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  • Alan Martin

    Alan Martin is a freelance writer with more than a decade’s worth of experience, mainly in the technology space. His main focus at Expert Reviews is ensuring that your next pick of phone or wearable is the right choice for you and represents the best possible value for money. In the past he’s covered a broad range of games, dental apparel and pet accessories and, on one memorable occasion, had to strip off to retrieve a rogue drone from a lake – such is his dedication to reviews.

  • Alice Hamilton Beer

    Alice’s two favourite things are interior decorating and telling people about interior decorating. As a freelance lifestyle writer, she’s never happier than when she’s reviewing all things home and garden, from the latest sewing machines to state-of-the-art kitchen taps. When she’s not digging a new veg patch or retiling her bathroom, she can usually be found bothering one of her many cats or wandering around the Scottish countryside.

  • Alun Taylor

    Over the past decade, Alun has written on a freelance basis for several publications on subjects ranging from mobile technology to audio kit and from electric cars to industrial heritage. He usually leans towards the Android and Linux side of any argument. Prior to becoming a technology writer, he worked for a major international record company – quite what either job has to do with his degree in Early Medieval History is a bit of a grey area. An adopted Mancunian, Alun divides his time between writing, loitering on the periphery of the music business and dealing with his deranged Norwegian Elkhound.

  • Andy Shaw

    Andy Shaw has been a professional reviewer for 30 years, starting his career critiquing PC games and rapidly expanding his horizons into all types of computer hardware and software. Since then he’s worked for a broad selection of print magazines and websites, as a writer and editor, both on staff and as a freelancer. Nowadays he applies his well-honed critical eye to reviewing a wide range of products, from vacuum cleaners to printers.

  • Andy White

    Andy was appointed deputy reviews editor in 2024 following four years spent putting a huge range of products through their paces. Formerly a sports journalist at Greenways Publishing, he cut his tech teeth testing laptops before taking over as the site’s TV and audio expert. He’s cast his eye over more headphones and televisions than you can shake a stick at but has also reviewed football boots, handheld game consoles and just about everything in between. As well as testing, writing and editing, Andy covers product launches and key industry events in the UK and overseas.

  • 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.

  • Catherine Hufton

    Catherine Hufton is a freelance writer and journalist and soon-to-be mother of two. In addition to reviewing the latest parenting equipment and essentials, she also writes a weekly parenting newsletter, The Freelance Parent, and contributes to a range of titles including ELLE, Grazia and the Telegraph. Outside of work, she has an obsession for floral dresses, beauty products and art. Her ideal day would be a great exhibition followed by a spot of shopping and dinner with her family.

  • Cathy Hudson

    Cathy has been a journalist since 2001, starting her career writing about mortgages and property. Before going freelance in 2018 she worked at Which? for 12 years, first as a money writer then as an editor in the money, home, tech and cars teams. Her final role as technology editor saw her getting to grips with smart home technology and covering the latest tech from Las Vegas. Publications she has written for as a freelancer include Loveproperty.com, Lovemoney.com, The i Paper, the London Evening Standard, Which? and Which? Computing. Her guilty pleasure is watching property programmes.

  • Chris Haslam

    Chris Haslam is an experienced consumer journalist with over 15 years’ experience. As well as reviewing all manner of kit for Expert Reviews, he’s also Contributing Editor for Wired UK and writes for, amongst others, BBC Music, Stuff, Grand Designs, Ideal Home and Livingetc. He specialises in audio, smart home, sports and outdoors, and can go days without natural light but only hours without coffee.

  • Christian Hopewell

    Expert Reviews’ senior digital content producer, Christian is responsible for original photography and video content across the website, getting hands-on with just about every product the site reviews. He also manages the Expert Reviews YouTube, Instagram and TikTok channels, oversees the brand’s social media accounts and writes the occasional product review.

