Compared to the previous generation GPUs, the RTX 5070 performs comparably with the RTX 4070 Super, which was already an excellent card for 1080p and 1440p gaming. The RTX 5070 also features DLSS 4 with multi-frame generation, and the performance gap widens in games that support it, including Doom: The Dark Ages, Clair Obscur, Borderlands 4, Battlefield 6, and more. DLSS4 also makes the 5070 a viable card for 4K gaming. This particular Gigabyte model has a triple-fan cooling system, which has the potential to run cooler and quieter than two-fan cards.

Read our RTX 5070 review for our hands-on impressions.

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The Sonos Era 100 retails for $219 new, but you can pick up a certified refurbished model for just $134. This is Sonos' most popular and most versatile speaker. Despite its compact size, the Era 100 houses two tweeters, a mid-woofer, and three class-D digital amplifiers to produce precise, distortion-free audio even at high volumes. It has a built-in microphone for smart functionality. Because of its flexibility, it's often paired with a sound bar or a second Era speaker.

You can also get a discounted price on a new unit

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Despite being released back in 2022, the Sony WH-1000XM5 is still considered one of the best noise canceling headphones. It excels in all three key categories: sound quality, noise canceling performance, and ergonomics. The battery life is respectable at 30 plus hours, and the XM5 has been updated with USB Type-C charging.

The Sony WF-C700N you get as a freebie is a true wireless earbud with active noise canceling. This is an in-ear style earbud that also does a good job of creating a passive seal. It features an IPX4 water resistant rating, so it's great for workouts when your over-ear headphone is too cumbersome to wear. Sony is probably trying to clear out inventory to make room for its successor, the WF-C710N, which was released earlier this year.

Looking for the latest and greatest?

The best Black Friday deal on Sony's newest flagship wireless noise cancelling headphones has returned. eBay (via either Buydig or Electronic Express) is offering a brand new pair of Sony WH-1000XM6 Wireless Noise Canceling Headphones for just $318.40 after you apply off coupon code "HOLIDAYRUSH". That's a 30% discount off the $450 list price and matches the best deal I saw during Black Friday and Cyber Monday. eBay estimates free delivery before Christmas. Both retailers are authorized Sony resellers, so you get the full manufacturer's warranty.

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The iBuypower Element SE is equipped with an AMD Ryzen 7 8700F CPU, GeForce RTX 5060 Ti 8GB GPU, 32GB of DDR5 RAM, and a 1TB NVMe SSD. The AMD Ryzen 7 8700F is an 8-core, 16-thread processor with a max boost clock of 5GHz. It's a solid general-purpose CPU that complements the RTX 5060 Ti GPU well, especially since it's paired with a generous 32GB of RAM. The system is powered by a 600W 80Plus Gold power supply.

The RTX 5060 Ti (8GB) is a great GPU for 1080p gaming. It outperforms the RTX 4060 Ti by about 20%, but the gap widens in games that support DLSS 4 technology with multi-frame generation. It's also obviously better than the RTX 5060. Note that because this graphics card has 8GB of VRAM, it's not the ideal card for high resolution (1440p or 4K) gaming. However, if you're intending to play at strictly 1080p, then it should handle any game out there.

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The Baseus Blade measures only 0.7 inches thick. Most high-capacity power banks are well over 1" in thickness. The Iniu gets away with a thinner body by instead going with a wide body design, which means it's more square shaped andsquare 5" x 5". The form factor allows it to fit perfectly in a laptop bag or backpack sleeve. It still weighs in at about one pound which is comparable to other power banks, so no give or take there.

The wide body allows it to squeeze in four ports: two USB Type-C ports each with 100W of Power Delivery and two USB Type-A ports each with 30W output. Note that the maximum charging output is 100W. That means although all three ports add up to a total of 160W, only a maximum of 100W will be delivered across all three ports if they are used simultaneously.

