50 Mechanical Keyboard and Gaming Accessory Journalists
50 Journalists Who Review Mechanical Keyboards and Gaming Accessories (2026)
Find 50 journalists covering mechanical keyboards and gaming accessories. Check profiles and recent bylines to choose the right reviewers for your launch.
Answer
The journalists most likely to review a mechanical keyboard or gaming accessory in 2026 work at Wirecutter, The Verge, PC Gamer, IGN, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, CNET, CNN Underscored and WIRED, plus specialist hardware and gaming outlets such as TweakTown, PCWorld, Dexerto and Game Rant. Below are 50 of them, grouped by outlet type, with each person's role and beat.
Key facts (as of October 2026)
- This list covers 50 journalists across 32 outlets who cover mechanical keyboards, gaming mice, headsets, controllers or PC accessories.
- Wirecutter, The Verge, PC Gamer and Tom's Guide each have three or more writers on this beat.
- Several are deals or commerce editors, who cover price drops and sales events rather than full reviews.
- The list comes from PromoteHour's media database of 1,100+ outlets, last enriched in August 2026.
How to use this list
Don't pitch all 50. Start with the 8 to 12 writers whose recent work is closest to your product. A low-profile 75% keyboard, a wireless gaming mouse and a PS5 controller each have different natural homes. Before pitching anyone, read their last few articles, check which products they've compared yours against, and explain what is genuinely different about yours in the first two sentences.
Major buying-guide and review outlets
These outlets publish the best-of lists and buying guides that shoppers check before they buy, and their picks are widely cited by AI search tools.
| Journalist | Outlet | Role | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Arthur Gies | Wirecutter (The New York Times) | Supervising Editor, Tech | Gaming, PC hardware, keyboards, computer accessories |
| Kimber Streams | Wirecutter (The New York Times) | Senior Staff Writer | Keyboards, mice, PC hardware, productivity gear |
| Haley Perry | Wirecutter (The New York Times) | Staff Writer | Gaming, keyboards, audio, computer accessories |
| Nathan Edwards Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | The Verge | Senior Reviews Editor | Mechanical keyboards, PC hardware, computer accessories |
| Antonio Di Benedetto Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | The Verge | Laptop Reviewer | Laptops, keyboards, computer accessories |
| Cameron Faulkner Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | The Verge | Commerce Editor | Gaming hardware and accessories, deals |
| Josh Goldman | CNET | Managing Editor | PC hardware, computer accessories, gaming |
| Lori Grunin | CNET | Senior Editor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Michael Andronico Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | CNN Underscored | Senior Editor, Electronics | PC hardware, audio, mechanical keyboards |
| Henri Robbins Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | WIRED | Contributing Writer | Mechanical keyboards, PC hardware, computer accessories |
| Darragh Murphy | Tom's Guide | Buying Guide Editor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Tony Polanco | Tom's Guide | Senior Computing Writer | PC hardware, gaming, peripherals |
| Nikita Achanta | Tom's Guide | Senior Writer, Reviews | Gaming, mechanical keyboards, audio |
| Millie Davis-Williams | Tom's Guide | Deals Editor | Gaming and computer accessory deals |
| Lindsay Handmer Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | TechRadar | Senior Writer, TechRadar Australia | PC hardware, mechanical keyboards, computer accessories |
| Tabitha Baker Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | TechRadar | Deals Editor | Gaming, keyboards and PC accessory deals |
| Devindra Hardawar Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Engadget | Senior Editor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Mark Sparrow Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Forbes | Senior Contributor | PC hardware, mechanical keyboards, computer accessories |
PC hardware and computing specialists
Hardware-focused outlets that run in-depth keyboard, mouse and headset reviews, often with detailed testing.
