
HP Series 5 527sw 27-Inch FHD IPS Monitor: features, specs and who it suits
The HP Series 5 527sw is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with 99% sRGB, 300 nits, a 100 Hz refresh rate and a tilt stand. What the specs mean in use.
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The HP Series 5 527sw is a 27-inch Full HD IPS monitor with 99% sRGB, 300 nits, a 100 Hz refresh rate and a tilt stand. What the specs mean in use.

HP's DisplayLink-based dock connects a laptop to up to two monitors plus its own screen, with USB, Ethernet and audio over one cable. See ports and compatibility.

HP's USB-C Dock G5 turns one USB-C cable into two DisplayPort and HDMI outputs, Gigabit Ethernet, USB ports and 100W power. What it offers and what to check.

A 21.45-inch Full HD HP monitor with AMD FreeSync, a 75Hz refresh rate and a tilt stand. What the specs mean for everyday desk work and study.

A 23.8-inch Full HD monitor from HP with AMD FreeSync, a 75Hz refresh rate, micro-edge bezels and a tilt stand. What the specs mean for office and study use.

A 27-inch Full HD monitor with AMD FreeSync, a 75Hz refresh rate, a tilt-adjustable stand and EPEAT Gold and ENERGY STAR credentials. What the specs mean.

An unmanaged, fanless 16-port Gigabit switch with Class 4 PoE on every port and a shared 124W limit, for small offices. What the specs mean and what to check.

The HPE Instant On AP17 (R2X10A) is an outdoor 2x2 WiFi 5 access point with app management and PoE power. What the specs mean and what to check first.

A magnetic floating keyboard case with trackpad and 130-degree tilt for the iPad A16 (11th gen) and iPad 10th gen. What the specs mean and how to check the fit.

A slim 450g Inateck keyboard case for the iPad (A16 / 10th gen) and several 11-inch iPad Air and Pro models, with a magnetic detachable design and a multi-touch trackpad.

A magnetic keyboard case with a floating cantilever stand, trackpad and 130-degree tilt for iPad Air 11-inch and iPad Pro 11-inch models. What the specs mean and what to check.

The Intel 670p is a 512GB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD with a PCIe 3.0 x4 interface and QLC 3D NAND, rated up to 3,000 MB/s reads. What the specs mean in practice.

The Intel Core 2 Duo E8400 is a dual-core 3GHz, 45nm boxed processor with 6MB cache for LGA775 sockets. What the specs mean and what to check for an older PC.

The Intel Core i5-10400F is a 6-core, 12-thread LGA1200 desktop processor with no integrated graphics and a boxed cooler. What the specs mean and what it needs.

A 7th generation Intel Core i5 desktop processor for LGA 1151 motherboards, with Intel HD Graphics 630, Turbo Boost 2.0 and Hyper-Threading. What it means.

The Intel Core i5-8400 is an 8th Gen six-core desktop processor with UHD Graphics 630, up to 4.0 GHz Turbo and 9 MB cache, for Intel 300 Series motherboards.

The Intel Core i7-14700KF is an unlocked 20-core, 28-thread desktop CPU with no integrated graphics, 5.6 GHz boost, DDR4/DDR5 and PCIe 5.0 support.

A 3.40GHz Intel Core i7-3770 desktop processor with 8MB of cache. What the clock speed and cache mean, and what motherboard it needs.

A look at the Intel Core i7-6700K, an unlocked quad-core Skylake desktop processor for LGA 1151 boards at 4.00 GHz, and what its specs mean for a PC build.

The Intel Core i7-7700 is a 7th-generation LGA 1151 desktop processor with a 3.6GHz base, 4.2GHz Turbo, HD Graphics 630 and Hyper-Threading. What it means.

A look at the Intel Core i7-7700T, a quad-core 2.90 GHz LGA1151 desktop processor in an OEM pack. What the specs mean and what to check for compatibility.

The Intel Core i7-860 is a quad-core 2.80 GHz desktop processor for LGA1156 motherboards, with Hyper-Threading, Turbo Boost and 8 MB cache. What the specs mean.

The Intel Core i7-8700K is an unlocked six-core, 12-thread LGA1151 desktop processor with up to 4.7GHz turbo and UHD Graphics 630. What its specs mean.

