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- December 31
- December 30
- December 29
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- This bold-sounding Bluetooth speaker is a third of its original price – but can you do better?
- I was involved in over 100 reviews in 2025 – here are my 5 TV and home cinema highlights
- Seeking new speakers in 2026? These refined, full-bodied Focal floorstanders have sunk to a new low price
- These flexible, easy-going Q Acoustics Bluetooth floorstanders have plummeted in price – save £250!
- Got cash for Christmas? I'm eyeing these 5 great products in the New Year sales
- HDR wars, an AVR resurgence and OLED's continued dominance – here are our reviewers’ home cinema predictions for 2026
- I tested a host of standmounts this year, and it proves there are endless ways to design a great speaker
- December 27
- December 26
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- This formerly Award-winning Marantz amp is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day
- The five-star Sonos Era 100 is back to its lowest ever price – but only in one finish
- Amazon's new smart speaker is the cheapest we’ve seen it for Boxing Day, but we’d still recommend this one instead
- Save over £100 off the bold-sounding, feature-laden Sonos Move 2 this Boxing Day
- What to expect from Sony in 2026: RGB Mini LED takes on OLED, and it could be a quiet year for audio
- Boxing Day bargain! KEF's Award-winning LS50 Wireless II speakers are back at their lowest price
- Tempted by a super-cheap Boxing Day bargain? Read this first!
- My first time using a portable cassette player reminded me of what I love about listening to vinyl
- Winners and losers of 2025: which companies and products soared this year, and which sunk?
- December 24
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- Looking to get serious about home cinema sound? JBL's five-star flagship AVR has had a huge price reduction
- What to expect from LG in 2026: RGB Mini LED, OLED and Dolby Atmos Flex Connect
- Hisense unveils two new 4K laser projectors ahead of CES 2026 with higher brightnesses and purer colours
- The 8 best Christmas movie scenes to test your sound system
- Luxman E-07 review
- New HDR formats and the possible end of OLED dominance – why 2026 could be a transformative year for TVs
- December 23
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- Christmas comes early! Our TV editor's favourite OLED has a brand new lowest price
- BenQ W5850 vs Sony VPL-XW5000ES: which five-star projector should you buy?
- I just tested Samsung's new mid-range soundbar – here are 3 things I liked and 2 I didn't
- Your next OLED TV upgrade just became one less thing to worry about, thanks to Samsung and Richer Sounds
- FiiO’s latest portable music player resembles an iPod Nano and doubles as a USB DAC
- Succession in a Santa suit: make sure this adorable Christmas film is under your tree
- 2025 was a great year for hi-fi fans with normal-sized wallets – long may it continue
- 2025 is the year streaming became unaffordable – here's how to beat the price hikes
- Bach with more bite: how to listen to classical music's greatest ever composer
- December 22
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- This five-star Bose Bluetooth speaker has crashed to a new low price just in time for Christmas
- Samsung HW-QS700F review
- 2025 set the foundation for a Dolby Atmos revolution – here's hoping it ignites in 2026
- LG and Samsung unveil 2026 TVs, a surprising first from a 100-year-old speaker brand, and a thrilling turntable head-to-head
- December 21
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- December 19
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- TCL C6KS (50C6KS-UK) vs Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED QL50F601: which budget 50-inch TV should you buy?
- Sony Bravia 5 (K65XR55) review
- Our deal hunters and testers have found the best last-minute Christmas offers on Denon AV receivers, Technics earbuds and more
- In praise of small speakers: how their inherent design limitations can work to their benefit
- Upgrade your TV sound for less than £70 with this incredible soundbar deal
- There's a record-low price on these stylish Bowers & Wilkins headphones
- Dali's new Sonik speaker range brings high-end technology to a more affordable level
- Africa Cup of Nations 2025: how to watch AFCON online from anywhere, preview, teams, schedule
- Roksan streaming amplifier drops £600 to its lowest-ever price
- Vintage vinyl, retro radios and OLED TVs – the 10 products on the What Hi-Fi? team's wishlist this Christmas
- Mission 770 vs PMC Prophecy 1: which premium standmount speakers are best for you?