| Journalist | Outlet | Role | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dave James | PC Gamer | Editor-in-Chief, Hardware | PC gaming hardware and peripherals |
| Jacob Ridley | PC Gamer | Managing Editor, Hardware | PC hardware, gaming, mechanical keyboards |
| Andy Edser | PC Gamer | Hardware Writer | PC hardware, mechanical keyboards, computer accessories |
| Jacob Fox | PC Gamer | Hardware Writer | PC gaming technology and peripherals |
| Jess Kinghorn | PC Gamer | Hardware Writer | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Will Judd | IGN | Deputy Tech Editor | PC hardware, gaming, mechanical keyboards |
| Michael Higham | IGN | Reviews Editor | Game reviews, previews and interviews |
| Bill Loguidice | IGN | Contributing Writer | Gaming, mechanical keyboards, PC hardware |
| Francisco Lahoz | PCMag | Junior Writer/Associate Producer | Mechanical keyboards, gaming, computer accessories |
| Michael Crider Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | PCWorld | Staff Writer | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Thiago Trevisan Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | PCWorld | Contributor | Gaming hardware and accessories |
| Dominic Bayley Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | PCWorld | Australian Editor | Gaming mice, keyboards and headsets |
| Daniel Rubino | Windows Central | Editor-in-Chief | PC hardware, computer accessories, gaming |
| Sherri L. Smith Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Laptop Mag | Editor-in-Chief | PC hardware, gaming, peripherals |
| Andrew Heinzman Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | How-To Geek | Editor | Computer accessories, gaming, consumer electronics |
| Gavin Phillips Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | MakeUseOf | Senior Editor | PC hardware, mechanical keyboard reviews |
| Chad Sebring Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | TweakTown | Senior Hardware Editor | PC hardware, mechanical keyboards, computer accessories |
| Anthony Garreffa Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: Historical byline archive; not confirmation of current employment. | TweakTown | Former Contributor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Kris Butterill Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | TweakTown | Hardware Editor | PC hardware, sim racing and flight sim peripherals |
| Aernout van de Velde Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Wccftech | Senior Editor, Gaming | Gaming, audio, computer accessories |
| Robbie Khan Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Neowin | Journalist and Reviewer | PC hardware, PC gaming peripherals |
| D. Griffin Jones Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: Historical byline archive; not confirmation of current employment. | Cult of Mac | Former Writer | Mechanical keyboards, Mac computer accessories |
| Igor Wallossek Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Igor's Lab (Germany) | Founder and Editor-in-Chief | PC hardware, gaming, mechanical keyboards |
Gaming outlets
Gaming publications that review peripherals for an enthusiast audience: strong fits for gaming keyboards, mice, headsets and controllers.
| Journalist | Outlet | Role | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chris Coke Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | MMORPG.com | Hardware and Technology Editor | Mechanical keyboards, PC hardware, audio |
| Dylan Horetski Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Dexerto | Senior Entertainment Writer | Entertainment, tech and gaming peripherals |
| Anthony Taormina Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Game Rant | Editorial, Brand, and PR Director | Gaming, audio, computer accessories |
| David Burdette Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | GamingTrend | Lead Video Games Editor | Gaming, audio, computer accessories |
| Dan Keener Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Gaming Nexus | Senior A/V Writer | Gaming equipment and accessories, audio |
| Cory Wells Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: Publisher byline checked via search index; direct access restricted. | Hardcore Gamer | Staff Writer | Gaming and mechanical keyboard reviews |
| Neil Watton Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | TheXboxHub | Owner, Editor and Writer | Gaming, audio, mechanical keyboards |
Additional tech editors
These editors have covered technology across multiple publications. Use their linked profiles to check their current outlet and recent review work.
| Journalist | Outlet | Role | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Shu Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | WIRED | Commerce Editor | Mechanical keyboards, accessories, travel gear |
| Sarah Jacobsson Purewal Profile / bylines ↗ Source checked: | Tom's Hardware | Senior Editor, Peripherals | Gaming, PC hardware, mechanical keyboards |
What these editors look for in a pitch
- A clear reason to cover it now: a launch, a new switch or sensor, a price that undercuts the category, or a feature no competitor has.
