# GamingTested

> Gaming hardware guides: mice, keyboards, headsets, controllers, monitors, gaming PCs and laptops, consoles and handhelds, chairs and streaming gear, compared on the specs that matter.

GamingTested publishes gaming gear reviews, buying guides and reader discount codes. Every review states who the product suits, the current price from the brand's own store, and any active reader code.

## Key pages
- [Buying guides](https://gamingtested.com/guides): how to choose
- [Glossary](https://gamingtested.com/glossary): gaming gear terms defined
- [Work with us](https://gamingtested.com/work-with-us): how brands partner with GamingTested for reviews and reader codes
- [How we test](https://gamingtested.com/testing-methodology)

## Topics
- [Gaming mice](https://gamingtested.com/category/mice): Gaming mice by grip and genre: ultralight FPS mice, MMO mice with side buttons, wireless and ergonomic models, mouse pads and skates.
- [Keyboards](https://gamingtested.com/category/keyboards): Mechanical and magnetic-switch keyboards, compact layouts, switches, keycaps and wrist rests.
- [Headsets & audio](https://gamingtested.com/category/audio): Gaming headsets, standalone microphones, gaming earbuds and audio for consoles.
- [Monitors & displays](https://gamingtested.com/category/monitors): Gaming monitors by panel and refresh rate, OLED and mini-LED, ultrawides, and TVs for consoles.

## Buying guides
- [Gaming Mouse DPI and Polling Rate Explained](https://gamingtested.com/guides/gaming-mouse-dpi-and-polling-rate-explained): DPI sets how far the cursor moves per inch of mouse movement; most players use 400 to 1600, so a 30,000 DPI ceiling rarely matters. Polling rate is how often the mouse reports its position: 1000Hz is the standard, and 4000Hz or 8000Hz can feel smoother on high refresh monitors at a cost in battery and CPU load. Shape, weight and sensor consistency matter more than headline numbers.
- [How to Choose a Gaming Monitor: Refresh Rate, Resolution and Panel](https://gamingtested.com/guides/how-to-choose-gaming-monitor-refresh-rate): Pick resolution and refresh rate together with your graphics card: 1080p at 240Hz and above suits esports, 1440p at 144 to 240Hz is the sweet spot for most PC players, and 4K at 120 to 144Hz suits high-end PCs and consoles. Then choose a panel: IPS for all-round use, VA for contrast on a budget, and OLED for the fastest response and deepest blacks.
- [Mechanical vs Magnetic Gaming Keyboards: Rapid Trigger Explained](https://gamingtested.com/guides/mechanical-vs-magnetic-gaming-keyboards): Mechanical keyboards register a press at a fixed point in the key's travel. Magnetic (Hall effect) keyboards measure exactly how far each key is pressed, so you can set the actuation point and use rapid trigger, which resets a key the moment it starts rising. Rapid trigger helps in fast shooters that reward quick strafing; for most other games and for typing, a good mechanical keyboard is just as capable.
- [Wired vs Wireless Gaming Headsets: How to Choose](https://gamingtested.com/guides/wired-vs-wireless-gaming-headsets): Wireless gaming headsets using a 2.4GHz dongle now have low enough latency for gaming and free you from cables. Wired headsets cost less for the same sound, never need charging and work with almost any controller. The most important checks are platform support (Xbox wireless needs specific models), microphone quality and comfort for long sessions.

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