Hi-Fi

Cambridge Audio CXN100 streamer with smartphone app on a wooden shelf

Best music streamers 2025: top network audio players tested by our experts

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Music streamers are a convenient and versatile one-box solution for getting high-quality digital music from multiple online sources.

Best Buys

Nagra's Compact Phono is an 'entry-level' model with outstanding high-end expertise behind it

By Kashfia Kabir published

Stunning Swiss precision and performance for a more wallet-friendly price?

Hi-Fi

Pro-Ject's fully automatic, plug-and-play turntable aims to make vinyl replay even more user-friendly

By Kashfia Kabir published

The Automat A1.2 also has a built-in phono stage, a new platter and cartridge

Turntables

When do wireless speakers stop making sense? I believe one crucial sound element determines their ceiling

By Becky Roberts published

Even the very best-sounding one-box wireless speakers are limited.

Hi-Fi

Klipsch updates iconic Klipschorn and La Scala high-end speakers with new drivers and active crossover module

By Kashfia Kabir published

Promising "a more natural, immersive sound experience"

Hi-Fi
iFi Valkyrie in gold with a laptop

iFi's flagship iDSD Valkyrie DAC/amp teases cutting-edge tech for a sound that's worthy of Valhalla

By Harry McKerrell published

The iFi iDSD Valkyrie offers cutting-edge technology alongside various EQ settings and a quad-DAC architecture.

DACs
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Headphones

Apple, Bose, B&W and Sony noise-cancelling earbuds in their cases on top of an orange speaker

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2025

By Andy Madden last updated

Best Buys
In-ear headphones: Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds

By What Hi-Fi? last updated

Wireless Earbuds

Sony WF-C710N vs WF-C700N: what's the difference between these two pairs of wireless earbuds?

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Earbuds
Focal Bathys Mg

Focal's high-end wireless headphones promise improved comfort, better ANC and greater musical precision

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Headphones

Sony WF-C710N: price, specs, features and everything you need to know about the new mid-range earbuds

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Wireless Earbuds
Sony WF-C710N earbuds lined up in different finishes

They’re official! Sony finally takes the wraps off its WF-C710N budget wireless earbuds

By Andy Madden published

Wireless Earbuds
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Speakers

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Charge 6 side-by-side

JBL's dynamic duo explode onto our list of the best Bluetooth speakers

By Harry McKerrell published

The JBL Flip 7 and Charge 6 have arrived on our list of the best Bluetooth speakers, ousting each respective model's previous generation.

Wireless Speakers
JBL Charge 6 vs JBL Flip 7

Best Bluetooth speakers 2025: tried and tested for every budget

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Looking for a Bluetooth speaker? These are the best home and portable speakers money can buy, from budget wonders to burly boomboxes.

Best Buys
The JBL Flip 7 and Flip 6 on a grey and red background with a versus sign between them.

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: which five-star Bluetooth speaker is better?

By Harry McKerrell last updated

A new Flip speaker is big news. But what improvements does the Flip 7 have over the Flip 6?

Wireless Speakers
JBL Charge 6 wireless speaker

JBL Charge 6

By Kashfia Kabir published

JBL’s Charge 6 is a hugely entertaining portable speaker with user-friendly design and feature improvements, and a clearer, more powerful sound.

Wireless Speakers
JBL Flip 7 wireless speaker

JBL Flip 7

By Harry McKerrell published

JBL’s Flip series of Bluetooth speakers has been with us for well over a decade, but the Flip 7 could be the best instalment yet.

Wireless Speakers
Triangle AIO Twin

Best turntable speakers 2025: top options for your record player

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys Looking for the best speakers for your record player? We've rounded up a versatile range of options to suit all budgets and needs.

Best Buys
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TV & Home Cinema

Sony PS5 Pro and PS5 consoles on a grey and red background

PS5 Pro vs PS5: what are the differences?

By Esat Dedezade last updated

Thinking of upgrading from your trusty PS5 and wondering if it's worth it? We are here to help.

Gaming
LG C5 55-inch OLED TV

Just bought an LG C5 OLED TV? Change these three crucial settings to get the best picture quality

By Lewis Empson published

We loved the LG C5, but its even better if you amend these settings.

Televisions
Anker Nebula Mars 3 Air home cinema projector

Best outdoor projectors 2025: top models reviewed and rated

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys Want to bring big-screen thrills to your backyard? Here's our pick of the best outdoor projectors for 2025.

Best Buys
Samsung QN990F 8K TV sitting on a white media unit with a soundbar in front and a plant on the right hand side.

Samsung 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Lewis Empson published

Here are all the specs and new additions to Samsung's 2025 TV range.

Televisions

A swathe of five-star Sony projectors are leaving Europe, and I'm crestfallen

By Alastair Stevenson published

I’ve had to slash an item from my lottery-win bucket list

Projectors
Sony Bravia 9 Mini LED TV on wooden TV rack showing mountains and clouds on screen

Sony Bravia 9 (K75XR90)

By Lewis Empson last updated

UPDATED The Bravia 9’s next-gen Mini LED backlight is a marvel, but do higher brightness and more dimming zones make for a better TV overall?

UPDATED
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Streaming & Entertainment

Ghost Skeletá album cover with Now Playing logo

9 of the stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms

By Harry McKerrell published

Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

Music Streaming
The Google TV Streamer and Apple TV 4K on a red and grey background with a white versus sign between them.

Google TV Streamer vs Apple TV 4K: which streaming device is better?

By Joe Svetlik published

Which streamer should earn a place under your TV: the Google TV Streamer or Apple TV 4K?

Streaming Hardware
forky from toy story 4 in a sunny room, the number 5 in the corner

Disney+ is 5 years old - here are 5 of its greatest hits and 5 things we can’t wait to watch

By Robyn Quick published

As Disney+ celebrates its fifth birthday, we look at its greatest hits and upcoming releases

Streaming & Entertainment
Streaming stick: Amazon Fire Stick 4K Max

The Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K is nearly half price with this Big Spring Sale deal

By Robyn Quick published

Amazon's Fire TV Stick 4K is available for just £35 with this deal.

Streaming & Entertainment

Napster is back and promising music streaming, listening parties, merch and tickets

By Joe Svetlik published

Napster has been acquired by Infinite Reality, and will gain a new social focus.

Music Streaming
Apple Music Classical screenshot banner image

Apple Music Classical's trio of updates are designed to bring you closer to the great works

By Harry McKerrell published

Apple Music Classical is getting a trio of upgrades in a bid to make it more accessible and informative.

Music Streaming
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By Richard Trenholm published

This classic comedy is free to watch right now!

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Welcome to a fresh entry into our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest!

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Show prizes

Top prizes to be won at the Australian Hi-Fi Show in Sydney!

By Australian Hi-Fi last updated

Everyone arriving at the Sydney Show from 4-6 April gets the chance to win the following great prizes...

Tech Events
Samsung QN990F 8K TV with Rewind logo

A sneak peek at Samsung’s futuristic projector, OLED TV’s next evolution, a new Audiolab stereo amp and more

By Kashfia Kabir published

Highlights from last week's biggest hi-fi and home cinema news.

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Eclipsa Audio: everything you need to know about Samsung’s new Dolby Atmos rival

By John Archer published

The first shots in a new audio format war or a big fuss about nothing?

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Krix LX-7 Linear LCR

Krix LX-7 Linear LCR

By Jez Ford published

It’s bar-shaped, but not your average soundbar. Instead this is a passive LCR speaker set designed to take its place within a full surround system – where it kicks some serious sonic arse.

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