- The right comparison: tell them which keyboards or mice yours competes with. Reviewers test products side by side.
- Specs up front: switches, layout, connectivity, polling rate, battery life, software and price, without making them dig.
- Review samples ready to ship: testing takes time, and most reviews need a unit in hand.
- Respect for their beat: one short, personal pitch beats a mass email every time.
When to pitch gaming keyboards and accessories
- Launch window: pitch 2 to 4 weeks before launch so reviewers have time to test.
- Holiday gift guides: many outlets plan these months ahead, so the earlier the better.
- CES and major sales events: CES in January, plus Prime Day and Black Friday for deals editors.
Frequently asked questions
Which journalists review mechanical keyboards in 2026?
Journalists covering mechanical keyboards in 2026 include Nathan Edwards (The Verge), Kimber Streams and Arthur Gies (Wirecutter), Jacob Ridley and Andy Edser (PC Gamer), Will Judd (IGN), Michael Andronico (CNN Underscored), Henri Robbins (WIRED) and Chad Sebring (TweakTown). The full list of 50 is in this article.
Which outlets review gaming accessories?
Outlets that regularly review gaming keyboards, mice, headsets and controllers include PC Gamer, IGN, Wirecutter, The Verge, Tom's Guide, TechRadar, CNET, PCMag, PCWorld, TweakTown, Dexerto and Game Rant.
How do I get my gaming keyboard reviewed?
Shortlist writers who have recently covered your product type, send a short personalized pitch that explains what is genuinely new about your product, offer a review sample, and follow up once or twice. Major outlets usually test against competing products before publishing.
Does this list include journalists' email addresses?
No. This list shares names, outlets, roles and beats only. PromoteHour clients get matched contacts and a done-for-you pitching campaign.
How current is this list?
Selected from PromoteHour's media database, enriched in August 2026, and checked against public sources on October 2, 2026. Each entry has a source link and check date, with notes for historical archives, third-party profiles or search-index checks. Journalists change roles often; check current bylines before pitching.
Sources and verification
Selected from PromoteHour's media database (enriched August 2026), then checked against public profiles and byline archives on October 2, 2026. Each journalist has a dated source link. Notes distinguish historical archives, third-party profiles and search-index checks where direct access was restricted. Beats summarize published coverage, not confirmed pitch availability. Always check current bylines before pitching.
- Arthur Gies — checked
- Kimber Streams — checked
- Haley Perry — checked
- Nathan Edwards — checked
- Antonio Di Benedetto — checked
- Cameron Faulkner — checked
- Josh Goldman — checked
- Lori Grunin — checked
- Michael Andronico — checked
- Henri Robbins — checked
- Darragh Murphy — checked
- Tony Polanco — checked
- Nikita Achanta — checked
- Millie Davis-Williams — checked
- Lindsay Handmer — checked
- Tabitha Baker — checked
- Devindra Hardawar — checked
- Mark Sparrow — checked
- Dave James — checked
- Jacob Ridley — checked
- Andy Edser — checked
- Jacob Fox — checked
- Jess Kinghorn — checked
- Will Judd — checked
- Michael Higham — checked
- Bill Loguidice — checked
- Francisco Lahoz — checked
- Michael Crider — checked
- Thiago Trevisan — checked
- Dominic Bayley — checked
- Daniel Rubino — checked
- Sherri L. Smith — checked
- Andrew Heinzman — checked
- Gavin Phillips — checked
- Chad Sebring — checked
- Anthony Garreffa — checked
- Kris Butterill — checked
- Aernout van de Velde — checked
- Robbie Khan — checked
- D. Griffin Jones — checked
- Igor Wallossek — checked
- Chris Coke — checked
- Dylan Horetski — checked
- Anthony Taormina — checked
- David Burdette — checked
- Dan Keener — checked
- Cory Wells — checked
- Neil Watton — checked
- Les Shu — checked
- Sarah Jacobsson Purewal — checked