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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.

Recent articles by Ben Johnston

The Samsung Galaxy Tab S9's price has hit an all-time low
Tablets

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
Tablets

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

The five-star Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is cheaper on Amazon
Mobile phones

The Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is my favourite flip phone I’ve tested, and it’s back at its best price ever in Amazon’s spring sale

The five-star Pixel 7a is back to its lowest price
Mobile phones

The Google Pixel 7a captured incredible photos in our tests, and now it’s back to its rock-bottom price for Amazon’s spring sale

Our picks for the best blackout blinds from £8
Furniture

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
Home office

Ease your aches and pains with our pick of the best standing desks

Hand holding the Nothing Phone (2a) with a garden in the background
Nothing Phone (2a) review: Nothing compares
Mobile phones

Presenting a gorgeous display and terrific stamina in a uniquely stylish package, the Phone (2a) is the Nothing’s best-value handset yet

£319 inc VAT
Nubia Flip 5G folded in hand, time showing on external display
Nubia Flip 5G hands-on: New blood in the flip phone game
Mobile phones

Nubia’s first swing at a folding phone, the Flip 5G, could be a strong rival for the Motorola Razr 40 – if it comes to the UK, that is

Motorola Adaptive Display Concept bendable phone wrapped around a woman's wrist
Motorola brings its bendable, wearable concept phone to MWC
Mobile phones

Chunky, ridiculous and highly impractical, the Motorola Adaptive Display Concept is exactly the kind of thing I want from MWC

Xiaomi 14 Ultra front view, in hand, grey bench in the background
Xiaomi 14 Ultra hands-on review: A mostly enticing UK debut
Mobile phones

With the 14 Ultra, Xiaomi is finally bringing its top-tier handset to the UK. But does it have what it takes to compete?