{"id":514480,"date":"2022-11-22T20:00:00","date_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/"},"modified":"2022-11-22T20:00:00","modified_gmt":"2022-11-22T17:00:00","slug":"7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/","title":{"rendered":"#7 Tech Products You Shouldn\u2019t Skimp On"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a42d700565da\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#%E2%80%9C7_Tech_Products_You_Shouldnt_Skimp_On%E2%80%9D\" >&#8220;7 Tech Products You Shouldn\u2019t Skimp On&#8221;<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-2' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Power_Adapters\" >Power Adapters<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Anker_USB-C_Nano_II_65W\" >Anker USB-C Nano II 65W<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Surge_Protectors_and_Power_Banks\" >Surge Protectors and Power Banks<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Graphics_Cards\" >Graphics Cards<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#A_%E2%80%9CDaily_Driver%E2%80%9D_Notebook\" >A \u201cDaily Driver\u201d Notebook<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#PC_Power_Supplies\" >PC Power Supplies<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Game_Controllers\" >Game Controllers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Headphones_and_Headsets\" >Headphones and Headsets<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Jabra_Elite_45h\" >Jabra Elite 45h<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#soundcore_by_Anker_Life_P3_Noise_Cancelling_Earbuds_Ultra_Long_50H_Playtime_Fast_Charging_Big_Bass_Multi-Mode_Noise_Cancelling_AI-Enhanced_Calls_Wireless_Charging_App_Control_Bluetooth_52\" >soundcore by Anker Life P3 Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Ultra Long 50H Playtime, Fast Charging, Big Bass, Multi-Mode Noise Cancelling, AI-Enhanced Calls, Wireless Charging, App Control, Bluetooth 5.2<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/7-tech-products-you-shouldnt-skimp-on\/#Save_Money_Where_Its_Wise_to_Do_So\" >Save Money Where It\u2019s Wise to Do So<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h1><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E2%80%9C7_Tech_Products_You_Shouldnt_Skimp_On%E2%80%9D\"><\/span>&#8220;7 Tech Products You Shouldn\u2019t Skimp On&#8221;<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h1>\n<div>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"type:primaryImage size-full wp-image-830171\" data-pagespeed-no-defer=\"\" src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/shutterstock_139100828.jpg?width=1198&amp;trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Person's hands pulling a $100 bill out of a wallet.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"type:primaryImage imagecredit\"><a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.shutterstock.com\/image-photo\/man-gets-money-wallet-139100828\">Champion studio\/Shutterstock.com<\/a><\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Some tech products just aren\u2019t worth spending big on, like HDMI cables and RGB lighting for your computer case. But there are some products where the added expense can vastly improve your experience or give you additional peace of mind.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Power_Adapters\"><\/span>Power Adapters<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>It\u2019s not worth messing with cheap power adapters that could put your devices at risk. We\u2019re not talking about the freebies that were once bundled with your iPhone or Android smartphone, but rather the bulk-buy wall adapters from manufacturers that have questionable quality assurance practices.<\/p>\n<p>Not only are these adapters potentially dangerous, but they often lack features that many of today\u2019s devices can now take advantage of. Most new smartphones and many new laptops now support fast charging and the ability to output more power for thirstier devices like laptops or Valve\u2019s Steam Deck like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Charger-Compact-Foldable-MacBook\/dp\/B09C5RG6KV\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\">Anker USB-C Nano II 65W<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nAnker USB-C Nano II 65W<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Charger-Compact-Foldable-MacBook\/dp\/B09C5RG6KV\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31Ag4CtMMFL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for Anker USB-C Nano II 65W\" aria-label=\"Shop for Anker USB-C Nano II 65W\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Anker-Charger-Compact-Foldable-MacBook\/dp\/B09C5RG6KV\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Anker_USB-C_Nano_II_65W\"><\/span>Anker USB-C Nano II 65W<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">With two USB-C ports, a single USB-A port and support for up to 65W output and fast charging, this foldable and compact adapter is perfect for charging anything from a MacBook Air to an iPad or Steam Deck.