Ben is an avid outdoorsman who enjoys climbing, mountaineering, hunting, and fishing. He has spent more than two decades balancing work and passion, providing professional web development, software development, IoT, hardware design, and consulting services, while enjoying everything the outdoors has to offer.
When Ben isn't in the field, he enjoys building radio control vehicles, fpv drones, and tinkering on a wide range of hobby and commercial electronics projects. He combines his outdoor life experiences, with his technical skills to bring an expert perspective to TechGearLab. Ben is also passionate about researching products, diving into technical specifications, developing testing plans, collecting data, data analysis, and running products through the gauntlet to determine the best products and values for TechGearLab readers.
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Ben Hickok
Benjamin Hickok
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Best Smartwatch of 2023
Looking for the latest and greatest smartwatch? We bought the top models available today and tested them head-to-head...
Best WiFi Router of 2023
Looking for the latest and greatest WiFi router? We bought the top 10 models currently available and tested them...
Best Buy
Roborock E4 Review
While the Roborock E4 isn't the top overall robot vacuum that we have tested, it offers arguably the best bang for...
Best Upright Vacuums of 2023
Looking for the latest and greatest vacuum cleaner? We bought all the best upright and canister vacuums currently...
Best Toasters
Craving perfect toast? After going through dozens of bread loaves and countless bagels we can help you choose the...
Best Buy
HP DeskJet 2755e Review
Not only is it easy to set up, and easy to use, but its upfront cost is very accessible, and the quality of its prints...
Best Scanners
We tested the best scanners on the market so you can digitize your files and get rid of the documents cluttering your...
Fossil Gen 6 Review
A smartwatch that failed to impress us, and left a lot to be desired for the price. It lacks smart features, popular...
Mobvoi Ticwatch E3 Review
While the overall performance of this watch was only decent, it does have a good screen, supports mobile payments...
Editors' Choice
ASUS RT-AX86S (AX5700) Review
Overall, this is one of the best dual-band routers we tested, and with incredible 5 GHz input, your household devices...
Best Buy
TP-Link Archer AX55 (AX3000) Review
This model is a great performer at a reasonable price and offers a host of features and usability that enhance its...
Best Buy
Netgear RAX20 (AX1800) Review
If you don't need parental controls, then this model is a great option for good performance on a tight budget.
Top Pick
Netgear Nighthawk RAXE300 (AXE7800) Review
Not only does this model support the 6GHz band, but it also provides great support for the 2.4 GHz and 5 GHz...
Apple Watch Series 7 Review
Earning top scores for its incredible performance across the board, this watch is one of our all-time favorites, and...
Top Pick
Roborock S7 MaxV Ultra Review
If you are interested in the most intelligent robot vacuum, capable of navigating nearly any challenge, excellent pet...
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