Jess Weatherbed

Jess Weatherbed

News writer, The Verge

Jess is news writer at The Verge. She was previously TechRadar's computing writer, covering hardware, PC gaming and peripherals, though she can be found freelancing for creative tech like 3D printers and graphics drawing tablets. She also likes to dabble in digital art and can often be found playing games of both the PC and Tabletop variety, occasionally streaming on Twitch to the disappointment of everyone.

Latest articles by Jess Weatherbed

Against an orange and pink background, we pit the Surface Pro 7 vs Surface Pro 8

Surface Pro 7 vs Surface Pro 8: which is right for you?

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Both the Surface Pro 7 and Surface Pro 8 are fantastic, but which Microsoft tablet will best suit your needs?

Phones & Tablets
The Huawei MateBook 14s open on a dresser

Huawei MateBook 14s review

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

It certainly has availability issues, but the Huawei MateBook 14s is a fantastic laptop for creatives and students if you can find it.

Laptops
The Honor MagicBook 16 on a small table

Honor MagicBook 16 (2022) review

By Jess Weatherbed published

It's big, it's beautiful and it's budget-friendly.

Laptops
The Microsoft Surface Pro X on a wooden desk

Surface Pro X review

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

The Surface Pro X is a middling Microsoft tablet that just doesn't tick the right boxes..

Laptops
A photograph of the Razer Blade 17 (2022) on a wooden desk

Razer Blade 17 (2022) review

By Jess Weatherbed published

Seriously powerful, seriously pricey.

Laptops
A full shot of the Nintendo Switch Lite in the shade 'Grey'

Nintendo Switch Lite review

By Jess Weatherbed last updated

Fun gaming without any unnecessary extras.

Gaming
A Microsoft Surface Pro 7 Plus on a wooden table

Surface Pro 7+ review

By Jess Weatherbed published

The Surface Pro 7+ is one of Microsoft’s best tablets to date, especially if you're an illustrator.

Laptops
A front angle view of the MSI Creator Z16

MSI Creator Z16

By Jess Weatherbed published

The MSI Creator Z16 is a great hybrid laptop for creatives who love to play video games, but it has a few issues that need addressing.

Laptops
The Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED on a wooden table

Asus ProArt Studiobook 16 OLED

By Jess Weatherbed published

The Asus ProArt StudioBook 16 OLED is a stroke of innovative genius, showing what an ultimate mobile creative workstation is capable of.

Laptops
The Huion Kamvas 24 Pro 4K on a sideboard displaying a spooky Halloween ghost

Huion Kamvas 24 Pro 4K review

By Jess Weatherbed published

The latest flagship graphics display tablet from Huion, the Kamvas 24 Pro 4K is a pricey beast for those that need the extra real-estate.

Phones & Tablets
Honor MagicBook Pro

Honor MagicBook Pro review

By Jess Weatherbed published

While it can't hold out against more powerful (and expensive) laptops, the Honor MagicBook Pro is a budget friendly beast for new creatives.

Laptops