Mike Jennings
Mike Jennings has worked as a technology journalist for more than a decade and has been fascinated by computers since childhood, when he spent far too long building terrible websites. He loves desktop PCs, components, laptops and anything to do with the latest hardware.
Mike worked as a staff writer at PC Pro magazine in London for seven years, and during that time wrote for a variety of other tech titles, including Custom PC, Micro Mart and Computer Shopper. Since 2013, he’s been a freelance tech writer, and writes regularly for titles like Wired, TechRadar, Stuff, TechSpot, IT Pro, TrustedReviews and TechAdvisor. He still loves tech and covers everything from the latest business hardware and software to high-end gaming gear, and you’ll find him on plenty of sites writing reviews, features and guides on a vast range of topics.
You can email Mike at mike@mike-jennings.net, or find him on Twitter at @mikejjennings
Latest articles by Mike Jennings
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HP Z27u G3 review: A stylish and versatile office display
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews The HP Z27u G3 has loads of features and great looks alongside solid mainstream image quality
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Dell XPS 17 (2020) review: A big laptop for big jobs
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Dell’s big, bold and expensive XPS 17 tries to tackle tough work tasks with more style than most
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Intel NUC 11 Pro review: Tiny, feature-packed and effective
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Intel’s latest PC crams fast connectivity options inside a tiny case
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Acer Chromebook 714 review: Unfussy, affordable and effective
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Acer’s Chromebook undercuts the competition while still offering a stylish design
![Asus ZenBook 14 UX425J open](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SWhMvJEcMiprfxFxdmUdcQ-320-80.jpg)
Asus ZenBook 14 UX425J review: An affordable dose of lightweight luxury
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews This is one of the most affordable ZenBooks around - but is it a bargain, or too good to be true?
![Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YC](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/m9vQpeohb55nvZerVVd5gC-320-80.jpg)
Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR YC review: Incredible speed, eye-watering price
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews The brand-new Nvidia GeForce RTX 3080 arrives in this expensive creative heavyweight
![Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 open view](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/SecQYcndyj3dyi2p7FKA9g-320-80.jpg)
Asus ZenBook Duo 14 UX482 review: Innovative, impressive, but flawed
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Asus refines and improves its dual-screen notebook - but it’s still divisive, and still not for everyone
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Dynabook Portégé X50-G-10V: Too much for too little
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews A pure business laptop with a great screen, but it’s expensive and underwhelming elsewhere
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Acer Swift 3 (2020) review: Stunning speed, mediocre elsewhere
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Acer deploys an AMD CPU to provide huge performance, but this machine suffers in other areas
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Asus ZenBook Flip S UX371 review: Stylish and light, but not a record-breaker
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews This hybrid looks great and has a stunning screen, but Intel’s latest chips don’t deliver much improvement
![The Asus ExpertBook B9450F on a wooden desk with brick wall in background](https://cdn.mos.cms.futurecdn.net/2qdtM5EnEBZMNk8SH33vYf-320-80.jpg)
Asus ExpertBook B9450F: Record-breaking battery life in a sub-kilo package
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Fantastic battery life alongside great design and ergonomics - and a middling CPU
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Acer TravelMate P6: Light, cheap, but not without faults
By Mike Jennings last updated
Reviews Acer’s machine is slim, light and versatile, but it’s only ordinary elsewhere
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LG Gram 14: Lightweight in more ways than one
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews The LG is light and long-lasting, but it’s compromised in several key departments
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Zotac ZBOX VA621 Nano: Small, cheap, but not perfectly formed
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Zotac’s PC is affordable and fine for daily computing, but it’s hampered by restrictions
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Asus Zenbook Duo UX481 review: Innovation that comes at a cost
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews The dual-screen design has its uses, but it introduces big compromises too
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Exploring US tech trends
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews The dual-screen design has its uses, but it introduces big compromises too
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Gigabyte Aero 17 HDR XB review: Huge power, huge screen
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews The Aero has vast power levels and a great screen, but it’s not sleek or stylish
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Dell UltraSharp UP2720Q review: A crisp, well-balanced design display
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Dell’s display serves up admirable quality and great features – even if it’s not quite perfect
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Philips Brilliance 439P9H review: Huge and imposing - but is it any good?
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Great quality, features and size, but it’s not necessarily the biggest or the best option
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Acer TravelMate X5 review: Size isn’t everything
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews It’s the lightest laptop around – but this tiny machine falls short in places
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Acer ConceptD 5 Pro (CN517-71P) review
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews Huge power thanks to Nvidia Quadro and Intel Core i7 hardware – and a stunning 4K screen
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MSI P65 Creator 8RF review
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews A limited-edition laptop with bright design, loads of power and specification enhancements
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Asus ProArt PA34VC review: Good, but not quite good enough
By Mike Jennings published
Reviews This pricey panel takes aim at designers and creatives. Does it have the quality to succeed?
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