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David RS Taylor

@davidrstaylor

David RS Taylor is a freelance writer and editor who has been writing for The Independent since 2021, mainly covering the latest and best in tech. Whether it’s advice on the best noise cancelling headphones and at-home printers to portable projects and smartwatches, the tried and tested features he writes for IndyBest make it easy to know what tech to invest in. Bylines also include GQ, National Geographic, Wallpaper* and the BBC.

<p>Documents or photos, these printers will have you covered </p>
Computer Accessories

Best printers 2024, tried and tested

<p>These top-rated headphones and earbuds sound divine </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2024, tried and tested

<p>We wore them day and night, assessing how comfortable they were and their health tracking highlights </p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

Best Fitbits for monitoring your health and fitness in 2023

<p>Whether it’s for streaming, podcasts, Alexa or more, a sophisticated sound system needn't break the bank </p>
Audio

8 best budget soundbars: Cinematic surround sound from under £100

<p>Consider handle and blade size, weight distribution and the conditions in which you’ll be playing</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

8 best cricket bats that are worth getting your whites on for

<p>Easy to install and cheaper than ever, these gadgets are all you need to create some movie theatre magic </p>
Tech

9 best portable projectors for a cinematic experience at home

<p>In the UK, you need pilot and operator permits to fly most drones </p>
Tech

The Parrot anafi drone hits the sweet spot of quality and portability

<p>Explore flavour profiles from a rapidly growing number of distillers from around the world </p>
Spirits

8 best whisky subscriptions to celebrate World Whisky Day 2022

<p>It’s no longer better to have a smartphone that fits neatly into your pocket: bigger screens are here to stay </p>
Phones & Accessories

iPhone 13 pro max vs Samsung Galaxy S21 plus

<p>The vibrant display and refresh rate is almost tailor-made for gaming, but this is a bargain for general use too</p>
Phones & Accessories

Xiaomi poco X3 pro review: A powerful smartphone for under £250

<p>We tested how the buds performed while we worked up a sweat on the treadmill </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Jabra elite 4 active review: Impressive buds for an impressive price

<p>From slim, lightweight devices to altogether beefier models </p>
Laptops & Tablets

7 best Lenovo laptops for every budget and need

<p>The classic gadget brand is back with a dependable, £299 model </p>
Phones & Accessories

Motorola edge 20 lite phone review: Battery life, cameras and more

Phones & Accessories

Motorola edge 20 lite phone review: Battery life, cameras and more

<p>The classic gadget brand is back with a dependable, £299 model </p>
<p>You’ll want different things from your shoes depending on whether you’re a sturdy defender or a pacey winger</p>
Sports & Fitness

8 best men’s football boots for a pitch-perfect performance

<p>Our testing focused on how quick and smooth the general experience was, asking: does the processor match the price? </p>
Phones & Accessories

We tested the brand new 5G-ready Xiaomi redmi note 9T

<p>Just 15 minutes of fast charging provides six hours of listening – that’s music to our ears </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Philips’s fidelio L3 Bluetooth headphones: Supreme comfort and sound

<p>We assessed the audio quality, comfort, fit, battery life and more </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Beats studio buds review: Sophisticated sound and style

<p>We assessed the audio quality, comfort, fit, battery life and more </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Beats studio buds review: Sophisticated sound and style

<p>The premium watch is currently on offer </p>
Tech

Fitbit Sense review: A serious rival to the likes of Apple and Samsung

<p>We’ve worn the smartwatch every day over a period of weeks to get to grips with its design and features</p>
Tech

Withings scanwatch review: Smart tech with classic looks

<p>We considered capability during exercise, fit, comfort and waterproofing, along with sound and quality</p>
Headphones & Earphones

JBL reflect flow pro review: Workout earbuds that are real winners

<p>Asus often delivers on specs and design, but it’s the brand’s crème de la crème that’s made the cut </p>
Laptops & Tablets

6 best Asus laptops for 2021: Find the model that’s right for you

<p>We tested for storage and processing speed, as well as what range of streaming services and apps were on offer </p>
Television

Best Android TV boxes and sticks: Stream games, Netflix and more

<p>B&W has a long history of premium sound research and development, providing the loudspeakers for Abbey Road Studios</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 review: A worthy rival for high-end headphones

<p> We considered processing power, speed, battery life, sound quality and any extra features </p>
Phones & Accessories

Nokia 1.4 review: An impressive first smartphone for just £90

<p>The phone fits nicely in the pocket and is comfortable in the hand</p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G smartphone review

<p>B&W has a long history of premium sound research and development, providing the loudspeakers for Abbey Road Studios</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Bowers & Wilkins PX7 review: A worthy rival for high-end headphones

<p> We considered processing power, speed, battery life, sound quality and any extra features </p>
Phones & Accessories

Nokia 1.4 review: An impressive first smartphone for just £90

<p>The phone fits nicely in the pocket and is comfortable in the hand</p>
Phones & Accessories

Samsung Galaxy A52 5G smartphone review

<p>The mi lite is the slimmest 5G phone we’ve ever tested </p>
Phones & Accessories

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review: A slimline phone that feels premium

Phones & Accessories

Xiaomi Mi 11 Lite 5G review: A slimline phone that feels premium

<p>The mi lite is the slimmest 5G phone we’ve ever tested </p>
<p>We considered the processing power, gaming capability, sound, screen, connectivity and battery life</p>
Phones & Accessories

Motorola moto G9 power review: More than mind-blowing battery life?

