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

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (2023) review: a feature smorgasbord in a wireless package

By James Holland published 15 May 23

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless (2023) offers fantastic performance and a great feature set for an almost perfect small form-factor gaming keyboard

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM on a gaming desk

Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM review: gorgeous display that doesn’t quite justify the price

By James Holland published 9 May 23

A gorgeous OLED screen, fast refresh rate and gaming features are offset in the Asus ROG Swift OLED PG27AQDM by an exorbitant price.

De'Longhi TrueBrew CAM1025MB set up on the countertop

De'Longhi TrueBrew CAM1025MB review: a Robusta drip coffee maker to keep the caffeine flowing

By James Holland published 12 April 23

The De'Longhi TrueBrew CAM1025MB is a stellar, if pricey, drip coffee maker that not only makes brewing your morning cup easy, the results are delicious too.

Tapo P125M smart plug plugged in to electrical outlet

TP-Link Tapo P125M Mini Smart Wi-Fi Plug review: an affordable way in to the Matter ecosystem

By James Holland published 27 March 23

Tapo brings Matter certification to the tiny P125M smart plug, significantly raising the IQ of any device you plug into it.

Alienware AW2524H 500Hz on a standing desk

Alienware AW2524H 500Hz review: 24 inches of visual fury

By James Holland published 21 March 23

The Alienware AW2524H 500Hz offers next-generation speed and performance in a compact package, though it does require a good chunk of change and some powerful hardware to drive it.

Blue Sona Active Dynamic XLR Mic review: a serious contender

By James Holland published 15 March 23

Serious podcasters and streamers finally have an alternative to the Shure SM7B when looking for something more professional than a USB mic.

Edifier MR4 studio monitors review: full sound on the cheap

By James Holland published 13 March 23

The Edifier MR4 are powered bookshelf speakers that make a nice addition to any computer setup thanks to their fantastic sound and reasonable price, though their low-end is a bit underwhelming.

Bissell SpinWave R5 review: a solid two-in-one option

By James Holland published 3 March 23

The Bissell SpinWave R5 does a great job cleaning and mopping, though its smart functionalities have a few flaws.

House of Marley Get Together Duo on a desk

House of Marley Get Together Duo review: ambitious but flawed

By James Holland published 6 January 23

The House of Marley Together Duo can cover a lot of different audio duties. But, they come with some flaws including a somewhat muddy sound quality.

Zygo Solo vs H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport

By James Holland published 5 January 23

The Zygo Solo and H2O Audio Tri Multi-Sport are both excellent headphones for the water but they’re different in some big ways. We put them head to head to see which one is better.

Electric scooter from the back, focused on the tire

Greener commutes are smoother in 2023 with these electric scooters

By James Holland published 1 January 23

From tires and suspension to power and brakes, some scooters make for a smoother commute

JBL Reflect Aero vs JBL Endurance Peak II: which waterproof headphones is better?

By James Holland published 31 December 22

The JBL Reflect Aero and the JBL Endurance Peak II take different approaches to workout headphones. So, which is better?

JBL Endurance Peak II review: almost the perfect workout headphones

By James Holland published 30 December 22

The JBL Endurance Peak II are incredibly secure with decent sound and come with a price that won’t make you break out in a sweat. Of course, that affordable price tag comes with a few compromises.

dyson autoreact cool air purifier deal at dyson

Save $200 on the Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact Purifying Fan for the Holidays

By James Holland published 14 December 22

The Dyson Purifier Cool Autoreact is not only an attractive and powerful cooling fan. But, it's currently $200 cheaper as well.

dyson v15 deal on Dyson big savings on techradar

The Dyson V15 vacuum is seeing a stellar $100 off for the Holidays

By James Holland published 13 December 22

The Dyson V15 Detect is not only a powerful cordless vacuum, but it's getting that holiday shopping treatment in the form of a $100 discount.

Mojo Gamer Pro gaming desk review: excellent cable management, robust frame

By James Holland published 12 December 22

The Mojo Gamer Pro offers excellent sit-to-stand functionality, great cable management, and durability that will last.

Save a record-setting $340 on this top-end Roborock robot vacuum for Black Friday

By James Holland published 25 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Get the Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra at its lowest-ever price this Black Friday.

Quick! Ninja Creami ice cream makers are up to 35% off for Black Friday

By James Holland published 25 November 22

Black Friday 2022 You can save up to 35% this Black Friday on one of these multi-functional ice cream makers from Ninja.

How to buy an Instant Pot on Black Friday

By James Holland published 22 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Use these tips when shopping for the best Black Friday Instant Pot deals.

Neato D7 on a pink background with a TechRadar Black Friday deals box

Today's best Black Friday Vacuum Deal is a whopping 60% off the Neato D7

By James Holland published 20 November 22

Black Friday 2022 Get the Neato Robotics D7 at possibly its lowest price ever with this Black Friday vacuum deal.

Cooler Master MM311 gaming mouse review: budget but great

By James Holland published 17 November 22

Great Value

It might be cheap, but the Cooler Master MM311 is also mighty, thanks to its superb performance and ambidextrous design.

Gaming headsets vs computer speakers: which is best for you?

By James Holland published 15 November 22

If you can’t choose between getting a gaming headset or pair of computer speakers, we’ll break down the differences between the two to help you choose which one is best for you.

AKG Ara USB condenser mic

By James Holland published 13 November 22

The AKG Ara is not only budget-friendly but sounds good and is plug-and-play. The only thing it’s really missing is gain control.

Vigilant Audio SwitchOne

By James Holland published 8 November 22

The Vigilant Audio SwitchOne are small bookshelf-style computer speakers with an outsized sound. And though they come with a somewhat high price tag, they’re worth the cost.

5 common mistakes people make when buying a gaming chair

By James Holland published 5 November 22

Whether you’re listening to negative hype or not considering your own wants, it’s easy to make a mistake and end up with a gaming chair that doesn’t serve your needs.

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