Jon Stapley

Jon Stapley

TTR Contributor

Jon Stapley is an experienced writer and journalist who covers tech, photography and more. As well as contributing to TopTen Reviews, he has written for Digital Camera World, Black + White Photography magazine, Creative BLOQ, Wex Photo Video, Amateur Photographer, Trusted Reviews and plenty more. 

Jon studied journalism in Brighton back in the early 2010s, cutting his teeth reporting stories for the local newspaper, the Brighton Argus. Since then he has relocated to London and made a career of freelancing for a huge host of publications. While working for photography magazines, he discovered a love for film photography, and since then is rarely seen without a 40-year-old SLR camera in hand.

Contributing to TopTenReviews helps Jon explore his love of the latest gadgets – after all, it's not all about analogue. As a music-lover he especially appreciates trying out the latest headphones and smart speakers, and he will absolutely give you his detailed opinions on the best album by The National if you give him a chance. Spoiler: it's Boxer. But he likes the new stuff too.

When not writing about tech or taking pictures, Jon enjoys gaming, reading, creative writing and finding the latest places in London to eat good food and drink good cocktails, ideally a dry martini.

Articles by: Jon Stapley

Woman using a tablet with a pen.

What is the best tablet with a pen?

By Jon Stapley published

Feature The best tablet with a pen allows you to sketch, write, paint and more. We pick the best tablet/pen combos you can buy.

Man using a tablet with a keyboard on his lap on a train.

What is the best tablet with a keyboard?

By Jon Stapley published

Best pick We pick the best tablet with a keyboard combo you can buy, and suggest a few great alternatives.

Three kids lying on bed looking at tablet.

What is the best tablet under $100?

By Jon Stapley published

FEATURE Didn’t think you could get a quality tablet this cheap? We uncover the best tablet under $100 you can buy today.

Laptops with best battery life

Laptops with best battery life: Get a long-lasting laptop for hours of use

By Jon Stapley published

HOME OFFICE These laptops with best battery life will guarantee you a long-lasting, portable computer.

Lightest laptops

Lightest laptop: These are the best ultrabooks for ultimate portability

By Jon Stapley published

HOME OFFICE We help you find the lightest laptop to buy in 2023. These are the best ultrabooks to take absolutely everywhere with you.

Quietest PC

Quietest PC: Almost silent computers for your home office

By Jon Stapley published

HOME OFFICE Need a computer that’s whisper-quiet? Our guide to the quietest PC is here to help you find it.

JBL Flip 6

Bose vs JBL: which portable speaker should you buy?

By Jon Stapley published

Vs It’s the battle of the bluetooth speakers as we look at Bose vs JBL.

Sonos One

Sonos vs Bose: which is the better home speaker?

By Jon Stapley published

We pit Sonos vs Bose to figure out which smart speaker deserves your cash.

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Sony vs Bose headphones: which are best for you?

By Jon Stapley published

We’re pitting high-end cans against each other as we settle the question of Sony vs Bose headphones.

AirPods vs Beats – Woman holding baby and listening to phone with wireless earbuds

AirPods vs. Beats: which are the best earbuds for you?

By Jon Stapley published

Two big audio brands go head to head(phone) as we settle the question of AirPods vs Beats.

Kindle vs. Fire: Which Amazon E-Reader is right for you?

Kindle vs Fire: Which Amazon e-reader is right for you in 2025?

By Ian Stokes published

Comparison We've decided to settle the Kindle vs Fire debate by extensively comparing the two types of tablets.

Integrated vs Dedicated graphics card

Integrated vs Dedicated graphics card: Which is best for your laptop?

By Dave Harfield published

Feature When you’re buying a new laptop, the integrated vs dedicated graphics card dilemma can prove a difficult choice