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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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Xiaomi 13 unveiled at MWC 2023 Xiaomi’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 flagship FINALLY brings a telephoto camera to the brand’s non-Pro lineupBen Johnston
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Light up your life with the top desk lamps Whether you’re working from home or sprucing up the office, these are the best desk lamps for brightening your dayBen Johnston
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recommendedHonor Magic 5 Lite review: More than just a cheap trick While not the most powerful phone in its price range, the Honor Magic 5 Lite is still a strong all-round contender£330Ben Johnston
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best buyMotorola Edge 30 Ultra review: Cutting edge The Edge 30 Ultra is a triumphant flagship return for Motorola and a serious challenger to the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra£750Ben Johnston
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Motorola Edge 30 Fusion: Almost the best of both worlds The Motorola Edge 30 Fusion avoids becoming the awkward middle child, settling as a competent, if a bit unremarkable, mid-range smartphone£500Ben Johnston
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recommendedHouse of Marley Redemption ANC 2: Eco-friendly wonders Though not flawless, House of Marley’s Redemption ANC 2 succeed with excellent audio quality, lots of features and eco-conscious ideals£150Ben Johnston
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Motorola announces FIVE new budget smartphones for 2023 The Motorola Moto G73 5G, Moto G53 5G, Moto G23 and Moto G13 arrive, alongside the ultra-budget Moto E13Ben Johnston
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Lenovo unveils dual-OLED screen YogaBook 9i at CES 2023 The dual-OLED display YogaBook 9i was shown at CES 2023 alongside the new Lenovo Legion Pro 7 and 7i gaming laptopsBen Johnston
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Lenovo Tab Extreme and Smart Paper arrive at CES 2023 The Tab Extreme aims to be the ultimate entertainment tablet while the Smart Paper folds an e-reader, diary and notepad into one deviceBen Johnston
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CES 2023: HP brings its Dragonfly laptops to the masses HP’s Dragonfly Pro series unveiled as part of a collection of laptops and monitors designed to improve hybrid working environmentsBen Johnston
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LG Tone Free FP8: More than a gimmick The LG Tone Free FP8 stand out for their implementation of UV sanitisation tech, but offer decent audio and ANC for the money too£150Ben Johnston
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Lypertek PurePlay Z5: Weak ANC but great audio and features The Lypertek PurePlay Z5 deliver on sound quality but are let down by ineffective active noise cancellation£119Ben Johnston
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Lypertek PurePlay Z7: Great sound but short on features Despite strong audio and epic battery life, the Lypertek PurePlay Z7 lag behind other premium options due to a lack of advanced features£199Ben Johnston
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recommended1MORE EVO review: Mid-range marvels With improved sound quality, solid battery life and effective noise cancellation, the 1MORE EVO are the brand’s best earbuds yet£160Ben Johnston
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recommendedCreative Outlier Pro review: Available for under £60 With ANC, strong sound and epic battery life, the Outlier Pro are Creative’s most complete earbuds yet, just not its best value for money£85Ben Johnston