Marshall Honorof
Marshall Honorof is a senior editor for Tom's Guide, overseeing the site's coverage of gaming hardware and software. He comes from a science writing background, having studied paleomammalogy, biological anthropology, and the history of science and technology.
After earning a B.A. in Writing Seminars from Johns Hopkins University, Marshall started his journalism career at The Escapist as a news writer and game reviewer. Since then, he has covered a variety of topics for Tom’s Guide, including security, streaming and productivity.
Over the past decade, Marshall has helped establish Tom’s Guide as a top destination for gaming hardware reviews. After launching the site’s very first buying guide, which was about gaming mice, he branched off into keyboards, headsets, monitors, desktops, laptops and gaming consoles. So far, he has covered the launch of the PS4, Xbox One, Nintendo Switch, PS5 and Xbox Series X/S, as well as the flagship games for each system.
Marshall is also a veteran of tech industry trade shows, having covered CES, E3, IFA, GDC, NYCC, PAX East, PAX West, SXSW and a variety of smaller events.
After hours, you can find him practicing taekwondo or doing deep dives on classic sci-fi. When he’s not reviewing games for work, he prefers to play RPGs and strategy titles.
Latest articles by Marshall Honorof
PS5 vs. Xbox Series X: Which console wins?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Our PS5 vs. Xbox Series X comparison will show you how these consoles compare in terms of specs, games and more.
The best PS4 games in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best PS4 games encompass a wide variety of titles, from open-world samurai adventures to epic sci-fi odysseys.
The best gaming keyboard in 2024
By Anthony Spadafora last updated
The best gaming keyboard can make a huge difference in both PC gaming and everyday productivity.
The best handheld gaming consoles in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
With the best handheld gaming consoles, you can play excellent games anywhere, whether you’re looking for action, puzzle or strategy games.
The best Steam games in 2024
By Dave Meikleham last updated
The best Steam games include intense first-person shooters, epic RPGs, classic adventure games and engrossing simulations.
The best gaming headsets in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Learn about the best gaming headsets for the PS5, Xbox Series X, Nintendo Switch and PC. Our guide covers wired and wireless models, as well as budget and premium options.
The best PS4 racing games
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best PS4 racing games cover a wide variety of styles, from pick-up-and-play arcade racers and highly technical sims to classic game collections.
The best PS5 external hard drives in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If you want the best PS5 external hard drives, Tom’s Guide has tested the most popular SSD and HDD models, from 500 GB to 6 TB and everything in-between.
Best cheap gaming mouse in 2024
By Tony Polanco last updated
The best cheap gaming mouse depends on your PC setup, your hand shape and your gaming preferences.
The best gaming mouse pad in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Pick up one of the best gaming mouse pads to help keep both your mouse and your desk pristine.
Nook GlowLight 4 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Nook GlowLight 4 is a competent e-reader, but offers a bare-bones user experience
The best split screen PS4 and PS5 games in 2024
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best split screen PS4 and PS5 titles — sometimes cooperative, sometimes competitive — let you play independently, but with another person.
The best cross-platform games for PS5, PS4, Xbox Series X, Xbox One, PC and Switch
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The best cross-platform and cross-play games work across PC, PS5, Xbox Series X, iOS, Android, Nintendo Switch and more.
Razer Raptor 27 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Razer Raptor 27 is a gorgeously designed monitor with a stellar screen, but be prepared to dish out a lot of money for it.
Razer Blackshark V2 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Razer Blackshark V2 is one of Razer's finest gaming headsets yet, featuring subtle sound and an extremely comfortable design.
Logitech G Pro X Review: A Tournament-Grade Gaming Headset
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Logitech G Pro X is streamlined, comfortable and powerful, with plenty of extra, useful features for competitive players.
SteelSeries Arctis 1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Arctis 1 headset sounds great, looks sleek and works with just about every platform out there
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 7’s robust connectivity and bevy of useful extras make it well worth a look. The sound quality hasn’t improved much since last time around, though.
Nintendo Switch OLED review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Nintendo Switch OLED sports a gorgeous screen, an improved kickstand and lots of storage space. It’s an easy recommendation for first-time Switch buyers — but not for current Switch owners.
HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The HyperX Cloud Core 7.1 provides robust and easy-to-use surround sound, but game performance is inconsistent, and the USB amp is cumbersome.
Roccat Elo 7.1 USB review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Roccat Elo 7.1 USB isn’t as comfortable as it could be, but the headset sounds good, functions well and doesn’t cost that much.
Razer Kraken X review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
If you need a cheap gaming headset that sounds pretty good and works with everything you own, the Razer Kraken X is an easy recommendation.
SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The SteelSeries Arctis Nova 1 provides a comfortable fit and decent sound. But it costs a bit too much, and it’s not the best headset in its price range.