Michelle Ehrhardt

The Surface Pro 8 doesn’t add too much new functionality to the product line, but is easily the most refined version of the Surface Pro yet, keeping it competitive with other 13-inch devices.

The Roccat Kone XP is a comfortable and highly configurable mouse with 11 distinct and easy-to-reach buttons, but its aesthetics might not fit in on every desk.

The AKG Ara and AKG Lyra sound great in an ideal environment, but aren’t built to get the most out of being USB devices.

The Joby Wavo Pod has strong audio fidelity and more robust accessory compatibility than other similar microphones in this price range, but its included pop filter comes across as a gimmick.

A strong but expensive feature set that lacks broad appeal.

The Elecom 4K Webcam is positioned like a budget alternative to other 4K contenders, but at $150, it’s still far too expensive for the quality you get.

With a built-in Intel processor, the Opal C1 is an expensive and niche device that nonetheless heralds an exciting future for webcams as a whole.

The Movo WebMic HD Pro is a more-than-serviceable hybrid of a 1080p webcam and a desktop condenser microphone. But its unusual shape makes it awkward to mount.