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Our friends at PC Gamer gave this monitor a high review score of 83/100, stating that "the Asus ROG Strix XG27UCG is a strong all-round package." This lofty praise is warranted, as the XG27UCG is a top-notch gaming monitor that can swap between displaying images in 4K resolutions with 160Hz refresh rates or FHD 1080p with 320Hz refresh rates. While it's in 4K mode, visuals are rendered with super-sharp details, great color contrast, and bright clarity at 400nits. Visuals take a bit of a downgrade in 1080p, with the trade-off being superior 320Hz refresh rates to help a game's framerate for smo

If you want a Chromebook that can do it all, the Asus Chromebook Plus CX34 is it. The Intel Core i5 keeps everything running smooth–streaming, school work, or juggling a bunch of tabs. And the ports? You’ve got USB-C, USB-A, HDMI, and a headphone jack, which means you can kiss the dongle life goodbye.

Need a reliable laptop for under $200? The CX15 is totally worth a look because it’s great for anyone that mostly browses the web and watches YouTube videos. The spacious 15.6-inch 1080p display and roomy keyboard also make it feel more premium than you’d expect at this price point. For daily tasks, it really gets the job done–you can’t say that about too many machines in this range.

Image 1 of 2 At 2.15 lbs, this is one of the lightest 14-inch Windows laptops I've ever carried. Lighter than ASUS' Zenbook A14 (2.18 lbs) and Apple's 13-inch M5 MacBook Air (2.7 lbs), the magnesium-aluminum chassis still keeps it feeling solid and sturdy despite its featherweight build. The "thixomolding" procedure for its shell also means it feels particularly similar to the "Ceraluminum" ASUS used on standouts like the 14-inch Zenbook S 14, if slightly more glossy. The 5.5-inch glass haptic touchpad also makes this laptop stand out from all the mechanical equivalents I've used before, thoug