Lewis Maddison

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

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Samsung 45W 20000mAh Battery Pack review: a power bank capable of multiple charges, but its large price and size might be too much

By Lewis Maddison published

The Samsung 45W 20000mAh Battery Pack is big and stylish – but is its performance worthy of the price?

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5 blistering reviews of the week: Cutting-edge monitor tech, a throwback for Sega Saturn fans, and one of the best portable Bluetooth speakers around

By Lewis Maddison published

Reviews Recap: A very capable gaming monitor and two class-leaders get even better.

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I used the Cuktech 20 Power Bank for a week to charge my laptop and it’s quick, powerful, and totally overkill for most people

By Lewis Maddison published

The Cuktech 20 Power Bank has plenty of power for charging your laptop – but is it worth the cost?

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I tested the GameSir Cyclone 2 on various platforms, and its TMR sticks live up to their promise – but its buttons won’t please everyone

By Lewis Maddison published

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The GameSir Cyclone 2 features TMR technology for improved stick precision – but how does it perform overall?

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RUGD Power Brick review: a hardy little battery with some useful features, but only worth it if you’ll make use of them

By Lewis Maddison published

The RUGD Power Brick is water, dust, and shock proof – but is it overkill for many?

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I gamed with the Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro and it was natural fit for my hand, but it won’t be for everyone

By Lewis Maddison published

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The HyperX Pulsefire Haste 2 Pro has a prominent front slope – will that put you off?

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VRURC 20000mAh 20W Power Bank review: a large battery capable of several phone charges, but it’s still too thick for easy portability

By Lewis Maddison published

The VRURC 20000mAh 20W Power Bank offers plenty of capacity for the price – but is it worth your money?

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GameSir Super Nova review: a familiar controller design with a dizzying number of customizations

By Lewis Maddison published

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The GameSir Super Nova conceals some truly astonishing hidden depths, but does it have any faults?

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Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 Dex review: the 8K polling rate boosts performance, but this wireless gaming mouse is hard to handle

By Lewis Maddison published

The Logitech Pro X Superlight 2 Dex asks a lot for little in the way of features – but does the performance justify the asking price?

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Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 review: a chunky gaming headset with great sound and useful features – but just shy of greatness

By Lewis Maddison published

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The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 Gen 3 gaming headset is certainly large – but what’s it like to use?

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The leg rest on the Boulies Master Rex gaming chair almost had me convinced but that's not the reason to buy one

By Lewis Maddison published

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The Boulies Master Rex comes with an integrated leg rest – but is that reason enough to buy it?

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Gamakay TK101 review: impressive connectivity options and mechanical performance, but lacking features

By Lewis Maddison last updated

The Gamakay TK101 offers mechanical switches and wireless capability at an affordable price – but does it deliver?

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I loved how easy it was to create a VistaPrint photo book, and the end results are great – with a few exceptions

By Lewis Maddison published

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VistaPrint photo books are easy to create thanks to its capable editor – but how good do they look?

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The Logitech G703 Lightspeed is a competent gaming mouse, but I couldn’t get on with its shape

By Lewis Maddison published

The unique form of the Logitech G703 Lightspeed aims to improve ergonomics – but is it more comfortable than other gaming mice?

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I was blown away by the design the Samsung Galaxy Book5 360, but it’s not the quietest operator

By Lewis Maddison published

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The Samsung Galaxy Book5 360 certainly looks the part – but does it have the performance to match?

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I like the snappy performance of the Logitech Pro X 60 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Keyboard, but it’s expensive considering its limitations

By Lewis Maddison published

The Logitech Pro X 60 is compact with optical switches – can it challenge its mechanical rivals?

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I couldn’t find much wrong with the Thrustmaster TX Racing Wheel Leather Edition – my verdict is it comes close to besting its rivals

By Lewis Maddison published

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The Thrustmaster TX is a great-feeling wheel – but how does it fare against its rivals?

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The Mobapad N1 HD feels great and works well with multiple platforms – I just wish it had analog triggers

By Lewis Maddison published

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The Mobapad N1 HD is a more advanced gamepad for the Switch – but does it live up to its promises?

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5 hottest tech reviews of the week: an affordable mini-LED TV with a great picture and Huawei's new headphones are the best open-ears we've heard

By Lewis Maddison published

Reviews Recap: an affordable mini-LED TV, the best-sounding open-ear headphones, and the verdict on the new Razer Blade gaming laptop.

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I admired the quality of the Logitech Pro X TKL Rapid, but I found it hard to wrangle its analog switches

By Lewis Maddison published

The Pro X TKL Rapid aims big with analog functionality – but can it beat the stiff competition?

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I’ve been using first-party controllers for decades, but Hall effect alternatives are now better than ever

By Lewis Maddison published

Hall effect controllers are more popular than ever, so is now the time to make the switch?

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I wouldn't take the Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank on extreme adventures, but it's great for my basic traveling needs

By Lewis Maddison published

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The Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank is small yet mighty with a handy cable built in – but is it the right portable battery for you?

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The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank is one of the most stylish batteries I’ve seen, but it’s too slow for the price

By Lewis Maddison published

The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank certainly looks more interesting than most – but how capable is it?

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GameSir X4 Aileron Xbox Mobile Gaming Controller review: a very capable Android controller with a layout problem

By Lewis Maddison published

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The GameSir X4 Aileron aims for the best controller experience on mobile – does it succeed?

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AOHI Future Starship 240W PD 3.1 Power Bank review: a vastly powerful battery, but there are better value propositions out there

By Lewis Maddison published

The AOHI Future Starship boasts impressive figures and features – but is it worth your money?

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