
Erin Bashford
Erin Bashford is a reviews writer at Tom’s Guide. She has a Master’s in Broadcast and Digital Journalism from the University of East Anglia and 7 years of experience reviewing music and events for various publications. She has edited publications such as Outline Magazine’s Guide to Norwich, and she has written for a number of music magazines and websites such as Clash Magazine, Outline Magazine and Dork Magazine, making her desperate to find the best audio gear.
Alongside this she has created video reports for BBC News and produced podcasts and radio broadcasts about everything from music to ghost stories. As an ex-barista, Erin is passionate about coffee tech. She also loves finding the best cooking hacks and kitchen appliances, including her beloved Instant Pot.
In her spare time, you can find her reading, practising yoga, hiking, writing fantasy fiction, or stressing over todays’ NYT Games.
Latest articles by Erin Bashford

I got my first under-desk treadmill and I’m obsessed — here’s 5 things I learned
By Erin Bashford published
I got my first under-desk treadmill, and my home office will never be the same again. Here are 5 things I've learned from my first few weeks with the DeerRun Q1 Mini.

Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro review
By Erin Bashford published
The Hyperice Hypervolt 2 Pro is $349: an expensive massage gun. Thankfully, it performs like a premium option, but doesn’t quite do enough to justify its price.

Jura E8 review
By Erin Bashford published
The Jura E8 is a premium automatic coffee machine that can make drink after drink in mere seconds… but it’ll cost you an arm and a leg.

I walked 14,000 steps without leaving my apartment thanks to this under-desk treadmill — and it’s just $149
By Erin Bashford published
The DeerRun Q1 Mini is a delightfully affordable under-desk treadmill that helped me smash my daily step targets, but I wouldn’t recommend it for runners.

Prime Day is over, but I'm still obsessed with REI's anti-Amazon Patagonia sale — here's my 29 hand-picked deals from $15
By Erin Bashford last updated
If you're anti-Prime day, you can still get major discounts. I've found the REI Patagonia sales on Patagonia fleeces, Patagonia jackets, and more, from $15.

Prime Day is over but REI's sale is going strong — I've found the best deals under $25 on Patagonia, Columbia and more
By Erin Bashford published
Prime Day is over tomorrow, but REI's sale is only just getting started. I've found the best REI deals under $25 from Patagonia, Columbia, Cotopaxi, and more.

I review home tech for a living — don't miss these 5 last-minute Prime Day deals on my top-rated Yeti, Breville and more
By Erin Bashford published
I test home tech for a living, and I've rounded up some last-minute Prime Day savings on my 5 top rated products including Yeti, Breville, Samsung, and more.

Last chance! TikTok’s favorite Stanley cup water bottle is 27% off for Prime Day — must end tonight
By Erin Bashford published
TikTok darling Stanley cup IceFlow water bottle is a huge 27% off for Prime Day, but hurry! The sale must end tonight.

The best Prime Day soundbar deal is about to expire — save $100 on this killer Bose right now
By Erin Bashford last updated
I have the Bose Smart Soundbar and I love it. It's currently $100 off for Prime Day and today's your last chance to grab it on discount!

Hurry! These best-ever big Prime Day deals on my favorite earbuds end tonight — save big on Apple, Bose, Sony, and more
By Erin Bashford last updated
I test earbuds for a living, so I've rounded up all of the best Prime Day deals, including Bose, Apple, Sony. The best part? These are all lowest EVER prices.

The Breville espresso machine I use to overdose on caffeine and give myself the shakes is currently its lowest price ever for Prime Day — and today's your last chance
By Erin Bashford published
The Breville Bambino Plus is down to its lowest ever price for Prime Day and you have just a few hours to grab the best espresso machine before the sale ends!

The ANC on my AirPods is so good that I once punched my boyfriend when he snuck up on me — today's your last chance to get the lowest ever price for Prime Day
By Erin Bashford published
It's your last chance to grab the AirPods Pro 2 at their lowest ever price this Prime Day. Hurry, this sale will end today!

Bose QuietComfort headphones have crashed to their lowest ever price, but I'd still get these $47 headphones this Prime Day instead
By Erin Bashford published
Prime Day deals are coming left, right, and center, but that doesn't mean you should buy everything you see. These budget headphones can fight Bose at just $47.

No, not Bose, JBL, or Sonos — this floor-shaking speaker is $50 off for Prime Day and I think everyone should get it
By Erin Bashford published
I test speakers for a living, and very few end up part of my daily rotation. This mid-range speaker, though? It's better than Bose, I swear. Now it's $45 off!

I'm not talking about bigfoot when I say I'm a Yeti fangirl — here's my favorite Yeti products on sale for Prime Day, starting from $24
By Erin Bashford last updated
I love Yeti outdoor gear, so I've rounded up my favorite 5 products on sale for Prime Day. Yeti sales are rare, so hurry!

These are the best Prime Day soundbar deals to upgrade your home audio arsenal
By Erin Bashford last updated
I test soundbars for a living, so I've rounded up some of the best Prime Day deals to upgrade your home cinema for less. Including JBL, Sonos, and more.

I thought Prime Day sucked, but these vacuum deals suck harder (in a good way) — save up to $300 on Samsung, Dyson, and more
By Erin Bashford published
I review vacuum cleaners for a living, so I've rounded up my favorite vacuum Prime Day deals. You can save up to $300 on Samsung, Dyson, and more!

I know $34 seems way too cheap for earbuds — but I'm an audio reviewer and this underrated brand's Prime Day sales are surprisingly legit
By Erin Bashford last updated
I review earbuds for a living, so I've rounded up all of the best Prime Day deals on EarFun wireless earbuds, all below $55.

The new Kindle Paperwhite has already dropped to its best-ever price — this Prime Day deal is like Christmas in July
By Erin Bashford last updated
Amazon Prime Day has started with a bang as the retailer has slashed prices of its e-readers including the new Kindle Paperwhite at its lowest ever price.

I got this under-desk treadmill and it changed my life, and it just crashed to $127 for Prime Day
By Erin Bashford published
I recently got the DeerRun Q1 Mini walking pad treadmill and it's completely changed my WFH routine. Now it's crashed to its second lowest price for Prime Day.

I reviewed this JBL speaker a year ago and still have dreams about it — now it's crashed to its lowest ever price for Prime Day
By Erin Bashford last updated
My favorite boombox speaker is the JBL Xtreme 4, and now it's at its lowest ever price for Amazon Prime Day. There's no better time to buy it.

I review Bluetooth speakers for a living, and these Prime Day deals are utterly unmissable — save up to $130 on JBL, Marshall, Soundcore, and more
By Erin Bashford last updated
I review Bluetooth speakers for a living so I've rounded up some of the best early Prime Day speaker deals, including JBL and Soundcore.

Amazon is selling the Kindle ColorSoft for $211 and lowest price ever — and our reviewer calls it an 'absolute winner'
By Erin Bashford published
The Kindle Colorsoft only came out last year, but it's crashed to its lowest price so far with this awesome bundle deal on Amazon.

The best Breville espresso machine just crashed to its lowest price in 5 years — this is an unmissable Prime Day deal
By Erin Bashford published
I love my Breville espresso machine, so this epic $150 saving on the Breville Barista Express is unmissable. It could be the best deal of Prime Day 2025.
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