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Sarah Lord

Analyst, Mobile

My Expertise

I’m a Mobile Analyst at PCMag, which means I cover wireless phones, plans, tablets, ereaders, and a whole lot more. I’ve always loved technology and have been forming opinions on consumer electronics since childhood. Prior to joining PCMag, I covered TVs and home entertainment at CNET, served as the tech and electronics reviews fellow at Insider, and began my career by writing laptop reviews as an intern at Tom's Hardware. I am also a professional actor with credits in film, television, and theater.

My Areas of Expertise

  • I’ve written countless reviews on the latest tech—including ereaders, laptops, smartwatches, streaming devices, tablets, and TVs.

  • I’ve appeared in numerous videos discussing the latest tech

  • I am a professional actor with membership in both SAG-AFTRA and Actors Equity Association.

The Technology I Use

I’ve been an Apple fan for a long time. I use an iPhone 14 Pro and I don’t plan to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro any time soon. I like to hold on to my phones for a few years. Maybe I'll upgrade if Apple sells a flip phone.

I use two different Apple computers in my daily life. I recently bought a maxed-out 15-inch MacBook Air for work and other activities. Despite my brand-new computer, I can’t quit using my 2012 MacBook Pro. It still works flawlessly and houses my large collection of ebooks. When traveling, I often use my 10.5-inch iPad Pro and Logitech keyboard case for streaming television and light internet use.

But my favorite piece of tech is my Kindle Paperwhite. I use it every day and it comes with me wherever I go. I read both physical and digital books, but the Paperwhite is currently my favorite ereader.

Recent Articles by Sarah Lord

The Best Phones for Seniors in 2025

No matter your age, you can benefit from the simplicity of a voice phone or one with a big, bright screen. These are the best phones we've tested that make life easy.

By Iyaz Akhtar & Sarah Lord
Samsung Galaxy S25 family

The Best Phones for Kids in 2025

Should you get your kids a simple voice phone or a more capable smartphone? What about parental controls? Here's what you need to know along with our top-tested picks for children of all ages, no matter your budget.

By Iyaz Akhtar & Sarah Lord
Google Pixel 8a

What's the Best iPhone to Buy in 2025?

Apple sells many iPhones, and we've tested them all. Whether you need a superb camera, flagship power, or a simple first phone for your kids, here's how to choose the best iPhone.

By Eric Zeman & Sarah Lord
Apple iPhone 16 series

The Best Verizon Phones for 2025

Whether you're a current Verizon customer or switching to Big Red, you need a phone that gets the most out of the carrier's unique network. These are our lab-tested favorites for Verizon subscribers.

By Iyaz Akhtar & Sarah Lord
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra Apple iPhone 16 Pro Max Google Pixel 9 Pro

The Best T-Mobile Phones for 2025

Here are the top phones from Apple, Google, Samsung and others that we've tested for T-Mobile, including those you need to access the fastest network speeds.

By Iyaz Akhtar & Sarah Lord
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6