
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

Prime Day who? REI's anti-Amazon Patagonia sale is all I care about — I've hand-picked 21 deals from $15
By Erin Bashford last updated
If you're anti-Prime day, don't worry. I've found loads of REI Patagonia discounts on Patagonia fleeces, Patagonia jackets, and more, from $15.

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.

REI's anti-Prime Day sale is heating up — I've found the best deals under $25 including Patagonia, Columbia and Cotopaxi
By Erin Bashford last updated
I'm an outdoor lover, so I found the best REI deals to fight Prime Day. I've rounded up discounts from Patagonia, Columbia, Cotopaxi, and more — all under $25.

Lowest ever prices don't come around often — so I squealed when I found these Prime Day deals, including Apple, Bose, and Sony
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.

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.

Save up to $126 on Nespresso machines with these awesome Prime Day deals, starting from just $99
By Erin Bashford published
I'm a coffee lover, so I've rounded up my favorite Nespresso machine Prime Day deals, starting from just $99... and savings of up to $126.

This majorly versatile Ninja coffee maker just got a huge $70 discount — Prime Day has started early
By Erin Bashford published
The Ninja DualBrew Pro coffee maker is one of the most versatile brewers on the market. It can make iced coffee, K-Cups, and drip brew.

Our favorite instant camera just got a massive Prime Day discount — and I'm obsessed
By Erin Bashford published
Our best cheap instant camera is the Polaroid Go Gen 2, and now it's at its lowest ever price for Amazon Prime Day 2025.

Could this $249 espresso machine be one of the cheapest ways to get decent espresso? Yes, but there's a catch
By Erin Bashford published
I'm an ex-barista, and now I'm on a mission to find the best home espresso machine. The Casabrews Ultra could be a worthy entry, but it's not perfect.

Samsung's best entry-level soundbar is at its lowest price in a year right now — don't wait till Prime Day
By Erin Bashford published
The Samsung HW-B650 is one of the cheapest ways to get surround sound, and now it's even cheaper thanks to this awesome Amazon Prime Day deal.

Casabrews has changed the game with the $249 Ultra espresso machine — it has one surprising feature I've never seen before
By Erin Bashford published
The Casabrews Ultra is one of the most affordable espresso machines on the market, but isn’t for everyone.

Breville espresso machines are almost never on sale, but right now this luxe touchscreen model is $200 cheaper in this early Prime Day deal
By Erin Bashford published
The Breville Barista Touch is a luxe espresso machine with a touchscreen, built-in grinder, and a PID controller. Now it's on sale ahead of Amazon Prime Day.

This budget-friendly soundbar with Dolby Atmos blew me away — I felt like I was at the movies
By Erin Bashford published
The Sharp 3.1.2 HT-SBW53121 is an incredibly impressive soundbar for the price. At just £329, it’s one of the cheapest ways to get true Dolby Atmos.
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