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

Genki Dual Wield Nintendo Switch 2 Charging Station with Joy-Cons attached, on a desk with pink wall in background

‘It ticks many boxes’: this Joy-Con 2 charging dock is simple and effective — but if you’re after more features, you’ll be disappointed

By Lewis Maddison Published 7 June 26

Looking for a simple grip and charging solution for your Joy-Con 2s? Look no further than this Genki accessory.

GameSir X5 Lite on white desk with pink wall in background

‘There’s no better mobile controller at this price point’: I was blown away by the performance of the GameSir X5 Lite — but I hope it fits your hands

By Lewis Maddison Published 6 June 26

Recommended

The GameSir X5 Lite focuses on the basics to deliver a solid mobile controller — but how well does it actually game?

Three-quarter view of Xiaomi 17T on a desk with pink wall in background

I was amazed by the performance of the Xiaomi 17T — and only a few drawbacks spoil this otherwise great-value Android phone

By Lewis Maddison Published 2 June 26

The Xiaomi 17T has prestigious Leica lenses and an impressive spec — but can it deliver at this price point?

Three-quarter view of Keychron K3 HE on a desk with pink wall in background

‘The switches are surprisingly heavy’ — I didn’t expect Keychron’s new analog keyboard to feel like it did, and that’s both good and bad news

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 May 26

The Keychron K3 HE packs a lot of features in a small and relatively inexpensive package — but does it deliver the goods?

screenshot of Outbound - red van next to campsite at sunset, with trees and mountains in background

‘It succeeds in painting an idyllic picture of vanlife’ — I loved my time in Outbound’s wilderness, but a few bumps in the road made me want to cut my trip short

By Lewis Maddison Published 25 May 26

Nature-loving vanlife is portrayed without blemish in Outbound — but how well does it sell the dream?

Three-quarter view of MSI Versa 300 Wireless 8K on brown desk

I tested this MSI gaming mouse and it has some interesting aspects — but it’s the price that really stands out

By Lewis Maddison Published 18 May 26

Great Value

The MSI Versa 300 Wireless 8K is competitively priced given its auspicious spec — but is it actually good value?

Three-quarter view of MSI Stealth 16 AI+ open on a white desk with pink wall in background

MSI Stealth 16 AI+ review: a remarkably portable gaming laptop with oodles of performance and battery life

By Lewis Maddison Published 16 May 26

The MSI Stealth 16 AI+ might not look like much of a gaming laptop, but don’t let appearances deceive.

Screenshot of Subnautica 2 gameplay: large alien tree in distance in middle of sea, with words "Subnautica 2" written in orange and blue

As someone that sank over 100 hours into the first game, Subnautica 2 has lived up to my expectations — but there's one crucial element I want to see before I'm totally happy

By Lewis Maddison Published 15 May 26

After playing Subnautica 2 for tens of hours, here are my first impressions.

Creative Sound Blaster GS5 on a desk with pink wall in background

I loved how many features this affordable gaming soundbar has, but audiophiles might want to look elsewhere

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 May 26

The Creative Sound Blaster GS5 promises a lot for relatively little money — but how good does it really sound?

Three-quarter view of Asus Zenbook A14 open on a desk with pink wall in background

‘No 14-inch laptop is more portable than this’: I reviewed Asus’ answer to the MacBook Air, and loved its super-light design — but it comes with a big catch

By Lewis Maddison Published 25 April 26

Recommended

It may prioritize portability, but the Asus Zenbook A14 is no slouch when it comes to performance.

'I think generative AI is going to get much faster and much better' — The creator of Fallout is optimistic about AI's future, but I'm not so sure

By Lewis Maddison Published 17 April 26

Fallout creator Tim Cain is bullish about the future of generative AI — how do you feel about it?

Rear three-quarter view of Asus Zenbook A16 open on desk with pink wall in background

I tested the new Asus Zenbook and I can’t think of a better 16-inch laptop for travelling with — but there are certain tasks I can’t recommend it for

By Lewis Maddison Published 15 April 26

Recommended

The Asus Zenbook A16 promises plenty of power in an ultralight form — but is it suitable for your needs?

