Reece Bithrey

Reece Bithrey

Freelance contributor

Reece Bithrey is a freelance journalist with credits in Trusted Reviews, Digital Foundry, PC Gamer, TechRadar, PCGamesN, and Custom PC magazine reviewing all sorts of computing gubbins, including keyboards, mice, laptops, and more. He also has his own blog, UNTITLED, has bylines for WatchGecko's online magazine, and graduated from the University of Leeds with a degree in International History and Politics in 2023. When not writing, you'll usually find him bellowing at virtual footballers on Football Manager or tinkering with mechanical keyboards.

Articles by: Reece Bithrey

Man holding gamepad and playing RPG
‘Is there a point where refresh rate just stops mattering?’: I chat to Samsung’s monitor experts about its crazy-fast 1100Hz gaming display

By Reece Bithrey

I caught up with Samsung's Jeremy Demont and Pepe Dijkstra at Gamescom 2026 to talk through the 2027 Odyssey range.

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Samsung's Gamescom monitor announcement
Samsung just blew me away at Gamescom with its ridiculously-fast 1100Hz OLED monitor

By Reece Bithrey

Samsung has announced its latest gaming monitors at Gamescom 2026, but are some of the specs overkill?

Two desktop PCs in retro fighter game
I pitted my dream PC from 2017 against an RTX 5090 monster in 2026 in a fight to the death - here's what happened

By Reece Bithrey

10 years is a long time in computing, so how does one of the most powerful PCs of 2017 fare against 2026's best hardware?

The Keychron Q6 Max mechanical keyboard against a blue background.
How to choose your first mechanical keyboard — and why it's simpler than the internet wants you to think

By Reece Bithrey

Don't be intimidated

AngryMiao AM Infinity.97 gaming mouse on a colorful desk
I love this wacky 47g sci-fi gaming mouse – and it's one of the best I've tested all year

By Reece Bithrey

Recommended

Flagship performance in a sci-fi shell.

Razer Pro Type Ergo ergonomic keyboard on marble surface
The Razer Pro Type Ergo proves the company can do non-gaming keyboards well – but it’s not perfect

By Reece Bithrey

Recommended

The Razer Pro Type Ergo brings stylish split ergonomics and clever software to the productivity market, but scissor switches and a high price hold it back.

Logitech G512 X gaming keyboard on desk
I wanted to love the Logitech G512 X, but two keyboards in one don't always add up to a single great product

By Reece Bithrey

Great switches, shame about the chassis.

Razer Huntsman Signature Edition on a desk
The $500 Razer Huntsman Signature Edition keyboard is completely over-the-top... in all the right places

By Reece Bithrey

Best in Class

The Razer Huntsman Signature Edition is a stylish and powerful gaming keyboard - but it's also extremely expensive.

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Acer Predator 21X gaming laptop on a marble table top
Ten years ago Acer debuted its awesomely ridiculous $10K gaming laptop – how well does it hold up in 2026?

By Reece Bithrey

Two Nvidia GTX 1080 GPUs, a 21-inch screen, and a $10K price tag - the Acer Predator 21X was a ridiculous device 10 years ago, and I fired it up to see how it fares today.

Acer Spin 5
How to choose a laptop or PC screen that won't strain your eyes

By Reece Bithrey

Sponsored

If you stare at a screen all day, make sure that it's the best possible for your eyes.

A laptop on a grey worktop surface.
The most important features content creators should look for when choosing a laptop

By Reece Bithrey

Sponsored

We break down all the biggest features that you should look for when buying a laptop for content creation.

laptops at MWC 2026
Best laptops of MWC 2026: the five most exciting mobile computing products we've spotted at the show

By Reece Bithrey

MWC 2026 We've been stalking the show floor at MWC 2026 to find the most exciting upcoming laptops — and these are the ones I've picked.

Shark FlexBreeze Portable Fan in a garden
Shark FlexBreeze fan review: big, quiet and versatile

By Reece Bithrey

Fans don't get more flexible than the appropriately named Shark FlexBreeze. Pedestal, tabletop, wired and wireless – it does the lot.

The Razer Blue Screen in a grey room.
Razer Blue Screen review: the green screen just got clever

By Reece Bithrey

Recommended

The Razer Blue Screen is a fantastic green screen that’s easy to set up and use. While expensive, it’s well worth the cost.

A blue screen set up in a room.
How to set up a green screen

By Reece Bithrey

Our guide on how to set up a green screen.

JBL Quantum Stream Studio microphone on a desk in front of a monitor
JBL Quantum Stream Studio review: versatile and stylish

By Reece Bithrey

Great Value

Offering robust value for money, the JBL Quantum Stream Studio microphone is a solid performer for streaming and gaming.

HyperX Cloud III Wireless
HyperX Cloud III Wireless Review - fantastic battery life and booming audio

By Reece Bithrey

The HyperX Cloud III Wireless offers a solid blend of excellent build quality and reasonable audio performance.

The Lenovo Legion R45w-30 ultrawide gaming monitor on a desk.
Lenovo Legion R45w-30 review: A large ultrawide that doesn’t cost the earth

By Reece Bithrey

Recommended

The Legion R45w-30 is an awesome big-screen ultrawide with fantastic sharpness and great gaming immersion - just don't try using it for HDR content.

The AOC Gaming CQ27G2S/BK photographed on a desk.
AOC Gaming CQ27G2S/BK review: A solid performer for a reasonable price

By Reece Bithrey

Recommended

It might not have the richest feature set out there, but this is a very respectable gaming monitor for users who don't want to spend a fortune.

Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (2023) test model
Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (2023) review: heavy, but a decent all-rounder

By Reece Bithrey

Recommended

The Acer Aspire 5 Spin 14 (2023) is a solid mid-range laptop with the powers of a 2-in-1. Find out if it's the right laptop for you.

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