
Lloyd Coombes
Lloyd is a freelance contributor to Top Ten Reviews, and can also be found at other sites all over the internet. His expertise is in computers and smart tech, including phones and tablets, with a particular focus on Apple products.
Starting as a blogger back in 2012, Lloyd began writing for gaming and tech websites in 2018, allowing him to hone his skills. Before that, he'd visit phone stores and stay up to date with tech by doing his best to get hands-on within the shop! Aside from hardware, he loves reading up on the latest apps and testing them as part of his content creation workflow, with a focus on productivity apps and mobile games.
You'll find Lloyd reviewing everything from tablets, to PCs, to phones, as well as producing detailed guides on how to get the most out of your tech. You'll also see his work recommending products as part of our buying guides, leaning on his testing knowledge.
Outside of working, you'll find Lloyd spending time with his son, or taking fitness tech to the gym to hit a new PB.
Latest articles by Lloyd Coombes

ReMarkable 2 review: a handy doodle pad for notes and more
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review The ReMarkable 2 is an impressive doodle pad with handy organisation features.

Are there region-free 4K Blu-ray players?
By Lloyd Coombes published
FEATURE Are there region-free 4K Blu-ray players? Luckily for you, you can import an Ultra-HD Blu-ray movie with plenty of options.

Battle of the budget laptops: Lenovo vs HP
By Lloyd Coombes published
Tech In this article, it’s Lenovo vs HP as we pit the IdeaPad Gaming 3 Gen 7 against the HP Omen 16-n0007na in a battle for budget gaming laptop supremacy.

We settled the Alienware vs Asus debate once and for all and found the answer
By Lloyd Coombes published
Tech We put Alienware vs Asus head to head with our comparison of the Alienware x15 R2 and the ASUS TUF Gaming A17.

Dell vs Apple, which is the better desktop?
By Lloyd Coombes published
Versus Dell vs Apple: Which is the better desktop manufacturer? We dig into it, pitting the Dell Inspiron 27 against the M1 Apple iMac.

Lenovo vs Asus: Which gaming laptop is best?
By Lloyd Coombes published
Versus We’re pitting Lenovo vs ASUS in our latest guide, with the Lenovo IdeaPad Gaming 3 laptop taking on the ASUS Vivobook Pro 14.

We pitted Alienware vs Razer to find the greatest gaming laptop
By Lloyd Coombes published
Tech Alienware and Razer are two competitor tech brands, but which is best? We pit Alienware vs Razer against each other to find a winner.

Beats Fit Pro vs Powerbeats Pro: Which should you choose?
By Lloyd Coombes published
Audio Which Beats reign supreme? We pit the Beats Fit Pro vs Powerbeats Pro against each other.

Here's why cordless phones still have a place in the home and office
By Lloyd Coombes published
FEATURE A cordless phone remains an important part of any home or office, so you shouldn't discard it.

What is the future of Blu-ray players?
By Lloyd Coombes published
FEATURE Blu-ray has been around for a while, but what is the future for the platform?

How do cordless phones work?
By Lloyd Coombes published
FEATURE Your home handset and base station have a lot of clever technology packed within.

Five myths about compact printers: We're here to debunk them
By Lloyd Coombes published
FEATURE Can a small printer serve all your needs, or will you need to compromise? We bust the myths about compact printers.

How to take care of your compact printer
By Lloyd Coombes published
HOW TO Compact printers are marvels of modern technology, but you’ll need to ensure you look after them to maintain efficiency.

We tested the Samsung M8 Smart Monitor - it's the perfect TV for your desk
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review The Samsung M8 Smart Monitor is a great monitor that has its sights set on replacing your lounge TV.

Amazon Fire 7 review
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Review Amazon’s latest tablet, the Amazon Fire 7, doesn’t change a lot of its winning formula, but that’s no bad thing at this price point.

The Apple MacBook Air M2 is almost as good as the Pro, but it's a fraction of the price
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review Apple’s MacBook Air M2 is a fantastic laptop that may make you question whether you need a MacBook Pro at all.

Halo+ portable projector review
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review There’s a lot to like about the Halo+ portable projector, with small issues only evident in specific scenarios.

Marshall Emberton speaker review
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review The Marshall Emberton is the brand's smallest speaker to date, but it is surprisingly powerful, and looks it great, too.

HDMI splitter vs HDMI switcher: What's the difference?
By Lloyd Coombes published
VERSUS HDMI splitters vs HDMI switchers are similar, but there are some important distinctions.

iPhone SE 2022 review
By Lloyd Coombes published
Review The iPhone SE 2022 is Apple’s cheapest iPhone, but it loses sight of why so many loved it in the first place.

iPad Air review
By Lloyd Coombes last updated
Review Apple’s latest iPad Air is further proof that the iPad Pro isn’t for everyone.

Chromebooks vs Laptops: What’s the difference?
By Lloyd Coombes published
NEWS Looking to get a new computer? Here are the differences between Chromebooks vs laptops

What are Ultra-HD Blu-ray players?
By Lloyd Coombes published
NEWS Looking to watch your movies at the highest visual fidelity possible? Here’s why you may want an Ultra-HD Blu-ray player
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