Erin Bashford
Erin Bashford is a staff writer at Tom’s Guide, covering reviews. She has a Master’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia and 7 years of experience reviewing music and events for various publications. She has edited publications such as Outline Magazine’s Guide to Norwich, and she has written for a number of magazines and websites such as Clash Magazine, Outline Magazine and Dork Magazine. Alongside this she has created video reports for BBC News and produced podcasts and radio broadcasts about everything from music to ghost stories. Erin is an avid user of home appliances like blenders, slow cookers, coffee machines, in addition to her penchant for MacBook Pros and iPhones. In her spare time you can find her reading, practising yoga, writing fantasy fiction, or stressing over todays’ NYT Games.
Latest articles by Erin Bashford
QardioBase X Review: This $95 smart scale looks the part — but the app holds it back
By Erin Bashford published
The QardioBase X smart scale looks great in any house, but its app lacks the depth of rivals.
Tribit StormBox 2 review: I tested this waterproof Bluetooth speaker — and it’s surprisingly good for under $70
By Erin Bashford published
The Tribit StormBox 2 is a cheap, pocket-friendly Bluetooth speaker with customizable EQ and a long battery life. Just don’t expect any audiophile plaudits.
Ultenic U12 Vesla cordless vacuum review: Dyson oomph for a quarter of the price
By Erin Bashford published
The Ultenic U12 Vesla is an affordable cordless vacuum with the appeal of a Dyson.
Wyze Scale X review: Budget scale, budget features
By Erin Bashford published
The Wyze Scale X scale is a cheap smart scale with a decent array of metrics, but it lacks the depth of other devices
Bose SoundLink Flex review
By Erin Bashford published
The Bose SoundLink Flex is a good speaker if you want something portable, lightweight, and easy to use. But if you’re after customizable EQ or the latest version of Bluetooth, you’re out of luck.
Withings Body Scan review: impressive metrics at a big cost
By Erin Bashford published
The Withings Body Scan is a super expensive top-of-the-range smart scale with segmented body fat percentage and vascular health metrics.
Suunto Vertical smartwatch review
By Erin Bashford published
Plenty of expeditioning features, but not for the average Joe
I tested the JBL Xtreme 4 speaker for a week and fell in love — there's just one problem
By Erin Bashford published
The JBL Xtreme 4 is one of the most powerful speakers I've ever used, with bouncing beautiful woofers and limitless EQ customization. I would buy it in a heartbeat if it wasn't for its fatal flaw...
Withings Body Smart review
By Erin Bashford published
The Withings Body Smart is a mid-range smart scale with a user-friendly app, breezy setup, and relevant insights
JBL Xtreme 4 Review: Could this be THE party speaker?
By Erin Bashford published
The JBL Xtreme 4 is a high-powered outdoor wireless speaker with plenty of bass performance, but it’s expensive.
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