Lewis Maddison

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

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I love the mechanical feel of the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75%, and it's got a sizable discount in the Amazon Spring Sale right now

By Lewis Maddison published

Save 26% on the the Razer BlackWidow V4 Pro 75% in the Amazon Spring Sale

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I’ve been using first-party controllers for decades, but Hall effect alternatives are now better than ever

By Lewis Maddison published

Hall effect controllers are more popular than ever, so is now the time to make the switch?

Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

I wouldn't take the Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank on extreme adventures, but it's great for my basic traveling needs

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The Xiaomi 33W 10,000mAh Power Bank is small yet mighty with a handy cable built in – but is it the right portable battery for you?

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The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank is one of the most stylish batteries I’ve seen, but it’s too slow for the price

By Lewis Maddison published

The VQ Cath Kidston 5,000mAh Power Bank certainly looks more interesting than most – but how capable is it?

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GameSir X4 Aileron Xbox Mobile Gaming Controller review: a very capable Android controller with a layout problem

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The GameSir X4 Aileron aims for the best controller experience on mobile – does it succeed?

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AOHI Future Starship 240W PD 3.1 Power Bank review: a vastly powerful battery, but there are better value propositions out there

By Lewis Maddison published

The AOHI Future Starship boasts impressive figures and features – but is it worth your money?

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VRURC T6S power bank review: a cute-looking power bank with some neat features

By Lewis Maddison published

The T6S may look like a camera from the past, but does it offer charging for modern needs?

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Cuktech 15 Ultra Power Bank review: a powerful battery with a useful display, but it lacks capacity

By Lewis Maddison published

The Cuktech 15 Ultra has plenty of power and a comprehensive display – but how useful is it really?

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Boulies Elite review: a few niggles blemish this otherwise well-rounded gaming chair

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The Boulies Elite takes aim at the mid-range market with a wide and adjustable gaming chair – has it succeeded?

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The Upeak Sport Strap is so comfortable I forgot I was wearing my Apple Watch – but it’s not the most premium band out there

By Lewis Maddison published

The Upeak Sport Strap is a budget sports band for your Apple Watch – but does it provide good value?

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I spent several days with the Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL, and while it’s capable enough, it doesn’t best its rivals

By Lewis Maddison published

The Logitech G915 X Lightspeed TKL is a sleek wireless mechanical keyboard with a low profile – but does it match the performance of similarly priced rivals?

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Steelseries Stratus Duo review: a compact and versatile controller with plenty of performance – if you can get to grips with it

By Lewis Maddison published

The SteelSeries Stratus Duo is more versatile than its rivals - but is it too small?

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GameSir Kaleid Flux review: a wired controller with good performance but a few limitations

By Lewis Maddison published

The GameSir Kaleid Flux looks and feels a lot like an Xbox controller – does anything set it apart?

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Lemokey L5 HE 8K review: a gaming keyboard with all the analog tweaks you could want – but it doesn’t perform as well as its rivals

By Lewis Maddison published

The Lemokey L5 HE 8K offers a high polling rate and Hall effect switches – but are these enough to make it a great performing gaming keyboard?

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Gamakay TK75 V2 review: a mechanical keyboard that’s a dream to use and comes in at a good price

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The Gamakay TK75 V2 has a low price for a wireless mechanical keyboard – but does it match the best?

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Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 review: a simple power bank that’s outdone by the competition

By Lewis Maddison published

The Anker PowerCore Essential 20000 has a thin design for greater portability – but is it worth taking on your travels?

Jiga 27000mAh Power Bank leaning on plinth on pink background

Jiga power bank review: a large power bank with some useful features, but it’s not the easiest to travel with

By Lewis Maddison published

The Jiga Power Bank offers convenience thanks to its large capacity and inbuilt flashlight – but is it a good size for travelling with?

Iniu B41 power bank leaning on plinth on desk with pink background

The Iniu B41 is one of the thinnest power banks I’ve used, but it won’t be powerful enough for everyone

By Lewis Maddison published

The Iniu B41 is incredibly easy to carry around, but does it have enough power for you?

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Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed review: stylish gaming earbuds priced beyond their means

By Lewis Maddison published

The Razer Hammerhead Pro HyperSpeed brings instant audio to your games – but does it rank among the best earbuds?

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I spent several days with the HP Chromebook Plus 15.6-inch, and it surprised me with just how well it performs

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The HP Chromebook Plus has a good spec on paper – but how does it perform in practice?

Anker Laptop Power Bank on desk with pink background, retractable cable unraveled

After I tried the Anker Laptop Power Bank I'll never again worry about forgetting to pack my charging cord

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The Anker Laptop Power Bank seems to tick all the boxes for those with demanding requirements – but does the performance live up to expectations?

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I haven't always liked Razer's gaming headsets, but the Barracuda X Chroma finally offers good value for money

By Lewis Maddison published

The Razer Barracuda X Chroma promises a lot at a reasonable price – but does it deliver?

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I love the feel of the Logitech POP Mouse, but it does miss out on a few features

By Lewis Maddison published

Recommended

The Logitech POP Mouse is a fun-size mouse with a small price – but does that mean it’s worth your money?

Asus Chromebook CM14 open on desk

I used the Asus Chromebook CM14 for everything from productivity to gaming and found its performance as light as its weight

By Lewis Maddison published

Great Value

The Asus Chromebook CM14 is one cheap Chromebook – but does it represent good value?

Turtle Beach Kone II Air on desk

I like a large mouse as much as the next gamer, but the Turtle Beach Kone II Air is too much for me to handle

By Lewis Maddison published

The Turtle Beach Kone 2 Air is large and heavy – but how much does this impact performance?

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