to save space, the Logitech G915 TKL got rid of the M1, M2, M3 and MR profile selection keys located on the top left side of the Logitech G915.

Instead, the G915 TKL uses F1, F2, F3 and F4 if you want shortcuts to quickly change to another profile.

Macro G-Keys

With the newer G915 TKL, Logitech also removed the G1, G2, G3, G4 and G5 keys that were on the left most side of the original G915.

These keys are used for macros, which lets your set custom commands.

Numpad

The G915 comes with a Numpad, which is located on the right-most side, while the G915 TKL does not.

Onboard Memory

The two wireless mechanical gaming keyboards come with onboard memory to store 2 Lighting Profiles in addition to 3 Macro Profiles.

Dedicated Media Controls

Both products feature the same media controls as you will be able to play/pause, rewind, skip, change the volume and mute the audio.

Game Mode

The two gaming keyboards also come with a game mode.

When enabled, this feature will prevent you from accidentally pausing, closing the game or opening another application. This is helpful if you are planning in a competitive match.

Logitech G HUB Gaming Software

The Logitech G915 and Logitech G915 TKL support the Logitech G HUB Gaming Software.

The program allows you to create, share and download custom profiles. You can also customize the lighting setup for your keyboards.

Requirements

The requirements are the same for the G915 and G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboards.

To use the lightspeed connection, you will need an USB port along with a operating system of Windows 7 (or later) or macOS X 10.11 (or later).

For Bluetooth, the connecting device must be enabled for Bluetooth in addition to having a operation system of Windows 8 (or later), macOS X 10.11 (or later), Chrome OS, Android 4.3 (or later), iOS 10 (or later).

If you want to use the aforementioned Logitech G HUB Gaming Software, then you will need an internet connection to download the program.

Battery Life at 100% Brightness

In terms of battery life, the Logitech G915 TKL Tenkeyless Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard will last 25% longer than the Logitech G915 Lightspeed Wireless RGB Mechanical Gaming Keyboard.

The G915 TKL has a battery life of up to 40 hours when the brightness of the RGB lights is turned up to 100%. There is also a recharge time of 4 hours.

In comparison, the G915 battery life of up to 30 hours at 100% RGB brightness with a recharge time of 3 hours.

Warranty

Both products include a 2-year warranty.

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What’s the difference between Scimitar Pro RGB and Scimitar RGB Elite?

by Kevin Chen

Corsair recently released the third generation of the Scimitar Gaming Mouse called the RGB Elite. So, how does the new version compare against the second generation of the series, the Scimitar Pro RGB?

You can find out in this comparison guide.

Quick Summary

Corsair has made a few improvements with the Scimitar RGB Elite when compared to the older Scimitar Pro RGB.

The newer release has more DPI (18,000 vs. 16,000) in addition to having much better durability (click-rated for 50 million vs. 20 million).

Otherwise, the two gaming mouse have the same features and specifications.

Scimitar Pro RGB vs. Scimitar RGB Elite Comparison Chart

You can check out Seeking Tech’s comparison table between the two Corsair mice below.

	Scimitar Pro RGB	Scimitar RGB Elite
Weight	122 g	147 g
Connectivity	Wired USB	Wired USB
Cable	1.8m braided fiber cable	1.8m braided fiber cable
Mouse Button Type	Omron	Omron
Mouse Button Durability	20 million click-rated Omron switches	50 million click-rated Omron switches
Grip Type	Palm	Palm
Game Type	MOBA MMO	MOBA MMO
Sensor	Optical	Optical
DPI	16,000	18,000
Report Rates	125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz	125 Hz 250 Hz 500 Hz 1000 Hz
Prog Buttons	17 programmable buttons	17 programmable buttons
Key Slider Side Panel?	Yes	Yes
On Board Memory Profiles	3x	3x
Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting?	Yes	Yes
CUE Software	CUE 2.0	iCUE
Compatibility	USB port Internet connection Windows 7, 8 or 10	USB port 2.0 Internet connection Windows 7, 8 or 10
Warranty	Two-year warranty	Two-year warranty
Pricing	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)	Check price on Amazon.(#CommissionsEarned)

Weight

At 122 g (without the cable and other accessories), the new Scimitar RGB Elite weighs 17% less than the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has a listed weight of 147 g (without the cable and other accessories).

Connectivity

The Pro RGB and RGB Elite use a wired USB for connection.

Cable

Both Corsair Scimitar gaming mouse comes with the same 1.8m braided fiber cable.

Mouse Button Type

The 2nd and 3rd versions of the Scimitar utilize Omron as the mouse button type.

Mouse Button Durability

The Omron switches in the Scimitar RGB Elite has been rated for 50 million clicks. This is 2.5 times more longer lasting than the Omron switches in the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has been rated for 20 million clicks.

Grip Type

Both products are made for the palm gripping style.

Game Type

Both gaming mouse are designed for massively multiplayer online (MMO) and multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA). The games in these genres usually require a lot of different inputs. With the prog buttons, you can easily access all the buttons with just one hand.

Sensor

The Scimitar RGB Elite and Scimitar Pro RGB utilize an optical sensor.

DPI

The Scimitar RGB Elite has a higher DPI at 18,000 when compared to the Scimitar Pro RGB, which has a DPI of 16,000.

For the uniformed, DPI stands for dots per linear inch. The higher the amount the dots, the more sensitive the mouse will be.

Report Rates

Both products offer the same report rates (also known as polling rates) as you can select between 125 Hz, 250 Hz, 500 Hz and 1000 Hz.