The Intel Core i7-8700T in tray packaging: a low-power 8th-generation desktop processor. What the T suffix and tray packaging mean and what to check before fitting it.

A 9th Gen Intel Core i7-9700K with 8 cores, up to 4.9GHz Turbo, unlocked multiplier and LGA1151 socket. What the specs mean and what it needs to run.

The Intel Core i9-14900KF is an unlocked 24-core, 32-thread desktop CPU with up to 6.0GHz boost, DDR4 and DDR5 support and no integrated graphics. What the specs mean.

The Intel Core i9-9900K is an unlocked 9th Gen desktop CPU with 8 cores, 16 threads, up to 5.0GHz turbo and UHD Graphics 630 for LGA1151 boards.

A look at the Intel I226-T1 Ethernet network adapter: what the I226 family typically offers, how a single-port card is used and what to check before fitting one.

The Intel NUC 12 Enthusiast mini PC pairs a Core i7-12700H with Intel Arc A770M graphics, Thunderbolt 4, WiFi 6E and 2.5Gb Ethernet. What the specs mean.

A low-profile Intel SAS/SATA expander card that turns a few controller ports into up to 24 drive connections at 6Gb/s. What it does and what it needs.

The Intel D3-S4510 is a 3.84TB 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD with TLC 3D NAND, 560 MB/s reads and a 2 million hour MTBF. What the specs mean.

A 1.92TB 2.5-inch SATA enterprise SSD from Intel with TLC flash, 560 MB/s reads and a 2-million-hour MTBF. What the specs mean and what to check first.

The Kingston XS2000 1TB is a pocket-sized USB-C portable SSD with speeds up to 2,000 MB/s and IP55 protection. What the speed requires and who it suits.

A 10.1-inch Android 12 tablet with an octa-core processor, 6GB RAM, 128GB storage, microSD expansion to 1TB and a 6000mAh battery. What the specs mean.

A pocket-sized rugged external SSD with USB-C, read speeds up to 2,000MB/s and IP54 protection. What the specs mean and what to check before you buy.

The Lenovo ThinkPad USB-C Dock Gen 2 connects a laptop to up to three monitors, Ethernet and USB devices over one cable. Ports, video limits and compatibility.

A 1TB M.2 2280 NVMe SSD from Lexar with PCIe Gen3x4, up to 3300MB/s reads and 3D NAND. What the numbers mean and what to confirm before fitting it.

The Lexar NM790 is a 1TB M.2 2280 PCIe Gen4 NVMe SSD rated at 7,400/6,500 MB/s with HMB 3.0 and a PS5-compatible design. What the specs mean.

A 2TB PCIe 4.0 M.2 2280 SSD rated at up to 7,400MB/s reads and 6,500MB/s writes, compatible with PS5 and laptops. What HMB and the specs mean.

A 1TB 2.5-inch SATA III solid state drive with read speeds up to 550MB/s, a 480TBW endurance figure and a three-year warranty. What the specs mean.

A 2TB 2.5-inch SATA III solid state drive with reads up to 550MB/s and a 960TBW endurance figure. What the specs mean for upgrading an older laptop or desktop.

The Lian Li EDGE 1000W is a fully modular ATX 3.1 power supply with a 12V-2x6 cable, 80 PLUS Gold and Cybenetics Gold efficiency levels and a built-in USB/fan hub.

A fully modular 1200W ATX 3.1 power supply in white with a 12V-2x6 cable, Cybenetics Gold efficiency and a built-in USB/fan hub. What the specs mean.

A dual-band AC1750 Wi-Fi router with MU-MIMO, Gigabit Ethernet ports and coverage of up to 1,500 square feet. What the specs mean and what to check.

A tri-band AC2200 Wi-Fi router with MU-MIMO, four Gigabit Ethernet ports and app setup. What tri-band and MU-MIMO mean and what to check before buying.

A tri-band Wi-Fi 5 router rated at AC5400 with MU-MIMO and coverage of up to 3,000 sq ft. What the speed figures mean and who it suits.

A plug-and-play 8-port Gigabit Ethernet switch with QoS and energy-saving features, built for desks and small offices. What the specs mean.

A 16-port Gigabit Ethernet unmanaged switch with a metal housing, QoS and energy-saving features, for desktop or wall mounting. What the specs mean.