Articles by Lewis Maddison, Reviews Writer

Lewis Maddison is a Reviews Writer for TechRadar. He previously worked as a Staff Writer for our business section, TechRadar Pro, where he gained experience with productivity-enhancing hardware, ranging from keyboards to standing desks. His area of expertise lies in computer peripherals and audio hardware, having spent over a decade exploring the murky depths of both PC building and music production. He also revels in picking up on the finest details and niggles that ultimately make a big difference to the user experience.

Articles by: Lewis Maddison

The best monitor deals are now live – fantastic savings this Black Friday from Dell, LG, Samsung, and more

By Lewis Maddison published 27 November 25

Looking to freshen up your display? Good news: there are plenty of great Black Friday monitor deals to entice you.

I've seen some amazing Black Friday deals on gaming keyboards – grab a bargain on Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries models now

By Lewis Maddison published 27 November 25

Black Friday hasn't started yet, but already you can save over $100 on some of the best gaming keyboards around.

These are the best gaming mouse deals I'm seeing this Black Friday – great bargains from the biggest brands

By Lewis Maddison published 26 November 25

The best gaming mice already have great discounts ahead of Black Friday proper, so don't miss out on these top picks from Logitech and Razer.

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Dell Chromebook 3120 review: the ideal device for your studies – but you’ll want to use it with a mouse

By Lewis Maddison published 4 November 25

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The Dell Chromebook 3120 is billed as the perfect companion for educational purposes – but is it fit for the classroom?

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ASUS Chromebook CX15 review: a better performer than its seriously budget price tag might lead you to believe

By Lewis Maddison published 4 November 25

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The Asus Chromebook CX1505 certainly offers a lot of screen for the money, but has it been compromised elsewhere?

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Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: an excellent 1080p performer with a good price, but it’s not without a few drawbacks

By Lewis Maddison published 4 November 25

Review The Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 makes a pitch for superb 1080p gaming at a reasonable price.

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Acer Aspire Go 15 review: a well-priced and snappy performer, but some areas are a let down

By Lewis Maddison published 3 November 25

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Review The Acer Aspire Go 15 aims high with a low price – but is it actually good value?

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Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 review: a great value gaming laptop – if you don't mind the average performance

By Lewis Maddison published 30 October 25

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The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 takes aim at the budget gaming laptop market – but is it the best among them?

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Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 (30L AMD) review: a silent but spritely gaming PC that might just live up to its price tag

By Lewis Maddison published 27 October 25

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The Legion Tower 5 stays cool and composed no matter what you throw at it – but can it match the best gaming PCs for performance?

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MSI Cyborg 15 review: a solid budget gaming laptop

By Lewis Maddison published 23 October 25

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The MSI Cyborg 15 comes with a tantalizing price tag – but is it good value?

I’m glad Bloober Team is remaking another Silent Hill game – it’s just a shame it’s the wrong one

By Lewis Maddison published 4 October 25

Silent Hill 1 already got a remake, Bloober Team – but you can remake the remake instead.

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I was surprised by just how well this thin and lightweight gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), performed – but you'll have to endure its sizzling temperatures

By Lewis Maddison published 26 September 25

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Review The Asus Zephyrus G14 (2025) looks more like an everyday laptop than a chunky gaming machine – does this mean it performs like one?

I’m not worried Bloodlines 2 doesn’t appear to be an RPG like the original – here’s why you shouldn’t be either

By Lewis Maddison published 17 September 25

The long awaited sequel might have taken a stake to its RPG heart – but it looks like there’s still plenty to sink your fangs into.

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I reviewed Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus and was enthralled by its design and performance – but I’m not sure it’s worth its Windows-laptop price tag

By Lewis Maddison published 17 September 25

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Can any Chromebook really be worth what the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14-inch costs? We find out.

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Are Chromebooks good for students?

By Lewis Maddison published 16 September 25

If you’re gearing up before the new term starts, a Chromebook might well be on your wishlist – but is it the right device for you?

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Acer Nitro V 15 review: performance is great for the price – as long as you can stand the heat

By Lewis Maddison published 29 August 25

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Review The Acer Nitro V 15 Intel offers strong performance at a budget price – is there a catch?

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Acer Aspire 14 AI (2025) review: a sleek, portable laptop with stunning battery life – but not much else besides

By Lewis Maddison published 29 August 25

Review The new Aspire 14 AI (2025) promises advanced features to help with everyday tasks – but do they live up to the hype?

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I tested the Asus TUF Gaming A16 (2025) and it performs better than its price suggests – but there’s one big sacrifice you’ll have to make

By Lewis Maddison published 29 August 25

Review The Asus TUF Gaming A16 (2025) is a very well-priced machine considering the spec – but is it really worth your money?

I review gaming laptops for a living – don't miss this huge saving on one of the best there is

By Lewis Maddison published 28 August 25

Save a massive $550 on this incredible Alienware gaming laptop in the Labor Day sales at Amazon right now.

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I pitted two elite controllers against each other, and one key feature sets them apart

By Lewis Maddison published 25 August 25

The GameSir G7 Pro and Mobapad Huben 2 are two new multiplatform controllers promising top-line features and performance – but which is best?

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I tested the Aukey Spark Mini 20000 and it looks smart but doesn’t do much to set itself apart

By Lewis Maddison published 20 August 25

The Aukey Spark Mini 20000 looks sleek and is easy to live with – but is that enough at this price point?

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I was thankful for this Ugreen power bank's retractable cable, but its 20,000mAh capacity wasn't enough to charge my laptop fully

By Lewis Maddison published 17 August 25

The Ugreen Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W has plenty of power – but is it really suitable for your larger devices?

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I spent a week with the Cherry XTRFY MX 3.1 and it failed to impress me – or justify its high price

By Lewis Maddison published 16 August 25

The Cherry XTRFY MX 3.1 is a wired mechanical keyboard with a premium build – but does it do enough to compete in today’s marketplace?

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I tested the Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station and it’s ideal for power users – if they can afford it

By Lewis Maddison published 16 August 25

The Anker Prime TB5 Docking Station has plenty of interfaces and state-of-the-art features – but is it worth the cost?

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I tested an outrageous Acer Predator laptop with Nvidia 5090 GPU, and I wish I could recommend it, but I just can’t at this price

By Lewis Maddison published 31 July 25

Review The Acer Predator Helios 18 AI is one of the most powerful gaming laptops around – but is it worth the gigantic asking price?

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