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-add\">\n<div class=\"product-add-button\">\n<div class=\"product-share-links\">\nAnker<\/p>\n<p class=\"product-price\">$44.99<br \/><small><del>$59.99<\/del> Save 25%<\/small><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<p>Then there are gallium nitride (GaN) chargers that provide a modern alternative to silicon. Not only are they more efficient (converting less power to heat), but they can also be a lot smaller than chargers that use silicon circuitry. Spending a bit more can get you a smaller, more efficient, and better-built power adapter.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Surge_Protectors_and_Power_Banks\"><\/span>Surge Protectors and Power Banks<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Cheap power banks and surge protectors carry the same risks as cheap power adapters. Poorly made power banks can be dangerous, not only for your gadgets but for you. But this isn\u2019t the only reason to spend a bit more on a quality power bank or surge protector.<\/p>\n<p>It\u2019s inadvisable to plug one surge protector into another. You should also be mindful of plugging power banks into other power banks, since devices that use a lot of power (like <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-electric-space-heaters\/\">heaters<\/a> or <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.lifesavvy.com\/reviews\/the-best-electric-tea-kettles\/\">kettles<\/a>) may cause the total load rating to be exceeded.<\/p>\n<p>Spending a bit more on a quality power bank or surge-protected power bank should provide you with more power outlets and a better load rating. Some surge protectors even include an insurance policy, where any damage caused to devices that are plugged in is covered by the manufacturer.<\/p>\n<p>Lastly, spending a few hundred dollars on a whole-house surge protector (like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Siemens-FS100-Whole-Protection-Device\/dp\/B013WINLIO\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\">Siemens FS100<\/a>) that connects to your main circuit board provides the best protection, at a premium. Everything connected to a power outlet in your house will be protected from surges, so you won\u2019t need to worry about using portable surge protectors or surge-protected power banks.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nWhole House Surge Protector<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Siemens-FS100-Whole-Protection-Device\/dp\/B013WINLIO\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41en-5-BeZL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Graphics_Cards\"><\/span>Graphics Cards<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>When it comes to building a PC, the bulk of your budget should go on a few select components. These components are the ones that will really affect what you can do with your computer, particularly if gaming is your primary concern. This is why buying the right graphics card (GPU) is so important.<\/p>\n<p>You should match your choice of GPU with your budget and expectations. For example, you can spend less on a graphics card if you\u2019re targeting a resolution of 1440p. On the other hand, if you\u2019d want full 4K HDR gaming at frame rates of 60 fps or better you\u2019ll need to spend considerably more.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 1200px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-731194 size-full\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/RTX3060Ti.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Nvidia's RTX 3060Ti graphics card on a reflective background.\" width=\"1200\" height=\"675\" data-credittext=\"Nvidia\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">NVIDIA<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>Which monitor you have is also worth consideration. There\u2019s little point in spending a lot of money on a GPU only to run <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/game\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"7\" title=\"Game\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">game<\/a>s at a lower resolution. If you\u2019re looking for the edge in multiplayer titles, a high refresh rate monitor of 240Hz might make sense if you can hit those frame rates.<\/p>\n<p>If you\u2019re interested in upgrading your monitor at a later date, buying a more performant GPU makes sense. Understanding which components are causing your bottleneck can help you pick a good upgrade route. Use a tool like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pc-builds.com\/bottleneck-calculator\">PC builds Bottleneck Calculator<\/a>\u00a0to get greater insight into the best path to take.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>Where You Should Splurge When Building a PC (and Where You Shouldn&#8217;t)<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"A_%E2%80%9CDaily_Driver%E2%80%9D_Notebook\"><\/span>A \u201cDaily Driver\u201d Notebook<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Notebooks aren\u2019t particularly upgrade-friendly, especially MacBooks and Chromebooks. That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to think ahead when choosing a laptop that you\u2019re going to be using every day for several years. It doesn\u2019t have to be good enough for right now, but also into the future.