<p>We tried sneaks for every budget, testing for shot and pass control, acceleration, fit and looks </p>
Football

9 best astro turf boots for playing football on 3G and 4G pitches

<p>The G50 is Nokia’s lowest price 5G handset </p>
Phones & Accessories

Nokia G50 review: 5G compatibility and impressive picture quality

<p>Will we still approve of the product in a year’s time, or will we be on the lookout for a replacement?</p>
Tech

HP officejet pro 7720 A3 review: A workhouse of a home office printer

<p>Will we still approve of the product in a year’s time, or will we be on the lookout for a replacement?</p>
Tech

HP officejet pro 7720 A3 review: A workhouse of a home office printer

<p>We tested the 9020 on print speed and quality, ease of set up, tech specs, ink usage and general look and feel</p>
Tech

HP’s office pro 9020 printer is a hefty machine that means business

<p>We put the premium printer through its paces</p>
Computer Accessories

Is the Epson expression premium XP-7100 printer worth the investment?

<p>Some of our top picks can even survive a 30 minute submersion under 1 meter of water </p>
Audio

8 best waterproof speakers for blasting those shower time tunes

<p>Printing out an impressive 30 pages a minute, this is a dependable bit of kit that really means business</p>
Computer Accessories

Is the Brother HL-L2350DW mono laser printer a home office must-have?

<p>You can even edit your snaps on the selphy photo layout app, with everything from frames to filters and text </p>
Cameras & Accessories

Can Canon’s selphy square QX10 portable printer make your photos pop?

<p>We wanted to see how they fared when it came to connection consistency, ease of use, water-resistance and comfort</p>
Sports Equipment & Accessories

6 best Fitbits to help improve your health and fitness

<p>We put the two leading trackers head to head </p>
Sports & Fitness

Fitbit luxe vs Fitbit charge 4: What’s the difference between the two?

<p>Epson says that by using tanks instead of notoriously expensive cartridges, users can save up to 90 per cent on ink cost</p>
Tech

Epson’s ecotank printer range delivers on its green credentials

<p>We tested for clarity of sound, tunefulness, volume levels, and aesthetics</p>
Audio

8 best surround sound systems to amp up your movie nights

<p>We tested the new model for speed, gaming capability, sound, screen, connectivity and battery life </p>
Phones & Accessories

Realme GT review: A high-tech smartphone at an affordable price

<p>Our top picks range from two-in-one tablet-like devices to more traditional models</p>
Laptops & Tablets

9 best laptops under £500 that give you more bang for your buck

Laptops & Tablets

9 best laptops under £500 that give you more bang for your buck

<p>Our top picks range from two-in-one tablet-like devices to more traditional models</p>
<p>Earn your wings with these starter models </p>
Cameras & Accessories

6 best drones for beginners: Take to the sky with these starter models

<p>The sleek earbuds offer impressive sound quality, with bass that wouldn’t sound out of place in the over-ear market</p>
Headphones & Earphones

We tried Technics’s first ever noise-cancelling earbuds

<p>With such an alarmingly low price point, can these buds really deliver the goods?</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Tronsmart’s apollo air+ wireless noise cancelling earbuds review

<p>They may look like something from the future, but it’s their bass quality that’s truly out of this world </p>
Audio

We put Devialet’s phantom I wireless speaker to the test

<p>They may look like something from the future, but it’s their bass quality that’s truly out of this world </p>
Audio

We put Devialet’s phantom I wireless speaker to the test

<p>Both sets sit at a higher price point than most of their rivals – but which pair is worth the splurge?</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Bang & Olufsen beoplay HX vs Apple AirPods max

<p>Grado has been making its products in the same small Brooklyn factory for 65 years</p>
Audio

We put the audiophile favourite Grado GT220 earbuds to the test

<p>Apple’s original homepod never managed to fully take off, but the new mini is here to impress</p>
Audio

We put the small but mighty homepod mini from Apple to the test

<p>With so many to choose from, there’s a smart device to suit every need and budget </p>
Tech

9 best Android smartwatches: Fitness trackers to stylish timepieces

<p>Can’t choose between Bluetooth or wifi, or which brand to go for? Read our ultimate guide</p>
Tech

Wireless speaker buying guide: How to choose the best audio for you

<p>Fantastic sound, wireless connection and active noise cancellation at a price that blows most other headphones out of the water </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Jabra elite 85h wireless noise cancelling headphones review

<p>The XM4's predecessor, the XM3's, were class-leading – but have Sony now outdone itself?</p>
Audio

Sony WH-1000XM4: The best wireless headphones we’ve tried

<p>You can even control ambient noise volume and tweak the sound profile through Panasonic’s corresponding app </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Panasonic RZ-S500W review: How good are the noise cancelling earbuds?

