Herman Miller Embody office chair Review – Expensive art object, over-hyped seating furniture and unfortunately not suitable for everyone

It was actually supposed to be a step up, a worthy replacement for my ageing Wagner Alumedic, whose Dondola mechanism was in need of a light refresh after many years of daily use and the chair was also in need of a new gas pressure spring. So I decided to listen to the countless glowing reviews and invest in a supposed masterpiece of modern [...]


DXRacer TANK XXL gaming chair in test – When the name obliges

With the XXL gaming chair from the established TANK series, DXRacer explicitly addresses “larger” gamers and goes “all-in” in terms of stability. Read on to find out whether the huge fabric-covered chair can do more than just be comfortable. I had actually planned to present our readers with a test report on the announced [...]


Sihoo S300 gray in the test: Premium ergonomics at half the price?

Anyone looking for an ergonomic office chair at a premium level quickly ends up with big names such as Herman Miller or Steelcase and just as quickly with prices that go beyond the budget of many home offices. This is exactly where the Sihoo Doro S300 comes in. High-quality features, modern ergonomics, elegant design, but significantly cheaper [...]


Non-invasive latency measurement on mice, keyboards and other peripherals – We build our own measurement equipment! | igor’sLAB internal

Hello dear community, it’s Bernhard here again! Not the one with the jackhammer, but the one with the soldering iron. Igor really knows how to inspire with great projects and ideas and so I was recruited once again to turn a small project into reality for him. What is it going to be about? Igor wants to measure the real (human-perceived) [...]


Lofree Flow Lite84 Review – Low-profile mechanical keyboard for everyday use, ergonomics and performance

Introduction and unboxing Today I would like to introduce you to two particularly beautiful keyboards from a brand that is still young: Lofree. These are the same model, which we received in two different color variants. The Lofree Flow Lite84 is a mechanical keyboard with a compact 75 percent layout that is aimed at users who value ergonomic [...]


Orico MiniTower Dock in test – Not just for the Mac Mini

Today I’m writing a report that seems a little unusual for IgorsLab. Apple or Macs are rarely found in our range and an external hard disk dock doesn’t really arouse my interest. However, I was looking for such a solution myself and at the same time I received an offer for the matching mini PC, so I accepted. So let’s take a look [...]


Review of the ASUS ROG Keris II ACE and Keris II Origin – who will click their way into the mausoleum of honor?

With the ASUS ROG Keris II, ASUS presents two new e-sports mice aimed specifically at ambitious and professional gamers. The Keris II ACE and the Keris II Origin: low weight – combined with the latest sensor technology, durable switches and versatile connection options – should make these two rodents serious contenders in the high-end [...]


New Cherry MX 8.3 TKL Wireless Keyboard Review – Elegant design with full metal body and wireless functionality

Unboxing The Cherry MX 8.3 TKL Wireless is Cherry’s latest addition to the high-end segment of mechanical keyboards and you can tell from the very first moment. Compact in tenkeyless format, but packed with technology and sophisticated design, it combines classic Cherry quality with modern features such as gasket mount, hot-swappable MX2A [...]


Realtek ALC1200 demystified – what really distinguishes the entry-level sound chip from the larger ALC1220

Today I would like to update you on a detail that is often overlooked in practice, although it is crucial for the correct classification of measured values and manufacturer specifications. This is the distinction between front header and front audio. While the front header refers to the internal pin connector on the mainboard, via which the cable [...]


Igor in danger: Bulk purchase at Temu – Function tests, material analysis, poisons, defects and lots of garbage

Because the issue is unfortunately still relevant and the junk seller company now even operates external warehouses in the EU, I decided to revisit my own experiment on this convalescent Sunday. On the one hand, quite a few new readers have joined us, and on the other hand, you really can’t warn people enough about this junk shop. Here we go [...]