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Sennheiser Momentum 4 Wireless vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which headphones are best?

By Tom Bailey published 8 August 22

Sennheiser and Sony make some of the best wireless ANC headphones in the business, but whose flagship pair is best?

Apple HomePod 2: price news, release date rumours, features and latest news

By What Hi-Fi? published 8 August 22

Apple has discontinued the HomePod, so is a new HomePod 2 on the way? These are the features we'd like to see from Apple's next Siri-powered smart speaker...

Peacock TV: price, apps, shows and all the details on NBC's streaming service

Peacock TV: free trial, channels, shows and full details on NBC's streaming service

By What Hi-Fi? published 8 August 22

With a free tier and a ton of hit shows, Peacock has plenty to offer streaming fans. Read on as we delve into the best Peacock shows, and explain how to get a free trial.

Freeview Play: what is it? How can you get it?

By Becky Roberts published 5 August 22

Freeview Play is an extension of the free-to-watch Freeview service, combining live and catch-up on-demand TV with DLNA streaming capabilities thrown in too...

Macbook vs iPad: 8 things tablets can do for students that laptops can’t

By Ruben Circelli published 4 August 22

iPads can oftentimes be the better pick over a Macbook, depending on your circumstances...

Dolby Digital vs DTS: what's the difference between the two leading surround sound formats?

By What Hi-Fi? published 26 July 22

Updated Dolby Digital or DTS? Dolby Atmos or DTS:X? What's the difference between the two surround sound formats, and which is better?

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How to buy second-hand and vintage hi-fi speakers

By Ketan Bharadia published 25 July 22

Buying second-hand hi-fi speakers can be a brilliant way to bag a bargain – so long as you avoid some potential pitfalls.

MP3, AAC, WAV, FLAC: all the audio file formats explained

By Becky Scarrott published 25 July 22

What's an audio file format? Which music file formats are hi-res? We delve into the differences between MP3, FLAC, ALAC and more.

Sony WH-1000XM5 vs Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: which are best?

By Joe Svetlik published 21 July 22

Sony and Bose make some of the best noise-cancelling headphones ever. But which of its premium pairs is best?

How to download from SoundCloud: desktop, mobile and tablet

By What Hi-Fi? published 19 July 22

Here's how to download the service's tracks to your device, for easy offline listening.

PS5 restock news: where to buy a PS5 console

PS5 restock news: where to buy a PlayStation 5 console in 2022

By Tom Bailey published 19 July 22

Still PS5-less? The console has been difficult to find ever since launch, but 2022 is turning out to be the year of major PS5 restocks...

Should you buy a Hisense TV in 2022?

By Joe Cox, Becky Roberts, Dan Sung published 15 July 22

Does a Hisense 4K TV represent good value? Or should you be looking elsewhere for a TV bargain?

Should you buy a Toshiba TV in 2022?

By Dan Sung, Joe Cox published 14 July 22

Toshiba makes nicely-priced TVs, including some with Dolby Vision HDR and Dolby Atmos sound. But are the best Toshiba TV deals worth your hard-earned cash?

Best JBL Bluetooth speakers: which speaker should you buy

Which JBL speaker should you buy? Flip 6, Charge 5, Xtreme 3, Link Portable

By Joe Svetlik published 14 July 22

JBL makes some exceptional Bluetooth speakers, which are ideal if you're on a tight budget. Read on to find the best JBL for you.

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite vs Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation) vs Fire TV Stick 4K: which is better? Amazon Fire TV Stick remote control

Amazon Fire TV Stick Lite vs Fire TV Stick (3rd Generation) vs Fire TV Stick 4K: which is best?

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 July 22

Wondering which Fire TV Stick you should buy? Step this way for our comparison of Amazon's affordable video streamers.

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

By Becky Roberts, Joe Cox published 14 July 22

Updated TCL 4K TVs can be super-cheap, but should you buy one if there's a good deal to be had? Read on for some sage advice...

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Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs Chromecast with Google TV: which is the best TV streaming device?

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 July 22

Amazon and Google's video streamers have their pros and cons, but which is the one you need for your TV?

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K vs Apple TV 4K: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 July 22

feature A huge price difference, but these two video streamers are closer than you might imagine.

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Should you buy an Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K?

By What Hi-Fi? published 14 July 22

Is Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K worth adding to your shopping basket?

Should you buy a Dolby Atmos soundbar?

By Mary Stone published 13 July 22

The best Dolby Atmos soundbars and all the latest deals available.