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

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) on wood table

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K (2023) review: 4K streaming for not much money

By James Holland published 29 November 23

Amazon's basic 4K streaming stick gives you 4K video and Dolby Vision HDR on the cheap, but it's firmly planted in the Amazon ecosystem.

How to cook steak in an air fryer

By James Holland published 22 November 23

Steak in an air fryer? Yes, please. Learn how to use that air fryer for more than just fries with this guide on how to cook steak in an air fryer.

How to cook bacon in an air fryer

By James Holland published 19 November 23

Put that air fryer to even more good use for your breakfast by using it to cook bacon.

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS Streamset (USB) from above

Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS Streamset (USB) review: gaming meets the studio

By James Holland published 19 November 23

Recommended

The Audio-Technica ATH-M50xSTS Streamset (USB) puts studio-grade sound in a gaming headset

How to properly take care of your robot vacuum cleaner

By James Holland published 18 November 23

Robot vacuums make day-to-day cleaning much easier. But, they need to be maintained to do their job properly. Learn how.

Yeedi Cube robot vacuum and mop review: lots of features on a budget

By James Holland published 30 October 23

Recommended

With its 2-in-1 vacuuming and mopping cleaning ability and self-emptying base station, the Yeedi Cube offers a lot for a surprisingly accessible price.

best Shark vacuum cleaners against a blue TechRadar background

The best Shark vacuum cleaners 2023

By James Holland published 25 October 23

Buying Guide We’ve gathered the best vacuums from Shark for every occasion, whether you’re looking for lightweight, cordless, canister, or even robot.

Lenovo LOQ 15 (AMD) review: great performance at a reasonable price

By James Holland published 4 October 23

The Lenovo LOQ 15 (AMD) offers the perfect combination of accessible price and solid gaming performance that makes it ideal for new or budget-minded gamers.

Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023) vs Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (2023): a battle of budget vs premium Chromebooks

By James Holland published 23 September 23

Comparing the Acer Chromebook Spin 714 (2023) and Acer Chromebook Spin 314 (2023) is crucial in figuring out if you can get away with a budget configuration or need something a bit more powerful.

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.

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.

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