- Check out the best film of the 21st century, according to Quentin Tarantino
- I saw 75 films this year – these are my 5 best and 5 worst movies of 2025
- December 18
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- New issue of What Hi-Fi? out now: brilliant budget TVs, step-up stereo amplifiers, projector group test and more
- LG announces world-first Dolby Atmos Flex Connect soundbar system, and it could be a serious threat to Samsung
- Rega Planar 3 RS Edition vs Clearaudio Compass: which turntable reigns supreme?
- Triangle Borea BR04 review
- 2026 should be a pivotal moment for OLED TVs – but I have my doubts
- A true vinyl revival: inside Sharp’s triumphant return to turntables
- December 17
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- How much!? The Pro-Ject T1 Evo BT has crashed to under £400
- Sky Q is no longer available online – and marks another big blow for satellite TV
- Two sub-£200 wireless earbuds deals: one is best for ANC, one is best for sound – which will you choose?
- The best AV Christmas stocking fillers under £100: headphones, Bluetooth speakers and more
- Samsung has revealed one of its most important TVs for 2026 early, and it could be a sign of things to come
- This affordable new range of open earbuds are aimed at listeners who "refuse to compromise on sound or comfort"
- Save on Dali's beautiful five-star Bluetooth speaker, thanks to this epic deal
- The JBL Bar 300 drops to just £229, making it the ultimate Dolby Atmos bargain
- Down with Spotify! These 6 independent music streaming services want a better experience for musicians and listeners alike
- December 16
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- Goodbye, 2025! Check out 7 of our favourite test tracks of the year
- Pro-Ject's new flagship CD transport has a built-in DAC and plenty of versatility
- The perfect stocking filler: this mini Bluetooth speaker is one of our favourites – and it's just hit its lowest-ever price
- The magic number? These Award-winning £50 wired earphones are now down to £39
- Sony's Award-winning amplifier is still hugely discounted long after Black Friday – save £350
- LG has unveiled a Micro RGB Evo TV for 2026 – but it's not quite what the name suggests
- Updating your turntable system? We compared three step-up phono stages to find out which offers the biggest upgrade
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 review
- Seeking a funky, spacious-sounding JBL alternative? This retro-modern Bluetooth speaker is more than 25 per cent off
- December 15
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- Elac’s first portable speaker aims to deliver dynamic audio from a surprising design
- Upgrading your home cinema? This five-star Dolby Atmos AV receiver from Denon is £700 off
- Low price! This Sony Dolby Atmos soundbar package is a pretty sweet deal for under £350
- The best OLED TV we've tested this year has crashed to its lowest-ever price
- The handsome JBL TT350 Classic is still majorly discounted after Black Friday
- Austrian Audio’s five-star Hi-X65 headphones hit a record-low price but there are not many left
- Save £200! Grab this fantastic, multi-talented KEF LSX II LT streaming system for its lowest-ever price
- This rugged, punchy-sounding Sony speaker is nearly half price – and a great alternative to the JBL Flip 7
- A dynamic duo of CD treats, premium OLED TV expansion, IKEA speakers and more
- December 14
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- December 12
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- JBL Bar 300MK2 vs Sonos Beam (Gen 2): which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
- These Award-winning Røde wired headphones are nearly half off for Christmas
- Save £800 on Hisense's "fantastic" ultra-short-throw projector – just don't forget this discount code
- Philips OLED910 (65OLED910) review
- Our dedicated deal experts have found the best deals on Sony soundbars, JBL speakers and more
- Hi-fi legend: watch Roy Gandy's acceptance speech for winning the Outstanding Contribution Award 2025
- All I want for Christmas is this record-breaking Mariah Carey demo tape that sold for $50,000 at auction
- It's small in size but huge in value! Get the 24-inch RCA Roku TV for just £105
- A big screen bargain! Save £550 on this Award-winning 85-inch 4K TV
- This Bose Bluetooth speaker is a five-star belter and it's just dropped to a seriously great price
- Are these affordable noise-cancelling wireless earbuds about to challenge Sony's crown?
- December 11
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- Huawei's next-gen open earbuds promise a refined design and improved sound performance
- This brilliant budget Bluetooth turntable is its lowest-ever price in this cracking Christmas deal
- Save £101 on JBL's Award-winning Bluetooth speaker
- The WiiM Sound Lite smart speaker arrives with no screen or remote, but a lower price
- Loewe announces that it will bring its premium, hand-built OLED TVs to the US in 2026
- Our favourite on-ear headphones are ideal for home listening – and right now, they're 25% off
- Grab the Dolby Vision Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K for just £20 at Argos
- These half-price wireless headphones look like a Christmas bargain – but you can do so much better!
