# 7items

> 7items is a tech gadget blog for buying decisions. We separate the features that count from the ones that don't, and tell you which product to get.

## 3D Printing

- [Bambu's X2D is the cheapest dual nozzle printer yet](https://7items.com/3d-printing/bambu-x2d-dual-nozzle/): The Bambu X2D dual nozzle printer puts two hot ends on one toolhead at $649. See the purge waste maths and what soluble supports really cost.
- [Prusa upgraded the CORE One and XL without raising prices](https://7items.com/3d-printing/prusa-core-one-gen-2-xl-plus-upgrade/): Prusa CORE One Gen 2, CORE One L+ and XL+ add GT1.5 belts, a nozzle wiper and a 20x faster tool sensor, and Prusa held the price on every model.


## Monitor

- [2,304 dimming zones sit behind LG's 27GM950B screen](https://7items.com/monitor/lg-27gm950b-2304-dimming-zones/): LG 27GM950B has 2,304 dimming zones on a 27-inch 5K mini LED panel. See the zone-per-pixel maths and whether the OLED sibling is the better desk buy.
- [The Alienware AW3926QW is $700 cheaper than LG's 39GX950B](https://7items.com/monitor/alienware-aw3926qw-vs-lg-39gx950b/): Alienware AW3926QW vs LG 39GX950B compared on subpixels, brightness, text sharpness, HDR modes, and a $700 price gap between two 39-inch 5K2K OLEDs.
- [Dell U4025QW vs LG 39GX950B-B on a Linux coding desk](https://7items.com/monitor/dell-u4025qw-vs-lg-39gx950b-b-linux-coding-desk/): Dell U4025QW vs LG 39GX950B-B compared on curvature, text sharpness, ports, and price. IPS Black with Thunderbolt 4 against a 165Hz 5K2K OLED.


## Phone

- [Samsung dropped the zoom lens from the Galaxy Z Fold 8](https://7items.com/phone/galaxy-z-fold-8-review/): Galaxy Z Fold 8 review: the $1,900 foldable drops the telephoto lens, gains a wider 7.6-inch screen, a bigger battery and a near crease-free fold.


## RC Cars

- [$50 of wheels and tires beat a $106 FCX18 upgrade build](https://7items.com/rc-cars/fcx18-budget-upgrades/): FCX18 budget upgrades tested on rocks: brass knuckles, steel shafts and sticky tires added 227g, but $50 of wheels and tires did most of the work.
- [The $180 FCX18 out-crawls the TRX-4M straight from the box](https://7items.com/rc-cars/fms-fcx18-vs-traxxas-trx-4m/): FMS FCX18 vs Traxxas TRX-4M compared on price, portal axles, two-speed gearbox, tires and real rock crawling. The $180 FCX18 wins out of the box.
- [Best RC crawlers under $200](https://7items.com/rc-cars/rc-crawlers-under-200/): RC crawlers under $200 now include brushless, metal-body rigs. Compare 10 tested models by price, scale, and performance to pick the right one.
- [Best RC crawlers under $100](https://7items.com/rc-cars/rc-crawlers-under-100/): RC crawlers under $100 now include brushless FOC rigs and licensed hard bodies. 10 ranked picks from $40 to $99, scored on crawl feel.