Articles by James Holland, Freelance writer

James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it's audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He's built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he's not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food.

Articles by: James Holland

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Bose Smart Soundbar vs Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6: which Dolby Atmos soundbar is right for you?

By James Holland published 6 December 25

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 and the Bose Smart Soundbar are great Dolby Atmos soundbars, but for very different reasons.

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I spent a month testing the new Roku Pro Series (2025), and it’s a solid upgrade on an already high-value TV

By James Holland published 15 November 25

Recommended

The Roku Pro Series TV (2025) is an excellent lower-cost TV with a unique design and upgraded picture and audio.

Fluance Ri71 bookshelf powered speakers on a windowsill, with trees outside the window.

Fluance's chic powered bookshelf speakers offer impressively detailed, almost neutral sound – with very few drawbacks

By James Holland published 15 November 25

Recommended

The Fluance Ri71 are great for mid-range powered bookshelf speakers, offering detailed sound with an almost neutral, polite quality.

Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 headphones on a wooden table

I really like Beyerdynamic's newest on-ear headphones, but more for their looks, battery life, and portability than their sound quality

By James Holland published 2 November 25

The Beyerdynamic Aventho 100 look good, are portable, and have superb battery life. Oh, and they sound pretty good, too.

I review computers for a living and I was wowed by the Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 as soon as I started using it

By James Holland published 1 November 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Yoga AIO 27 is a great-looking all-in-one that has very flexible ergonomics, not to mention it can be used as a monitor with other computers.

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After a couple weeks of using the Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250), I’m as impressed as I am perplexed by it

By James Holland published 29 October 25

The Dell Tower Plus (EBT2250) can be so many things, a budget productivity machine or gaming powerhouse, depending on the configuration. Regardless, it’s worth your attention.

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Klipsch Flexus Core 300 review: a seriously immersive soundbar system with Dirac Live room correction

By James Holland published 27 September 25

Editor's Choice

The Klipsch Flexus Core 300 soundbar sounds great and comes with an almost unparalleled feature set, including Dirac Live room correction.

I tested Creative's 2.1-channel soundbar – it's impressive for the money, and can be used with a TV or a computer

By James Holland published 10 September 25

It does have a trick or two up its sleeve, but the Creative Stage Pro’s best asset is its low price.

The LG Ultragear GX9 Gaming Monitor engulfed me with its ultrawide, immersive OLED screen, and I don't want to give it back

By James Holland published 26 August 25

Recommended

The LG Ultragear GX9 is a wonderful gaming monitor that comes with an ultrawide, immersive OLED screen and a price to match.

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The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has just about everything you'd want in a Windows laptop, but falls short of perfection

By James Holland published 26 August 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Yoga Slim 9i has just about everything you'd want – minus an audio jack – and it also has a premium price.

The best HP laptop in 2025: our top picks from this trusted laptop brand

By Christian Guyton last updated 12 August 25

We've come to trust HP for its reliability and quality when it comes to laptop hardware - these are our picks for the best HP laptops money can buy.

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LG S95AR vs LG S95TR: which is the better Dolby Atmos soundbar to pair with your LG OLED TV?

By James Holland published 27 July 25

The LG S95AR and S95TR are different, but they might not be different enough to justify you buying the newer, more expensive model.

I spent weeks testing the LG S95AR soundbar, and it's a full Dolby Atmos home theater experience

By James Holland published 20 July 25

Editor's Choice

The LG S95AR is a pricey, but feature-filled soundbar that delivers impressively immersive sound.

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After a couple of weeks testing the Lenovo Legion Pro 7i, I found its performance and screen impressive, but its battery life? Not so much

By James Holland published 18 July 25

Recommended

The Lenovo Legion Pro 7i is a powerful gaming laptop that’s an ideal desktop replacement but has weak battery life and a high price tag.

Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 review: good sound and big bass from a slim Dolby Atmos soundbar

By James Holland published 5 July 25

Recommended

The Sony Bravia Theater Bar 6 is a bit pricey, but it’s got good overall sound quality and great bass for a 3.1.2-channel system.

After testing the cheapest Roku streaming stick, I’ve found one of the best values in streaming

By James Holland published 12 June 25

The Roku Streaming Stick is a cheap and very compact streaming stick that’s just a little underpowered.

I spent a week testing the Roku Streaming Stick Plus, and it’s a solid budget option for 4K streaming

By James Holland published 2 June 25

Recommended

The Roku Streaming Stick Plus is a cheap way to add 4K streaming to a TV, but its menu navigation can be a bit slow, and there’s no Dolby Vision HDR support.

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Shark Detect Pro Cordless vacuum review: lightweight, efficient and modern

By Ruth Hamilton last updated 9 May 25

Recommended

Although not the most powerful vac we've tested, the Shark Detect Pro Cordless is an excellent all-rounder that'll suit most people's needs.

How to check what graphics card you have

By Aleksha McLoughlin last updated 28 April 25

Don’t reach for that screwdriver. Here’s an easy way to find out what graphics you have.

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How I powered an intimate concert with the JBL Eon One Compact speaker and PA system

By James Holland published 26 April 25

I put on a small concert with the JBL Eon One Compact, and found it to be ideal for any situation where you need some amplification and more than one channel.

Dell Inspiron 14 Plus review: If you're looking for an affordable MacBook Air alternative, this is it

By James Holland published 15 April 25

Recommended

The Dell Inspiron 14 Plus 7441 has just about all the makings of a MacBook Air alternative for Windows fans.

How to set up your new powered or active stereo speakers for the best sound

By James Holland published 3 April 25

Using the Fluance Ai61 as a guide, we take a look at how to set up and get the best audio out of your stereo speakers.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 vs. Apple MacBook Pro M4 14-inch: Mac and Windows go head to head once again

By James Holland published 26 March 25

The Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 and Apple MacBook Pro M4 14-inch appeal to the same people, but are very different. We take a closer look at where each one excels.

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Microsoft Surface Laptop 7 vs. Dell XPS 13 (2024): Which laptop should you trust to fuel your productivity?

By James Holland published 24 March 25

The Microsoft Laptop 7 and the Dell XPS 13 (2024) are both AI-powered Ultrabooks that are, in some ways, similar, but in others, very different.

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Asus ROG Strix G16 (2025) vs Asus ROG Strix SCAR 16 (2025)

By James Holland published 20 March 25

2025 brings a host of gaming laptops, and Asus has offered up two fantastic options. We compare them to see which one is better.

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