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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

Bang & Olufsen turns 100, new hope for cheap OLED TVs, Audio-Technica hi-fi treats, and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published 27 October 25

Another week, another entry into our Rewind news digest

Hisense delivered three shining home cinema stars this year – but none of them are TVs

By Alastair Stevenson Published 24 October 25

If you want a solid UST, coffee table projector or Dolby Atmos soundbar system, then we have some good news

TV & Home Cinema

Sony Xperia 1 VII

By Lewis Empson Published 23 October 25

Can Sony deliver another smartphone that’s focused on delivering a top-notch AV experience?

Smartphones & Tablets

Bang & Olufsen is celebrating 100 years of making noise – but its biggest achievement is about more than hi-fi

By Alastair Stevenson Published 23 October 25

I’ve heard its best, but it’s the firm’s green focus that impresses me most

3 Comments

Hi-Fi

After months of testing we have just completely changed our 50-inch TV recommendations

By Alastair Stevenson Published 21 October 25

We have not one, but three new recommended 50-inch TVs

Televisions

Awards upsets, new Michell turntables, a five-star Dolby Atmos surprise and more

By Alastair Stevenson Published 20 October 25

Welcome to the latest instalment of our weekly hi-fi and home cinema news digest

These four thrilling discs have been on repeat in the What Hi-Fi? test room this month

By Robyn Quick Published 17 October 25

But what makes them so special?

Sony Bravia 8 65-inch OLED TV in corner of testing room on wooden AV rack with insects on screen

Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)

By Alastair Stevenson Last updated 16 October 25

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?

Updated

The Sonos Beam (Gen 2) deserves its latest What Hi-Fi? Award – but I’ve got a small complaint

By Alastair Stevenson Published 16 October 25

Not all of us have the space for a full width bar…

Soundbars

It's been a great year for OLEDs, but TCL is rapidly turning into 2025's biggest home cinema redemption story

By Alastair Stevenson Published 16 October 25

We all love a comeback story…

Televisions

Five-star OLED TV shootouts, hi-fi speaker showdowns and more – the What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 are the most interesting I've seen to date

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

We’ve seen a lot of changes to this year’s list of winners and that’s great news for hi-fi and home cinema fans

We just ran a Live Q&A on our Awards winners – and you can still read our answers here!

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

As well as this year’s Award winners, we are also announcing our first of, hopefully, many Live Q&A sessions

Best Blu-ray players 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Blu-ray Players

The Sony Bravia 8 II TV on a white background. On screen is a shadowy figure seen from behind, on a hill overlooking a city at night.

Best TVs 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Televisions

Best soundbars 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Soundbars

Best standmount speakers 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Speakers

Best floorstanding speakers 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Speakers

Best turntables 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

3 Comments

Turntables

Best wireless speakers 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Wireless Speakers

Best music streamers 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Music Streamers

Best CD players 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

CD Players

Laser home cinema projector: Sony VPL-XW5000ES

Best projectors 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Projectors

Best radios 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Radio

Bowers & Wilkins 606 607 S3 speaker package white

Best speaker packages 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Surround Sound Systems

Best tablets 2025

By Alastair Stevenson Published 14 October 25

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025

Tablets

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