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The 7 best Black Friday TV deals live right now We've found the very best Black Friday TV deals, so you don't have to, featuring cheap 4K TVs, smart TVs, OLED and QLED sets

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2020 issue on sale now! Grab your copy now to discover the very best AV kit of 2020

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Latest Reviews

Bowers & Wilkins 606 S2 Anniversary Edition review

By What Hi-Fi?

B&W hones its award-winning 606 standmounters to great effect.

AKG Y600NC review

By What Hi-Fi?

The latest additions to AKG’s Y-series are refined and easy-going headphones that fall just short of the articulacy we expect.

Beyerdynamic T1 (3rd Generation) review

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Beyerdynamic's third-generation T1 headphones are a gentle refinement of a winning formula.

Amazon Fire HD 8 (2020) review

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Can the 2020 Amazon Fire HD 8 build on Amazon’s notable budget tablet success?

Chario Constellation II Lynx review

By Australian Hi-Fi

Italian style loudspeakers on a budget

Philips Fidelio X3 review

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The time is right for home headphones and Philips has staked its claim with the Fidelio X3

Roku Streambar review

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The full Roku streaming experience built into a TV sound-boosting speaker.

Epson EH-TW7000 review

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Another triumph for Epson; this is the best entry-level 4K home cinema projector around.

Samsung Galaxy Note 20 Ultra review

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Can Samsung’s flagship Galaxy Note 20 Ultra smartphone deliver a suitably flagship performance?

Beyerdynamic T5 (3rd Generation) review

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Beyerdynamic's flagship T5 headphones have enjoyed a best-in-class reputation for years, so do the 3rd Gen iterations reinforce that?

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Latest News

New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: a home cinema special!

By What Hi-Fi?

Grab some popcorn as we guide you through the best home cinema kit to keep you occupied during the winter months.

The 10 best Cyber Monday hi-fi and audio deals

The 10 best hi-fi and audio deals available this Cyber Monday

By What Hi-Fi?

The Cyber Monday deals have taken over from Black Friday, with big savings on speakers, CD players, DACs and decks.

Best Cyber Monday 8K TV deals: save thousands on an 8K TV

Save £2000 on Samsung's 75-inch Q800T 8K QLED with this Cyber Monday TV deal

By Tom Parsons

Deals Plus more huge discounts on LG, Sony and other Samsung 8K TVs in the Cyber Monday sales.

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The 5 best Cyber Monday Bluetooth speaker deals live right now

By Becky Scarrott

Deals Looking for a new portable, musical companion this Cuyber Monday? You don't have masses of time, but you've come to the right place.

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After a cheap OLED TV? Buy this one in the Cyber Monday sales

After a cheap OLED TV? Buy this one in the Cyber Monday deals

By Tom Parsons, Joe Cox

The stunning 55-inch LG CX just has hit its lowest price yet in the Black Friday sales...

The 9 best Cyber Monday wireless earbuds deals live right now

By Andy Madden

There are Cyber Mondaywireless earbuds deals on some great pairs, including Sony XM3, Technics and AirPods...

Cyber Monday B&W wireless headphone deals: Save £170 on Bowers & Wilkins PX7

By Becky Scarrott, Joe Cox

The Black Friday deals have extended to Cyber Monday, meaning you can still snap up big discounts on Bowers & Wilkins PX7, PI4 and PI3 wireless headphones – if you're quick!

The 9 very best Cyber Monday headphones deals already live

By Becky Roberts

Secure an excellent pair of headphones with the best Cyber Monday headphones deals live right now...

Fantastic five-star AKG Y500 return to £69 in the Cyber Monday headphones deals

By Becky Scarrott

Great design, strong audio performance and clever features made these Y500s a crowd-pleasing hit and now, they're cut-price at Amazon. Best act fast, though...

Cyber Monday projector deal: the 4K LG CineBeam HU80KS won't stay this cheap

By Dan Sung

Cyber Monday The LG CineBeam HU80KSW 4K HDR laser projector is back with another discount.

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Cyber Monday projector deal: one day left to save on Nebula Capsule mini projectors

By Dan Sung

Projector deal These soda-can sized portable projectors with a built-in Android-esque app store are only on special until the end of Cyber Monday.

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This Black Friday deal sees Samsung's top 4K QLED TV get an £1100 discount

By Tom Parsons

The 65-inch Samsung Q90T is down to £1699, and the 55-inch is down to £1199, which makes them two of the best Black Friday TV deals around – and cheaper than the LG CX OLED.

John Lewis Black Friday deals: save £1000s on TVs, headphones and soundbars

John Lewis Black Friday deals: save £1000s on TVs, AirPods and soundbars

By What Hi-Fi?

The John Lewis Black Friday sale is well under way, with huge savings on Award-winning products.

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Where to buy a PS5: latest Black Friday restock details

Where to buy a PS5: latest Black Friday PS5 restock details

By Dan Sung

PS5 stock sold out fast but retailers are hoping to restock around Black Friday and Cyber Monday – here's where to buy the best PS5 deals and bundles.

