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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.
- Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 review: Improving slowly but surely With exceptional audio and improved battery life, the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are a worthwhile upgrade, despite their comfort issues£330
- The best cheap wireless earbuds to buy If you’re looking for versatile and affordable headphones, a pair of the best cheap wireless earbuds could be just the ticket
- Which Amazon Echo smart speaker should I buy? Our pick of the best Echo speakers from Amazon's range of Alexa-ready devices
- recommendedXiaomi 14 review: Neck and neck with Samsung With phenomenal performance and versatile cameras, the pocket-sized Xiaomi 14 is a serious threat to Samsung’s Galaxy S24£899
- recommendedMotorola Moto G84 5G review: Stamina over speed Performance could be better but a gorgeous display and terrific battery life keep the Motorola Moto G84 5G in the fight£249
- recommendedMotorola Razr 40 Ultra review: Closing the gap Performance falls a bit behind, but the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is still the closest challenger yet to Samsung’s flip phone supremacy£1050
- recommendedAnker Soundcore Motion X600: Spatial audio to get you moving The Anker Soundcore Motion X600 wraps energetic and engaging audio in an attractive package, but battery life leaves a lot to be desired£200
- This PS5 Slim deal is a hidden Amazon spring sale gem We're not sure why this PS5 Slim deal hasn't sold out - grab it now in Amazon's spring sale while you still can
- Bag a MEGA saving on the Honor Pad 9 in Amazon's spring sale The Honor Pad 9 impressed me enough to earn a Recommended award, and now you get one for its best price yet in the Amazon spring sale
- The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9's price has hit an all-time low We were happy to recommend the four-star Samsung Galaxy Tab S9 after our testing, but this Amazon spring sale deal makes it irresistible
- Amazon’s dirt-cheap Fire HD 8 is now even more affordable After thoroughly testing it, I gave the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) a recommendation – now, it’s even better value in the brand’s spring sale
- Our picks for the best blackout blinds from £8 Get a great night's sleep even when the sun blasts through at 4am, with our pick of the the best blackout blinds you can buy
- Best standing desks: Improve posture with adjustable desks Ease your aches and pains with our pick of the best standing desks
- recommendedNothing Phone (2a) review: Nothing compares Presenting a gorgeous display and terrific stamina in a uniquely stylish package, the Phone (2a) is the Nothing’s best-value handset yet£319
- recommendedHonor Magic 6 Pro review: An Android flagship like no other With outstanding stamina and some unique features, the Magic 6 Pro is Honor’s most compelling flagship yet£1099