Articles by Josh Russell, Reviews Editor

Josh is Reviews Editor at TechRadar. With over ten years of experience covering tech both in print and online, he’s served as editor of T3 and net magazines and written about everything from groundbreaking gadgets to innovative Silicon Valley startups. He’s an expert in a wide range of products from Spatial Audio headphones to gaming handhelds. When he’s not putting trailblazing tech through its paces, he can be found making melodic techno or seeking out the perfect cold brew coffee.

Articles by: Josh Russell

The Cambridge Audio Melomania P100 and AirPods Max propped up in front of a pink background.

My AirPods Max broke so I switched to headphones that are half the price – and actually, I wouldn’t go back

By Josh Russell published 18 June 25

Spending $549 / £499 / AU$899 every few years on over-ear headphones is hard to justify when cheaper rivals are this good.

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5 sensational tech reviews of the week: Samsung's blazing bright, glare-free TV and MSI's desktop-defeating gaming laptop

By Josh Russell published 14 June 25

Reviews Recap: Samsung's masterful reflection-banishing mini-LED TV and LG's snappy, strappy Bluetooth speaker

The Llano V10 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad at a 3/4s angle with RGB lighting in front of a pink background.

Llano V10 Gaming Laptop Cooling Pad review: freezing cold performance squeezed by its even more powerful and much cheaper rivals

By Josh Russell published 11 June 25

Recommended

Despite the Llano V10’s impressive cooling, you can get even better performance for not much more money and similar performance for a whole lot less.

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5 outstanding tech reviews of the week: the light, razor-thin Samsung S25 Edge and a mindblowing soundbar debut

By Josh Russell published 7 June 25

Reviews Recap: Samsung's super-fast, slimline new flagship and Marshall immersive, musical new soundbar.

The XPPen Artist Pro 19 Gen 2, showing a drawing of a magpie feather, plus its shortcut key remote, X3 Pro Roller Stylus and X3 Pro Slim Stylus in front of a pink background.

I reviewed XPPen’s vast, vibrant drawing tablet – it’s probably the best value you’ll get out of a mid-range sketching slate

By Josh Russell published 7 June 25

The XPPen Artist Pro 19 Gen 2 is a large drawing slate with a huge, vibrant screen and ergonomic design. And it offers a surprisingly well-rounded bundle, given its price.

The Klim Wind from a 3/4s angle in front of a pink background.

Klim Wind laptop cooling pad review: this quiet laptop cooler is less a chill wind, more a gentle breeze

By Josh Russell published 3 June 25

The Klim Wind is both cheap and impressively quiet. However, its weaker cooling compared to similarly priced rivals makes it hard to recommend.

A triptych image of the Sennheiser HD 550, Hisense U8QG and Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360.

5 most gripping tech reviews of the week: a super-bright bargain mini-LED TV and the most gorgeous-sounding gaming headset

By Josh Russell published 31 May 25

Reviews Recap: Hisense's vibrant-hued mid-market TV tested and why Sennheiser's high-end headphones are perfect for audiophile gamers.

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5 outstanding tech reviews of the week: the sublime new Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones and Motorola's seriously stylish foldable

By Josh Russell published 17 May 25

Reviews Recap: Sony's innovative, feature-packed noise-cancelling cans and the most gorgeous clamshell foldable we've ever seen.

The Aura Aspen with bright rhododendron blossoms on it, on a table with a lamp, reed diffuser and plant in front of a pink background.

Aura Aspen review: a digital photo frame that looks as pretty as your pictures

By Josh Russell published 17 May 25

Recommended

With a bright, vibrant display and beautiful build quality, this frame is the perfect blend of style and substance.

The Llano RGB Laptop Cooling Pad at a 3/4s angle in front of a pink background.

Llano RGB Laptop Cooling Pad review: it may be costly but it’s also darned frosty

By Josh Russell published 12 May 25

Recommended

This premium laptop cooling pad is the best I’ve ever tested – and the most expensive.

A triptych image of the Honor Watch 5 Ultra, Bang & Olufsen Beosound A1 Gen 3 and Epson QL7000.

5 hottest tech reviews of the week: the perfect-sounding pocketable Bluetooth speaker and a blazingly bright 4K projector

By Josh Russell published 12 May 25

Reviews Recap: Bang & Olufsen's audiophile-thrilling Bluetooth speaker and Honor's sleekly built new smartwatch.

