Ben Johnston
Recent articles by Ben Johnston
Samsung Galaxy A35 5G review: Almost wonderful
Mobile phones
The Samsung Galaxy A35 5G is a terrific all-rounder for its price, but the clunky design and older processor allows rivals to push ahead
The best cheap wireless earbuds to buy
HeadphonesIf 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?
Bluetooth speakers Smart speakersOur pick of the best Echo speakers from Amazon's range of Alexa-ready devices
Xiaomi 14 review: Neck and neck with Samsung
Mobile phonesWith phenomenal performance and versatile cameras, the pocket-sized Xiaomi 14 is a serious threat to Samsung’s Galaxy S24
Motorola Moto G84 5G review: Stamina over speed
Mobile phonesPerformance could be better but a gorgeous display and terrific battery life keep the Motorola Moto G84 5G in the fight
The best noise-cancelling earbuds in 2024
HeadphonesEnjoy your music, movies and podcasts in peace with the best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra review: Closing the gap
Mobile phonesPerformance falls a bit behind, but the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is still the closest challenger yet to Samsung’s flip phone supremacy
Anker Soundcore Motion X600: Spatial audio to get you moving
Bluetooth speakersThe Anker Soundcore Motion X600 wraps energetic and engaging audio in an attractive package, but battery life leaves a lot to be desired
Anker Soundcore Space One review
HeadphonesSome minor issues keep the Anker Soundcore Space One from being truly out of this world, but they’re lightyears ahead of most competitors
Shokz OpenFit review: For the few, not the many
HeadphonesThe Shokz OpenFit are great for niche use cases but won’t replace traditional true wireless earbuds as your daily drivers