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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

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
The best-value tablets to buy in 2024
Tablets Technology

The best Apple and Android tablets at prices that won’t break the bank

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The best phone cameras you can buy in 2024
Mobile phones

Which phone has the best camera? We put the best Android and Apple phones to the test, to crown the ultimate champion

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Best tablet - Honor Pad 8 sat on a blanket with a plant and book
The best tablets you can buy in 2024
Tablets

Our tech experts have tested and reviewed all of the best tablets. These are the top picks

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Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 hands-on review - teaser. Hands holding the phone with screen unfolded to full size
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 hands-on: Know when to fold ‘em
Mobile phones

It’s thinner and lighter than the previous generation but the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 doesn’t feel like much of an advancement

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Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) review
Tablets

Wireless charging is a welcome addition, but the Amazon Fire HD 8 Plus (2022) lags in too many key areas to be worth the upgrade

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£120 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
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review - Tablet in portrait with a comic on the screen, leaning on a pile of comics cropped
Amazon Fire HD 10 (2023) review: Firing on most cylinders
Tablets

Improvements are light, but with no price increase and a dearth of alternative options, the Fire HD 10 is still the budget tablet to beat

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£150 inc VAT
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 review - Earbuds on top of case, cropped
Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 review: Stuck on repeat
Headphones

The Huawei FreeBuds Pro 3 prove themselves on the audio and ANC fronts, but aren’t a huge step up on their predecessors and cost more, too

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£180 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