MonsterVine’s Holiday Gift Guide for October 2020

We all have that person who’s difficult to find a gift for; that’s why we’re here to take the hard part out of the gift buying process with our holiday gift guide.

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Lexip Pro Pu94 Mouse – $40 [Diego]
All in all, the Lexip Pu94 is still my go-to daily mouse despite the bugs. Is it annoying when I have to disconnect my mouse and reconnect it because I suddenly lost access to the mouse click? Totally. But it’s a two second fix that’s worth the occasional annoyance because that joystick is just so damn useful for various programs. It released for $150 last year, and I likely wouldn’t recommend it if it was still at that price point. The price has since dropped significantly to $40, a very recommendable price point if you’re looking for a mouse that could help introduce some quality of life changes for productivity work. Read the full review here

BenQ EX2780Q – $450 [Austin]

After a year of using the EX2780Q I am still impressed by the display. And now with the new consoles coming out, it seems even more attractive for a compact desk setup. Especially if you are picking up the Xbox Series S, targeting a lower resolution and still taking advantage of higher frame rates and HDR settings. The slew of advanced, cutting edge features might seem overwhelming at first, but the proof is in the picture. Superb image quality right out of the box with plenty of deep customization settings to tweak things just right for each game. The ability to play without headphones and still have a quality audio experience makes coming home from work to play a game, that much more relaxing. 

Headphones

1More Triple Driver + BT Adapter $80 [Austin]

Wired earbuds with a wired touch with great sound quality at a reasonable price. These triple driver buds are the first to be THX (yes, that movie theater sound) certified meaning they deliver quality across frequencies and are balanced between channels. I enjoy the versatility of being able to jack into a traditional analog connection, while still being able to enjoy the simplicity of a 1-button bluetooth adapter, and still get the same quality listening experience. The buds fit snugly in my ears across a long work day of moving around, and the only issue I ran into was forgetting they were there.

Astro A40 TR – $150 [$200 w/Astro.ID] [Diego]
Now would I recommend them over something like an Audiotechnica when these are $150? Hell no. But if you’re in the market for a gaming specific headset (and want to pay the premium to customize a headset), the Astro A40 TR is a great pick. Read the full review here