Harry Padoan

Harry Padoan

Staff Writer

Harry is a Reviews Staff Writer for TechRadar. He reviews everything from party speakers to wall chargers and has a particular interest in the worlds of audio and gaming.

Prior to joining TechRadar, Harry was a journalist covering stories from the telecoms industry, drilling into areas such as innovation, acquisitions, and sustainability.

When he isn’t testing the newest tech, Harry can probably be found listening to Brazilian music, playing JRPGs, or watching his beloved Tottenham Hotspur.

Articles by: Harry Padoan

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The sensational Sony WH-1000XM6 are in the Prime Day deals, but you should get these headphones instead

By Harry Padoan published

Sony's flagship noise cancelling headphones are on sale for Prime Day, but there are other deals that impressed me more this year.

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I almost fainted with excitement when I saw these Bose Bluetooth speaker Prime Day deals – here's which ones I'd recommend

By Harry Padoan published

Snap up an incredible deal on some of the best Bose speakers around this Prime Day.

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Are you kidding me? I already called these the 'best ultra-cheap noise cancelling earbuds' – and now they're even cheaper for Prime Day

By Harry Padoan published

Snap up the JLab Go Pop ANC at an outrageously low price this Prime Day.

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I've been in love with my Sony headphones for two years now – and you'll fall for them too with this Prime Day deal

By Harry Padoan published

Amazon's spreading the love this Prime Day with a stunning deal on these Sony headphones.

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Need a cheap soundbar? This Prime Day deal on one of Amazon's own models is an absolute steal

By Harry Padoan published

The Amazon Fire TV Soundbar is a strong compact option for those short on space, and it's cheaper than ever this Prime Day.

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My favorite Bluetooth speaker is heavily discounted for Prime Day – and it's an absolute beauty from Bose

By Harry Padoan published

Score a massive price cut on the excellent Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 this Prime Day.

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I'm a Bluetooth speakers fanatic – here are the cheapest prices I've found on top models this Prime Day

By Harry Padoan last updated

Score incredible sound quality at a jaw-droppingly low price with these Bluetooth speaker Prime Day deals.

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Samsung's new five-star soundbar has crashed to a record low-price ahead of Prime Day – don't miss out

By Harry Padoan published

Samsung's new soundbar system has been discounted heavily in the run-up to Prime Day – don't skip this delicious deal.

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These wireless earbuds tuned by will.i.am are available for an ultra-low price ahead of Prime Day – don't miss out

By Harry Padoan published

The LG xboom Buds offer punchy bass, effective ANC and customizable touch controls – and now at a pleasingly low price.

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This funky UE Bluetooth speaker is phenomenally cheap ahead of Prime Day – and now I'm seriously tempted

By Harry Padoan published

The Ultimate Ears Wonderboom 4 is a fun, awesome-sounding small speaker that's available at an amazingly affordable price thanks to this early Prime Day deal.

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This Sony soundbar was already the best value for money model I'd tested – now it's simply a steal thanks to this early Prime Day deal

By Harry Padoan published

The Sony HT-S2000 was already an incredible value option, but now at 40% off, its simply a must-buy.

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

By Mark Wilson published

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.

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This super cheap Sony soundbar blew my socks off when I tested it – and this early Prime Day deal sounds even better

By Harry Padoan published

Sony’s super-cheap soundbar is now available for even less ahead of Prime Day – don’t miss out.

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Anker Nano Charger 45W with USB-C Cable review: a fantastic phone charger that’s swiftly become my go-to option

By Harry Padoan published

Recommended

I reviewed Anker’s latest phone charger and its power-to-size ratio is absolutely astonishing.

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This booming JBL speaker’s price has taken an Xtreme nosedive in the early Prime Day sales – and I might have to buy one myself

By Harry Padoan published

The JBL Xtreme 4 is a phenomenal Bluetooth speaker and its available at an excellent low price thanks to this early Prime Day deal.

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Sony ULT Field 3 review: a highly-durable, long-lasting Bluetooth speaker let down by disappointing audio quality

By Harry Padoan published

I reviewed the Sony ULT Field 3 Bluetooth speaker and one fatal flaw prevents me from recommending it.

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I’ve used this Bose Bluetooth speaker almost every day for half a year now – here’s why I can't live without it

By Harry Padoan published

I’ve been using the Bose SoundLink Flex Gen 2 for more than half a year and it's my absolute go-to portable speaker.

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I’ve spent 30 hours playing detective in Raidou Remastered: The Mystery of the Soulless Army on Nintendo Switch 2, and it’s been a memorable case – but not one that's without fault

By Harry Padoan published

I had a great time slashing my way through the mystery of the Soulless Army, but a few gameplay flaws prevent Raidou Remastered from cementing itself as an Atlus classic.

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I’ve clocked up more than 60 hours in Mario Kart World – here are my 3 top tips for getting first place

By Harry Padoan published

I’ve played a ton of Mario Kart World – here are my tips if you’re aiming to take first place.

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I test soundbars for a living – here are 3 Dolby Atmos models I’d recommend without question

By Harry Padoan published

I’ve tested a ton of Dolby Atmos soundbars, and these 3 models are easily among the best I’ve ever used.

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I hosted an 8-player Mario Kart World tournament at my office – here’s everything I needed to make it work

By Harry Padoan published

I set up a local Mario Kart World tournament, and this is all the gear I needed to make it happen.

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I’m an open earbuds skeptic, but this great-sounding set totally won me over – here’s why

By Harry Padoan published

I’m not usually a fan of open earbuds, but this set really wowed me with impressive audio and a great fit.

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I tested Sony WH-1000XM6 headphones against their main rivals – here are 3 reasons why they’re the only pair I’d recommend to anyone

By Harry Padoan published

I’ve tested the finest wireless headphones money can buy – here’s 3 reasons why the Sony WH-1000XM6 are my big winner.

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I’ve tested a ton of cheap soundbars, but this budget-friendly Sony banger is my top pick – here's why

By Harry Padoan published

I’ve reviewed a wide range of cheap soundbars, but this affordable option from Sony remains my absolute favorite.

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I’ve tested a ton of wireless earbuds, but I keep coming back to this affordable wired set – here’s why

By Harry Padoan published

I own some great wireless headphones and earbuds but still use these wired in-ears almost daily.

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