Three-quarter view of Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro open on white desk with pink wall in background

I loved the exquisite design of the Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro, and that’s not even the best thing about it

By Lewis Maddison Published 1 April 26

The Samsung Galaxy Book6 Pro has a majestic display and design — but does it do enough to justify its high price tag?

Three-quarter view of HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 folded back and propped up on white desk, with stylus in front and pink wall in background

HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 review: a remarkably thin 2-in-1 with a dazzling display

By Lewis Maddison Published 23 March 26

Recommended

The HP OmniBook Ultra Flip 14 promises to be the ultimate portable tool for creators — but is it really suitable for their needs?

Acer Aspire C24 on desk with plant and note pad, against a pink background

I admire the iMac vibes Acer’s new all-in-one PC gives off — but there’s no way it can match its performance

By Lewis Maddison Published 15 March 26

The Acer Aspire C24 is a sleek and stylish all-in-one — but does it have the performance to match?

Side view of Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed on desk

'Plenty of speed and pinpoint accuracy' — I still rate the Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed, and now its on sale at Amazon

By Lewis Maddison Published 13 March 26

The Razer DeathAdder V3 HyperSpeed is one of the fastest and smoothest gaming mice I've ever used — and now its got a 27% discount at Amazon.

SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 with wrist rest on desk

'The analog switches are a dream' — why now's the time to pick up one of the best gaming keyboards I've ever used

By Lewis Maddison Published 12 March 26

The SteelSeries Apex Pro TKL Gen 3 has been one of my favorite gaming keyboards for a while — and now it's 24% off in Amazon's Spring Deal Days event.

Three-quarter view of MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ open on white desk with pink wall in background

I tested MSI’s new convertible laptop, and its build and performance are top-drawer — but content creators will be left wanting more

By Lewis Maddison Published 11 March 26

Recommended

The MSI Prestige 14 Flip AI+ impresses on many fronts — but do its few weaknesses spoil the show?

I haven’t sat in a plusher gaming chair than this one – but this affordable GTPlayer model has one drawback

By Lewis Maddison Published 7 March 26

The GTPlayer LR002 entices with an affordable price and a plush frame – but is it as comfortable as it looks?

Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

If you love bass as much as I do, you’ll adore Skullcandy’s new gaming headset — but it comes at a hefty cost

By Lewis Maddison Published 28 February 26

Recommended

The Skullcandy Crusher PLYR 720 certainly nails the bass — but is it really worth the price of admission?

Screenshot of Pathologic 3: theatre actors on a stage

I’ve fallen for a game about fighting a deadly plague — and it’s the perfect antidote to the industry’s GenAI blight

By Lewis Maddison Published 15 February 26

In a battle to the death with AI slop, this is the game I’d send in to finish the job.

Three-quarter view of HP Laptop 14 open on white desk with pink wall in background

HP Laptop 14 review: a sleek and compact laptop that can’t keep up with the times

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 February 26

Review The HP Laptop 14 has a small and simple form — but does it have enough power for the modern-day user?

Three-quarter view of Acer Nitro 18 AI open on desk, with pink wall in background

Acer Nitro 18 AI review: a large laptop with some concerning flaws

By Lewis Maddison Published 3 February 26

Review The Acer Nitro 18 AI is large and powerful – but how does it stack up to its rivals?

Front view of HP OmniBook 7 14-inch open on black desk with white wall in background

HP OmniBook 7 14-inch review: a phenomenal all-rounder with a steep asking price

By Lewis Maddison Published 2 February 26

Recommended

Review The HP OmniBook 7 14-inch promises to be a strong mid-range effort — but can it live up to the price tag?

Three-quarter view of Asus V16 open on desk with pink wall in background

I tested the Asus V16 and it’s as portable as large gaming laptops get — but this isn’t the only aspect that impressed me

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 January 26

Recommended

Large gaming laptops don’t get more portable than the Asus V16 — but does it cut it in other areas?

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