The 20,000mAh capacity can fully recharge all of your gaming handhelds

This Baseus Blade boasts a generous 20,000mAh, or 74Whr battery capacity. If you factor in 80% power efficiency, here are the approximate number of times you can fully recharge each gaming handheld or iPhone model:

• Nintendo Switch 2 (18Whr) about 3.3 times
• Nintendo Switch (16Whr) about 3.7 times
• Steam Deck (40Whr) about 1.5 times
• Asus ROG Ally (40Whr) about 1.5 times
• Asus ROG Ally X (80Whr) about 0.7 times
• Lenovo Legion Go (50Whr) about 1.2 times
• Lenovo Legion Go S (55Whr) about 1 time
• Apple iPhone 16 (14Whr) about 4.2 times
• Apple iPhone 16 Plus (18Whr) about 3.3 times

The 100W output can fast charge nearly all phones and gaming handhelds

The Baseus Blade has USB Type-C ports that provides up to 100W of power output It will automatically throttle down to whatever maximum rate the plugged-in device accepts. The Nintendo Switch and Switch 2 can only accept a maximum of 18W-30W of power output. The Steam Deck can accept up to 39W. The Asus ROG Ally accepts up to 65W. The Asus ROG Ally X (and the upcoming Xbox Ally X) and Lenovo Legion Go S can actually achieve charging rates up to 100W.

This power bank can be brought onto airplanes

You don't need to worry about being stopped at airports. The 20,000mAh 74Whr capacity is well below TSA's 27,000mAh/100Whr carry-on limit, so you are safely in the clear.

For more options, check out our favorite portable power banks for traveling.

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Buy Meta Quest 3, Get $50 Amazon Credit

If you insist on buying new, Amazon is offering $50 in bonus Amazon digital credit when you purchase a new Meta Quest 3 VR headset for $499.99 and apply coupon code "QUEST50". Order it now and you'll receive it before Christmas, even with the free shipping option for non-Prime members.

The Meta Quest 3 is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset. There's a good reason why it costs $200 more (at retail) compared to the more entry level Quest 3S. Although the two share several similarities - they have the same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough - the Quest 3 features far superior optics. The Quest 3 adopts a new pancake lens design that's slimmer, has a higher resolution (30% more pixels), wider FOV display, and a bigger "sweet spot". The Quest 3 also starts with more storage. I own it myself (and I reviewed it for IGN) and have logged over a thousand hours in Beat Saber alone.

TL;DR:

• Quest 3 has sharper resolution (2064x2208 vs 1832x1920)
• Quest 3 has better lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
• Quest 3 has wider FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
• Quest 3 has higher storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)
• Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Same Touch Plus controllers
• Same 120Hz refresh rate
• Same Mixed reality passthrough functionality
• Same tetherless and tethered functionality

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Meta Quest 3S for $249.99 Plus $50 Amazon Credit

Meta Quest 3S for $249 Plus $50 Best Buy Gift Card

Meta Quest 3S for $212.49

The Meta Quest 3S is the best standalone consumer-oriented VR headset under $300. It retails for 40% less than the Quest 3 and yet retains most of its hardware and functionality, including the Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor, Touch Plus controllers with inside-out tracking, and mixed reality passthrough. However, whereas the Quest 3 has been updated with a new pancake lens design, the Quest 3S retains the Fresnel optics of the Quest 2. Although obviously not as good as the Quest 3, the Quest 3S still very much offers an immersive visual experience that is sure to impress. I myself logged in hundreds of hours on the Quest 2 before I moved on to the Quest 3. For newcomers who want to try out VR gaming without investing tons of money, of for people who want to give this as a gift to someone who's never tried VR, I would recommend the Quest 3S over the Quest, especially at this price.

