What Hi-Fi?

We’ve been acquainted with the all-new Phantom wireless speaker, and our initial impressions are positive...

Klipsch R5 review

By What Hi-Fi?

These are good wireless in-ear headphones, but the market has moved on and you can do better

Sonos One review

By What Hi-Fi?

A Sonos Play:1 with Amazon Alexa built-in? Sounds like a winning combination.

Wharfedale D320 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Wharfedale’s D320 speakers may not be part of the company’s Diamond range, but they share much of the same DNA

Hands on: Google Pixel 3 review

By What Hi-Fi?

A bigger, better screen in a phone the same size as the Pixel 2 – this looks like a winning combination

Sony KD-43XF8505 review

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony's top 43in TV would be great were it not for a very poor backlight

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy A9 review

By What Hi-Fi?

The world's first rear quad camera grabs the headlines, but the Galaxy A9 delivers plenty more besides at a relatively affordable price

Hands on: Google Pixel 3 XL review

By What Hi-Fi?

A super-sharp 6.3in OLED display could make this an AV-lover's perfect Android phone

Hands on: Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K review

By What Hi-Fi?

More power and full 4K HDR format support - is this the budget video streamer we’ve been waiting for?

Samsung QE85Q900R review

By What Hi-Fi?

8K TV is finally here, and Samsung is quick off the mark. But the Q900R doesn't justify that enormous price tag.

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Latest News

The 14 best speakers of the year scoop Awards - KEF, Dali, Monitor Audio and more

By Ketan Bharadia

Awards It's Awards time again, and after a year's worth of testing we reveal the best value speakers on the market.

Huawei launches Mate 20 Pro with supersize 2K+ OLED screen

By Andrew Murphy

The Chinese manufacture is continuing its assault on the smartphone market.

Audio Pro expands Award-winning multi-room speaker range with cylindrical A10

By Becky Roberts

The Scandinavian audio brand is opting for a Sonos One-like design this time. A block-shaped A40 will follow.

Pioneer and Onkyo roll out eARC and MQA updates

By Becky Roberts

Pioneer network players get MQA, while Onkyo and Pioneer AV receivers are among the first with eARC support.

Grado launches £200 GW100 Bluetooth headphones

By Becky Roberts

The company's first wireless headphones sport an open-back design (yes really) and very familiar Grado-like aesthetics.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018: Sony and Panasonic boast the best 4K Blu-ray players

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018: Sony and Panasonic boast the best Blu-ray players

By Andy Madden

Awards For delivering excellent picture quality and surround sound, there’s nothing quite like a dedicated Blu-ray player.

Tidal’s hi-res Masters (MQA) tracks surpass one million

By Becky Roberts

The music streaming service’s MQA Masters tracks are typically (although not exclusively) 24-bit/96kHz.

Five What Hi-Fi? Awards champion budget to high-end speaker packages

By Andrew Murphy

Awards Q Acoustics wins big and we celebrate 2018's most expensive Award winner.

13 pairs of headphones walk away with Awards

By Andy Madden

Awards There's something for everyone here, with in-ear, on-ear and wireless options across a wide range of prices.

Apple reportedly developing new video service with free original content

By Becky Roberts

Apple is supposedly developing a service that will combine original content and existing third-party subscription services.

Denon dominates the home cinema amp Awards category

By Andrew Murphy

Awards Denon and Sony share the spoils as we mark 2018 with three home cinema amplifier Awards.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2018: Sonos and Audio Pro are multi-room kings

By Kashfia Kabir

Awards Bluesound bows out in 2018 as Sonos and Audio Pro wave the flag for great-sounding multi-room systems.

Black Friday 2018: Record Store Day announces special vinyl releases

By Becky Roberts

Record Store Day’s version of Black Friday is more about celebrating music than cheapness.

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Latest Advice

TV Buying Guide: How to choose the right TV for you

By Becky Roberts, Kashfia Kabir

From deciding on size to choosing between TV tech, we've got all the tips you need to pick the right television for you.

Ultra HD Blu-ray: everything you need to know

By Joe Cox

Ultra HD Blu-ray is the ultimate in AV performance. But what's so great about it? What equipment do you need? And what films can you watch? Read on...

How to choose the right pair of headphones

By Andrew Murphy

You probably use your headphones most days of the week, so take care when selecting a pair. Follow our advice, and you shouldn’t go too far wrong.

8K TV – everything you need to know

By Joe Cox

While many of us are only just getting used to the idea of 4K TV, some brands and broadcasters are already deep into 8K resolution video.

What is HDMI 2.1? Everything you need to know

By Adam Smith

HDMI 2.1 will make it possible to pass through 8K, and even 10K, content with HDR but what are the rest of the specs and how will it affect the kit you're using?

DACs: everything you need to know

By Verity Burns

Got digital music? You should probably learn about your digital-to-analogue converter and what it brings to the party.

25 Tidal tips, tricks and features

By Joe Cox

UPDATED Tidal has never been far from the news, but behind the headlines remains an excellent streaming service.

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How to watch the 2018 Formula 1 season in Ultra HD 4K – on TV, online, mobile

By Kob Monney

With only four races to go, here's how to watch the climax of the 2018 F1 season in 4K and more.

High-resolution audio: everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir, Verity Burns

High-resolution audio is the pinnacle for digital music fans, but what is it? How can you get it? What kit do you need to listen to it?

The best Sonos alternatives for multi-room audio

By Kashfia Kabir

Sonos might be among the best in the business, but it isn't your only option if you're thinking of getting a multi-room music system.

18 Sky Q tips, tricks and features

By Joe Cox

Sky Q makes multi-room, multi-screen viewing a reality, complete with 4K video and Atmos sound.

Smart speakers - everything you need to know

By Kashfia Kabir

The fastest-growing trend in the tech world is smart speakers. But what exactly is a smart speaker? What does it do? Should you get one? We spill the beans...

How to get the best sound from your turntable

By Ketan Bharadia

The vinyl format offers sonic treats aplenty, but they're only fully enjoyed if your turntable is set up correctly.

Latest Features

The best 4K films and TV shows to watch on your new OLED TV

13 best 4K films and TV shows to watch on your new OLED TV

By Kashfia Kabir

Feature If you find yourself the proud owner of a brand new 4K OLED TV, the next question is: what do you watch on it?

21 of the best vocal tracks to test your system

By Becky Roberts

Feature Vocals aren’t just useful for singing along to in the shower - they can be good tests for everything from treble, midrange and bass to dynamics, attack and scale.

Best new films 2018/19: trailers and release dates

By Kob Monney, Kashfia Kabir

Updated We've rounded up all the best trailers for upcoming films and TV shows that should be on your radar.

Updated

Cassette Store Day: A look back to 1985 and the blank tape's heyday

By Kashfia Kabir

Feature This October 13th is Cassette Store Day, so we look back to when blank tapes were all the rage, including in What Hi-Fi?...

10 of the 2018's best albums to test your speakers on National Album Day

National Album Day: 10 of 2018's best albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

Feature Test every facet of your speakers' performance with these incredible albums from the year so far.

25 of the best tracks for testing bass

By Joe Cox

Check your system sounds as it should with this genre-spanning selection of brilliant basslines.

The best TV shows to watch on Netflix UK

22 of the best TV shows to watch on Netflix

By Kashfia Kabir

Not only does Netflix have a hefty library of new, old and exclusive TV shows, many of them are now in glorious 4K HDR.

10 of the best songs to test your speakers

By Simon Lucas

Feature Everyone has their favourite tracks they can rely on to test their hi-fi system. Here's our selection of songs that we think are great for testing stereo speakers...