OLED vs QLED: Which is the best TV technology?

By What Hi-Fi?

LG is the boss of OLED and Samsung is sticking to QLED. So what's the difference? And which is better? Read on...

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Versus Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones go head-to-head with their predecessors – but which comes out on top?

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Should you buy Apple AirPods on Black Friday? Are AirPods worth it?

By What Hi-Fi?

We compare Apple AirPods with alternative true wireless earbuds to find the cheapest prices on the most popular buds.

PS5: release date, specs and news for the PlayStation 5

By Dan Sung, Tom Parsons

Updated The PS5 is Sony's next-generation games console and we have all the latest news on the release date, specs and features.

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15 of the best turntable accessories for better vinyl sound

By What Hi-Fi?

Improve your record player's performance and hear your vinyl at its best with these essential turntable accessories.

Xbox Series X price and pre-orders are live: all the official details

Xbox Series X pre-orders: where to find stock of the new Xbox

By Joe Svetlik

The Xbox Series X is available now! Here are the retailers where you can actually buy one.

PS5 vs PS5 Digital Edition: which should you buy?

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony has launched not one but two new consoles. Let's see which is right for you: the PS5 or PS5 Digital Edition.

Should you buy a TCL TV? Our verdict on TCL Roku TVs and more

By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox

Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good Black Friday deal to be had?

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Latest Features

Record Store Day Black Friday: all the 2020 vinyl releases

By Andrew Murphy

Prepare for another drop of limited-edition vinyl as Record Store Day UK does Black Friday this November.

10 of the best movies of 2020

By Andrew Murphy

The films that have educated and kept us entertained during a long year.

20 of the best albums of 2020

By Andrew Murphy

It's been a historic year for the arts, but our pick of 2020's best albums proves there is nothing that can hold back creativity.

Living with it: Sonos Arc long-term test

Sonos Arc long-term review: the highs and lows

By Jonathan Evans

Three months in, the Arc has created a need to upgrade the TV to which it's connected...

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2020

By Andrew Murphy

Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with music we've been listening to in the last month. So please, join us.

15 of the best horror movies on Netflix to watch this Halloween

By Becky Roberts

From bona fide classics to contemporary chillers, here's our educated pick of the 15 best horror movies on Netflix...

The holy grail of vinyl: the art of half-speed mastering

By Andrew Murphy

Abbey Road mastering engineer Miles Showell describes half-speed mastering as 'the holy grail of vinyl cutting'. But what exactly does the process involve?

New iPhone 12 (2020): price, release date and specs

New iPhone 12: price, release date and specs

By Joe Svetlik

The new iPhone 12 is official, alongside the iPhone 12 Mini and Pro editions, and we have all the details.

10 of the best vinyl albums to tell someone you love them

By Andrew Murphy

Why come up with the words to express your love when these ten records can do it for you?

How does a vinyl record make a sound?

By Ketan Bharadia

More and more people are discovering the joys of vinyl. But how does the information on the disc become sweet music?

10 of the best releases for Record Store Day 2020

By Andrew Murphy

We've picked ten of our favourite records from the list of Record Store Day 2020 releases.

25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your hi-fi system at home.

Latest Best Buys

Best record players 2020: best turntables for every budget

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Whether you want a high-end audiophile record player or a cheap Bluetooth turntable, we have a recommendation.

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Best in-ear headphones 2020: budget and premium

Best earbuds 2020: brilliant in-ear headphones for every budget

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys Ditch your old buds for a better pair of in-ear headphones. Pick from these wired, wireless and noise-cancelling options.

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Best soundbars 2020: the best TV speakers you can buy

By Andy Madden

Best Buys Want excellent sound but don't have room or budget for a surround sound package? A soundbar is your best option.

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Best iPhones 2020: small to large, budget to premium

Best iPhones 2020: the best budget and premium iPhones

By Joe Svetlik

Whether you want an entry-level XR for the basics or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.

Best tablets 2020

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys Tablets come in all shapes and sizes. Let's cut through the chaff and find the best one for you.

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Best Android phones 2020

By What Hi-Fi?

Watching or listening on the move? Our pick of the best Android phones will do you proud.

Best budget soundbars and soundbases 2019: excellent and affordable TV speakers

Best budget soundbars and soundbases 2020: excellent, affordable TV speakers

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys You don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound. These budget soundbars and soundbases are just the ticket.

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Best TV 2020: budget to premium 4K Ultra HD TVs

By Joe Cox, Tom Parsons

Best Buys 4K Ultra HD TVs are more accessible and more affordable than ever, and these are the best ones for the job.

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Best B&W speakers: budget, premium, bookshelf and floorstander

Best Bowers & Wilkins speakers 2020: budget, premium, bookshelf, floorstander

By What Hi-Fi?

best buy Bowers & Wilkins knows how to make a good pair of speakers. We've rounded-up the best you can buy, from budget bookshelf models to premium floorstanders.

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