Harry Padoan

Harry Padoan

Staff Writer

Harry is a Reviews Staff Writer for TechRadar. He reviews everything from party speakers to wall chargers and has a particular interest in the worlds of audio and gaming.

Prior to joining TechRadar, Harry was a journalist covering stories from the telecoms industry, drilling into areas such as innovation, acquisitions, and sustainability.

When he isn’t testing the newest tech, Harry can probably be found listening to Brazilian music, playing JRPGs, or watching his beloved Tottenham Hotspur.

Articles by: Harry Padoan

UGreen Nexode Pro 160W 4-Port charger on block against pink background

I tested this premium wall charger to see if it’s really worth more than $100

By Harry Padoan published

This premium plug from UGreen packs in 160W of power for ultra-speedy charging.

RCA Roku 24-inch HD TV on surface

I tested a 24-inch Roku TV, and the slick smart TV software is its killer feature

By Harry Padoan published

This RCA Roku smart TV doesn’t have the sharpest display or sweetest audio, but it might still be a good fit for your kitchen or spare room.

Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 on wooden surface

Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 review: feel your world vibrate with this Bluetooth speaker behemoth

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

The Tribit Stormbox Blast 2 is the perfect party speaker, boasting massive sound and phenomenal battery life.

Earfun Air 2 NC and charging case on surface against pink background

Earfun Air 2 NC review: budget earbuds that impress with tailored ANC and sound, though their design lacks refinement

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

If you’re looking for strong ANC and sound quality at an easy-to-swallow price, look no further.

Roberts Rambler Classic alongside plants on a pink background

Roberts Rambler Classic review: a 70s-inspired DAB radio with a classy Bluetooth speaker alter ego

By Harry Padoan published

The Roberts Rambler Classic is an elegant DAB radio with super sound, but it’s far from the cheapest option out there.

Hisense HS214 next to plant against pink background

Hisense HS214 review: I was impressed by this small soundbar’s audio capabilities, especially given its incredibly low price

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

The Hisense HS214 isn’t flawless, but its diminutive size and solid audio output impressed me.

Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W) and UGreen Nexode Mini 30W on a dark gray and light green background

Anker Nano USB-C Wall Charger (30W) vs UGreen Nexode Mini 30W: which phone charger should you buy?

By Harry Padoan published

Two great wall plugs that offer 30W charging at an enticing price.

Sony MDR-EX15AP on block against pink background

Sony MDR-EX15AP review: left your Bluetooth headphones at home? These wired earbuds will get the job done

By Harry Padoan published

The popular Sony MDR-EX15AP offer decent audio and an attractive design but are unlikely to excite you.

UGreen Nexode Pro 65W 3-Port Charger on stone surface against pink background

UGreen Nexode Pro 65W 3-Port Charger review: a diminutive, fast wall charger that won’t come cheap

By Harry Padoan published

This triple-port charger offers fast charging speeds but annoyingly skips on foldable prongs.

Soundcore Boom 2 and Earfun UBoom X on split purple/light blue background

Anker Soundcore Boom 2 vs Earfun UBoom X: battle of the budget Bluetooth party speaker

By Harry Padoan published

The Soundcore Boom 2 and Earfun UBoom X are both great budget party speakers, but which one will come out on top?

Anker 335 Charger (67W) on stone surface against pink background

Anker 335 Charger (67W) review: a great-value tri-port wall charger with no frills

By Harry Padoan published

Anker serves up another solid wall charger that boasts three ports, a USB-C to USB-C cable and foldable prongs.

UGreen Uno Charger 100W plugged in with smiling emotion on display

UGreen Uno Charger 100W review: meet your charming charging companion

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

This is the perfect quad-port charger for everyone, boasting plenty of power and oodles of personality.

Herd of bison displayed on Bush 43UT24SB

Bush 43UT24SB review: you’ll be blown away by just how cheap this 43-inch QLED TV really is

By Harry Padoan published

This Bush TV adopts the lesser-used TiVo OS and delivers a great user and viewing experience at a lower price.

LG XBoom Go XG8T against a pink background

LG XBoom Go XG8T review: a Bluetooth speaker that offers meaty bass but not-so-meaty battery life

By Harry Padoan published

The LG XBoom Go XG8T is ultra-durable and offers decent sound, but it lets itself down in some crucial areas.

LG XBoom Go XG2T on white surface against pink background

LG XBoom Go XG2T review: a hardy yet small Bluetooth speaker primed for all environments

By Harry Padoan published

The LG XBoom Go XG2T is a hardy, decent-sounding small speaker that’s great value…when it’s on sale.

Shure SE215 against block

Shure SE215 review: these wired earbuds serve up incredible noise isolation and a healthy side of bass

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

The Shure SE215 are well-equipped for studio and stage monitoring, but don’t offer the most premium sound available.

UGreen Nexode Pro 65W Ultra-Slim 3 Port charger against block

UGreen Nexode Pro 65W Ultra-Slim 3-Port charger review: a stealthy wall charger with phenomenal portability

By Harry Padoan published

Get three devices juiced up at once with this super-slim wall charger from UGreen.

UGreen Nexode Pro 100W 3 Port charger on top of block

UGreen Nexode Pro 100W 3-Port Charger review: a super-fast and compact charger that puts function over form

By Harry Padoan published

Juice up three devices at once courtesy of this 100W wall charger from UGreen.

Motorola Moto G55 5G balanced against block on pink background

Motorola Moto G55 5G review: it may not be flashy but this super-cheap phone still impressed me

By Harry Padoan published

For those seeking out a competent budget option, the Motorola Moto G55 5G is well up to the task. Just don’t expect to be blown away.

Shutterfly Photo Book on a wooden surface

Shutterfly photo book review: glitchy, dated software makes for messy photo book building

By Harry Padoan published

Shutterfly’s software is clunky and constrained, making photo book creation trickier than it should be.

Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 on stone surface

Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 review: a beautiful pint-sized party speaker with awesome audio

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

Strong sound quality, a durable exterior and an attractive design make the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 a great portable option.

Marshall Emberton 2 on gray background with the words 'TechRadar: Cyber Monday deals' positioned on the left side of the image

I love this retro Bluetooth speaker and now it's cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday

By Harry Padoan published

Grab this stylish Bluetooth speaker at an astonishingly low price.

JBL Clip 5 and JBL Go 4 on light blue background with the words 'TechRadar: Cyber Monday Deals' on the left side of the image

Sorry Santa, I can't wait any longer, I'm buying these JBL speakers at Amazon's Cyber Monday sale

By Harry Padoan published

You won't believe how cheap these JBL speakers are for Cyber Monday.

JBL Xtreme 4 on emerald background with the words 'TechRadar: Cyber Monday Deals' on the left side of the image

I reviewed the best Bluetooth speaker of 2024 and now it's cheaper than ever for Cyber Monday

By Harry Padoan published

Scoop a top-drawer Bluetooth speaker at an awesome low price.

Bose SoundLink Max and JBL Flip 6 on blue background with the words 'TechRadar: Cyber Monday Deals' on the left side of the image

The best Cyber Monday Bluetooth speaker deals live now: don't miss massive savings on Beats, Sonos, Bose and more

By John-Anthony Disotto published

The best Bluetooth Speaker Cyber Monday deals including products from Sonos, Beats, Sony, and more.

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