Dominic Bayley

PCWorld Australia Editor

Based in Australia, Dominic Bayley is a hardcore tech enthusiast. His PCWorld focus is on PC gaming hardware: laptops, mice, headsets and keyboards.

Articles by Dominic Bayley

Acer Predator Triton 17X review: A 17-inch gaming powerhouse

Acer Predator Triton 17X review: A 17-inch gaming powerhouse

The Acer Predator Triton 17X is an incredibly capable 17-inch gaming laptop benefiting from the tremendous power of its Intel i9-13900HX CPU and RTX 4090 GPU. But that's not all. It's also tough as nails, has an excellent port selection, and an absurdly fine QHD+ mini-LED display with a 240Hz refresh rate.
1 month ago
Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed review: A fast, unpretentious esports mouse

Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed review: A fast, unpretentious esports mouse

The Razer Viper V3 HyperSpeed is modest in appearance but a real performance juggernaut. Its handling is superb and its 30K Razer Focus Optical Sensor is fast and accurate. It also supports 4K HyperPolling for the quickest responses in competitive games.
1 month ago
Hands on: HP’s Spectre Foldable PC redefines what a computer can be

Hands on: HP’s Spectre Foldable PC redefines what a computer can be

The HP Spectre Foldable is exceptionally thin, lightweight, and has a mere 3mm fold area to reduce light glare. This laptop can seamlessly switch between laptop, tablet, and desktop modes as well as an Expanded 1.5 dual-screen mode that gives you a smaller display on the bottom like you get in Asus' ROG Zephyrus Duo laptops.
2 months ago
Audeze Maxwell Wireless review: A premium gaming headset for audiophiles

Audeze Maxwell Wireless review: A premium gaming headset for audiophiles

The Audeze Maxwell Wireless gaming headset features truly audiophile-grade sound quality thanks to its 90mm planar magnetic drivers. Its sound is also tuned perfectly to pick up subtle audio cues in competitive games. What's more, this headset is extremely robust and comfortable and has a battery life that's in some cases three times longer than some premium rivals.
3 months ago
Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED review: A versatile, long-lasting OLED 2-in-1

Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED review: A versatile, long-lasting OLED 2-in-1

The Asus Zenbook 14 Flip OLED seemingly has it all - a remarkably light and thin - yet robust - convertible design, a zippy high-end CPU and aggressive productivity-focused connectivity. Its 2.8K OLED display is also a luxury worth savoring. Plus, this laptop's all-day battery life and USB-C fast charging functionality keep you up and running for longer.
3 months ago
Asus ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition review: A powerful esports mouse

Asus ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition review: A powerful esports mouse

The ROG Harpe Ace Aim Lab Edition has the stamp of pro gamers written all over it, having been co-designed by players. Consequently, it feels ideal for fast competitive gaming. This mouse represents an enigma in esports circles since it weighs just 54 grams yet has an extremely powerful 36,000 DPI sensor and Tri-Mode connectivity.
3 months ago
Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: Affordable, but with all the frills

Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 review: Affordable, but with all the frills

The Acer Predator Helios Neo 16 keeps pace with more premium priced laptops in the performance stakes, but it also sports slick futuristic styling, a gorgeous keyboard and ports galore. Plus, the base model gives you the best part of $2,000 change from a $3,000 budget.
4 months ago
Roccat Syn Max Air review: Futuristic vibes

Roccat Syn Max Air review: Futuristic vibes

Roccat's Syn Max Air, with its cuboid earcups and programmable RGB, looks so futuristic it could easily pass as a prop from the set of a Blade Runner remake. Yet this 3D audio capable gaming headset also provides gamers excellent cross compatibility and dual wireless connectivity.
4 months ago
Razer Blade 18 review: A pricey behemoth of a gaming laptop

Razer Blade 18 review: A pricey behemoth of a gaming laptop

The Razer Blade 18 is Razer's largest gaming laptop, featuring a gorgeous 18-inch QHD+ display, excellent upgradability and an exceptional build quality. However, a high price holds it back from truly impressing.
5 months ago