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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

Motorola Moto G73 5G review: Stunted growth
Mobile phones

The Motorola Moto G73 5G is technically proficient, but it’s not enough of an advancement over the G62 to justify the increased price

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£270 inc VAT
Motorola Moto G53 5G review: A frustratingly mixed bag
Mobile phones

A competent budget handset in its own right, the Moto G53 5G is ultimately undermined by Motorola’s muddled and inconsistent lineup

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£190 inc VAT
Motorola Edge 30 Neo: Not the one
Mobile phones

Despite a couple of noteworthy features, the Motorola Edge 30 Neo fails to stand its ground in the cut-throat mid-range market

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£350 inc VAT
The best packing cubes for streamlining your luggage
Technology

Whether it’s for business travel or backpacking, your luggage will benefit greatly from using some of the best packing cubes you can buy

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Black Friday iPhone deals LIVE - iPhone next to Expert Reviews logo
Black Friday and Cyber Monday iPhone deals - LIVE
Mobile phones

From bargain iPhone 15 contracts to steep discounts on older models, find all the best Black Friday and Cyber Monday iPhone deals right here

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The best iPhone deals of Black Friday 2023
Mobile phones

The best contract and handset-only Black Friday iPhone deals this year

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Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII review - earbuds sitting on a phone next to the charging case cropped
Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII: High quality but low appeal
Headphones

The Astell & Kern AK UW100MKII deliver exceptional audio for true wireless earbuds, but the lack of ANC will likely put off a lot of people

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£269 inc VAT
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 announcement - Chipset on fingertip next to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 logo cropped
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3: Everything you need to know
Mobile phones

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 adds on-device generative AI and improves performance and power efficiency

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Snapdragon X Elite announcement - Laptop with chips and Snapdragon X Elite logo
Snapdragon X Elite takes aim at Apple, Intel and AMD
Laptops

Qualcomm’s latest PC platform has on-board generative AI and promises class-leading performance speeds

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OnePlus Open preview - Phone on table in front of woman, cropped
OnePlus Open preview: A strong opening gambit
Mobile phones

OnePlus’ first foldable has Hasselblad cameras and promises the most durable hinge on the market

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