John Higgins
Editor
John Higgins writes product reviews, buying advice, and editorial analysis for Truthful Reviews.
Latest Reviews
Recent published work from John Higgins.
Xiaomi Redmi Watch 6 Review: Two-Week Battery, One Catch
Xiaomi's Redmi Watch 6 pairs a big, bright 2000-nit AMOLED screen and nearly two weeks of battery life with solid fitness tracking, from £84.99 — a superb-value budget smartwatch, if you accept its closed software and limited NFC.
Apple iPhone Air Review: Gorgeous, But Full of Compromises
Apple's ultra-thin iPhone Air is a stunning 5.6mm, 165g design with the A19 Pro and a superb screen, but a small 3,149mAh battery, slow charging and a single 48MP camera make it the least recommendable of this year's iPhones.
Google Pixel 10 Pro XL Review: Brilliant, Bar the Battery
Google's large-format flagship dazzles with a market-leading 3,090 cd/m² screen, superb cameras and a best-in-class zoom, plus seven years of updates — but a mediocre 15-hour battery life is the one big red flag that holds it back.
Apple iPhone 17 Pro Review: The Best iPhone Yet
Apple's most ambitious Pro in years finally fixes its old weaknesses: a reference-class screen, a new 4x telephoto for the best iPhone photos, cooler-running A19 Pro performance and improved battery life, held back only by a high price and lagging AI.
Apple iPhone 17 Review: The Base iPhone Finally Grows Up
Apple's standard iPhone finally gains a 120Hz ProMotion display, a bigger, superbly calibrated 6.3-inch screen, dual 48MP cameras and the A19 chip — the most complete base iPhone in years, bar the still-missing telephoto.
Apple AirPods Pro 3 Review
The Apple AirPods Pro 3 push active noise cancelling and transparency to new heights and add a heart-rate sensor, deep hearing features and a rugged IP57 build — but a more in-ear fit and a showier sound mean they aren't simply better than the Pro 2.
Bose SoundLink Max Review
Bose's largest portable: a refined, powerful IP67-rated speaker with minimal compression at volume, a detachable handle and a 15-hour battery with power bank — a superb premium outdoor speaker, bar slightly uneven directivity.
JBL Xtreme 4 Review
The JBL Xtreme 4 is a big, rugged IP67 Bluetooth speaker with remarkable power and an astonishing battery — over 32 hours in testing — plus a reversible USB-C power bank and a replaceable battery, held back only by bass-heavy tuning and a high price.
Bose SoundLink Flex (2nd Gen) Review
The second-gen Bose SoundLink Flex: a rugged, superbly built compact Bluetooth speaker with big sound for its size, IP67 waterproofing, PositionIQ and a new EQ app — a top take-anywhere pick, if short on volume and 360-degree sound.
Epson EcoTank ET-8500 Review
A refillable-tank all-in-one photo printer with vibrant, detailed photo output, sharp documents and famously low running costs — the best home printer for anyone who prints photos as well as paperwork, bar the usual inkjet idle-clogging.
XGIMI Horizon 20 Review
A long-throw 4K RGB triple-laser home projector with high brightness, strong contrast, Google TV, lens shift and a 240Hz gaming mode — an excellent, versatile cinema performer, bar slightly raised near-blacks.
Anker Soundcore Space One Pro Review
Anker's premium budget over-ears: excellent noise cancelling, a 36-hour battery, LDAC and a folding, travel-friendly design for around £105 — one of the smartest value ANC buys, bar a soft-only case.