Ben Johnston
Recent articles by Ben Johnston
Honor Pad 9 review: Growing in an Apple-shaped shadow
Tablets
It’s priced too close to the 2021 iPad, but key improvements make the Honor Pad 9 one of Android’s strongest competitors
Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) review: The best £100 tablet?
TabletsDespite a minor price increase, the Amazon Fire HD 8 (2022) is still the best-value tablet in its class
The best-value tablets to buy in 2024
Tablets TechnologyThe best Apple and Android tablets at prices that won’t break the bank
The best noise-cancelling earbuds in 2024
HeadphonesEnjoy your music, movies and podcasts in peace with the best noise-cancelling earbuds for all budgets
The best phone cameras you can buy in 2024
Mobile phonesWhich phone has the best camera? We put the best Android and Apple phones to the test, to crown the ultimate champion
The best bone conduction headphones
HeadphonesEnjoy music and podcasts while leaving your ears clear to hear the world around you with our pick of the best bone-conduction headphones
Motorola Razr 40 Ultra review: Closing the gap
Mobile phonesPerformance falls a bit behind, but the Motorola Razr 40 Ultra is still the closest challenger yet to Samsung’s flip phone supremacy
Anker Soundcore Motion X600: Spatial audio to get you moving
Bluetooth speakersThe Anker Soundcore Motion X600 wraps energetic and engaging audio in an attractive package, but battery life leaves a lot to be desired
Anker Soundcore Space One review
HeadphonesSome minor issues keep the Anker Soundcore Space One from being truly out of this world, but they’re lightyears ahead of most competitors
Shokz OpenFit review: For the few, not the many
HeadphonesThe Shokz OpenFit are great for niche use cases but won’t replace traditional true wireless earbuds as your daily drivers