Marshall Honorof
Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After earning a B.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, Marshall started his journalism career at The Escapist as a news writer and game reviewer. Since then, he has covered a variety of topics for Tom’s Guide, including security, streaming and productivity.
Over the past decade, Marshall has helped establish Tom’s Guide as a top destination for gaming hardware reviews. After launching the site’s very first buying guide, which was about gaming mice, he branched off into keyboards, headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops and gaming consoles. So far, he has covered the launch of the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as the flagship games for each system.
Marshall is also a veteran of tech industry trade shows, having covered CES, E3, IFA, GDC, NYCC, PAX East, PAX West, SXSW and a variety of smaller events.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. When he’s not reviewing games for work, he prefers to play RPGs and strategy titles.
Latest articles by Marshall Honorof
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which console wins?
By Rory Mellon last updated
Our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison will show you how these consoles compare in terms of specs, games and more.
The best PS5 external hard drives in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If you want the best PS5 external hard drives, Tom’s Guide has tested the most popular SSD and HDD models, from 500 GB to 6 TB and everything in-between.
The best cross-platform games for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC and Switch
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best cross-platform and cross-play games work across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch and more.
What is Plex? Everything you need to know
By Kelly Woo last updated
Plex is arguably the best media server app you can get, provided you have some digital movies and TV of your own. Here is everything you need to know about it.
The best gaming mouse pad in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.
The best gaming mouse in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Having the best gaming mouse can mean the difference between victory and defeat.
The best PS4 games in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best PS4 games encompass a wide variety of titles, from open-world samurai adventures to epic sci-fi odysseys.
SteelSeries Aerox 3 Wireless review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Aerox 3 marries the unconventional honeycomb gaming mouse design with SteelSeries engineering, but the end result isn’t perfect.
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X vs. Nintendo Switch: Which console is right for you?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The PS5, Xbox Series X and Nintendo Switch all have great games, but each console has different strengths and weaknesses.
Razer Raptor 27 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Razer Raptor 27 is a gorgeously designed monitor with a stellar screen, but be prepared to dish out a lot of money for it.
Razer Blackshark V2 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Razer Blackshark V2 is one of Razer's finest gaming headsets yet, featuring subtle sound and an extremely comfortable design.
Logitech G Pro X Review: A Tournament-Grade Gaming Headset
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G Pro X is streamlined, comfortable and powerful, with plenty of extra, useful features for competitive players.
Nintendo Switch OLED review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Nintendo Switch OLED sports a gorgeous screen, an improved kickstand and lots of storage space. It’s an easy recommendation for first-time Switch buyers — but not for current Switch owners.
HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 provides robust and easy-to-use surround sound, but game performance is inconsistent, and the USB amp is cumbersome.
Roccat Elo 7.1 USB review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Roccat Elo 7.1 USB isn’t as comfortable as it could be, but the headset sounds good, functions well and doesn’t cost that much.
PlayStation Plus Essential vs. Extra vs. Premium: Which tier is right for you?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
PlayStation Plus has three different tiers: Essential, Extra and Premium. Find out which one makes the most sense for your budget and gaming habits.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 vs 3080 vs 3070 vs 3060: Which GPU should you buy?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
There are five different Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs. Find out which one would work best in your gaming PC.
I test PC gaming headsets — here’s what I recommend for every budget
By Marshall Honorof published
The world of PC gaming headsets is a vast and potentially confusing place. For a handy starting point, we’ve narrowed down our favorites to five different peripherals at five different prices.
The future of AI could hinge on two philosophical concepts
By Marshall Honorof published
To understand artificial intelligence, the concept of solipsism and the Blockhead thought experiment are required reading.
Xbox Series S review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Xbox Series S has a lot to offer, with gorgeous graphics and an enormous game selection. But it’s not the most future-proof gadget you can buy.
Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot isn’t a great game, and it doesn’t need to be
By Marshall Honorof published
While Dragon Ball Z: Kakarot isn’t a great game in any sense of the word, it’s a pretty good game. And pretty good games are often more fun.
Like a Dragon: Ishin review
By Marshall Honorof published
Like a Dragon: Ishin has had a long and complicated journey to the West, but with a strong story and varied action, it was worth the wait.
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile is much better than I expected it to be
By Marshall Honorof published
Call of Duty: Warzone Mobile offers surprisingly good touchscreen controls
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