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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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recommendedNintendo Switch 2 review: It’s a super-sized smash, bro The long-awaited Nintendo Switch 2 evolves the formula with more powerful hardware and a much better display – but battery life suffers£395Ben Johnston
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best buyShokz OpenFit 2 and 2 Plus review: High voltage With better audio, longer battery life and a slightly lower price tag, the Shokz OpenFit 2 are the best air-conduction headphones yet£169Ben Johnston
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The best and worst announcements from Apple’s WWDC 2025 WWDC 2025 goes hard on the software, with Apple revealing its new year-based naming system and fresh designs for iOS 26 and coBen Johnston
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recommendedOnePlus Pad 3 review: The best Android tablet around Between its massive display and extensive battery life, the OnePlus Pad 3 is easily the best Android alternative to Apple’s latest iPad Air£529Ben Johnston
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Motorola Edge 60 Pro review: Edging closer to success A rejigging of specs makes the Motorola Edge 60 Pro a far more compelling phone – but software support remains a concern£600Ben Johnston
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge review: Trimming the wrong fat The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge pairs compelling design with great performance but the camera compromises don’t feel worth it£1099Ben Johnston
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recommendedHonor 400 Pro review: Balancing act While not outstanding in any one area, the Honor 400 Pro is an impressive all-rounder that manages to make very few mistakes£699Ben Johnston
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best buyMotorola Razr 60 Ultra review: Razr-ing the bar The Motorola Razr 60 Ultra has the best performance, stamina and cover display on a flip phone – but software support needs work£1099Ben Johnston
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Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge preview: The real Slim Shady The super skinny Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge looks to be an impressive feat of engineering – but I’m not convinced the concessions are worth itBen Johnston
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The best mid-range phones in 2025, as tested by us Forget the flagships and save some money with the best mid-range smartphones we’ve tested and reviewedBen Johnston
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Best phone battery life: The longest-lasting smartphones We put every smartphone to the test and determine which of them offers the best phone battery lifeNathan Spendelow
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Shokz OpenFit review: For the few, not the many The Shokz OpenFit are great for niche use cases but won’t replace traditional true wireless earbuds as your daily drivers£179Ben Johnston
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best buyNothing Phone (3a) and (3a) Pro review: Two’s a crowd The excellent Nothing Phone (3a) improves on its predecessor in every way – but there really didn’t need to be a separate Pro model£329Ben Johnston
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The best kids' phones to buy in the UK If you're looking for a phone for your child, you'll want something cheap and robust. We’ve tested all the best contendersBen Johnston
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Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus: Solid but too expensive Outstanding software support, but the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 FE Plus isn’t quite the premium product its high price suggests£649Ben Johnston