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

TCL C7L
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedOur favourite mid-range Mini LED TV is getting a super-powered upgrade

Majority Bowfell Halo Atmos
By Robyn Quick published
Can this compact and strikingly affordable Dolby Atmos soundbar system make its mark?

Hisense and TCL are heading down two very different paths thanks to RGB Mini LED – but I think there’s a wider issue
By Lewis Empson published
Is this all-new premium panel tech? Or just another version of LCD?

Hisense UR8
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedHisense's step-down RGB Mini LED is feature-packed

Sony’s new Dolby Atmos soundbar has two key upgrades – and could finally dethrone the king
By Lewis Empson published
All the ingredients are here, but can Sony prevail?

Philips has created the gaming TV of my dreams – and it's all thanks to these two features
By Lewis Empson published
The OLED911 could (literally) be a glowing example of a gaming TV done right

Philips OLED911
By Lewis Empson published
Not yet ratedPhilips' all-new premium OLED TV makes an impressive first outing

I traded my Award-winning wireless earbuds for a pair of “trendy” wired earbuds – is being stylish worth the sonic sacrifices?
By Lewis Empson published
I'm putting Gen Z's approach to audio to the test

LG’s latest OLED TVs include an alternative to Dolby Atmos made by its biggest rival
By Lewis Empson last updated
This open-source immersive audio format is coming to more TVs

Sky Stream and Glass customers just got a huge free streaming-focused upgrade
By Lewis Empson published
Here's how to activate it

Philips announces 2026 TV lineup with Tandem OLED, RGB Mini LED and Dolby Vision 2 Max
By Lewis Empson published
Philips is going all-in with its 2026 TVs

Amazon Fire TV Omni QLED (QL65F602U)
By Lewis Empson published
Can Amazon keep its place in the competitive budget TV market?

The LG C-series is a bit of a mess right now, and it’s all the better for it
By Lewis Empson published
Can the C-series decide if it’s a mid-range or a flagship OLED TV?

OLED vs QLED: which is the best TV technology?
By Lewis Empson last updated
LG is the boss of OLED and Samsung was once loyal to QLED but is now playing away. So what's the difference? And which is better?

LG C6 (OLED65C6)
By Tom Parsons published
Brighter, richer and more refined, the LG C6 sets a new benchmark for step-down OLED TVs.

Three crucial lessons Dolby Atmos soundbars could learn from “proper” home cinema audio systems
By Lewis Empson published
Soundbars could learn a thing or two from their elders

I’m obsessed with new MacBook Neo, but what I really want is a cheaper Apple TV 4K
By Lewis Empson published
Apple’s new entry-level strategy could also be applied to its AV offerings

Adventures in AV: LG Sound Suite didn't hit the sonic mark, but we're really impressed by its headlining feature
By Lewis Empson published
FlexConnect makes a bold and cinematic first impression

Sorry Sonos and LG, but your Dolby Atmos soundbars won't work in my living room until you add this feature
By Lewis Empson published
This connectivity feature is a must

Another Apple event passes by – where on Earth is the new Apple TV 4K?
By Lewis Empson published
And don't get me started on HomePods

Best LG TVs 2026: 3 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts
By Lewis Empson last updated
Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

The best Amazon Fire TV Stick deals
By Lewis Empson last updated
The deals have landed and there are big savings on the Fire TV Stick 4K, Fire TV Stick Lite and more

LG Sound Suite system
By Tom Parsons published
LG’s FlexConnect-powered Dolby Atmos home cinema system has Sonos in its sights.
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