TL;DR:

• Same Snapdragon XR2 Gen 2 processor
• Same Touch Plus controllers
• Same 120Hz refresh rate
• Same Mixed reality passthrough functionality
• Same tetherless and tethered functionality
• Quest 3 has sharper resolution (2064x2208 vs 1832x1920)
• Quest 3 has better lens array (pancake vs fresnel)
• Quest 3 has wider FOV (104°/96° vs 96°/90°)
• Quest 3 has higher storage capacity (512GB vs 128GB)

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The Sonos Era 100 retails for $219 new, but you can pick up a certified refurbished model for just $134. This is Sonos' most popular and most versatile speaker. Despite its compact size, the Era 100 houses two tweeters, a mid-woofer, and three class-D digital amplifiers to produce precise, distortion-free audio even at high volumes. It has a built-in microphone for smart functionality. Because of its flexibility, it's often paired with a sound bar or a second Era speaker.

Sonos Arc Soundbar

Sonos doesn't discount its flagship Arc lineup of speakers very often, so it's a wise investment to jump on a good sale when you see one. The Sonos Arc was discontinued last year to make way for its successor, the Arc Ultra. The release of the Arc Ultra doesn't make the Arc any less of an outstanding speaker. It's a better value than picking up the Arc Ultra, currently not on sale for $1,100.

The 45" soundbar houses eleven precisely engineered internal speakers, including three tweeters and eight midwoofers each paired with Class-D amplifiers. It's capable of room filling audio by itself, but you'd still benefit from a separate subwoofer to round out the low end. Unlike the Sonos Beam, which only has virtual height channels, the Arc has two physical height channels for true Dolby Atmos support. The Arc also has a built-in microphone.

Sonos Beam (Gen 2) Soundbar

The Sonos Beam is a great option for someone who requires a more compact sound bar or simply doesn't want to spend too much money on a speaker system. It's attractively priced right now at just $299, so $100 less than the Arc. The Beam (Gen 2) is a 26-inch long, 5.0-channel soundbar with one tweeter and four mid-woofers for natural, balanced sound and four passive radiators to help with the low end. Although the Beam doesn't have physical height channels, it has two virtual height channels for Dolby Atmos support. There's also a built-in microphone for smart functionality.

Sonos Sub 3 Subwoofer

The audio savvy knows that a single speaker isn't enough to reproduce an entire soundstage. If you could pick only one other speaker to supplement your existing one, then a subwoofer would make the most meaningful impact. If you want to add ground-shaking bass to your Sonos setup, there's still nothing better than a separate standalone subwoofer. The Sub 3 boasts plenty of power in the form of dual inward-facing 5"x8" woofers and a ported design that allows for a louder and deeper low-end.

Why Sonos?

If you're looking for an easy solution to add great sound to your home, then you've probably already heard of Sonos. Sonos speakers are very easy to set up, don't take a large amount of space, and most importantly, offer distortion-free room-filling audio. They're definitely pricier than budget options, but the sound quality is comparable to speakers that cost hundreds more or take up much more space.

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The Arctis Nova Pro is one of the highest-end gaming headsets in SteelSeries' repertoire. Only the Nova Elite, which retails for $600, is higher up the ladder. Like any proper top-of-the-line headset, the Nova Pro boasts excellent sound quality, all-day comfort thanks to a suspension style headband and leatherette ear cushions, high-performance retractable boom mic, simultaneous 2.4GHz WiFi and Bluetooth connectivity, and even active noise cancelation (rare for a gaming headset).

However, the one feature that undoubtedly makes the Nova Pro stand out is the ingenious hot-swappable battery system. The Nova Pro includes two removable, rechargeable batteries so that while one is currently in use in your headset, the other stays topped up in a base station that also doubles as a battery charger. This way, you get wireless freedom with no charge anxiety. Each battery lasts for up to 22 hours of continued use so you don't need to swap out too often.

The base station deserves mention as well. Not only does it charge your battery, it also features a clear and legible OLED display and a handy volume control knob. On the rear are USB inputs for connecting to your PC as well as an optional 3.5mm passthrough should you want to connect your speakers directly to the base station.

The Nova Pro wireless has been my primary gaming headset for years and I absolutely recommend them. I've since upgraded the stock earcups to these aftermarket WC Freeze gel earpads and quite like them as well. Check out our Steelseries Arctis Nova Pro review by Kevin Lee for yet another positive take.

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