Dave LeClair

Former Analyst, Mobile

My Experience

I love portable technology—if you can put it in a pocket or a bag, I’m probably into it. I’ve covered phones and tablets of all shapes and sizes, and reviewed everything from game consoles to laptops in my decade-plus career. Prior to joining PCMag, I wrote articles for Android Authority, How-To Geek, MUO, New Atlas, Tom’s Hardware, and plenty of other tech publications.

My Areas of Expertise

Smartphones and tablets
Mobile accessories and peripherals
Android, iOS, iPadOS, watchOS, and Wear OS
Gaming (mobile and otherwise)

Amazon Fire 7 Tablet
3.5 Good

An affordable gateway device to Amazon's content and services
6 months, 1 week By Dave Leclair
Amazon Fire 7 Kids Tablet
3.5 Good

A tablet your kid won't break, that won't break the bank
6 months, 1 week By Dave Leclair
Amazon Fire Max 11
4.0 Excellent

Amazon stokes the flames for a bigger Fire tablet
6 months, 1 week By Dave Leclair
Samsung Galaxy A54 5G
4.0 Excellent

A midrange phone that hits the right marks
2 years, 10 months By Dave Leclair
Unihertz Jelly Star
3.5 Good

A tiny phone for a limited audience
2 years, 10 months By Dave Leclair
Motorola Moto G Power 5G (2023)
3.5 Good

Excellent battery life and good performance in an affordable package
2 years, 11 months By Dave Leclair
OnePlus Nord N30 5G
4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

Another fantastic midrange phone from OnePlus
2 years, 11 months By Dave Leclair
Motorola Moto G Stylus 5G (2023)
3.5 Good

The pen's the primary draw of this Moto
2 years, 11 months By Dave Leclair
Moto G Stylus 5G Offers S23 Ultra-Like Pen Support for $400
While it may not rival Samsung's top-of-the-line Galaxy S23 Ultra in specs, it does feature 5G support and a handy stylus built-in.
3 years By Dave Leclair
Arm's New CPU, GPU Cores to Deliver Next-Gen AI Experiences on Phones
Arm says pairing its Armv9 Cortex-X4 compute cluster and Arm Immortalis-G720 GPU in a single package will bring powerful AI, 3D, and gaming performance to the top smartphones of 2024.
3 years By Dave Leclair
Motorola Moto Edge+ (2023)
4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

Motorola edges out the competion
3 years By Dave Leclair
Pixel 7a vs. Pixel 7 vs. Pixel 7 Pro: Which Google Smartphone Is Best for You?
Google now has three phones in the Pixel 7 family. Here's what each one brings to the table.
3 years By Dave Leclair
Google Pixel Fold vs. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 4: What's the Difference?
A new foldable contender has entered the market to challenge Samsung's dominance. Can the Pixel Fold rival the Galaxy Z Fold 4? Here's a rundown on what sets each one apart.
3 years By Dave Leclair
Google Pixel 7a
4.5 Outstanding Editors' Choice

The best Android phone under $500
3 years By Dave Leclair
MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ Aims to Level Up Flagship Phone Performance
MediaTek offers faster clock speeds, longer battery life, and more efficient gaming with its new Dimensity 9200+ chipset.
3 years By Dave Leclair
What to Expect at Google I/O 2023 and How to Watch
Google's I/O developer conference is here! We expect the company to show off its latest software developments in Android 14, Wear OS, artificial intelligence, search, and, of course, some exciting new hardware. Here's a look at what the company has in store.
3 years By Dave Leclair
OnePlus Pad
3.5 Good

A beautiful tablet for OnePlus phone owners
3 years, 1 month By Dave Leclair
Motorola ThinkPhone
4.0 Excellent

A powerful phone designed for work
3 years, 1 month By Dave Leclair
Samsung Galaxy A14 5G
4.0 Excellent Editors' Choice

This Galaxy is hard to beat for the price
3 years, 1 month By Dave Leclair
Nokia 2780 Flip
3.5 Good

A solid voice phone that won't break the bank
3 years, 1 month By Dave Leclair

Dave LeClair

Former Analyst, Mobile

My Experience

My Areas of Expertise

Recent Articles By Dave LeClair