The Printique photo book propped open so you can see the front and rear covers simultaneously; the front image shows an aurora and the words 'TechRadar Photo Book'.

Printique photo book review: a fantastic finish for a premium price

By Josh Russell published 7 May 25

Recommended

With its versatile design tools and polished printed product, Printique's photo book service is first-rate – as long as your budget can cover the high cost.

A triptych image featuring the Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3, Sky Glass Gen 2 and Honor 400 Lite.

5 in-depth tech reviews of the week: trailblazing noise-canceling headphones and the budget phone with iPhone 16 Pro looks

By Josh Russell published 26 April 25

Reviews Recap: from superb, feature-stuffed Bowers & Wilkins headphones to a crisp, contrasty TV with booming, built-in bass.

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Blurb photo book review: versatile designs with rich detail and vibrant colors

By Josh Russell published 23 April 25

Recommended

Looking for the perfect gift? Blurb’s photo books are the perfect blend of flexible design, gorgeous high-quality print and reasonable price.

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5 most tantalizing tech reviews of the week: Samsung's gorgeous, great value 8K TV and the smart but plain Google Pixel 9a

By Josh Russell published 12 April 25

Reviews Recap: from the first truly must-buy 8K TV to Lenovo's hot new iPad-rivaling tablet.

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5 smartest tech reviews of the week: mind-blowing AR glasses and Samsung’s AI-powered vacuum

By Josh Russell published 5 April 25

Reviews Recap: from the best smart glasses for most people to Samsung's super powerful, premium vacuum.

The Netgear Meural Canvas II showing a photo of rocky cliffs and an azure sea. It's surrounded by a plant and some patterned candle holders.

Netgear Meural Canvas II review: a huge-scale digital photo frame with exquisite detail

By Josh Russell published 24 March 25

Recommended

Beautiful, bright hues, a classy design, and an epic 27-inch screen make this a great frame for art and photography.

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5 amazing tech reviews of the week: LG's latest OLED TV is the best you can buy and Xiaomi's seriously powerful new phone

By Josh Russell published 22 March 25

Reviews Recap: from the vivid, super-smart LG C5 TV to an eye-wateringly pricey wireless speaker.

The JLab JBuds Open Sport in their case at a 3/4 angle, in front of a pink background.

JLab JBuds Open Sport review: budget open-ear buds that suffer from muddy mids

By Josh Russell published 20 March 25

The JLab JBuds Open Sport are feature-packed but suffer an unfortunate sonic drawback.

The Liangstar Laptop Cooling Pad at a 3/4 angle in front of a pink background.

Liangstar Laptop Cooling Pad review: nice and cheap, yet capable of ice-cold chilling

By Josh Russell published 18 March 25

Recommended

The Liangstar Laptop Cooling Pad is cheap, quiet and relatively ergonomic – but it’s the cooling that’s made me a real fan.

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5 unmissable tech reviews of the week: why the MacBook Air (M4) should be your next laptop and the best sounding OLED TV ever

By Josh Russell published 15 March 25

Reviews Recap: from the powerful new MacBook and iPad Air to Philips' latest superb-sounding TV.

The Tecknet N5 Laptop Cooling Pad on a pink background at a 3/4 angle.

Tecknet N5 Laptop Cooling Pad review: not so stunning but it offers seriously cool running

By Josh Russell published 14 March 25

Recommended

The Tecknet N5 Laptop Cooling Pad is affordable, relatively quiet and as chilly as an ice bath in Siberia.

The Meridian Ellipse in front of a house plant and a pink background.

Meridian Ellipse review: a super-luxe wireless speaker that doesn’t quite reach the sonic heights its price might suggest

By Josh Russell published 14 March 25

This clear and detailed hi-res wireless speaker can't quite pull off the impeccable audio reproduction its price requires.

The Apple Watch SE using the Slate Milanese Loop band

Apple Milanese Loop review: a gorgeous, stainless steel Apple Watch band that costs a pretty penny

By Josh Russell published 13 March 25

Recommended

This gorgeous, sustainable stainless steel Apple Watch band outshines cheaper rivals, hands down.

A triptych image featuring the Bose Solo Soundbar 2, Nothing Phone 3a Pro and the Panasonic Lumix S1R II.

5 trailblazing tech reviews of the week: Nothing's stylish, affordable flagship and why you should buy AMD's new graphics card over Nvidia's

By Josh Russell published 8 March 25

Reviews Recap: from Nothing's stark, stylish new handset to Bose's super-compact soundbar.

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