80
Joe Shields
Tom's Hardware
“For $230, the Challenger is a great deal for an X870E-based board, though, like everything, it has drawbacks that we’ll cover below.”
Critical Assessment
What Critics Praise
- Robust power delivery
- Flagship-class audio codec
- Fast USB connectivity
- Flexible IO shield
- Affordable price point
Points of Contention
- BIOS needs a refresh
- Lacks AI features
- Slower 160 MHz Wi-Fi 7
Professional Reviews
1 review from 1 critic