  • Danielle Amato

    As Senior Home Editor, Danielle heads up Expert Review’s home content. Alongside commissioning and editing, she’s also passionate about testing and reviewing appliances including air fryers, kettles and everything in between. Before joining Expert Reviews back in 2019, Danielle had a five-year-long career as a freelancer, writing for national magazines and websites such as Woman’s Own and At Home Magazine. As well as a decade of writing experience, Danielle is also NCTJ accredited and has an MA in Multimedia Journalism.

  • Darien Graham-Smith

    A lifelong technology enthusiast, Darien is a regular contributor to both Expert Reviews and PC Pro magazine, specialising in wireless networking, internet security and other technical topics. He also contributes to and produces the weekly PC Pro podcast, and has made occasional appearances on BBC News and Open University programming. In his spare time he dabbles in audio production, and plays guitar, bass and drums with the enthusiasm of a committed amateur.

  • Edward Munn

    As Lifestyle & Fitness Editor, Ed has spent more than three years testing a variety of products including smartwatches, fitness trackers, headphones, mattresses and everything in between. His near-decade-long journalism career has included a stint on Web User, where he wrote tutorials and reviews on phone apps, PC software, browsers and all things Windows 10.

    Outside of work, his passions include photography, cycling, rugby and music. He also found a new love for hiking after walking the iconic Routeburn track in New Zealand in 2019.

  • Gareth Thomas

    Alongside his role as commissioning editor, Gareth manages Expert Reviews’ mattress and bedding content: a section of the website he’s worked within since joining in 2020. With a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism, Gareth has also written about a range of product categories, such as coffee and office chairs.

  • Jack Lumb

    Jack joined Expert Reviews as a Staff Writer in early 2023. With a diploma in sport and exercise science, he has more than a decade of experience as both an athlete and mentor. Previously a county golfer and sports performance coach, he carries extensive knowledge across the sports and fitness world, testing protein powders, massage guns, sporting equipment, and more.

  • Jamie Stedmond

    A Staff Writer at Expert Reviews, Jamie has been with the website since 2022, having started as an Editorial Intern. Pairing writing skills honed while obtaining degrees in English Literature and Creative Writing with his interest in home cooking, Jamie covers kitchen appliances, food and drink and more.

  • Jane Hoskyn

    Jane has been a journalist for 30 years, starting out as a music and lifestyle writer, then working on staff as features editor for consumer tech magazines including Web User and Computeractive. She’s now a freelancer, crafting online copy for small businesses and reviewing all sorts of products, from dating apps to bike racks. Her ideal non-work day would involve a long walk with her camera to a live music event with great lighting and a box to stand on.

  • Joanne Gould

    A freelance food, drink and lifestyle writer, Joanne has contributed to national publications and websites such as Grazia, MailOnline, The Independent and Natural Health over the past six years. From the most sustainable speciality coffee beans to the most quaffable Champagne and the perfect wine glass to swirl your Sancerre in, Joanne enjoys hunting out the best things to eat and drink from supermarkets, independents and the internet, and today Joanne tests food, drink and kitchenware for Expert Reviews: it’s a hard job, but someone’s got to do it etc. When she’s not munching her way through her latest review project, Joanne likes to spend any spare time that two small children allow her wining and dining around the London bar and restaurant scene, with her latest fitness obsession and brisk walks on Hampstead Heath thrown in for balance.

  • Jonathan Bray

    Head of reviews at Expert Reviews, Jon has been testing and writing about products since before most of you were born (well, only if you were born after 1996). In that time he’s tested and reviewed hundreds of laptops, PCs, smartphones, vacuum cleaners, coffee machines, doorbells, cameras and more.

    He’s worked on websites since the early days of tech, writing game reviews for AOL and hardware reviews for PC Pro, Computer Buyer and other print publications. He’s also had work published in Trusted Reviews, Computing Which? and The Observer. And yet, even after so many years in the industry, there’s still nothing more he loves than getting to grips with a new product and putting it through its paces.

