Lewis Empson
Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.
Latest articles by Lewis Empson

I've upgraded my TV for a bigger screen size, and it's taught me that bigger really is better when it comes to home cinema
By Lewis Empson published
The jump from 55 inches to 65 inches seals the cinematic deal

The best 48-inch OLED TV that I've tested this year is on sale right now – and no, it's not the LG C5
By Lewis Empson published
Score £100 off plus a cashback bonus

Sony could beat Samsung and Hisense to the punch with two new RGB Mini LED TVs in 2026
By Lewis Empson published
Will we see the Bravia 9 II next year?

Samsung Galaxy S25 Plus
By Esat Dedezade published
Samsung's refined flagship delivers premium build quality, a vibrant display, and all-day battery life – ideal if you don’t need the extra bells and whistles of its pricier Ultra sibling.

Google TV is getting a huge performance upgrade – but you're going to have to wait for it
By Lewis Empson published
Quicker app launching and improved 4K and 8K performance are on the way

Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2025: budget to premium disc players
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Best AV receivers 2025: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.

This new TV trend championed by Hisense and Samsung is a huge win for sustainability – now I wish every TV manufacturer would join in
By Lewis Empson published
LG isn't far behind either

Hey Google, where is the Pixel Tablet 2 music fans have been waiting for?
By Lewis Empson published
A new audio-first tablet would be a perfect addition to the new range

Panasonic Z95B (TV-65Z95B)
By Lewis Empson published
Can Panasonic’s highly anticipated OLED TV live up to the lofty expectations?

Samsung bites back against TCL and Hisense by launching its own 115-inch Mini LED TV
By Lewis Empson published
Big screens with big price tags

Best soundbars 2025: options for every need, recommended by our experts
By Robyn Quick, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our experts pick the very best soundbars to help you boost your home cinema sound, no matter your budget.

Best projectors 2025: budget, 4K and ultra-short-throw
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

Do you really need a new TV? These 3 simple tips are eco-friendly solutions that could also save you money
By Lewis Empson published
Stop! Try these before you bin your TV

This Award-winning 4K projector delivers a fuss-free cinematic image that you'll love – and it's £150 off right now
By Lewis Empson published
The W1800 is a gem of a projector, and it's even cheaper than usual

I set up a garden cinema with Xgimi's latest portable projector – it was going so well, before one thing let it down
By Lewis Empson published
Its big portable feature is also a bit of a letdown

A new Apple TV 4K could finally be on the way – these are the upgrades I'd like to see
By Lewis Empson published
Complete with a powerful processor that supports AI features

Apple Music is great, but it could be even better if it swiped this one key streaming feature from Spotify
By Lewis Empson published
AirPlay could learn a thing or two from Spotify Connect

IFA 2025 is fast approaching – here's what we're hoping to see
By Lewis Empson published
Hopes are high for new TVs, headphones and projectors

Panasonic Z90B (TV-48Z90B)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Can Panasonic bring its “as the director intended” magic to small OLED TVs with the Z90B?

PS4 support could finally be coming to an end – but don't worry if you're still using one to play Blu-ray discs
By Lewis Empson published
The PS4 should still soldier on as a Blu-ray player

Samsung's new super-premium TV features an all-new panel technology that could dethrone OLED – though it doesn't come cheap
By Lewis Empson published
Say hello to Micro RGB

I spent 10 hours on trains listening to the Sony WH-1000XM6 – and it convinced me to upgrade my beloved XM4 headphones
By Lewis Empson published
A noisy train journey was all it took...
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