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Ben Johnston

When independent film reviewing didn’t scratch his itch for discussing CPUs and bass frequencies, Ben pivoted industries and joined Expert Reviews in 2021. Nowadays, he goes by the title of Reviews Writer and covers all manner of mobile technology and audio products. After getting paid to listen to music and take photos with phones by day, this mild-mannered reporter can be found by night (and other times of day) earning his reputation as our resident comic book nerd or out on the water pretending that kayaking counts as real exercise.

Recent articles by Ben Johnston

Motorola Razr 50 folded in hand, with the external display on

Motorola Razr 2024 Review: Better, But Still Not There Yet

Despite some big improvements, including an excellent cover display, the Motorola Razr 2024 still isn’t the ultimate affordable foldable

Published : Feb 14, 2025

$700

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra lying face up on a table with the display on and the S Pen Stylus sitting on the screen

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra: Lots of AI, for Better or Worse

The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is an incredibly powerful and polished flagship that focuses too much on AI and not enough on hardware upgrades

Published : Feb 12, 2025

$1300 256GB

The Best Cheap Phones Tested and Reviewed by Us

Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best cheap phones to buy, fully tested by our team of experts

Published : Feb 11, 2025

Motorola Razr 50 Ultra folded on the edge of a table with the external display on

Motorola Razr+ (2024) Review: A Clamshell Bombshell

With its new telephoto camera and a terrific external display, the Motorola Razr+ (2024) sets a high bar for Samsung to follow

Published : Feb 7, 2025

$1000

Google Pixel 9 Pro in hand, front view, in front of black and white cushions

Google Pixel 9 Pro Review: Small Phone, Large Shadow

Google’s first compact Pro phone tucks myriad features into a svelte package, easily outshining its pricier big-screened sibling

Published : Feb 5, 2025

$999

The Best Kids' Phones to Buy in The US

If you're looking for a phone for your child, you'll want something cheap and robust, and we’ve tried out all the best contenders

Published : Feb 2, 2025

selection of headphoines

The Best Bluetooth Headphones for Every Budget

Bid farewell to pesky audio cables with the best Bluetooth headphones you can buy in 2025

Published : Jan 8, 2025

The Best iPads You Can Buy

Apple never stops releasing tablets, so we’ve tested out the range to find out which is the best iPad for you

Published : Jan 1, 2025

Google Pixel 8a in hand, rear view, with low sofas in the background

This Five-Star Smartphone is Now Even More of a Bargain

My favorite mid-range phone has the best cameras and software support in its class – and this Prime Day deal is the best time to grab one

Published : Oct 8, 2024