Articles by James Holland, Freelance writer

James Holland loves checking out gadgets of all sorts, whether it's audio equipment, laptops, or vacuums (especially of the robot variety), and does so for a number of Future Publications including TechRadar, Top Ten Reviews, Homes & Gardens, and T3. He's built up an expertise for in-depth reviewing over the last four years. When he's not putting in the work on the latest tech, he loves to travel, play music, and eat questionable food.

Articles by: James Holland

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.

Creative Katana SE review: this gaming soundbar has the rumble

By James Holland published 19 November 23

Recommended

The Creative Katana SE offers a powerful all-in-one gaming audio solution that manages to provide quite a bit of low end and customization, not to mention RGB lighting, for a decent price.

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.

Alienware vs Razer: who makes better gaming laptops and peripherals

By James Holland published 5 October 23

Alienware and Razer both make expensive, powerful, and gorgeous looking laptops, but they’re also quite different. The question is – are those differences more than skin deep?

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

By James Holland published 4 October 23

Recommended

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.

Lenovo Yoga Book 9i vs Asus Zenbook Pro 14 Duo OLED: battle of the dual displays

By James Holland published 8 September 23

We compare two of the few dual-screen laptops in this head-to-head comparison to see which one is better or at least better for you.

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.

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.

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Sony LinkBuds S: The best or the best value?

By James Holland published 30 July 23

Versus Choosing between the Sony WF-1000XM5 and the Sony LinkBuds S comes down to whether you want the best performance or the best performance-to-price ratio.

The Sony WF-1000XM5 vs the Technics EAH-Z80

Sony WF-1000XM5 vs Technics EAH-AZ80: which earbuds should you choose?

By James Holland published 27 July 23

Versus We take a look at the new flagship Sony WF-1000XM5 and Technics EAH-AZ80 earbuds to see which one is better.

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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