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

Three-quarter view of Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 open on desk

I've never tested a gaming laptop that offers so much for so little — but you’ll have to accept a few flaws

By Lewis Maddison published 10 January 26

Great Value

Review The Medion Erazer Major 16 X1 certainly has a promising spec — but does it deliver the goods?

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I tested this Lenovo Legion gaming laptop and its design is sumptuous — but there are better performers at this price point

By Lewis Maddison published 6 January 26

Recommended

Review The Lenovo Legion 7i Gen 10 certainly has the looks, but does it have the grunt?

SSDs for PC gamers – big savings on drives from Crucial, Samsung, WD_Black, and more

By Lewis Maddison published 1 December 25

Running out of space or need a speed upgrade? Good news: there are some great deals this Cyber Monday on the best SSDs for PC gamers.

Cyber Monday is your final shot at monitor deals from LG, Dell, and more before Christmas

By Isaiah Williams published 1 December 25

While you may have missed Black Friday monitor deals, Cyber Monday is here to serve as your final chance at gifts before Christmas.

These Cyber Monday gaming PC deals are tempting me to upgrade – save thousands on the best towers from Corsair, Lenovo, and more

By Lewis Maddison published 1 December 25

Black Friday might be over, but Cyber Monday is here to pick up the slack, which means there are still plenty of great gaming PC deals around.

Cyber Monday could be your last chance to grab these great Razer, Corsair, and SteelSeries gaming keyboard deals

By Isaiah Williams published 1 December 25

Cyber Monday is giving you a final shot at getting your hands on a new gaming keyboard, with huge discounts to help you save leading into the holidays.

I'm stunned by these Black Friday gaming monitor deals – massive savings on Lenovo, LG, Samsung, and more

By Lewis Maddison published 28 November 25

You can save some serious cash on the best gaming monitors around, from LG, Samsung, and other top brands.

The best monitor deals are now live – fantastic savings this Black Friday from Dell, LG, Samsung, and more

By Lewis Maddison published 27 November 25

Looking to freshen up your display? Good news: there are plenty of great Black Friday monitor deals to entice you.

I've seen some amazing Black Friday deals on gaming keyboards – grab a bargain on Corsair, Razer, and SteelSeries models now

By Lewis Maddison published 27 November 25

Black Friday hasn't started yet, but already you can save over $100 on some of the best gaming keyboards around.

These are the best gaming mouse deals I'm seeing this Black Friday – great bargains from the biggest brands

By Lewis Maddison published 26 November 25

The best gaming mice already have great discounts ahead of Black Friday proper, so don't miss out on these top picks from Logitech and Razer.

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Dell Chromebook 3120 review: the ideal device for your studies – but you’ll want to use it with a mouse

By Lewis Maddison published 4 November 25

Recommended

The Dell Chromebook 3120 is billed as the perfect companion for educational purposes – but is it fit for the classroom?

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ASUS Chromebook CX15 review: a better performer than its seriously budget price tag might lead you to believe

By Lewis Maddison published 4 November 25

Recommended

The Asus Chromebook CX1505 certainly offers a lot of screen for the money, but has it been compromised elsewhere?

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Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 review: an excellent 1080p performer with a good price, but it’s not without a few drawbacks

By Lewis Maddison published 4 November 25

Review The Medion Erazer Deputy 15 P1 makes a pitch for superb 1080p gaming at a reasonable price.

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Acer Aspire Go 15 review: a well-priced and snappy performer, but some areas are a let down

By Lewis Maddison published 3 November 25

Recommended

Review The Acer Aspire Go 15 aims high with a low price – but is it actually good value?

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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

Recommended

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

Recommended

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?

Three-quarter view of MSI Cyborg 15 A13U open on desk on a pink background

MSI Cyborg 15 review: a solid budget gaming laptop

By Lewis Maddison published 23 October 25

Recommended

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

Recommended

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

Recommended

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

Samsung Galaxy Chromebook 2 360 open on desk with pink background

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?

PC Specialist Defiance II 16 open on desk with pink background

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

Great Value

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

Great Value

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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