  • Kat de Naoum

    Kat is a UK-based writer, editor and SEO specialist who splits her time between England and Greece. She has written for many publications including Mother & Baby, Parenting, Parents, InStyle, Real Simple, Grazia and Woman’s World, and, as an advocate for female empowerment, loves to write about women’s issues, parenting and helping fellow mothers feel supported. She has birthed one child, written two books, runs a writing agency for women writers and is doing a philosophy degree. An avid reader, Kat spends most of whatever (non-parenting) time is left reading and writing, and trying to spend more time in nature.

  • Lee Kynaston

    One of the UK’s best-known and most experienced male grooming experts, “Grooming Guru” Lee has been writing about skincare, haircare and fragrance for over 20 years. An award-winning journalist and former magazine editor, his work has appeared in newspapers, magazines and on websites across the world, and as an in-demand consultant he has worked with some of the world’s biggest skincare, haircare and electrical brands. His passions outside work include watching sci-fi, collecting vinyl and whippets. He always smells amazing.

  • Lise Smith

    Lise is a freelance writer specialising in beauty, lifestyle, parenting and performing arts. Her dance reviews and features have appeared in online and print publications since 2007, and she was Youth Zone Editor at londondance.com from 2014-15. Lise also managed two local news sites for Associated Northcliffe Digital’s localpeople.co.uk until the closure of the site in 2010. Following appearances in MacFormat, Tap! magazine, Computer Buyer, Den of Geek and PC Pro, Lise joined Expert Reviews in 2018.

  • Matt Reed

    Staff Writer Matt joined Expert Reviews in 2021 after a period of music writing at culture outlet METAL Magazine. Passionate about all things audio, that musical trend has continued at Expert Reviews where he has tested a host of headphones and speakers. Holding a Master’s degree in Magazine Journalism, Matt is also undertaking a sound engineers course to further train his ears to pick the bona fide audio gems from the disappointing duds.

  • Max Figgett

    Now deals editor at Expert Reviews, Max first joined the website in 2016 and has worked for numerous tech-focused publications over the past 13 years – including PC Pro, The Big Tech Question, Alphr and Wonderpedia – as well as the Daily Mirror, Total TV Guide, TV Choice, Take a Break, the Falmouth Packet and Welt der Wunder in Germany, among others. He’s sifted through thousands of deals on everything from broadband contracts to toothbrushes in his career so he knows what separates a great offer from a bad one.

  • Michael Allison

    Phones Editor

    Michael Allison is the Expert Reviews Phones Editor who has a keen interest in all things related to technology and innovation. Previously, he wrote for Tech Radar, Digital Trends, and Android Central, covering mobile as well.

    Michael has a rich and varied academic background in law, philosophy, and creative writing. He studied at two prestigious universities in the UK, Kent, and Surrey. In the former, he earned a second-class honors degree in law and philosophy, and in the latter, a Merit in creative writing. He has a strong sense of curiosity and creativity that drives his writing style and voice.

    Michael is also an avid reader who enjoys books of different genres and themes. He is especially fond of sci-fi and fantasy novels that transport him to imaginative worlds. He likes to balance his intellectual pursuits with physical activities, such as going to the gym regularly and staying fit. He considers himself a gym rat who loves to challenge himself and improve his fitness level.

  • Nathan Spendelow

    Deputy editor at Expert Reviews, Nathan joined the website back in 2016. Kicking off his journalism career as a laptop reviewer, he swiftly became Expert Reviews’ smartphone expert, testing and reviewing hundreds of handsets over the years. Nathan is an NCTJ-accredited journalist and regularly attends key industry events and product launches around the world, including the MWC and IFA trade shows.

  • Nick Harris-Fry

    Nick is a freelance journalist whose obsession with running gear and tech often sees him wearing two or three watches and swapping shoes mid-run. Nick has several marathons under his belt, with a PB of 2:29, and is always looking for the next big thing in fitness. Outside of Expert Reviews, Nick writes for fitness website Coach, and is a co-founder of The Run Testers YouTube channel.