<\/p>\n<p>Storage capacity and RAM can be upgraded on some notebooks, but not on most. Think about how much space you\u2019ll need throughout your notebook\u2019s lifespan, especially if you don\u2019t have another computer. Think about your workloads and how memory requirements may evolve as operating systems and software like web browsers become more demanding.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-810018\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/13-inch_m2_macbook_pro_overview.png?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"13-inch M2 MacBook Pro\" width=\"650\" height=\"287\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\"><a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">App<\/a>le<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>You should also give some thought to other components, like the CPU and GPU. These sorts of components are very rarely upgradeable so it\u2019s worth buying the absolute best you can afford right now to \u201cfuture-proof\u201d yourself if you want your chosen machine to last. It\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/general\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"3\" title=\"General\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">general<\/a>ly more expensive to buy a new laptop in two years than it is to spend a few hundred dollars more right now to get something that will keep up in the years to come.<\/p>\n<p>This advice might not ring true if you\u2019re someone who also uses a desktop computer that has tons of storage and isn\u2019t constrained by laptop power requirements, whereas your notebook is purely used for \u201cwireless web\u201d activities like office work and Zoom calls.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"PC_Power_Supplies\"><\/span>PC Power Supplies<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Spending more money on a PC power supply (PSU) won\u2019t <em>improve<\/em> computer performance since the power supply is responsible for one thing alone: providing enough juice for the rest of your components to function properly. But that doesn\u2019t mean you should skimp on the PSU.<\/p>\n<p>Look for an 80 Plus (80+) rating, which means that 80% of the total power draw is used to power your computer and the rest is lost to heat. There are different tiers of 80+ ratings, with 80+ Titanium being the highest rating (with Platinum and Gold just below). The higher the rating, the more efficient the power supply.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-829128\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/08\/corsair_psu.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Corsair RM750 (2021) 80 Plus Gold PSU\" width=\"650\" height=\"455\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Corsair<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>If you want to upgrade in the future (and let\u2019s face it, you should), choose a power supply with more overhead. Use a power draw calculator like the <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/pc-builds.com\/power-supply-calculator\">PC builds PSU Calculator<\/a>\u00a0to work out how much power you need right now, then buy one that exceeds this rating.<\/p>\n<p>This will be handy if future upgrades require more power. A next-generation graphics card may need more juice than your old one and may produce more heat which means you\u2019ll need more fans or better coolers. Expanding your available storage with more drives or improving the aesthetic of your case with RGB lighting will all come out of your total power budget.<\/p>\n<p><strong>RELATED:<\/strong> <strong><em>What Is &#8220;80 Plus&#8221; Certification on a PSU?<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Game_Controllers\"><\/span>Game Controllers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>First-party game controllers from Sony, Microsoft, or Nintendo aren\u2019t cheap but they are generally well-made. If you\u2019re going to be holding something for several hours a day (or even a week), making sure it\u2019s comfortable and does the job well is important. This is why we\u2019d recommend settling for nothing less than the controller that came with your console of choice.<\/p>\n<figure style=\"width: 650px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-690457\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/www.howtogeek.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/09\/XboxSeriesXController_HERO_edited.jpg?trim=1,1&amp;bg-color=000&amp;pad=1,1\" alt=\"Xbox Series X controller\" width=\"650\" height=\"429\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-caption-text\"><span class=\"imagecredit\">Xbox<\/span><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p>PC gamers who want to use a controller should heed the same advice. Buying an <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Xbox-Core-Controller-Carbon-Black-one\/dp\/B08DF248LD\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\">Xbox Wireless Controller<\/a>, <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/PlayStation-DualSense-Wireless-Controller-Midnight-5\/dp\/B094WL86N5\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\">Sony DualSense<\/a>, or something a little cheaper from 8BitDo (like a retro SNES-themed <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/8Bitdo-Sn30-Pro-Bluetooth-Gamepad-Black\/dp\/B01ND166P6\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\">8BitDo SN30 Pro+<\/a>). Many of these controllers work with your iPhone or iPad and Android devices too.