<p>From design to sound, we put Google’s device to the test </p>
Audio

Nest mini review: We put Google’s smart speaker to the test

<p>Could these be the holy grail of budget audio?</p>
Tech

JBL’s new budget wireless headphones punch well above their weight

<p>Has B&O successfully managed to balance sound quality with accurate noise-cancellation?</p>
Tech

We reviewed B&O’s new £449 noise-cancelling headphones

Tech

We reviewed B&O’s new £449 noise-cancelling headphones

<p>Has B&O successfully managed to balance sound quality with accurate noise-cancellation?</p>
<p>The brand’s opinion of Bluetooth connectivity was that as far as connections go, wifi is the superior option</p>
Audio

We put the top-rated portable Move speaker from Sonos to the test

<p>We tested battery life, features, value for money and monitoring ability&nbsp;</p>
Tech

Fitbit Versa 3 vs Fitbit Sense: Which fitness watch is best?

<p>The pair boast a stainless steel, sheepskin leather, semi industrial finish</p>
Audio

Are the Sennheiser momentum 3 wireless headphones worth the price tag?

<p>We put the the latest iteration of the Solo range to the test</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Do the Beats Solo Pro headphones live up to the hype?

<p>We put the the latest iteration of the Solo range to the test</p>
Headphones & Earphones

Do the Beats Solo Pro headphones live up to the hype?

<p>Noise cancellation extends to phone calls too, with microphones to make your voice clearer for the person on the other end </p>
Headphones & Earphones

Do the Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700 live up to the hype?

<p>From suede to leather, these loafers are built to last </p>
Men's Shoes

8 best loafers for men perfect for every occasion

<p>Believe your eyes: a first-person-view drone lets you see more than ever before</p>
Tech

DJI’s first-person drone gives you a bird’s eye view of the world

<p>Wireless connectivity is now at such an advanced level that anyone can tap into their home wifi and have a multi-room set-up in minutes</p>
Audio

10 best multi-room speakers for wireless sound throughout the home

<p>If you’re looking for a sturdy little unit that produces disproportionately big sound, JBL is usually a good jumping point</p>
Audio

We review JBL’s Charge 4 to see if it’s worth buying

<p>We tested the device’s sound quality and design to reach our verdict </p>
Audio

Is Anker’s Soundcore flare 2 as much fun as the original?

<p>It’s almost worrying how loud this speaker could be</p>
Audio

Is UE’s new Hyperboom speaker worth the hype?

<p>The in-built LED system pulses and dances to any track you care to play, reacting to the beat and other subtle nuances of the audio</p>
Audio

We tried Sony’s SRS-XB33 portable speaker

<p>We tested Bose’s offering for both audio quality and portability</p>
Audio

We put the new Bose portable smart speaker to the test

<p>The British audio brand believes that quality audio products shouldn’t blow the bank</p>
Audio

We put the portable KitSound Diggit 55 speaker to the test

<p>From design to sound, we find out how the new generation model compares to its predecessor </p>
Audio

We put Bang & Olufsen’s newest Bluetooth speaker to the test

<p>After some tweaks to the design, we see if its sound delivers</p>
Audio

Ruark R1 Mk4 review

<p>It’s designed to be more sustainable through its modular approach</p>
Audio

Is the new Bang & Olufsen beosound level speaker worth £1300?

<p>Testing everything from design to sound, we find out if this is a worthy investment</p>
Audio

We’ve reviewed the new Transparent smart speaker

<p>Founded almost 60 years ago, the brand’s amps are some of the most recognisable </p>
Audio

Turn it up to 11 with Marshall’s new Emberton speaker

<p>The high-tech audio set up does a great job for a compact speaker</p>
Audio

We put the new Audio Pro BT5 bluetooth speaker to the test

<p>Testing everything from design to sound, we find out if this is a worthy investment</p>
Audio

We’ve reviewed the new Transparent smart speaker

<p>Founded almost 60 years ago, the brand’s amps are some of the most recognisable </p>
Audio

Turn it up to 11 with Marshall’s new Emberton speaker

<p>The high-tech audio set up does a great job for a compact speaker</p>
Audio

We put the new Audio Pro BT5 bluetooth speaker to the test

<p>It screams solidity and luxury, but does the audio quality match the looks? </p>
Audio

Naim Mu-so Qb Bluetooth speaker reviewed: Is it worth the price tag?

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