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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.
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PocketBook InkPad One: Diverse file support, tempting price Though it lacks certain features, the PocketBook InkPad One is a solid and relatively affordable digital notepad with excellent file support£269Ben Johnston -
The new Microsoft Surface costs far more than last year The new Microsoft Surface and Surface Pro laptops use Snapdragon X2 chipsets but cost hundreds more than beforeBen Johnston -
The best budget smartphones to buy in 2026 Looking to save money on your next smartphone? These are the best budget phones to buy in the UK, fully tested by our team of expertsBen Johnston -
Asus ROG Xbox Ally X20: Augmenting handhelds with AR glasses This special edition Xbox Ally pairs a sleek black-and-gold ROG Xbox Ally with XREAL R1 AR glasses for ROG’s 20th anniversaryBen Johnston -
Acer debuts massive Aspire 18 AI laptop ahead of Computex The 18in behemoth was unveiled alongside a new Predator gaming handheld, laptops running on the latest Snapdragon platforms and moreBen Johnston -
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Xiaomi 17T review: Better than the Pro The Xiaomi 17T offers a more appealing balance between price and features than its Pro sibling – but the software continues to frustrate£649Ben Johnston -
Xiaomi 17T Pro review: Struggles to justify its price The Xiaomi 17T Pro is a fantastic mid-range phone – but a big price increase makes it difficult to recommend£799Ben Johnston -
Samsung’s long-rumoured smart glasses are finally revealed Two styles, made in collaboration with Gentle Monster and Warby Parker, hitting shelves this Autumn – price still TBCBen Johnston -
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Motorola Razr 70 Ultra: Finely honed with one nagging flaw The Razr 70 Ultra gently tweaks an excellent formula – but software support desperately needs addressing£1199Ben Johnston -
The best Samsung phone to buy in 2026 We put Samsung’s recent smartphone output to the test to find the perfect phone for youBen Johnston -
Honor 600 Pro review: Could have been a contender The Honor 600 Pro steps up to the flagship plate, but comes armed with mid-range cameras£899Ben Johnston -
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Oppo Find X9 Ultra: A new standard in smartphone photography Performance, display, battery life, cameras – the Oppo Find X9 Ultra is as good as phones get right now£1449Ben Johnston -
Samsung Galaxy A57: A good phone with mediocre cameras A slim design and excellent battery life weighed down by a camera system in desperate need of an overhaul£529Ben Johnston -
Samsung Galaxy S26 Plus review: The afterthought Samsung phones it in with the overpriced and mostly unnecessary Galaxy S26 Plus£1099Ben Johnston -
Samsung Galaxy S26 review: Frustratingly unrivalled The Galaxy S26 is the best compact phone around and, annoyingly, Samsung knows it£879Ben Johnston