Computers: is it worth it?

Laptops, components and desk hardware, judged on what you actually gain over the cheaper one.

5 reviews

BESIGN LS03 Laptop Stand: Is It Worth It? Worth it, with one conditionA six inch lift changes your screen height, but only if you add a keyboard. Here's the actual mechanism behind the BESIGN LS03, not the marketing version.
Dell 65W USB-C Laptop Charger: Is It Worth It? Worth it, if your Dell model matchesA Dell charger that negotiates power instead of just pushing volts. Here's why that matters more than the wattage number on the box.
Anker USB-C Hub for MacBook: Is It Worth It? Worth it, if your setup is simpleOne USB-C port on your MacBook is doing five jobs badly. Here's whether Anker's 5-in-1 hub actually fixes that or just adds another cable.
Microsoft Surface Pro 65W Charger: Worth It? Worth it, if your stock charger is dead or too shortA 65W Surface charger doesn't charge faster than your laptop can accept, it just stops being the bottleneck. Here's what that buys you.
MacBook Air Charger: Is This 70W USB-C Adapter Worth It? Worth it, if 70W covers your MacA third-party MacBook Air charger only works if it speaks Apple's power language. Here's how this one does it, and when 70W isn't enough.