50 Journalists Who Review Mechanical Keyboards and Gaming Accessories (2026) | PromoteHour
50 Journalists Who Review Mechanical Keyboards and Gaming Accessories (2026)
The 2026 list of 50 journalists and editors who review mechanical keyboards, gaming mice, headsets and controllers, at Wirecutter, The Verge, PC Gamer, IGN, Tom's Guide and more.
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 | The Verge | Senior Reviews Editor | Mechanical keyboards, PC hardware, computer accessories |
| Antonio Di Benedetto | The Verge | Laptop Reviewer and Commerce Writer | Laptops, keyboards, computer accessories |
| Cameron Faulkner | 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 | CNN Underscored | Senior Tech Writer, Electronics Lead | PC hardware, audio, mechanical keyboards |
| Henri Robbins | WIRED | Contributing Writer | Mechanical keyboards, PC hardware, computer accessories |
| Darragh Murphy | Tom's Guide | Computing Editor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Tony Polanco | Tom's Guide | Senior Staff 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 | TechRadar | Senior Writer, TechRadar Australia | PC hardware, mechanical keyboards, computer accessories |
| Tabitha Baker | TechRadar | Deals Editor | Gaming, keyboards and PC accessory deals |
| Devindra Hardawar | Engadget | Senior Editor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Mark Sparrow | 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 |
| Jessica Kinghorn | PC Gamer | Hardware Writer | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Will Judd | IGN | Deputy Tech Editor | PC hardware, gaming, mechanical keyboards |
| Michael Higham | IGN | Tech Reviews Editor | Gaming peripherals and consumer tech reviews |
| Bill Loguidice | IGN | Contributing Writer | Gaming, mechanical keyboards, PC hardware |
| Francisco Lahoz | PCMag | Junior Analyst | Mechanical keyboards, gaming, computer accessories |
| Michael Crider | PCWorld | Staff Writer | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Thiago Trevisan | PCWorld | Contributor | Gaming hardware and accessories |
| Dominic Bayley | PCWorld Australia & NZ | ANZ Editor | Gaming mice, keyboards and headsets |
| Daniel Rubino | Windows Central | Editor-in-Chief | PC hardware, computer accessories, gaming |
| Sherri L. Smith | Laptop Mag | Editor-in-Chief | PC hardware, gaming, peripherals |
| Andrew Heinzman | How-To Geek | Site Lead | Computer accessories, gaming, consumer electronics |
| Gavin Phillips | MakeUseOf | Segment Lead | PC hardware, mechanical keyboard reviews |
| Chad Sebring | TweakTown | Senior Hardware Editor | PC hardware, mechanical keyboards, computer accessories |
| Anthony Garreffa | TweakTown | AI, Technology and Game News Editor | PC hardware, gaming, computer accessories |
| Kris Butterill | TweakTown | Lead Case and Hardware Reviewer | PC hardware, sim racing and flight sim peripherals |
| Aernout van de Velde | Wccftech | Senior Editor, Gaming | Gaming, audio, computer accessories |
| Robbie Khan | Neowin | Journalist and Reviewer | PC hardware, PC gaming peripherals |
| D. Griffin Jones | Cult of Mac | Writer | Mechanical keyboards, Mac computer accessories |
| Igor Wallossek | 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 | MMORPG.com | Hardware and Technology Editor | Mechanical keyboards, PC hardware, audio |
| Dylan Horetski | Dexerto | Senior Writer | Gaming, gaming peripheral reviews |
| Anthony Taormina | Game Rant | Editor-in-Chief | Gaming, audio, computer accessories |
| David Burdette | GamingTrend | Lead Video Games Editor | Gaming, audio, computer accessories |
| Dan Keener | Gaming Nexus | Senior A/V Writer | Gaming equipment and accessories, audio |
| Marcus Estrada | Hardcore Gamer | Editor | Gaming, mechanical keyboards |
| Neil Watton | XboxHub | Writer | Gaming, audio, mechanical keyboards |
Freelance tech journalists
Freelancers write for several outlets, so one strong relationship can lead to coverage in more than one place.
| Journalist | Outlet | Role | Covers |
|---|---|---|---|
| Les Shu | Freelance (GQ, WIRED, The Guardian, CNET) | Freelance Journalist and Editor | Mechanical keyboards, accessories, travel gear |
| Sarah Jacobsson Purewal | Freelance (Tom's Hardware, Tom's Guide) | Senior Editor and Freelance Writer | 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?
The list is drawn from PromoteHour's media database, last enriched in August 2026 and published in October 2026. Journalists change roles often, so always check a writer's recent bylines before pitching.
Source: PromoteHour media database (People records last enriched August 2026). Roles and beats change often; check each journalist's recent bylines before pitching. Journalists are listed for informational purposes and are not affiliated with PromoteHour. Spotted an outdated entry? Let us know and we'll update it.