Posts From Karthik Iyer

Karthik Iyer
Karthik Iyer

Karthik covers PC hardware for XDA Computing. When not at work, you will find him yelling at his monitors while playing video games.

Acer Swift 3 (2022) vs Acer Aspire 5: Which one’s better?

Acer recently introduced the latest generation of the Swift 3, one of the most popular mainstream notebooks on the market. The new refreshed Acer Swift 3 (2022) model packs Intel's 12th generation Intel Core processors and has a bunch of other improvements. You also get up to 2TB SSD and a fun few colors to...

Best docking stations for the Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 in 2022

The Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 stands as a solid option on the market for those who are looking to buy a reliable business notebook without having to spend too much money. It's on par with a lot of other premium notebooks on paper and it also offers a good set of features. We're looking...

Does the Acer Swift 3 (2022) come with a user-replaceable battery?

Acer announced a bunch of new laptops powered by Intel's new 12th gen Alder Lake mobile processors. The Acer Swift 3 is one of the first mainstream notebooks on the market to be powered by these new chips. On top of that, it also brings a couple of other noteworthy features including more Thunderbolt ports...

Dell Latitude 7430 vs Lenovo ThinkPad T14s Gen 3: Which 14-inch laptop should you buy?

There are a ton of 14-inch business laptops on the market right now, so it might be a little overwhelming to pick one from a sea of options out there. If you are on the lookout for some new options in the business space, then the new Dell Latitude 7430 and the Lenovo ThinkPad T14s...

BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R review: A solid ultrawide that lets you work hard and play harder

The BenQ Mobiuz EX3415R is an impressive 34-inch curved ultrawide monitor that comes with everything that you'd want from a high-end monitor. It has all the smarts to deliver a fast and responsive gaming experience. The curved ultrawide screen also makes everything more immersive, be it playing games, watching movies, or simply using the monitor...

What configurations is the Acer Swift 3 (2022) available in?

Acer recently introduced a new, refreshed version of its Swift 3 laptop. This is one of the most popular mainstream notebooks out there, and it now comes with Intel’s 12th-generation processors and a couple of other improvements. This particular laptop isn't available to purchase just yet but we think you should definitely be on the...

What configurations does the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 come in?

Lenovo launched a new refreshed model of its flagship ThinkPad notebook, the X1 Carbon earlier this year at CES. The new ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 comes with Intel's new 12th gen Core processors with vPro, an OLED display option, and an upgraded webcam, among other things. It's shaping up to be one of the...

Lenovo ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 vs ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10: Which one to buy?

Lenovo has already launched more than a few laptops in the business space under the ThinkPad series. Both the ThinkPad T14 Gen 3 and the ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10 are two of the newest notebooks on the market that offer powerful internals and some exciting features. We've already compared these two laptops with a...

Viewsonic Elite XG270QG Review: The best 1440p gaming monitor?

The Viewsonic XG270QG is an excellent option for those who are looking to invest in a good quality 1440p monitor for their gaming setup. It supports a max refresh rate of 165Hz at 1440p, has a great response time, and very low input lag. All these things come together to deliver a responsive and genuinely...

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business vs Dell Latitude 5430: Which one to buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business is here to go against other business notebooks on the market in 2022. We've already compared this particular notebook to a bunch of other business laptops including the Lenovo ThinkPad X1 Carbon Gen 10. In this article, we're going to take a look at the Samsung Galaxy Book 2...

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business vs Dell Latitude 7430: Which one to buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business is one of the newest options to enter the business laptop space in 2022. It's powered by Intel's new 12th gen Alder Lake mobile processors and comes with a 14-inch Full HD display, a 1080p webcam, and more. We've already compared this particular laptop with a bunch of other...

Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business vs MacBook Air: Which one to buy?

The Samsung Galaxy Book 2 Business is now official and it brings a lot of interesting specs and features to the table. It's powered by Intel's new 12th gen Alder Lake mobile processors and features a 14-inch Full HD display and a 1080p webcam. It's shaping to be one of the best business notebooks out...