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box noflex-desktop \">\nXbox Core Wireless Controller<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Xbox-Core-Controller-Carbon-Black-one\/dp\/B08DF248LD\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/41wDPV8sIdL._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p>There\u2019s nothing wrong with buying a cheap, spare controller for impromptu couch multiplayer. If your friends are keen gamers, tell them to bring their preferred controllers the next time you\u2019re planning a session.<\/p>\n<h2 role=\"heading\" aria-level=\"2\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Headphones_and_Headsets\"><\/span>Headphones and Headsets<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Not everyone can afford a set of AirPods or high-end Sony active noise-canceling (ANC) earbuds. 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Both cost less than $100 and deliver excellent value, the convenience of a wireless Bluetooth connection, and comfortable designs.<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-box  \">\nBest Budget Wireless Earbuds<\/p>\n<div class=\"product-img \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\" role=\"presentation\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soundcore-Cancelling-Wireless-Charging-Sleeping\/dp\/B093SLWMS7\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><br \/>\n<img decoding=\"async\" data-pagespeed-lazy-src=\"https:\/\/m.media-amazon.com\/images\/I\/31O4Ajmt0cS._SL160_.jpg\" height=\"147px\" width=\"147px\" alt=\"\" role=\"presentation\" src=\"\/pagespeed_static\/1.JiBnMqyl6S.gif\" onload=\"pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\" onerror=\"this.onerror=null;pagespeed.lazyLoadImages.loadIfVisibleAndMaybeBeacon(this);\"\/><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"product-title \">\n<a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" title=\"Shop for soundcore by Anker Life P3 Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Ultra Long 50H Playtime, Fast Charging, Big Bass, Multi-Mode Noise Cancelling, AI-Enhanced Calls, Wireless Charging, App Control, Bluetooth 5.2\" aria-label=\"Shop for soundcore by Anker Life P3 Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Ultra Long 50H Playtime, Fast Charging, Big Bass, Multi-Mode Noise Cancelling, AI-Enhanced Calls, Wireless Charging, App Control, Bluetooth 5.2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/Soundcore-Cancelling-Wireless-Charging-Sleeping\/dp\/B093SLWMS7\/?tag=lsmedia-11168-20\" onclick=\"fbq('track', 'Buy Button'); if (fb_t_convert){fb_t_convert();}\"><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"soundcore_by_Anker_Life_P3_Noise_Cancelling_Earbuds_Ultra_Long_50H_Playtime_Fast_Charging_Big_Bass_Multi-Mode_Noise_Cancelling_AI-Enhanced_Calls_Wireless_Charging_App_Control_Bluetooth_52\"><\/span>soundcore by Anker Life P3 Noise Cancelling Earbuds, Ultra Long 50H Playtime, Fast Charging, Big Bass, Multi-Mode Noise Cancelling, AI-Enhanced Calls, Wireless Charging, App Control, Bluetooth 5.2<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><\/a><br \/>\n<span class=\"buy-button-review-callout\"><strong style=\"margin-right: 5px;\"><span class=\"star-icon full\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"star-icon full\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"star-icon full\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"star-icon full\">\u2606<\/span><span class=\"star-icon half\">\u2606<\/span><\/strong> <a rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\" href=\"https:\/\/www.reviewgeek.com\/101181\/soundcore-life-p3-review-the-best-airpods-alternative\/\"><svg xmlns=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" xmlns:xlink=\"https:\/\/www.w3.org\/1999\/xlink\" width=\"12px\" height=\"12px\" style=\"fill: #4169e1; padding-top: 2px;\" version=\"1.1\" x=\"0px\" y=\"0px\" viewbox=\"0 0 1000 1000\" enable-background=\"new 0 0 1000 1000\" xml:space=\"preserve\" aria-hidden=\"true\" tabindex=\"-1\"><title>Link Icon<\/title><g><path d=\"M945.5,45.4l-280.3-0.4c-24.2-0.1-29.9,13.7-12.9,30.8l104.4,105.1L417.7,520c-27.3,27.3-27.3,71.7,0,99c27.3,27.3,71.7,27.3,99,0l338.8-338.8l103.8,104.4c17,17.1,30.8,11.5,30.8-12.7l-0.6-281.4C989.3,66.3,969.7,45.6,945.5,45.4z M797.6,534.9c-28.6,0-51.9,22.9-52.5,51.4h0v193.6c0,38.7-31.4,70-70,70H185c-38.7,0-70-31.4-70-70V289.9c0-38.7,31.4-70,70-70h334.7v-0.1c27.5-1.7,49.2-24.5,49.2-52.4s-21.8-50.7-49.2-52.4v-0.1H150c-77.3,0-140,62.7-140,140v560c0,77.3,62.7,140,140,140h560c77.3,0,140-62.7,140-140V586.3h0C849.5,557.8,826.2,534.9,797.6,534.9z\"\/><\/g><\/svg> Read Review Geek&#8217;s Full Review<\/a><\/span>  <\/p>\n<p class=\"product-features\">The Soundcore Life P3 earbuds support multipoint Bluetooth, pack a 35-hour battery, and feature both ANC and Transparency modes. 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