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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

Xiaomi 13T Pro hands-on review front in hand
Xiaomi 13T Pro hands-on review: Lucky number 13
Mobile phones

The design may be a little basic, but the Xiaomi 13T Pro looks set to continue the success of the brand’s 13 series smartphones

Microsoft Surface Go 4 preview: Taking care of business
2-in-1 laptops

The Microsoft Surface Go 4 ditches the consumer market but adds a speedier processor and somehow gets even lighter

Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 announcement - laptop view
Microsoft announces the Surface Laptop Studio 2
2-in-1 laptops

The Microsoft Surface Laptop Studio 2 brings newer chips and faster performance, but some old issues remain

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max preview: Fast forward
Media streamers

The new Fire TV Stick 4K and 4K Max offer faster processing, better connectivity and improved AI for more natural content searching

The best waterproof speakers to buy in 2023
Speakers

Enjoy great audio in the bath, at pool parties and beyond with our pick of the best waterproof speakers

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Sony Xperia 5 V announced with Exmor T camera sensor
Mobile phones

The Sony Xperia 5 V gets the same main camera sensor as the 1 V and drops the price, but it also loses a dedicated telephoto lens

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Nokia C32 review: Out of its depth
Mobile phones

The Nokia C32 takes steps to improve upon its predecessors but struggles to keep up with the best budget smartphones on the market

£130 inc VAT
Nokia G42 5G review: Competitive, but lacking the wow factor
Mobile phones

The Nokia G42 5G is well-specced for a £200 phone, but the brand still hasn’t nailed the synergy between repairability and software support

£199 inc VAT
The best speakers you can buy today
Speakers

Elevate your audio at home and on the go with our pick of the best speakers for every budget

The best kids' tablets to buy
Tablets

Don't trust your little one with your new iPad Pro? Why not buy a tablet designed just for them?