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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

Front view of the Nothing Ear A headphones in a closed case being held in a persons hand
Nothing Ear (a) review: A bold new er(a)
Headphones

With a striking design, excellent sound and solid ANC, the Nothing Ear (a) are a stunning pair of affordable earbuds with few drawbacks

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£99 inc VAT
Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 review - teaser. Headphones propped up against case with garden in background
Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 review: Improving slowly but surely
Headphones

With exceptional audio and improved battery life, the Shure Aonic 50 Gen 2 are a worthwhile upgrade, despite their comfort issues

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£330 inc VAT
Cropped shot of Samsung Galaxy A35 5G in hand, rear view, with an orange and white mosaic table in the background
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

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£339 inc VAT
Cropped view of the Samsung Galaxy A55 5G in hand, rear-view, in front of a green, leafy tree
Samsung Galaxy A55 5G: Harder, better, faster, cheaper
Mobile phones

The design is a little outdated, but strong performance and a keen price make Samsung’s mid-range handset more appealing than ever

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£439 inc VAT
The best cheap wireless earbuds to buy
Headphones

If you’re looking for versatile and affordable headphones, a pair of the best cheap wireless earbuds could be just the ticket

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Which Amazon Echo smart speaker should I buy?
Bluetooth speakers Smart speakers

Our pick of the best Echo speakers from Amazon's range of Alexa-ready devices

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Xiaomi 14 review: Neck and neck with Samsung
Mobile phones

With phenomenal performance and versatile cameras, the pocket-sized Xiaomi 14 is a serious threat to Samsung’s Galaxy S24

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£899 inc VAT
Motorola Moto G84 5G review - featured image
Motorola Moto G84 5G review: Stamina over speed
Mobile phones

Performance could be better but a gorgeous display and terrific battery life keep the Motorola Moto G84 5G in the fight

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£249 inc VAT
Honor Pad 9 on an orange cushion on a desk, display on
Honor Pad 9 review: Growing in an Apple-shaped shadow
Tablets

It’s priced too close to the 2021 iPad, but key improvements make the Honor Pad 9 one of Android’s strongest competitors

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£300 inc VAT
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: The best £100 tablet?
Tablets

Despite a minor price increase, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) is still the best-value tablet in its class

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£100 inc VAT