Matthew Bolton

Matt has been testing technology for over a decade, working in specialist Apple publications as well general technology and creative journalism. By day, you can find him covering TV, audio, smart home gear and more at T3.com, as Home Tech Editor. By night, he's probably updating or pairing or installing some new piece of technology in the quest for the perfect setup.

Articles by: Matthew Bolton

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: iPhone 11 (left) and iPhone 11 Pro (right) on a pink and purple template

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: which is the best buy?

By Matthew Bolton, Tom May published 4 May 22

Apple iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max compared

The best monitors for Mac mini in 2022

By Matthew Bolton published 29 April 22

Hardware The perfect screens for your Mac mini M1 or Intel.

Samsung TV with PlayStation 4 next to it

The best TVs for PS4 in 2022

By Matthew Bolton published 27 April 22

Lifestyle Our list of the best TVs for PlayStation 4 bring great features for PS4 gaming at affordable prices.

The best monitors for MacBook Pro in 2022

By Matthew Bolton, Beren Neale published 30 March 22

Hardware Get the perfect dual-screen set up.

Apple iPhone SE 2022 in different colours

iPhone SE (2022) review

By Matthew Bolton published 24 March 22

Review The iPhone SE has a lot to offer, but can you use it on a screen so small?

Apple iPad Air (5th Gen, 2022) review

By Matthew Bolton published 16 March 22

Tablets The new iPad Air is elbowing right into the iPad Pro's territory, blurring the lines for creatives.

MacBook Pro open left, vs sign in the middle, Surface Pro on the right

MacBook Pro vs Surface Pro: which is right for you?

By Matthew Bolton published 19 February 22

Hardware Which pro laptop would suit your creative work best?

Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2 side by side comparison

Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2: which is the best?

By Matthew Bolton published 15 February 22

Apple Is Apple’s second-gen Pencil worth the extra cash?

The best TVs in 2022

By Matthew Bolton published 10 January 22

Lifestyle Discover the best TVs, whether you're looking for 4K or 8K, OLED or LCD.

The best noise cancelling earbuds of 2022: comfort and quality

By Matthew Bolton published 14 December 21

Hardware Keep your focus with the best noise cancelling earbuds.

MacBook Pro vs MacBook Air: Which Apple laptop is right for you?

By Matthew Bolton published 10 December 21

Hardware This guide will help you decide.

MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) on wooden table, with screen open

Apple MacBook Pro 16-inch (2021) review

By Matthew Bolton published 10 November 21

macbook pro The new MacBook Pro is a true beast of a laptop, but do you need to go this big?

Mac Mini vs MacBook Pro: which one should you buy?

By Matthew Bolton published 20 October 21

Apple Is the Mac Mini or the MacBook Pro the best creative tool for you?

Apple iPhone 13 review

By Matthew Bolton published 13 October 21

iPhone A flawless HDR screen, better camera and more battery life make the iPhone 13 a fantastic phone (with the 'Pro' price).

Apple iPhone 13 Pro review

By Matthew Bolton published 11 October 21

iPhone The iPhone 13 Pro takes phone photography to yet another level, and nails the rest while it's at it.

M1 iPad Pro vs M1 MacBook Air: which one should you buy

By Matthew Bolton published 28 September 21

Apple The M1 iPad Pro vs M1 MacBook Pro are powered by the same chip, but which is best?

Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review

By Matthew Bolton published 24 September 21

iPad The iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) offers more storage, a nicer screen, and a clever new front camera for video calls.

Apple iPad mini (6th Gen) review

By Matthew Bolton published 22 September 21

Tablets The new iPad mini (6th Gen) might be the ultra-portable sketching, note-taking and photo-editing device of your dreams.

iPad vs iPad Pro, iPad 10.2 with video game shown on the screen on the left, a sign saying 'versus' in the middle, iPad Pro with the Maps app on the screen on the right

iPad vs iPad Pro: Which one should you buy?

By Matthew Bolton published 20 September 21

Apple Can you get by with the budget iPad, or will only the full-on iPad Pro meet your needs?

M1 iPad Pro vs M1 MacBook Pro: which one should you buy

By Matthew Bolton published 14 September 21

Apple The M1 iPad Pro is now as fast as the 13-inch MacBook Pro, so which is right for you?

Apple AirPods Pro review

By Matthew Bolton published 13 September 21

Apple AirPods Pro offer top-tier noise cancellation and great sound quality, and are a great buy at today's prices.

Apple AirPods Max review

By Matthew Bolton published 10 September 21

Apple Apple's best-sounding headphones may not be ideal for all.

Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) review

By Matthew Bolton published 9 August 21

Review Are Apple AirPods still a good choice compared to newer wireless earbuds?

The best smartwatch in 2022: For iPhone and Android users

By Matthew Bolton published 19 July 21

The best smartwatches available now, whatever you want from them.

iMac vs Mac mini: Which Mac is right for you?

By Matthew Bolton published 15 June 21

3D All you need to know to choose between Apple's desktops.