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
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.
HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 review
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The HyperX Cloud Stinger 2 delivers great sound and a relatively comfortable fit, all for $50. Don't expect much in the way of extra features, though.
Elden Ring review: An open-world wonder
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Elden Ring offers rewarding gameplay, a cohesive setting and gripping lore. Some of the open-world systems feel clunkier than they should, though.
The 21 best open-world games
By Marshall Honorof last updated
From long-running series, to movie adaptations, to ambitious one-off experiments, these are the best open-world games you can play.
PlayStation Plus Essential vs. Extra vs. Premium: Which tier is right for you?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
PlayStation Plus has three different tiers: Essential, Extra and Premium. Find out which one makes the most sense for your budget and gaming habits.
Hulu with Live TV review: Getting better
By Marshall Honorof last updated
Our Hulu with Live TV review takes a close look at the service. And while it's colorful, robust and effective at recommending new content, it's not perfect.
Best Paramount Plus shows and movies: What to watch now
By Henry T. Casey last updated
Our guide to the best Paramount Plus shows and movies helps you find the gems in a very crowded service.
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum teaser trailer, gameplay and more
By Marshall Honorof last updated
The Lord of the Rings: Gollum pits the titular character against orcs and other fantastical beasts as he escapes Mordor.
How to fix a Roku remote that's not working
By Marshall Honorof, Henry T. Casey last updated
Having trouble with a Roku remote that's not working? Well, the good news is that you can probably solve the problem very easily.
Nvidia GeForce RTX 3090 vs 3080 vs 3070 vs 3060: Which GPU should you buy?
By Marshall Honorof last updated
There are five different Nvidia GeForce RTX 30-series GPUs. Find out which one would work best in your gaming PC.
How to use screen mirroring on Roku
By Marshall Honorof last updated
To learn how to use screen mirroring on Roku, all you need is a compatible device and a minor amount of time. We've got both.
I test PC gaming headsets — here’s what I recommend for every budget
By Marshall Honorof published
The world of PC gaming headsets is a vast and potentially confusing place. For a handy starting point, we’ve narrowed down our favorites to five different peripherals at five different prices.
The future of AI could hinge on two philosophical concepts
By Marshall Honorof published
To understand artificial intelligence, the concept of solipsism and the Blockhead thought experiment are required reading.
Corsair HS65 Wireless review
By Marshall Honorof published
The Corsair HS65 sounds good and doesn’t cost too much, although its fit and wireless features aren’t as refined as they could be.
Cut the cord: Your guide to cancelling cable and streaming TV online
By Henry T. Casey, Marshall Honorof last updated
While cable TV still has some great shows, you no longer need to pay through the nose to get them — not when you can cut the cord.