Articles by Stevie Bonifield, Contributing Writer

Stevie Bonifield is a freelance tech journalist who has written for PC Gamer, Tom's Guide, and Laptop Mag on everything from gaming to smartwatches. Outside of writing, Stevie loves indie games, TTRPGs, and building way too many custom keyboards.

Articles by: Stevie Bonifield

"I'm really excited — but not about the price": As tariff threats loom, Nintendo fans at exclusive NYC event are torn over the Switch 2

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 April 25

The Nintendo Switch 2 has entered a complicated world. Higher costs and the chaos of Trump tariff threats see a beloved device debut in a precarious economy.

How much camera bump is too much? Apple's iPhone 17 might test your limits

By Stevie Bonifield published 9 April 25

Apple's making a huge design change that's hard to miss

A hand holding the Switch 2 in handheld mode while running Mario Kart World at the Switch 2 NYC preview event on April 4, 2025

I went hands-on with the Nintendo Switch 2. It's phenomenal in every way — with one quirk.

By Stevie Bonifield published 8 April 25

Despite the price, I was extremely excited about the Switch 2, and I recently got to test it. So, did Nintendo win me over?

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Razer BlackShark V2 Pro review: A gaming headset that checks all the boxes

By Stevie Bonifield published 3 April 25

Editor's Choice

The Razer BlackShark V2 Pro offers solid audio quality, phenomenal battery life, and an outstanding mic, making it a great pick for all types of gamers.

Nintendo's Switch 2 is expensive, but this may be the best way to get a major discount

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 April 25

A leaked trade-in deal could be the best way to get a Switch 2, especially with Nintendo's complicated priority pre-order system

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The Switch 2 is Nintendo's priciest console since the SNES and people are not happy

By Stevie Bonifield published 2 April 25

Adjusted for inflation, only the NES and SNES are more expensive than the Switch 2

The final hours of Amazon's Big Spring Sale are here: Save up to $300 on Macs and Apple Watches

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 1 April 25

We found the best deals on Apple devices so you won't miss out on Amazon's Spring Sale

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iOS 18.4 adds AI features but doesn't fix one of Apple Intelligence's biggest stumbles

By Stevie Bonifield published 31 March 25

Apple's latest AI notifications feature might succeed where the last one flopped

The Switch 2 has me worried that Nintendo is missing the point

By Stevie Bonifield published 31 March 25

Please, Nintendo, just be yourself

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I switched from iPhone to Android, and there's still one thing I can't get over

By Stevie Bonifield published 29 March 25

After switching back to Android, there’s a chance I might have to leave my iPhone behind for good.

Live: Amazon Big Spring Sale's best laptop and MacBook deals

By Rael Hornby, Stevie Bonifield, Nick Lucchesi last updated 28 March 25

Sale Event The best laptop and MacBook deals to look out for during Amazon's Big Spring Sale event

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The results are in: RTX 50-series gaming laptops crush battery life tests

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 March 25

The RTX 50-series laptops already have one huge advantage over their RTX 40-series predecessors

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SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X review: Is this the best budget gaming headset you can buy?

By Stevie Bonifield published 28 March 25

Editor's Choice

The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 5X is one of the best gaming headsets you can buy, pairing great audio quality and seriously impressive battery life with a budget-friendly price.

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The HP Victus 16 is one of the best-value gaming laptops I've ever reviewed. And it's $600 off right now.

By Stevie Bonifield published 27 March 25

Don't let the affordable price put you off: You can get a fantastic gaming experience on the Victus 16. Our data shows it.

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Upgrade your reading experience for less with this Kindle Colorsoft deal for Amazon's Spring Sale!

By Stevie Bonifield published 26 March 25

There are a few great deals available right now for Amazon's Spring Sale that can help you save on a new ereader.

Siri is the biggest obstacle to making the Apple Watch an AI hit

By Stevie Bonifield published 24 March 25

Can Apple succeed where Humane and Rabbit failed? Not without one missing piece

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Lenovo's Sensational Spring Sale is live, here are 5 laptop deals I recommend from $570

By Stevie Bonifield published 24 March 25

Save on top Lenovo laptops with these incredible spring deals!

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Budget gaming laptops don't need to sacrifice display quality, here are 3 with stunning screens

By Stevie Bonifield published 23 March 25

Should a great display be a must-have on budget gaming laptops? I think I know the answer, and a few competitors you might want to check out instead.

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5 reasons Google's Pixel 9a is a victory lap around the iPhone 16e

By Stevie Bonifield published 20 March 25

The Google Pixel 9a is great news for users and bad news for Apple's iPhone 16e

The HP Victus 16 (S100) with lid open on a wood table

HP Victus 16 (S100) review: A stellar gaming laptop for the price with only one flaw

By Stevie Bonifield published 20 March 25

The HP Victus 16 boasts impressive gaming performance for the price along with above-average battery life, but one glaring flaw holds it back from perfection.

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I'm over my Apple Watch, but Pebble's revival has me rethinking wearables

By Stevie Bonifield published 19 March 25

Pebble smartwatches are back, now under the banner of Core Devices

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The best Lenovo gaming laptops in 2025

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 19 March 25

The best Lenovo gaming laptops will let you make the most of your Steam library; we've tested and reviewed excellent options at various prices.

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Forget Steam's spring sale, here are 7 CDKeys deals that are cheaper

By Stevie Bonifield last updated 17 March 25

Skip the Steam Spring Sale, CDKeys is where it's at.

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I spent a week gaming on the iPad Mini 7 — is it a handheld gaming PC rival?

By Stevie Bonifield published 15 March 25

I've been gaming on the iPad Mini 7 with a Razer Kishi Ultra controller for the past week and it's easily the best mobile gaming experience I've ever had.

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Apple iPad Mini 7 (2024) review: The ultimate mobile entertainment device

By Stevie Bonifield published 14 March 25

Editor's Choice

The iPad Mini 7 is the ultimate mobile entertainment device, with a speedy processor, stellar display, fantastic audio, and a mobile gaming experience that can't be beat.

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