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Marques Brownlee
Marques Brownlee, known professionally as MKBHD, is a technology reviewer and video creator recognized for his coverage of consumer electronics. His work has expanded into a network of video channels, a studio team and the technology podcast Waveform.
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About Marques Brownlee
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United States · Technology reviewer, Video creator, Podcast host · 2 affiliations
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- Video creator
- Podcast host
At a glance
- Brownlee is best known for producing online reviews and other videos about consumer technology and electronics.
- In a 2025 interview, Brownlee described MKBHD as a network of channels supported by a studio team of about 17 employees.
- Brownlee is the founder and co-host of the technology podcast Waveform, according to Stevens Institute of Technology.
- TIME included Brownlee in its 2024 TIME100 AI list and its 2025 TIME100 Creators list.
- Alongside his media career, Brownlee has competed in ultimate frisbee, including with New York PoNY.
Technology media career
Brownlee began making technology videos while in high school and later developed MKBHD into a broader media operation focused on consumer electronics. Sources differ on the precise starting point: Stevens Institute of Technology says the YouTube channel was established in 2008, while Brownlee's 2025 Google interview and TIME's 2025 profile place the beginning of uploads or posting in 2009. In the Google interview, Brownlee described the operation as a network of channels supported by a studio team of about 17 employees.
Education and professional development
Brownlee graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2015 with a degree in Business & Technology. Stevens says he moved into full-time YouTube work after graduation. His work later expanded beyond technology videos to include Waveform, which Stevens describes as a technology podcast he founded and co-hosts.
Recognition and public standing
Brownlee received the Creator of the Decade designation at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards in 2018. TIME subsequently selected him for its 2024 TIME100 AI list and its 2025 TIME100 Creators list. He also returned to Stevens Institute of Technology as its 2024 undergraduate commencement speaker.
Sport and commercial work
Brownlee has pursued competitive ultimate frisbee alongside his media career. USA Ultimate records New York PoNY among his club affiliations and lists a first-place result at the 2022 World Ultimate Club Championships among his career highlights. Separately, Ridge identifies him as its Chief Creative Partner, although that company-published role should be reconfirmed when current status is material.
Affiliations
- MKBHD Creator present
- Ridge Chief Creative Partner present
Timeline
- Sources describe Brownlee as beginning to upload or post technology videos while in high school.
- Graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology with a Business & Technology degree and, according to Stevens, transitioned to full-time YouTube work.
- Received the Shorty Award designation Creator of the Decade.
- USA Ultimate lists a first-place result at the World Ultimate Club Championships among Brownlee's career highlights.
- Served as Stevens Institute of Technology's 2024 undergraduate commencement speaker.
- Named to TIME's 2024 TIME100 AI list.
- Named to TIME's 2025 TIME100 Creators list.
Additional verified details
Current context
- The Marques Brownlee YouTube channel is verified and uses the @mkbhd handle. Platform status and channel metadata can change; this reflects the channel page accessed for this research.
- Ridge's website identifies Brownlee as Chief Creative Partner. This is a company-published role description and should be reconfirmed before publication as an active appointment.
- USA Ultimate's player profile lists New York PoNY as Brownlee's club. Club affiliation is time-sensitive; the profile also records 2025 national-team participation and should not be treated as definitive confirmation of a 2026 roster.
Biographical facts
- Brownlee graduated from Stevens Institute of Technology in 2015 with a degree in Business & Technology.
- According to Stevens Institute of Technology, Brownlee became a full-time YouTuber after graduating in 2015.
- Stevens Institute of Technology describes Brownlee as the founder and co-host of the technology podcast Waveform; TIME describes him as its host.
- In a 2025 interview, Brownlee described MKBHD as a network of channels supported by a studio team of about 17 employees.
- Brownlee has competed in ultimate frisbee. USA Ultimate lists his occupation as video producer and tech reviewer and records New York PoNY among his club affiliations.
- Brownlee, as MKBHD, received the Creator of the Decade award at the 10th Annual Shorty Awards.
- TIME included Brownlee in its 2024 TIME100 AI list.
- TIME included Brownlee in its 2025 TIME100 Creators list.
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