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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

Image of a television from a front on perspective on a stand with the Sharp Dolby Atmos soundbar
I got a sneak peek at Sharp’s new Dolby Atmos soundbars
Soundbars

Sharp wants to make immersive Dolby Atmos audio more accessible – are these new soundbars where that starts?

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Best phone battery life: The longest-lasting smartphones
Mobile phones

We put every smartphone to the test and determine which of them offers the best phone battery life

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Motorola Razr 40 Ultra folded in tent mode on a grey backdrop with the display on
How the Motorola Razr 2024 can finally surpass Samsung
Mobile phones

If Motorola can address the few concerns I had with the Razr 40 Ultra, the Razr 2024 could be a real game-changer

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Motorola Moto G04 in hand with the display on
Motorola Moto G04 review: Wholly unnecessary
Mobile phones

It gets a few things right, but the Moto G04 ultimately falls victim to Motorola’s overcrowded smartphone lineup

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£90 inc VAT
Motorola Moto G34 5G review: Cheap 5G but not much else
Mobile phones

Despite a couple of strong points, the Moto G34 5G ultimately wilts in the shadow of the superior, and only slightly pricier, Moto G54 5G

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£150 inc VAT
M4 iPad Pro in hand, editing software showing on the display
Apple’s OLED iPad Pro is super thin and debuts the M4 chip
Tablets

The new iPad Pro is Apple’s thinnest product ever, runs on the new M4 chip and finally gets that long-rumoured OLED screen

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Close up of the black Huawei Pura 70 Ultra with the pop-out camera extended
Huawei Pura 70 series: Everything you need to know
Mobile phones

Huawei’s Pura 70 series brings a slick new design and some impressive camera features – it just might not be bringing them to the UK

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Front of Honor Magic 6 Lite being held in someone's hand with greenery in the background
Honor Magic 6 Lite: Still has a few tricks up its sleeves
Mobile phones

Despite middling performance and limited software support, the Magic 6 Lite is an enchanting mid-ranger with some serious stamina

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£350 inc VAT
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