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NERD (@iamthegamingnerd) is a gaming hardware reviewer based in the United Kingdom who tests controllers, mice, monitors and PC accessories. The channel has about 6,500 subscribers, a median of roughly 2,000 views per video and uploads about once a week. Sponsored integrations are quoted at $150 to $250 per video.

Why brands book NERD

Controller and PC gaming reviews with comment threads that show real buying questions

  • Median of 2,016 views per video across 30 recent uploads, with top videos reaching 20,000 to 48,000 views.
  • Fifty uploads in the last 365 days, with 18 in the last 90 days, so placements land in a steady feed.
  • Affiliate links are used on most reviews, which gives brands a trackable conversion path.
Best forcontroller and peripheral launchesbudget gaming gear campaigns
Watch forMedian views are small, so this suits product-led tests rather than broad awareness.

Brand fit report

Content

Topics, IAB taxonomy
Technology60%
Video Game Culture35%
Lifestyle5%
Formats
product review, head-to-head comparison, hands-on tutorial
Tone
analytical, casual
Language
English
On camera
No, voiceover and b-roll
Production
Clean, lightly edited
Typical length
4 to 11 minutes

Audience

Commercial intent70/100
Comments asking for links, prices or where to buy
Sentiment75/100
Positive share of 50 comments
Engagement1.6%
Likes and comments per view on recent videos
Audience asks aboutIs this controller worth the price?How does it compare to the leading brand?Does hall effect or TMR stick tech actually help?
Age
null%18-24
null%25-34
null%35-44
null%45+
Gender
null%women
null%men
Countries
🇬🇧 United Kingdomnull%
LanguagesEnglish 100%

Commercial

0%of the last 50 videos were sponsored
Ad readseparate sponsor segment
Brands seen
DivoomLiberNovoUPerfect
Categories promoted
gaming accessories, desk accessories, computer monitors, office chairs
Affiliate links
Yes

The video 'I Honestly Thought Chairs Were Never Worth $1,100' states that LiberNovo supplied the Omni chair for review, and 'Before You Buy Another Controller, Watch This!' thanks Divoom for a collaboration.

Suitability GARM Brand Safety Floor + Suitability

Profanitylow
Adultlow
Drugslow
Violencelow
Politicslow

Family friendly
No flagged content in the last 30 video titles or descriptions; the content is product reviews.

We classify content, never people. No age, gender, ethnicity, religion or political views are inferred about the creator. Audience figures are estimates unless marked verified. Creators can correct anything on their profile.

Platforms

PlatformFollowersMedian viewsUploads, 90d
YouTube6.5k2k18

Benchmark score: 58 / 100

Public rule, same for everyone. How it works.

Engagement Median views relative to followers39 / 50
Activity Uploads in the last 90 days18 / 30
Reach Followers on the main platform1 / 20

Recent videos

Last three uploads, latest 5 days ago.

⚔️ Gamer // Dev // Dad - Contact: nerdplayerone@gmail.com
NERD's own profile description on YouTube

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About NERD

NERD (@iamthegamingnerd) is a United Kingdom gaming creator who reviews controllers, mice, monitors and PC accessories. Videos run about four to eleven minutes and are mostly long-form product reviews and head-to-head comparisons, with Amazon affiliate links in most descriptions. The channel has about 6,500 subscribers, and its median video draws roughly 2,000 views, with the top uploads reaching 20,000 to 48,000 views. The audience is likely PC and console gamers who are comparing gear before buying; this is an estimate, since the data does not measure viewer demographics.

The channel describes its creator as a "Gamer // Dev // Dad" in its channel description. Recent collaborations named in video descriptions include Divoom, LiberNovo and UPerfect. The channel has uploaded about once a week over the past year.

Brands should book NERD for controller launches and budget gaming gear campaigns. At $150 to $250 per video, the rate works out to about $20 to $35 CPM on median views, which is in line with paid ad CPMs of $10 to $30 but tied to a review that buyers actively read.

Written from NERD's public YouTube profile, platform data and web mentions. Numbers updated 2026-10-19. NERD can edit or remove this page at any time.

Questions about NERD

How much does NERD charge for a sponsored video?

NERD's sponsored integrations are estimated at $150 to $250 per video, based on a median of about 2,000 views per long-form upload. Final pricing depends on deliverables, usage rights and exclusivity.

What does NERD post about on YouTube?

NERD posts reviews and comparisons of gaming controllers, mice, monitors and PC accessories, with some setup and desk gear. Most videos run four to eleven minutes and are filmed on camera with a mid-level production style.

How do I contact NERD for a brand deal?

Contact details for NERD unlock on Starbooked for $0.80. Boosted creators can be booked directly through Starbooked.

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