- Arendal 1528 Bookshelf 8 review
- December 10
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- Another price drop! These five-star B&W speakers are now £160 off
- Quad's retro-modern CD transport promises to play your discs with “uncompromised fidelity”
- The perfect gift for the holidays? The JBL Flip 7 has dropped to an unbelievable price
- Sony WH-1000XM6 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones (2nd Gen): which flagship wireless over-ears are best?
- This stylish and feature-laden Bose speaker has plummeted in price
- Sony's flagship Dolby Atmos soundbar has hit its lowest-ever price, just in time for the holidays
- Could a sequel to Sony's five-star budget headphones land in 2026? Here are 4 things we'd love to see
- Better than half price! The five-star EarFun Air wireless earbuds plummet to just £23
- Hands on: LG M5 (OLED65M5) review
- December 9
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- FiiO's new portable CD player has hi-res Bluetooth and doubles as a DAC
- This portable projector's price has crashed – but we have an alternative recommendation
- The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) is still reduced to its Black Friday price – could this be a hint towards a next-gen soundbar for 2026?
- Stocking filler alert! These Beats earbuds are the perfect gift for the exercise fan in your life – and they're on sale
- Sennheiser HDB 630 vs Sony WH-1000XM6: which wireless headphones should you buy?
- Hurry! These stylish Technics wireless earbuds have crashed to their lowest-ever price
- Final brings Hybrid ANC and long battery life to two competitively priced wireless headphones
- Audiolab D7 review
- December 8
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- Get the incredible Samsung HW-Q990F surround soundbar system, now with a £909 discount
- Netflix wants to buy Warner Bros – and it could spell trouble for 4K Blu-ray
- These two Dolby Atmos soundbars are at the top of my Christmas list – but for different reasons
- Hisense U8Q vs Sony Bravia 7: which large-screen Mini LED TV should you buy?
- Just 5 left! This LG Mini LED TV is now available at a great price – but you'll have to be quick
- These Beats earbuds are ideal for running or the gym – and now better than half-price at just £99
- Looking for a budget-friendly Dolby Atmos soundbar? This Sony deal is an absolute steal
- Hurry! This eye-catching Bluetooth speaker can be yours for an excellent discount price
- IKEA's colourful Bluetooth speakers come in three different sizes and are surprisingly affordable, too
- A Rotel first, a Cambridge Audio streaming amp, and the Philips OLED910 – these are the 5 exciting products we have in for testing
- An Award-winning DAC upgrade strikes a Chord, milestone for wireless headphones, Sonos soundbar rival and more
- December 6
- December 5
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- Our deal experts have found the best post-Black Friday deals on Technics turntables, KEF speakers and more
- This high-end CD player was the only product to earn five stars from our reviewers in November
- This gorgeous Terrence Malick classic with 94% on Rotten Tomatoes brings magic hour into your living room
- This ultra-cheap TV could be a worthy travel companion – but there's tough competition
- Epson EH-LS9000 vs EH-LS12000: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
- Quick! This home cinema deal sees Epson's serious movie projector drop to an excellent price
- Huge £950 discount! The Xgimi Horizon Ultra home projector is now just £799
- Astell and Kern's pocket-sized DAC vows to "set a new benchmark for portable audio performance"
- Grab the excellent JBL Charge 5 for just £90. Go on!
- Looking for five-star wireless headphones at a discount price? These B&W cans are a seriously good pick
- From college-room creations to British hi-fi icons, Arcam’s John Dawson reflects on 50 proud years of electronics engineering
- How to watch Abu Dhabi Grand Prix 2025: live stream the F1 season finale online from anywhere – Lights Out!
