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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

OnePlus Nord Buds 2 review: A successful sequel
Headphones

After a middling first pair of cheap earbuds, OnePlus has absolutely nailed the sequel with the well-rounded Nord Buds 2

£69 inc VAT
Sony Xperia 10 V preview: Bigger camera, lower price
Mobile phones

The Sony Xperia 10 V adds a new camera and promises epic battery life, but where are the much-needed hardware improvements?

OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G review: Treading water
Mobile phones

The OnePlus Nord CE 3 Lite 5G is a decent mid-range phone, but it doesn’t feel like enough of an advancement over its predecessor

£299 inc VAT
The Huawei Mate X3 is the slimmest folding phone yet
Mobile phones

The Huawei Mate X3 is both slimmer and lighter than any other folding phone we’ve seen to date, but it’s also the most expensive

Huawei P60 Pro hands-on review: A shot in the dark
Mobile phones

The Huawei P60 Pro is a valiant effort to overcome the brand’s international trading restrictions, but it’s a tough sell at this price

Keep your garden clean with these top cat repellents
Garden

Looking to keep cats from using your garden as a toilet? Our picks of the best cat repellents will keep your lawn clean and pristine

Jabra Elite 4 review: More money, more problems
Headphones

The Jabra Elite 4 sound great but the rest of the package falls short of the elite tier

£100 inc VAT
Oppo Reno 8 Pro review: Almost a flagship smasher
Mobile phones

With super-fast charging and impressive performance, the Oppo Reno 8 Pro is close to flagship greatness

£599 inc VAT
Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro review: Overpriced and undercooked
Headphones

Despite impressive audio performance and battery life, the Xiaomi Buds 4 Pro are too expensive for what they offer

£240 inc VAT
Motorola Razr 2022 review: Fastest flip in the west
Mobile phones

The Motorola Razr 2022 makes its mark in the flip phone game with impressive performance and stamina, but it’s lacking in software support

£950 inc VAT