Michael Sawh
Michael is a freelance journalist who has covered consumer technology for over a decade and specializes in wearable and fitness tech. Previously editor of Wareable, he also co-ran the features and reviews sections of T3, and has a long list of bylines in the world of consumer tech sites.
With a focus on fitness trackers, headphones, running wearables, phones, and tablet, he has written for numerous publications including Wired UK, GQ, Men's Fitness, BBC Science Focus, Metro and Stuff, and has appeared on the BBC Travel Show. Michael is a keen swimmer, a runner with a number of marathons under his belt, and is also the co-founder of YouTube channel The Run Testers.
Latest articles by Michael Sawh
Suunto Sonic review: comfortable bone conduction headphones for the outdoors
By Michael Sawh published
We put the Suunto Sonic bone conduction headphones to the test, training in them for up to an hour each time, and even wearing them for a three-hour run. Here's how they fared.
I ran the London Marathon in the carbon plate New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4 shoes — here's what happened
By Michael Sawh published
I ran the TCS London Marathon 2024 in the New Balance FuelCell SC Elite v4 shoes, and they were comfortable, durable, and worthy race-day footwear.
I tried the running-friendly SoundPEATS GoFree2 open-ear headphones — here's what happened
By Michael Sawh published
The SoundPEATS GoFree2 are an affordable set of open-ear headphones designed for exercise. They're comfortable and long-lasting, but you can get better sound quality for your money.
I ran 30 miles in the On Cloudmonster 2 running shoes — here's what happened
By Michael Sawh published
The On Cloudmonster 2 are a newly updated version of the max-cushioned running shoe, but the softer cushioning adds weight that dampens their performance.
I tried a hydration tracker that syncs with my Garmin watch during sweaty workouts — here’s what I found
By Michael Sawh published
The FLOWBIO S1 is a small wearable tracker that uses your sweat to analyze your hydration levels after a run or cycle, and I visited the company's lab to test it out in person.
I ran over 30 miles in the Brooks Glycerin 21 shoes — and they’re amazingly comfortable
By Michael Sawh published
We put the Brooks Glycerin 21 to the test to see how the cushioned stacked up to its predecessor on short and long runs on roads, sidewalks, and trails.
Puma Velocity Nitro 3 review: A standout running shoe at a great price
By Michael Sawh published
The Puma Velocity Nitro 3 is slightly heavier than it's predecessor, but more comfortable and versatile too.
I ran 30 miles in the Hoka Cielo X1, and had a lot of fun with long-distance sessions
By Michael Sawh published
We used the Hoka Cielo X1 running shoes for several run styles, and they're serious competition for Nike, Adidas, and Asics for long-distance races.
Soundpeats RunFree review: Top open-ear sound for less
By Michael Sawh published
These no-frills $49 open-ear headphones look like a bone-conduction design and deliver bold sound perfect for active lifestyles on a budget.
Mojawa Run Plus review
By Michael Sawh published
The Mojawa Run Plus deliver enjoyable sound in and out of the water, and are strong contender for the best bone-conduction headphones you can buy right now.
H20 Audio Tri Pro review
By Michael Sawh published
The H20 Audio Tri Pro offer satisfactory bone conduction performance, but despite having versatile playback options some features are poorly executed.
Creative Outlier Free Pro review
By Michael Sawh published
These pool-friendly bone-conduction headphones offer versatile performance in a comfortable design at an attractive price.
These $119 bone conduction headphones have great fit and strong call quality
By Michael Sawh published
The Haylou PurFree BC01 are great value bone conduction headphones for everyday use and fitness fans alike.
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