John Higgins
editor
John Higgins writes product reviews, buying advice, and editorial analysis for Truthful Reviews.
Latest Reviews
Recent published work from John Higgins.
Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 Review: Monster Battery Life Meets Premium Outdoor Ambition
The Amazfit T-Rex Ultra 2 delivers over 200 hours of battery life, 55 hours of GPS training endurance, a built-in dive computer, and rugged titanium construction. Rated 1.4 (Very Good) and 5th of 50 tested — but its bulk, missing ECG/fall detection, and lack of cellular connectivity keep it from perfection.
Creality SPARKX i7 Combo Review: Multi-Colour 3D Printing for Just €370
The Creality SPARKX i7 Combo ranks 4th out of 10 tested 3D printers with the best price-to-performance ratio in the field. At €370 including a 4-spool filament changer, it delivers good print quality, simple operation, and low running costs — with some material and bridging limitations.
Samsung Galaxy A57 and A37 Hands-On: How Good Is Samsung's 2026 Mid-Range?
Samsung's 2026 Galaxy A-series brings brighter displays, faster processors, and trimmed-down AI features to the mid-range segment. The Galaxy A57 leads with a strong 50MP camera and a very bright screen, while the more affordable A37 makes a few compromises that show up most clearly in photography.
Denon Home 200 Review: A Stylish Sonos Rival With a Spectacularly Wide Soundstage
The Denon Home 200 is a versatile Wi-Fi speaker that challenges established US competitors with its premium build quality, impressively wide soundstage, and flexible connectivity. A few app niggles aside, it delivers a compelling package for discerning listeners.
Poco M8 Pro 5G Review: The Best Smartphone Under £300?
The Poco M8 Pro 5G delivers an exceptional OLED display, remarkable battery life, and surprisingly capable cameras — all for well under £300. A few compromises aside, it sets a new benchmark for budget smartphones in 2026.
AVM FritzBox 4630 Review: Budget Wi-Fi 7 for Fibre — With One Crucial Catch
The AVM FritzBox 4630 brings Wi-Fi 7 to fibre broadband users at an affordable price. It delivers solid performance on the 2.4 and 5 GHz bands with impressively low power consumption, but the absence of the 6 GHz band — the very feature that makes Wi-Fi 7 worthwhile — is a significant omission that limits its appeal.
Logitech Powerplay 2 Review: Wireless Mouse Charging That Never Lets You Down
The Logitech Powerplay 2 wireless charging system eliminates the need to ever plug in your gaming mouse. It charges reliably and works without drivers, but the mousepad surface itself disappoints and it occupies two USB ports.
Poco F7 Review: Full Power for Around £400 — Surprisingly Close to Flagship
The Poco F7 delivers flagship-level performance, extraordinary battery life, and a superb OLED display for around €400. With Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6.0, and IP68 durability, it is one of the most complete mid-range smartphones of 2026 — held back only by a basic camera and no wireless charging.
Teufel Motiv Go 2 Review: Stylish Pocket Speaker With Sound to Spare
The Teufel Motiv Go 2 is a compact Bluetooth speaker that impresses with good sound quality and attractive design, but underwhelming battery life, low maximum volume, and limited feature upgrades over the original hold it back from the top tier.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra Display Analysis: Why the Measurements Disappoint
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra introduces an innovative privacy display, but laboratory measurements reveal a surprising shortfall in display quality compared to its predecessor. An editorial analysis of what the numbers mean and whether the trade-off is worth it.
Samsung S99H Review: Record-Breaking OLED Brightness With One Notable Flaw
The Samsung S99H pushes OLED brightness to nearly 3,000 cd/m², delivers reference-grade BT.2020 colour, and supports gaming at up to 165Hz on all HDMI ports. It is one of the finest televisions of 2026 — held back only by the persistent absence of Dolby Vision and underwhelming built-in audio.
KEF XIO Review: The Most Impressive Soundbar We Have Analysed — With One Catch
The KEF XIO delivers genuine Dolby Atmos home cinema performance and hi-fi-grade music playback from a single premium soundbar. Exquisitely built and sonically outstanding, it sets a new standard — but limited bass without the optional subwoofer and no HDMI pass-through are notable omissions at €2,299.