- December 4
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- A mini marvel! One of our favourite small Bluetooth speakers has an all-time low price
- HBO Max is coming to the UK next year – here's what it means for Sky customers
- BenQ W5850 review
- Four stars and £84! Why this highly-rated Sony soundbar deal is too good to miss
- Where to watch Australia vs England for free — stream 2nd Ashes Test match
- December 3
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- You don't need Black Friday to save on this Award-winning home cinema speaker package
- Sennheiser HDB 630 review
- Musical Fidelity updates its high-end Nu-Vista range with a “phono stage without limitation”
- You owe it to yourself to find this gonzo western cult classic
- Finally, the Sonos Beam (Gen 2) has a worthy competitor in this five-star Dolby Atmos rival
- Massive saving! The five-star Naim Mu-so Qb 2nd Gen drops to just £699
- These punchy-sounding Bowers & Wilkins floorstanders are now cheaper than on Black Friday – while stocks last
- Save £50! Hisense's five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar system can be yours for a knockdown price
- Looking for great ANC? We recommend the four-star JBL Tour Pro 3 earbuds, now under £170
- Missed Black Friday? These five-star Bowers & Wilkins wireless earbuds sink to their lowest-ever price
- Black Friday might be a distant memory, but I'm still recommending these Bosenoise-cancelling earbuds with 28 per cent off
- Who needs Black Friday? This Award-winning Technics hi-fi system is still at an excellent price
- Three formats on their last legs – and one new product about to take the world by storm: we look back to the November 2000 issue of What Hi-Fi?
- December 2
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- Piega’s latest premium floorstanders promise a sound that “comes astonishingly close to a live concert”
- Final TONALITE: a new kind of listening
- Epson EH-LS9000 vs BenQ W4100i: which five-star 4K projector should you buy?
- Samsung's new tri-fold phone doubles as a nifty tablet – and is the brand's thinnest model yet
- JBL Bar 300MK2 review
- Cyber Monday deals might be over, but you can still save on this super cheap TV
- These What Hi-Fi? Award-winning earbuds are still at a great budget price, even after Cyber Monday
- Stranger Things creator Ross Duffer urges fans to set their TV up properly, including avoiding vivid mode like the plague
- These 7 films have been dazzling us in our test room this month – and will give your home cinema system a workout
- This Sonos soundbar deal proves you don't always have to act fast on Black Friday to save some serious money
- One deck, infinite journeys: how the Vertere DG X is your launchpad to audio nirvana
- December 1
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- Hurry! These are the best Cyber Monday Dolby Atmos soundbar deals still live
- 5 last-minute Cyber Monday tech deals to avoid – and what I'd recommend instead
- Deal or no deal: I’m recommending this adorable little Award-winning radio as Cyber Monday ticks towards its end
- Price drop! 6 five-star products that are cheaper on Cyber Monday than they were on Black Friday
- Upgrading your turntable? This Award-winning Pro-Ject has dropped in price again for Cyber Monday
- This is probably the cheapest OLED you’ll find right now – but I recommend two five-star alternatives
- Is this the best Cyber Monday home cinema deal? Save over £1000 on the best ultra-short throw projector
- Quick! These Award-winning Sony earbuds are vanishing fast – here's where they're still at their lowest ever price
- The price of Marshall's Dolby Atmos soundbar hasn't budged for Black Friday – but there's a five-star alternative that costs £180 less
- A new piece of information about Sony's secretive 2026 flagship TV might have just been revealed, and it's making a big claim
- I love this quirky amplifier's compact design – and now it's down to £299 for Cyber Monday
- These Beats headphones are heavily discounted this Cyber Monday – but you can do better
- Why yes, there is a juicy LG G5 deal for Cyber Monday – but I wouldn’t buy it
- Wow! This five-star wireless speaker system is at its lowest-ever price for Cyber Monday
- If you need a pair of affordable wireless headphones, this Sony deal is the one I recommend – and it's still live on Cyber Monday
- This Technics turntable I keep recommending has dropped even lower in price today – but hurry, this deal won't last long!
- Hurry! Amazon drops a surprising discount on Bose's five-star Bluetooth speaker for Cyber Monday
- This Amazon Cyber Monday deal finally convinced me to invest in B&W's stylish wireless headphones
- Looking for a small OLED TV? I strongly recommend one above all others right now
- Cyber Monday bargain! Bowers & Wilkins' five-star speakers plummet to their lowest price this year
- The Sonos Arc Ultra hits its lowest price ever – and even though it shamed my TV recently, I'm tempted
- The Sony Bravia 8 OLED TV has never been cheaper, but I recommend this rival Cyber Monday deal
- Of all the deals I saw across Black Friday and Cyber Monday, this is the one I'd buy for myself
- The Award-winning Chord Mojo 2 gets two connection updates, but retains its price and sound quality
- We’ve found the 5 best tech deals under £50 you absolutely can’t ignore this Cyber Monday
