Articles by: 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

A woman holds one of the best 13-inch laptops while playing music on a keyboard

The best 13-inch laptops in March 2023

By Matthew Bolton published 20 March 23

Tools Work and create on the go with the best 13-inch laptops available.

The best laptops for working from home in 2023

By Matthew Bolton published 23 February 23

Hardware The best laptops suited for home or hybrid working.

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: the two phones on blue backgrounds

iPhone 11 vs iPhone 11 Pro: is either worth buying today?

By Matthew Bolton published 15 December 22

Apple We compare iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max to help you decide.

Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2 - both Pencils next to each other

Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2: Which one is best for you?

By Matthew Bolton last updated 15 February 23

Apple We see if Apple Pencil vs Apple Pencil 2 is a fair fight.

Best Lego space Set - man builds Lego set

The best Lego space sets in 2023

By Matthew Bolton last updated 20 January 23

Lifestyle The best Lego space sets are truly out of this world and fun for all ages.

Lego Architecture sets - man building pyramid set

The best Lego Architecture sets in 2023

By Matthew Bolton published 6 December 22

Lifestyle These Lego Architecture sets help bring some of the world's most interesting buildings into your home.

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

By Tom May published 16 November 22

Apple We pit iPad Pro vs iPad Air for creative work.

Apple iPad mini (6th Gen) review

By Matthew Bolton published 12 November 22

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

MacBook Pro vs Surface Pro with images of the MacBook Pro 16 and Surface Pro 9 on a blue background

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

By Matthew Bolton last updated 5 November 22

Hardware The battle of the 'Pros'.

Apple AirPods Pro 2nd Gen review

By Matthew Bolton last updated 4 November 22

The new AirPods Pro 2 deliver a big step forward in active noise cancellation and sound quality.

Apple Watch Series 8 worn by a man outside

Apple Watch Series 8: Watches don't come much smarter than this

By Matthew Bolton last updated 25 October 22

The changes this year are small, but the Apple Watch Series 8 remains an excellent buy.

Best monitors for Mac mini - BEnQ/LG/ASUS monitors

The best monitors for Mac mini in 2023

By Matthew Bolton last updated 21 March 23

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

The best monitors for MacBook Pro in 2023

By Matthew Bolton last updated 8 March 23

Hardware These are the best monitors for MacBook Pro, from colour accurate displays for content creators to 4K screens with full HDR support.

Apple Watch SE (2022) being worn by a man

Apple Watch SE (2022) review: All Apple for part of the price

By Matthew Bolton published 27 September 22

Apple Watch SE The new cheap Apple Watch SE feels like a full-price experience

Samsung TV with PlayStation 4 next to it

The best TVs for PS4 in 2023

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.

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 last updated 15 October 22

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

The best TVs in 2023

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 2023

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 Tom May last updated 23 November 22

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 last updated 30 June 22

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 last updated 17 February 22

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 last updated 1 April 22

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

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