Articles by: Matthew Bolton

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

The best monitors for Mac mini in 2021

By Matthew Bolton 21 October 2021

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

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

By Matthew Bolton 20 October 2021

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

The best monitors for MacBook Pro in 2021

By Matthew Bolton, Beren Neale 14 October 2021

Hardware Get the perfect dual-screen set up.

Apple iPhone 13 review

By Matthew Bolton 13 October 2021

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 11 October 2021

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 28 September 2021

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

Apple iPad 10.2-inch (9th Gen) review

By Matthew Bolton 24 September 2021

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 22 September 2021

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 20 September 2021

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 14 September 2021

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 13 September 2021

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 10 September 2021

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

The best noise cancelling earbuds of 2021: Comfort and quality

By Matthew Bolton 11 August 2021

Hardware Keep your focus with the best noise cancelling earbuds.

Apple AirPods (2nd Gen) review

By Matthew Bolton 09 August 2021

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

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

By Matthew Bolton 02 August 2021

Hardware This guide will help you decide.

The best smartwatch in 2021: For iPhone and Android users

By Matthew Bolton 19 July 2021

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

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

By Matthew Bolton 15 June 2021

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

Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2: What's the difference between the two styluses?

By Matthew Bolton 09 June 2021

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

The best travel mugs in 2021: Reusable and eco-friendly coffee mugs

By Matthew Bolton 08 June 2021

buying guide Sip your coffee on the go.

iPad Pro vs iPad Air: Which Apple tablet is right for you?

By Matthew Bolton 27 May 2021

Apple We pit iPad Pro vs iPad Air for creative work, and look at other crucial differences between them.

iMac 24 vs iMac 27: Is the M1 or the Intel the best iMac for creatives?

By Matthew Bolton 27 May 2021

Apple Which iMac is the best option for creative pros? We break it down.

Surface Pro 7 vs iPad Pro: which should you buy?

By Darren Allen, Matthew Bolton 24 May 2021

iPad Pro Which ‘Pro’ device is best for your creative needs?

Apple iMac M1 review: We get hands-on with Apple's stunning new computer

By Matthew Bolton 24 May 2021

3D The iMac M1, powered by the Apple-made processor, is fast and sleek.

iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1, 2021) review

By Matthew Bolton 24 May 2021

3D The iPad Pro 12.9-inch (M1) is an astounding creative tool.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: Which is for you?

By Matthew Bolton 14 May 2021

Apple You can save on Apple's previous iPhones, but which one should you buy?