Matt Fankey
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Matt Fankey contributes product research, reviews and practical buying advice to Truthful Reviews.
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Work by Matt Fankey follows our evidence-led editorial process. Product claims, prices and commercial relationships are checked under our published standards, and affiliate relationships never determine a verdict.
Latest work
Recent published work by Matt Fankey.
Ugreen MagFlow 10000mAh Review: A Cable That Doubles Up
Ugreen's MagFlow 10000mAh is a MagSafe and Qi2 power bank with an integrated braided cable that doubles as a wrist strap, a status display and measured wired output that matches its 30 W claim.
Realme C100 5G Review: Rugged, Battery-First Entry Phone
An entry-level 5G handset built around a 6600 mAh battery, MIL-STD-810H construction and a 6.8-inch 144 Hz LCD, with modest performance and a largely cosmetic triple-camera array.
Hisense HI63218SR Review: Matt Induction Hob, Few Extras
A three-zone matt-finish induction hob with direct per-zone power control, quick boiling and well-controlled low settings, held back by only nine power steps and very few extra functions.
Best Paint Sprayers 2026: 9 Models Compared
Nine paint sprayers compared from recorded testing. The Wagner W 590 Flexio leads for controlled, even coverage, with lighter Bosch and straightforward Einhell alternatives.
Dreame T16 Pro Heat Review: Hot Water, Heavy Hardware
A hot-water floor washer that clears dried oil, wine and ink with very few passes and is unusually easy to maintain, let down by considerable weight, a vague battery gauge and a head-mounted clean water tank.
Dyson HushJet Mini Cool Review: A Pocket Fan
Dyson's first pocket fan combines a bladeless turbine and a very high-speed brushless motor with a strong but tightly focused airflow, long runtime at low speed and a high-pitched whistle at full power.
Garmin Forerunner 70 Review: An Amoled Entry Point
Garmin's most accessible running watch replaces the Forerunner 55 with an Amoled screen, closely matched heart-rate readings and solid satellite tracking, while leaving out Garmin Pay and offline music.
Dyson V10 Konical Review: Stripped Back to Basics
A deliberately simple Dyson cordless stick built around multi-cyclonic filtration and the tangle-resistant All Floor Cones head, held back by three power levels, no runtime display and short battery life.
Shark FlexBreeze HydroGo Review: Cordless Fan With Misting
Shark's FlexBreeze HydroGo is a compact cordless desk fan with built-in misting, a strong directional airflow and a record measured reach, but no horizontal oscillation.
JBL Xtreme 5 Review: Deeper Bass, Heavier Body
JBL's Xtreme 5 gains IP68 sealing, a single larger woofer and bass extension down to 40 Hz, with generous battery life and very low distortion, but it is heavy and distinctly directional.
Sigma 35mm F1.2 DG II Art Review: Lighter and Sharper
Sigma's second-generation ultra-fast 35 mm prime sheds substantial weight and bulk while keeping its f/1.2 aperture, an 11-blade diaphragm, weather sealing and a clicked or continuous aperture ring.
Tamron 35-100mm F2.8 Di III VXD Review: A Compact Travel Zoom
An unusual constant f/2.8 standard zoom for full-frame mirrorless bodies, weather-sealed and light for its class, with excellent sharpness but no optical stabilisation.