
Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

Kids' headphones pale in comparison to their grown-up equivalents, but there is one feature I could do with...
By Joe Svetlik published
And it's not the stickers

Sony Bravia 5 vs X90L: how do these mid-range Sony TVs compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's latest mid-range TV looks seriously impressive – so what's changed since the X90L?

Audiolab's two new DACs aim to follow in the footsteps of the legendary M-DAC
By Joe Svetlik published
Nearly 15 years after the M-DAC, Audiolab has announced two new DACs that are direct descendants.

Sony WF-C710N vs WF-C700N: which five-star budget wireless earbuds are the better buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Two Sony earbuds, but are the new C710N a substantial upgrade?

PS5 Slim vs PS5: what's the difference?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Not only is it slimmer, it has more modern USB ports and more storage, too. But is the PS5 Slim better value than the original PS5?

Bowers & Wilkins Px7 S3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which noise-cancelling pair is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
B&W's latest flagship headphones add spatial audio – but how do they compare to Bose's finest?

Sony Bravia 8 II vs A95L: which five-star OLED TV should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony has upgraded its five-star OLED – but would its predecessor be the smarter buy?

iPad Mini 7: price, features and everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
With a more powerful processor and new finishes, the latest iPad Mini is quite a proposition.

5 special edition record players that demand to be seen and heard
By Joe Svetlik published
When renowned turntable makers collaborate with bands, designers and car companies, good things happen.

ATC's new speaker is designed for less-than-perfect rooms
By Joe Svetlik published
No space? No problem! The ATC SCM20ASL was designed with awkward spaces in mind.

Buying your first record player? Here are 8 questions you should ask yourself
By Joe Svetlik published
A pre-purchase checklist

How to spot fake records: 10 tips to avoiding counterfeit vinyl
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Looking for some new vinyl this Record Store Day? Here are 10 tips on how to avoid buying a fake by mistake.

Why not celebrate Record Store Day with a limited-edition gold turntable?
By Joe Svetlik published
Available in US stores only

JBL Charge 6 vs Charge 5: which Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Charge 6 has a bigger, bassier sound, but what other improvements has JBL made?

Google TV Streamer vs Amazon Fire TV Cube: which is the best streaming device?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Wooed by Google Gemini? Smitten with Alexa? Or undecided? We dive into the details...

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: should you upgrade?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Is the new kid on the block worth ditching your trusty Chromecast for? We compare Google's newest streamer with its predecessor.

Sony 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sony is filling the gaps in its existing range, with three new TVs coming soon.

9 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.

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?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: how do the flagship phones compare?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Can Samsung's improvements elevate the S25 Ultra above Apple's top-of-the-range iPhone?

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?

JBL Flip 6 dips below £80 for the first time this year
By Joe Svetlik published
£79 for the JBL Flip 6 is a great deal – and the biggest discount so far this year.

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.
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