Articles by James Holland, Freelancer

James Holland loves audio gear! So much so that he covers all the ins and outs, good and bad for Tech Radar and T3. Where does that so-called expertise come from? Not only is he a lifelong music-lover but he also works in the music industry and is a musician. When not testing headphones or listening to music, he loves to travel, rage at the latest PC games, and eat off-the-beaten-path but not too off-the-beaten-path food.

Articles by: James Holland

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i vs Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED: battle of the dual displays

By James Holland published 8 September 23

We compare two of the few dual-screen laptops in this head-to-head comparison to see which one is better or at least better for you.

These are the four 4K TVs we hope will get great Labor Day deals

By James Holland published 3 September 23

Take advantage of all the Labor Day sales to upgrade your TV to a stellar 4K model.

Here are the four best earbuds to keep an eye out for in the Labor Day sales

By James Holland published 2 September 23

Take advantage of the upcoming Labor Day sales to save money on some of the best earbuds available right now.

Acer Swift Edge 16 (2023) on a picnic table outdoors

Acer Swift Edge 16 (2023) review: thin, light, large

By James Holland published 29 August 23

Recommended

The Acer Swift Edge 16 (2023) is thin and light while still offering the full experience of a 16-inch laptop, complete with a large OLED display.

an image of the front of the Ninja Double Oven

Ninja Double Oven air fryer review: a high-performing, roomy air fryer

By James Holland published 28 August 23

Not only is the Ninja Double Oven easy to use with excellent cooking performance, but it allows you to cook two different food items at once.

Razer BlackWidow V4 75% review: Razer's first hot-swappable keyboard makes a big splash

By James Holland last updated 27 August 23

Recommended

Modders and gamers alike will love the Razer BlackWidow V4 75% thanks to its hot-swapability and great performance.

MSI Katana 15 (2023) in a gaming desk setup

MSI Katana 15 (2023) review: an ideal first gaming laptop

By James Holland published 17 August 23

Great Value

With a good starting price and solid gaming performance, the MSI Katana 15 (2023) makes for a worthy first gaming laptop.

Razer Blade 16 (2023) review: perfect for the people who can afford one

By James Holland published 16 August 23

Best in Class

The Razer Blade 16 (2023) is just about everything you can ask out of a gaming laptop with excellent performance and design. Too bad it’s so expensive.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023) review: an almost perfect mid-range Chromebook

By James Holland published 11 August 23

Great Value

The Acer Chromebook Spin 714 is an excellent value thanks to its versatile form factor, powerful performance, and strong battery life along with some premium touches at a reasonable price.

Corsair HS80 Max Wireless on a coffee table

Corsair HS80 Max Wireless review: saved by the bells and whistles

By James Holland published 10 August 23

Decently priced with good quality audio, the Corsair HS80 Max Wireless feature set is what sets it apart.

Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP on a small desk

Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP review: stripped down yet feature-rich

By James Holland published 8 August 23

Audio Technica AT2020USB-XP is pricey and misses out on some popular features. But, it adds some unique and useful ones to go with its very solid performance.

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony LinkBuds S: The best or the best value?

By James Holland published 30 July 23

Versus Choosing between the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the Sony LinkBuds S comes down to whether you want the best performance or the best performance-to-price ratio.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 vs the Technics EAH-Z80

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Technics EAH-AZ80: which earbuds should you choose?

By James Holland published 27 July 23

Versus We take a look at the new flagship Sony WF-1000XM5 and Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds to see which one is better.

Lenovo Legion Tower 5i (2023) review: mid-range to the max

By James Holland published 25 July 23

Great Value

The Lenovo Legion Tower 5i offers serious 1080p gaming performance and a solid aesthetic at a good price.

HP Omen 25L review: solid 1080p gaming in a monolith-like case

By James Holland published 25 July 23

The HP Omen 25L is tall in stature with a slightly unique look. More importantly, it delivers rock-solid 1080p gaming.

Drop BMR1 review: fun but flawed

By James Holland last updated 25 July 23

The Drop BMR1 computer speakers do a lot of things right from their engaging sound to their compact design. However, they come with some concerning design flaws.

Amazon Echo Buds (2023) review: great wireless earbuds for the price

By James Holland published 19 July 23

The Amazon Echo Buds (2023) offer a lot of value, with decent sound and a good feature set as well as a unique love-it-or-hate-it floating earbud design.

Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) outside on an outdoor table

Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) review: solid, eco-friendly, slightly overpriced

By James Holland published 14 July 23

The Acer Aspire Vero 15 (2023) is a solid all-arounder in a very eco-friendly if slightly overpriced package that happens to look a bit 2018.

How to build a budget gaming PC

By James Holland published 14 July 23

Save some money when putting together your gaming PC with these tips and tricks.

Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) vs Logitech Pro X 2 Lightspeed: battle for the mid-range

By James Holland published 13 July 23

We take a look at the Razer BlackShark V2 Pro (2023) and the Logitech Pro X 2 Lightspeed to see how they stack up and see which one is better for you.

BenQ PD2706UA Designer review: equally good for design and productivity work

By James Holland published 7 July 23

Not only is the BenQ PD2706UA great for design work, but it’s a stellar one for general productivity. Plus, it’s not that expensive.

Gaming on an ultrawide monitor: the dos and don'ts

By James Holland published 5 July 23

Making the transition to gaming on an Ultrawide monitor is not the most seamless process. But, with some adjustments, it can take your gaming to the next level.

Roborock Dyad Pro review: It'll keep hard floors spotless

By James Holland published 29 June 23

The Roborock Dyad Pro is a fantastic wet-only vacuum just for hard floors, but it does a great job.

Atlantic Technology TWS1 earbuds on red surface

Atlantic Technology TWS1 review: a feature-packed AirPods Pro 2 alternative

By James Holland published 26 June 23

The Atlantic Technology TWS1 provides impressive features and long battery life, though some of its features don’t quite hit.

Chromebook vs tablet: what are the differences and which is right for you?

By James Holland published 23 June 23

We pit Chromebooks against tablets to see how they compare

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