
Alastair Stevenson
Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

Sky says it's not after OLED TV buyers with Glass Gen 2 – and I think that's a mistake
By Alastair Stevenson published
An OLED from Sky makes a lot of sense in the current market

Best headphones with a mic 2025: top options for music and calls tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are the best options we've tested.

Rewind: five-star wireless headphones for audiophiles, why Apple should buy an OLED TV heavyweight and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema headlines from last week in one handy place.

The Super Bowl in Dolby Atmos could be a match made in heaven – but only if they don't fumble the play
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’ve watched loads of sports in Dolby Atmos, and not all of the experiences were great…

Pick of the Month: five-star Dali wireless headphones, Technics earbuds plus a hi-fi surprise
By Alastair Stevenson published
These are the top scoring hi-fi and home cinema products we reviewed last month.

Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Updated The Bravia 8 is the only new OLED TV from Sony this year, but can it fill the shoes of its Award-winning predecessor?

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

Is hi-fi getting better? The What Hi-Fi? team wants to know your thoughts!
By Alastair Stevenson published
We want to hear your thoughts on a key question plaguing many hi-fi fans minds!

In for Review: the B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition, Theatre Bar 8 and more tested
By Alastair Stevenson published
Welcome to the first entry of the What Hi-Fi? team’s In for Review column!

Rewind: Next-generation OLED TVs, our verdict on Dali’s latest speakers and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest.

One of the UK's most iconic cinemas is under threat – and it needs your help
By Robyn Quick published
The Prince Charles Cinema is a gem for movie lovers across the UK, and it's facing the threat of closure.

Sony's new open earbuds are good, but we are sticking with our older recommendation – for now
By Alastair Stevenson published
We’ve just tested the new Sony LinkBuds Open (WF-L910) and, while they’re an improvement, they’re too expensive right now.

Philips has finally fixed one of my biggest problems with most flagship OLED TVs
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Philips OLED950 is here, and I’m most excited about something it has taken away, rather than added to its flagship set.

Rewind: Rega’s new turntable reviewed, fresh rumblings about Sony’s next-gen headphones and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our experts detail the top home cinema and hi-fi news to break over the past week.

Adventures in AV: The Galaxy S25 is cool, but I want Samsung to make a proper “home cinema in a hand”
By Alastair Stevenson published
Oi Samsung! Where’s the giant iPad Pro rival we’ve been waiting for?

Just tested! We have a new best value Mini LED TV
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’ve tested some of the biggest and brightest Mini LEDs available, and this four star Hisense is now the one I recommend to most people.

I wish Samsung had taken a page out of Apple's audio playbook with the Galaxy S25
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Why, oh why didn’t Samsung make the Galaxy S25 the launchpad for its Dolby Atmos rival on mobile?

Panasonic's finally (half) fixed one of my biggest gripes with its flagship OLED TVs
By Alastair Stevenson published
Panasonic’s reduced the sizes of the speaker system on its flagship OLED – and I’m all for the move.

Hisense U7N (65U7N)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense’s middle-child Mini LED TV is a solid option for most people.

Rewind: new Dali headphones and B&W earbuds tested, plus fresh drama at Sonos
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was another busy week in the world of hi-fi and home cinema. Here’s what you need to know.

I test OLED TVs for a living – and trust me, different sizes perform differently
By Alastair Stevenson published
It’s just common sense that size makes a difference with TVs, so why do so many people think it doesn’t?

Rewind: next-generation OLED TVs, Onkyo’s return and our verdict on Sony’s new projector
By Alastair Stevenson published
CES 2025 may have dominated the headlines, but there was a lot going on in hi-fi and home cinema outside of the Las Vegas show.

CES 2025 live: all the latest hi-fi and home cinema launches from the world's biggest tech show
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Our team of audio and TV experts are live at CES 2025 hunting the best products movie and music fans need to know about.
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