Articles by Lewis Maddison, Reviews Writer

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Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 review: a great value gaming laptop – if you don't mind the average performance

By Lewis Maddison Published 30 October 25

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The Lenovo LOQ Essential 15 Gen 9 takes aim at the budget gaming laptop market – but is it the best among them?

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Lenovo Legion Tower 5 Gen 10 (30L AMD) review: a silent but spritely gaming PC that might just live up to its price tag

By Lewis Maddison Published 27 October 25

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The Legion Tower 5 stays cool and composed no matter what you throw at it – but can it match the best gaming PCs for performance?

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MSI Cyborg 15 review: a solid budget gaming laptop

By Lewis Maddison Published 23 October 25

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The MSI Cyborg 15 comes with a tantalizing price tag – but is it good value?

I’m glad Bloober Team is remaking another Silent Hill game – it’s just a shame it’s the wrong one

By Lewis Maddison Published 4 October 25

Silent Hill 1 already got a remake, Bloober Team – but you can remake the remake instead.

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I was surprised by just how well this thin and lightweight gaming laptop, the Asus ROG Zephyrus G14 (2025), performed – but you'll have to endure its sizzling temperatures

By Lewis Maddison Published 26 September 25

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Review The Asus Zephyrus G14 (2025) looks more like an everyday laptop than a chunky gaming machine – does this mean it performs like one?

I’m not worried Bloodlines 2 doesn’t appear to be an RPG like the original – here’s why you shouldn’t be either

By Lewis Maddison Published 17 September 25

The long awaited sequel might have taken a stake to its RPG heart – but it looks like there’s still plenty to sink your fangs into.

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I reviewed Lenovo’s new Chromebook Plus and was enthralled by its design and performance – but I’m not sure it’s worth its Windows-laptop price tag

By Lewis Maddison Published 17 September 25

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Can any Chromebook really be worth what the Lenovo Chromebook Plus 14-inch costs? We find out.

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Are Chromebooks good for students?

By Lewis Maddison Published 16 September 25

If you’re gearing up before the new term starts, a Chromebook might well be on your wishlist – but is it the right device for you?

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After testing PC Specialist’s new Defiance model, I’m convinced it’s one of the best cheap gaming laptops around – so long as you remain plugged in

By Lewis Maddison Published 9 September 25

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Review The PC Specialist Defiance II 16 offers a powerful spec at a low price point – but does it live up to expectations?

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Acer Nitro V 15 review: performance is great for the price – as long as you can stand the heat

By Lewis Maddison Published 29 August 25

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Review The Acer Nitro V 15 Intel offers strong performance at a budget price – is there a catch?

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Acer Aspire 14 AI (2025) review: a sleek, portable laptop with stunning battery life – but not much else besides

By Lewis Maddison Published 29 August 25

Review The new Aspire 14 AI (2025) promises advanced features to help with everyday tasks – but do they live up to the hype?

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I tested the Asus TUF Gaming A16 (2025) and it performs better than its price suggests – but there’s one big sacrifice you’ll have to make

By Lewis Maddison Published 29 August 25

Review The Asus TUF Gaming A16 (2025) is a very well-priced machine considering the spec – but is it really worth your money?

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I pitted two elite controllers against each other, and one key feature sets them apart

By Lewis Maddison Published 25 August 25

The GameSir G7 Pro and Mobapad Huben 2 are two new multiplatform controllers promising top-line features and performance – but which is best?

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I tested the Aukey Spark Mini 20000 and it looks smart but doesn’t do much to set itself apart

By Lewis Maddison Published 20 August 25

The Aukey Spark Mini 20000 looks sleek and is easy to live with – but is that enough at this price point?

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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?

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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?

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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?

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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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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?

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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?

I’ve been using this Corsair mouse pad for years, and it’s been a game changer for me – so grab this half-price discount before Prime Day ends

By Lewis Maddison Published 11 July 25

Bag this deal on the Corsair MM350 PRO in the US or the UK before the Prime Day sale is over.

It's the final day of Prime Day GoPro deals – here are my 14 expert picks, including a record-low price for the Max 360 camera

By Timothy Coleman last updated 11 July 25

It's Prime Day week which means some of the best prices for GoPro action cameras of 2025 so far, including the Hero 13 Black, Max (2025) and Hero 11 Black Mini.

Now's your chance to bag the fantastic Logitech G502 Hero gaming mouse for half price or better in this Prime Day deal

By Lewis Maddison Published 10 July 25

The Logitech G502 Hero is one of the best gaming mice around - and now its price has been slashed in half.

I think this third-party gamepad beats the Xbox Wireless Controller hands down – and its price has been slashed for Prime Day

By Lewis Maddison Published 9 July 25

The GameSir Super Nova is better than the Xbox Wireless Controller on many fronts – and now you can save 33% this Prime Day.

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Don't miss my picks for the best Amazon Prime Day Kindle deals – score discounts on the Paperwhite, Scribe and Colorsoft

By Lewis Maddison Published 8 July 25

We've corralled the best Prime Day deals on Amazon's range of ereaders.

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