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

UGREEN Nexode Power Bank 20000mAh 165W leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

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?

Front of Cherry XTRFY MX 3.1 on desk on with pink background

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?

left three-quarter view of Anker Prime Docking Station (14-in-1, 8K, Thunderbolt 5) on white desk with green background

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?

Acer Predator Helios 18 AI open on desk with pink background

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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Quersus ICOS.2 with plant, desk, and pink wall in background

Finally, a gaming chair that does things differently – but I’m not sure I can stomach the cost

By Lewis Maddison Published 26 July 25

The Quersus ICOS.2 has decided to do the gaming chair a little differently – but has its gamble paid off?

GuliKit Elves 2 Pro leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

GuliKit Elves 2 Pro review: a retro-looking pad with plenty of modern touches, but its appeal might be limited

By Lewis Maddison Published 20 July 25

Despite its looks, the GuliKit Elves 2 Pro has plenty of modern features to compete in today’s gamepad market – but is it versatile enough?

Hori Force Feedback Racing Wheel DLX on desk with plant and pink wall in background

I tested the Hori Force Feedback Racing Wheel DLX and liked its comfortable shape, but there are some concerning issues affecting performance

By Lewis Maddison Published 6 July 25

The Hori Force Feedback Racing Wheel DLX looks the part – but how does it perform?

A Nintendo Switch 2 next to hands holding the Sigma BF and a B&O Bluetooth speaker sitting on a table

The best tech of 2025 so far – the 17 finest gadgets we've tested this year

By Mark Wilson Published 5 July 25

TechRadar has spent days testing products across phones, TVs, laptops, cameras, smartwatches and more in 2025. These are the best ones we've reviewed so far this year.

Acer Chromebook Spin 312 open on desk with pink background

I used the Acer Chromebook Spin 312 for all kinds of tasks, and it handles most of them well – just not at the same time

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 June 25

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The Acer Chromebook Spin 312 is portable and versatile thanks to its small size and convertible nature – but is it powerful enough for your everyday needs?

Acer Chromebook Plus 516 open on desk with pink background

I tested the Acer Chromebook Plus 516 and liked its large display and fast performance – but it doesn’t have the best battery life

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 June 25

Recommended

The Acer Chromebook Plus 516 is a 16-inch device with a promising spec – but is it right for you?

Thrustmaster T128 on desk with pink background

I tested three mid-range sim racing wheels – and it turns out the cheapest is the best

By Lewis Maddison Published 29 June 25

I never thought a cheap sim racing wheel could be worth it – but I was wrong

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Wireless Gen 3 on desk

I’ve played with some of the best gaming keyboards around, but this analog model is the one I keep coming back to – here’s why

By Lewis Maddison Published 29 June 25

The SteelSeries Apex Pro has been around for a few years, and its latest iteration is just as spectacular as ever.

Boulies Master Rex and DXRacer Craft on a pink and turquoise background

Boulies Master Rex vs DXRacer Craft: I spent hours testing these equally comfy gaming chairs, but there's only one I can truly kick back in

By Lewis Maddison Published 28 June 25

The similarly priced Boulies Master Rex and DXRacer Craft go head-to-head – but which one reigns supreme?

Thrustmaster TX pedal set, Thrustmaster TX racing wheel, and Hori racing wheel in triptych with pink background, divided by white diagonal lines

I'm an expert in sim racing wheels – here are five things to keep in mind when you're buying one

By Lewis Maddison Published 26 June 25

Racing wheels aren’t always a case of plug-and-play – here are some points you should consider before buying.

Turtle Beach Stealth 700 on pink background and concentric circles, with box in top-left corner containing text reading "techradar PRICE CUT"

I loved the sound of this Turtle Beach PS5 headset – and now it's getting a great discount at Amazon

By Lewis Maddison Published 25 June 25

The Turtle Beach Stealth 700 is one of the best gaming headsets for sheer sound quality – and now you can save big in the US and UK at Amazon.

Glorious Model I 2 on plinth with pink background

I found this gaming mouse's multiple side buttons useful during testing, but it's expensive given the lack of wireless play

By Lewis Maddison Published 12 June 25

The Glorious Model I 2 has more side buttons than you might expect for a typical gaming mouse – but are they worth having?

Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro on desk with pink background

I tested the Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro and loved how easy it was to type with, but I wasn’t a fan of its software

By Lewis Maddison Published 12 June 25

The Wobkey Rainy 75 Pro is a hefty mechanical keyboard with multiple connectivity options – but is it worth the asking price?

I tested the Razer Joro and liked its portable form factor, but it lacks the performance to match its high price

By Lewis Maddison Published 10 June 25

The Razer Joro is made for gamers on the move – but is it as good as the stay-at-home alternatives?

Razer Basilisk Mobile on plinth with pink background

I tested the new Razer Basilisk Mobile and found it comfortable and smooth in action – and the price isn’t bad, either

By Lewis Maddison Published 9 June 25

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The Razer Basilisk Mobile is designed for gamers on the go – but is it worth it for home players?

Side view of Contour Design Unimouse on plinth with pink background

I tested the Contour Design Unimouse and liked its adjustments, but it might be too much of a handful for some

By Lewis Maddison Published 9 June 25

The Contour Design Unimouse features some useful hardware adjustments – but will you be able to get a comfortable hold on this ergonomic mouse?

Gaming keyboards seem to be getting better and better – but there are still some features I wish they had

By Lewis Maddison Published 3 June 25

Gaming keyboards are increasingly offering better performance – but could we ask more of them?

MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra and Gamakay TK75HE V2 on pink and green background

Gamakay TK75HE V2 vs MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra: Analog boards have never been so affordable, but there’s one I think has the edge

By Lewis Maddison Published 3 June 25

Both the Gamakay TK75HE V2 and the MonsGeek FUN60 Ultra are very affordable analog gaming keyboards – but which board is best?

Acer Chromebook Plus 514 open on desk with pink background

I tested the Acer Chromebook Plus 514 and was impressed by its display and performance, but it can get loud under load

By Lewis Maddison Published 3 June 25

Recommended

The Acer Chromebook Plus 514 has a lot going for it – but how does it stack up next to the competition?

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Final VR3000 Wireless on desk with pink background

I tested the VR3000 Wireless and loved their sound and design, but their ANC leaves a lot to be desired

By Lewis Maddison Published 1 June 25

Recommended

The VR3000 Wireless promise great gaming audio and features – but do they deliver?

Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack leaning on plinth, on desk with pink background

I used the Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack for wireless charging, and while it works well, there are cheaper and smaller alternatives out there

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 May 25

The Samsung 25W 10,000mAh Wireless Battery Pack is designed for charging Galaxy phones – but how fast can it do it?

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