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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

Google Pixel 9, in hand, showing the rear with camera bar and Google logo
The Google Pixel 9 might have priced itself out of the race
Mobile phones

The Google Pixel 9 gets yet another price increase – and this one could be the last straw

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acer iconia tab p11 review tablet in hand with home screen on and shelf in background
Acer Iconia Tab P11 review: Far from iconic
Tablets

The Acer Iconia Tab P11’s display and software make it decent enough for streaming, but there’s very little appeal beyond that

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£249 inc VAT
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 and Motorola Razr 50 Ultra against a two-tone blue background with
Flip off: Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 vs Motorola Razr 50 Ultra
Mobile phones

Which is best? We pit the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 6 against the Motorola Razr 50 Ultra to determine the ultimate flip phone

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OnePlus Pad 2 with keyboard case and stylus, sitting on a desk in front of a window
OnePlus Pad 2 review: Android’s biggest iPad challenger?
Tablets

With brilliant performance, a crisp display and a solid metal design, the OnePlus Pad 2 is the most direct Android threat to the 2022 iPad

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£499 inc VAT
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite in hand, rear view, in front of some trees
OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite review: Aggressively mediocre
Mobile phones

With few improvements and a couple of steps backwards, the OnePlus Nord CE 4 Lite is a mostly phoned-in budget smartphone

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£299 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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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