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Ben Johnston
Reviews writer Ben has been with Expert Reviews since 2021, and in that time he’s established himself as an authority on all things mobile tech and audio. On top of testing and reviewing myriad smartphones, tablets, headphones, earbuds and speakers, Ben has turned his hand to the odd laptop hands-on preview and several gaming peripherals. He also regularly attends global industry events, including the Snapdragon Summit and the MWC trade show.
- recommendedOnePlus Nord 4 review: Old-school heavy metal I’m not completely sold on the all-metal build but the OnePlus Nord 4 won me over with its gorgeous display and excellent battery life£429
- The best-value tablets to buy in 2024 The best Apple and Android tablets at prices that won’t break the bank
- Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) review Wireless charging is a welcome addition, but the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) lags in too many key areas to be worth the upgrade£120
- recommendedAmazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: The best £100 tablet? Despite a minor price increase, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) is still the best-value tablet in its class£100
- recommendedAmazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review: Firing on most cylinders Improvements are light, but with no price increase and a dearth of alternative options, the Fire HD 10 is still the budget tablet to beat£150
- Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Stuck on repeat The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 prove themselves on the audio and ANC fronts, but aren’t a huge step up on their predecessors and cost more, too£180
- recommendedSamsung Galaxy A55 5G: Harder, better, faster, cheaper The design is a little outdated, but strong performance and a keen price make Samsung’s mid-range handset more appealing than ever£439
- recommendedHonor 200 Pro review: Putting the ‘AI’ in portraits The software isn’t the best but the Honor 200 Pro more than makes up for it with strong performance and incredible portrait photography£700
- Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 hands-on: Hanging onto the crown? With Galaxy AI and a few hardware upgrades, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 looks like a solid improvement – but Motorola is closing fast
- recommendedMotorola Razr 50 Ultra review: A clamshell bombshell With its new telephoto camera and a terrific external display, the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra sets a high bar for Samsung to follow£999
- Is the OnePlus Nord 4’s all-metal design just a gimmick? The most striking part of the new OnePlus Nord 4 is the unibody metal build – but is there more to it than just a marketing USP?
- Our pick of the best wireless speakers available We’ve tried and tested the best wireless speakers to bring you a definitive list of the most capable options at a range of price points
- Amazon unveils the new Echo Spot just in time for Prime Day With its Prime Day sale right around the corner, Amazon has announced its latest smart speaker – the newly updated Echo Spot
- best buyMotorola Edge 50 Fusion review: Sure to elicit a reaction With very few missteps, the Motorola Edge 50 Fusion quickly asserts itself as one of the most attractive options in its price range£350
- recommendedHonor 200 review: The biggest threat yet to the Pixel 8a? The Honor 200 pairs an affordable telephoto camera with terrific stamina – if only the software and performance could match the Pixel 8a£500