Report rates measure how many times a mouse will reports its position to your PC every second. For example, the 1000 Hz setting means that the mouse will report its position 1,000 times per second.

Prog Buttons

The Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse and Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB Gaming Mouse both offer 17 programmable buttons for macros and remapping. 12 of those are located on the side while the rest are placed on top.

Key Slider Side Panel

Both products also come with a Key Slider Side Panel. This allow you to reposition the panel containing the 12 side programmable buttons to that you can comfortably reach them with your thumb.

On Board Memory Profiles

The two Corsair Scimitar gaming mouse in this versus guide can also store up to 3 memory profiles. As a result, you don’t have to adjust your macros and/or lighting settings every time.

Dynamic Four-Zone RGB Backlighting

Both also use a four-zone RGB for backlighting as you can customize the light emitting from the mouse across four different color zones.

CUE Software

The Corsair Scimitar Pro RGB Gaming Mouse uses the Corsair Utility Engine 2.0 for software while the Corsair Scimitar RGB Elite Gaming Mouse utilizes the iCUE.

Compatibility

For the Scimitar Pro RGB, you will need a PC with USB port, internet connection (to download the aforementioned Corsair Utility Engine software) in addition to an operating system of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

For the Scimitar RGB Elite, you need a PC with an USB 2.0 port, internet connection (to download the iCUE software) as well as an operating system of Windows 7, Windows 8 or Windows 10.

Warranty

Corsair provides a two-year warranty for both the Scimitar Pro RGB and Scimitar RGB Elite.

Videos

You can also take a look at the official overview videos of both gaming mouse below.

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Is the Samsung TU8000 TV suitable for PS5, Xbox Series X and other consoles?

by Kevin Chen

In 2020, Samsung released the TU8000. So is the Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV series good for the PlayStation 5, Xbox Series X and other gaming consoles?

You can find out with this guide at Seeking Tech.

Quick Summary

With the lack of HDMI 2.1 ports, along with underwhelming HDR, the Samsung TU8000 is not the most suitable TV for the PS5 and Xbox One X.

The low latency of this TV (with game mode activated) makes it great for older systems that use HDMI.

With that said, the HDR is not that great if you want to get the best out of the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and/or Xbox One X.

Size Options

The Samsung TU8000 comes in multiple sizes: 43″ (UN43TU8000FXZA), 50″ (UN50TU8000FXZA), 55″(UN55TU8000FXZA), 65″ (UN65TU8000FXZA), 75″ (UN75TU8000FXZA) and 85″ (UN85TU8000FXZA).

Does the Samsung TU8000 have HDMI 2.1 ports?

The TU8000 has three HDMI ports.

Unfortunately, none are HDMI 2.1, which is recommend if you want to get the most out of the PlayStation 5 and Xbox One Series X.

Instead, all three ports are HDMI 2.0.

Samsung TU8000’s HDR Capabilities

According to the tests conducted by RTINGS, the HDR features of the Samsung TU8000 is somewhat underwhelming with a HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness of 271 cd/m² and HDR Sustained 100% Window of 291 cd/m².

Although the television set supports HDR10 and HDR10+, it doesn’t support Dolby Vision and Wide Color Gamut.

You can find RTINGS stats below:

HDR Real Scene Peak Brightness: 271 cd/m²
HDR Peak 2% Window: 161 cd/m²
HDR Peak 10% Window: 292 cd/m²
HDR Peak 25% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR Peak 50% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR Peak 100% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 2% Window: 158 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 10% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 25% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 50% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR Sustained 100% Window: 291 cd/m²
HDR ABL: 0.042

Samsung TU8000’s Input Lag

Based on the RTINGS, the TU8000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV has excellent when it comes to input lag.

With the game mode enabled, tests show that there is a 9.7 ms lag when running at 1080p resolution/60 Hz refresh rate, 9.5 ms lag when running 4K resolution/60 Hz refresh rate and 9.7 ms lag when running at 4K Resolution/60 Hz refresh/10-bit HDR.

PC gamers should also be happy to learn that the lag is only 9.6 ms in 4K Resolution/60 Hz refresh rate/4:4:4.

You can find RTING’s input lag test results below:

1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 9.7 ms
1080p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 87.2 ms
1440p resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 9.9 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Enabled): 9.5 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate + 10 bit HDR (Game Mode Enabled): 9.7 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate (Game Mode Disabled): 85.3 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz refresh rate With Interpolation (Game Mode Enabled): 25.3 ms
4K resolution and 60 Hz at 4:4:4: 9.6 ms

Is the TU8000 good for PS5 and Xbox Series X?

Based on the aforementioned information, the TU8000 is not a good television set for the PS5 and Xbox Series X as it lacks support for HDMI 2.1.

Although the input lag is excellent, the TV is also hindered by lacking HDR performances and features.

Is the TU8000 good for Switch, PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X?

If don’t care about HDR, then the TU8000 is great for the Nintendo Switch, PlayStation 4, PlayStation 4 Pro, Xbox One, Xbox One S and Xbox One X due to the minimal input lag with the game mode enabled.

If you want to take full advantage of the HDR features in supported older consoles (which are the PS4, PS4 Pro, Xbox One S and Xbox One X), then you are better off getting another television set.

Legacy Consoles Support

The Samsung TU8000 Crystal UHD 4K Smart TV comes with one composite input, so you will be able to directly plug in the PSOne, Nintendo 64, Xbox One and more.

The TV also includes one cable/antenna tuner. Thus, you will be able to directly plug in your NES, Super NES, Sega Genesis and more.