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SteelSeries Stratus is an upgrade to your phone’s touch controls, but the awkward design and lackluster thumbsticks hold it back.

The Lemokey L1 stands out visually while delivering plenty of gaming performance. At this price, though, it might be more of a vanity purchase.

The Cherry K4V2 is an inexpensive way to try out Cherry’s MX2A switches, but the lackluster construction and uncomfortable typing experience will have you considering cheaper rivals.

A masterful use of spatial audio will make you forget that the Final VR500 earbuds are as budget as they come — just don’t mind the wire.

The Anker Soundcore C40i is a great pair of open earbuds for under $100, providing strong sound quality plus an effortlessly comfortable fit.

The Alice format’s steep learning curve shouldn’t entirely put you off this highly customizable keyboard, which boasts amazing sound and type-feel.

The Wooting 60HE+ is one of the finest Hall Effect gaming keyboards available. Its exceptional build quality and standout performance features continue to set it apart.

Give me Liberty, or…

Like its namesake, this is a beast of a controller and the pinnacle of controller design, as long as you don’t mind the price tag.

Sounding incredible, with Keychron's newest switches that excel for work and gaming, the K10 Max is a productivity beast with tons of customizability.

The Corsair K70 Pro TKL isn’t the best value for the money, but you certainly won’t be disappointed by its gaming features.

A tiny keyboard you can rely on with lots of compatibility and great battery life — but macOS functionality and the eponymous circular keycaps hold it back.

Despite the name, this headset should be on your radar thanks to the excellent connectivity and gorgeous sound. The only real drawback is an uncomfortable fit.

In-depth customization, combined with a high-quality case and keycaps, make this a standout mechanical keyboard for gamers. The only thing venomous about this board is the price.

Drift-less thumbsticks are let down by some off-putting buttons and a frustrating design, although this controller is unbeaten for on-the-go customization.

With its all-metal durability, the L4 could be a gaming keyboard that will last you a long time. But the abnormally high price stops it from being an easy recommendation.