Articles by: Joe Svetlik

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Joe has been writing about tech for 17 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine, Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more (including What Hi-Fi?). His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.

Articles by: Joe Svetlik

Western Electric 91E is a valve amp 150 years in the making

By Joe Svetlik published 22 March 23

The Western Electric 91E harnesses all of the company's 150+ years of knowhow to create a thoroughly modern valve amp.

LG G3 vs Sony A95L: will MLA OLED TV or its QD-OLED rival come out on top?

By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons last updated 8 August 23

Sony's A95L lands soon to take on the five-star LG G3. Can it outgun its LG rival?

Sony WF-1000XM5: release date, price, features and specs

By Joe Svetlik last updated 24 July 23

Sony's new premium wireless earbuds are official. Here's everything you need to know...

Castle Windsor Series loudspeakers are born and bred in Britain

By Joe Svetlik published 20 March 23

British Hi-Fi Week How better to kick off British Hi-Fi Week than with new Castle speakers that are designed and manufactured in the UK?

Sony WF-1000XM5 leak shows smaller earbud design, new case

By Joe Svetlik published 20 March 23

Leaked certification pictures of Sony's upcoming XM5 wireless earbuds show smaller buds and a new-look charging case.

Sonos Move 2: release date, price, updated features and design

By Harry McKerrell last updated 18 September 23

Sonos' sequel to its first portable Bluetooth speaker is here, and it's had a beefy update to match an equally beefy price.

Samsung S95C vs S95B: which Samsung QD-OLED TV is best?

Samsung S95C vs S95B: does Samsung's new QD-OLED TV beat its predecessor?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 11 August 23

Samsung's new QD-OLED TV looks a big improvement on the old model – here's how it compares.

A HomePod with a 7-inch screen will arrive next year, analyst says

Another new HomePod – this one with a big screen – will apparently arrive next year

By Joe Svetlik published 13 March 23

Apple's next HomePod will boast a 7-inch screen and will work as a smart home hub, according to Ming-Chi Kuo.

More hearing health features could come to AirPods soon, analyst predicts

By Joe Svetlik published 13 March 23

Mark Gurman reckons Apple's AirPods could start to work more like a bone fide hearing aid in the next year or two.

Sonos Era 300 vs Apple HomePod 2: which smart speaker is better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 27 March 23

Sonos' new smart speaker marks a new direction for the company, with versatility as its core. But can it beat the HomePod 2?

Sonos Era 100 vs Sonos One: which smart speaker should you buy?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 27 March 23

The Sonos One is being replaced by the Era 100. But should you buy the new model or hunt out a Sonos One?

Sony WF-1000XM5 could launch as soon as May, filing suggests

Sony WF-1000XM5 wireless earbuds could launch as soon as May, filing suggests

By Joe Svetlik published 27 February 23

Sony's next noise-cancelling wireless earbuds have popped up online, and they could launch in just a couple of months...

JBL Charge 5 vs JBL Xtreme 3: which Bluetooth speaker should you buy?

JBL Charge 5 vs JBL Xtreme 3: which Bluetooth speaker is best for you?

By Joe Svetlik published 23 February 23

Whether you want marathon battery life or a hardwearing device for outdoor adventures, one of these JBL Bluetooth speakers will likely be just the ticket...

Sony's new wireless headphones are a cheaper take on the WH-1000XM5

Sony's new wireless headphones are cheaper alternatives to the WH-1000XM5

By Joe Svetlik published 21 February 23

The Sony WH-CH720N offer the same Integrated Processor V1 as the firm's top-of-the-range XM5 for a fraction of the price.

Sonos Era 300 and Sonos Era 100 speakers

Sonos Era 300 and 100 images and prices leak: Bluetooth comes to Sonos home speakers

By Joe Svetlik published 21 February 23

Sonos' next speakers have leaked. Here's a sneak peek at the Sonos Era 300 and 100, along with a rough price.

You can now find out when Apple Music songs get Spatial Audio-fied

By Joe Svetlik published 20 February 23

Want to know when your Apple Music tracks are available in Spatial Audio? There's an app for that...

Is Sony working on dedicated gaming wireless earbuds for PS5?

Is Sony working on dedicated wireless earbuds for PS5?

By Joe Svetlik published 20 February 23

Sony's rumoured gaming wireless earbuds and headset are due to launch in the next 12 months, sources say.

Beats Studio Buds vs Beats Fit Pro: which wireless Beats buds are best?

Beats Studio Buds vs Beats Fit Pro: which wireless Beats earbuds are best?

By Joe Svetlik published 14 February 23

Whether you're a casual listener or gym-goer, there's probably a pair of Beats earbuds for you...

The Dark Side Of The Moon's mega-money 50th-anniverary boxset includes new Dolby Atmos mix

By Joe Svetlik published 13 February 23

The 50th Anniversary Deluxe Box Set includes a new Dolby Atmos mix on Blu-ray disc, among other gems.

JBL Charge 5 vs Flip 5: which wireless speaker should you buy?

JBL Charge 5 vs Flip 5: which five-star Bluetooth speaker is best for you?

By Joe Svetlik published 8 February 23

Both JBL's Flip and Charge speakers offer portability, Bluetooth and waterproofness in one great package, but which one is best for you?

Philips Fidelio L4 ANC headphones take aim at the Sony XM5

By Joe Svetlik published 7 February 23

With lower-distortion drivers, Bluetooth 5.3 and LDAC onboard, the L4 could challenge the best ANC headphones around...

Apple could introduce higher-end iPhone Ultra model above the Pro Max

Apple could introduce a higher-end iPhone Ultra model above the Pro Max

By Joe Svetlik published 6 February 23

The iPhone 16 range could feature an Ultra variant that would sit above the Pro Max – here is what to expect.

Samsung Galaxy S23 vs Apple iPhone 14: which will be better?

By Joe Svetlik published 1 February 23

Samsung's new Galaxy S23 has its sights set firmly on the iPhone 14. But does it score a direct hit, or miss the target entirely?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: which range-topper is best?

Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra vs Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max: which is better?

By Joe Svetlik last updated 28 February 23

Is Samsung's new top-of-the-range smartphone better than Apple's priciest model?

Denon launches flagship AVC-A1H and high-powered AVC-X4800H AV amps

By Joe Svetlik published 31 January 23

Denon's news amps were announced back in September, and are now available.

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