  • Rachel Ogden

    Freelance journalist Rachel Ogden began her career writing about parenting before opting to specialise in interiors more than 14 years ago. It’s no surprise that you’ll always find her in the kitchen at parties as she reviews small appliances, homeware and more for Expert Reviews. Partial to strong coffee, soft furnishings and anything fluffy, when not testing and reviewing Rachel enjoys antiquing, running and afternoon teas with fizz.

  • Sarah Matthews

    Sarah is a senior staff writer and has worked at Expert Reviews since 2021. Alongside testing and reviewing heaps of health and beauty tech, she has completed the SCS Introduction to Cosmetic Science course. This equips her with a comprehensive understanding of cosmetic formulation, which means she’s great at separating the wheat from the chaff in hair care, skincare and dental care.

  • Sasha Muller

    Senior Editor Sasha started out in the world of tech magazines way back in 2001 and has spent the past two decades working as a writer, reviewer and editor across a range of titles including Computer Buyer, Mobile Computer, PC Pro and Alphr before finally landing at Expert Reviews. While reviewing laptops, PCs and monitors was once a key speciality, Sasha is now more likely to be surrounded by a fleet of coffee machines while consuming unwise quantities of espresso or filter coffee, or researching and writing about large appliances.

     

  • Sherwin Coelho

    After seven years writing about technology for brands such as Computeractive and Make Use Of, Sherwin joined Expert Reviews in early 2019 to head up VPN and software coverage, soon branching out into reviewing a wide range of products including electric scooters. When not reviewing tech products or writing detailed how-to-watch guides for television and sporting events, he keeps a keen eye out for a great deal, managing most of the deals content on the website. He’s passionate about sports – mainly basketball, cricket and football – and loves playing tennis, as and when the temperamental British weather permits it, and FIFA, where he is a much better footballer than in real life.

  • Sian Lewis

    Sian Lewis is an award-winning travel and outdoors writer and blogger based in the South West and is a keen hiker, camper and wild swimmer.

  • Stephen Withers

    Stephen Withers has been working as a freelance TV reviewer for more than ten years, and in that time has written for most of the major tech publications. As a lifelong film fan he’s embraced the evolution of display technology from Full HD to 4K, HDR and beyond. Stephen also runs a sideline as a professional video calibrator, allowing him to keep abreast of the latest developments and innovations, while ensuring people get the very best picture quality out of their new TVs and projectors.

  • Steven Jenkins

    Steven Jenkins is a freelance content creator and long-time journalist with more than 20 years in the industry. He has written for numerous titles covering everything from tech to pets to sports. He loves walking his hound rescued from Hungary, trying to get his golf score below 100, watching AFC Bournemouth and designing with Photoshop. Trying to save the world takes up the rest of this time.

  • Stuart Andrews

    Stuart Andrews has been writing about technology and computing for over 25 years, and has written for nearly every major UK PC and tech outlet, including PC Pro and the Sunday Times. He still writes about PCs, laptops and enterprise computing, plus PC and console gaming, but he also likes to get his hands dirty with the latest gardening tools and chill out with his favourite movies. He loves to test things and will benchmark anything and everything that comes his way.

  • Stuart Pritchard

    Stuart Pritchard has been a journalist and editor across numerous print and digital channels for over 20 years, working primarily in consumer tech, home & lifestyle, travel and business fields, forging an unlikely career of criss-crossing the world, looking at things and then writing about them. Freelance for the past ten years, if an objective yet firmly held opinion on something needs forming, he’s your man.

  • Will Georgiadis

    Since 2018, Will has been the engine of the Expert Reviews production team as sub-editor, senior sub-editor, and now production editor. Will is responsible for making sure that the content Expert Reviews publishes is of the highest quality; he also keeps the team’s vast workflow running smoothly and maintains the ancient and revered Expert Reviews style guide. With five years of experience behind him and thousands of articles edited, sub-edited and triple-checked, Will is confident that you won’t find a single mistake on the site – and if you think you have, you’re wrong.