
Tom Parsons
Tom Parsons has been writing about TV, AV and hi-fi products (not to mention plenty of other 'gadgets' and even cars) for over 15 years. He began his career as What Hi-Fi?'s Staff Writer and is now the TV and AV Editor. In between, he worked as Reviews Editor and then Deputy Editor at Stuff, and over the years has had his work featured in publications such as T3, The Telegraph and Louder. He's also appeared on BBC News, BBC World Service, BBC Radio 4 and Sky Swipe. In his spare time Tom is a runner and gamer.
Latest articles by Tom Parsons

Giant TVs are getting better and cheaper, and I think I’d now choose one over a projector – but the perfect home cinema screen still doesn’t exist
By Tom Parsons published
Projectors have flaws – but so do the giant TVs that normal people can afford

TCL P7K (43P7K)
By John Archer published
Can TCL retain its heroic 2025 TV run going even with one of its most entry-level sets?

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: we tested 30 new projectors, but only these 6 are Award-winners
By Tom Parsons published
USTs, coffee table designs and super-serious home cinema models all win prizes

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.

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025: we tested more than 20 soundbars to find these 5 Dolby Atmos winners
By Tom Parsons published
From budget systems to super-premium solo bars, there’s something for everyone in our 2025 soundbars category

Best 50-inch TVs 2025: 3 fantastic sets tried, tested and recommended
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our expert advice on the best 48-inch, 49-inch and 50-inch TVs around right now, delivering 4K pictures, the latest features, streaming apps, and more.

Best TVs under £1000: affordable OLED, Mini LED and LCD models hand-picked by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Looking for a new TV for less than a grand? You've come to the right place, with 42- to 65-inch options to choose from

Hisense U8Q (65U8QTUK)
By John Archer published
A combination of massive brightness, often great backlight control and vivid colours makes the U8Q Hisense’s best TV to date.

KEF Q Concerto Meta 5.1 Speaker System
By Lewis Empson last updated
KEF makes a glorious return to our AV testing room with a new 5.1 surround-sound system.

Sony has just launched a new Bravia OLED TV – but it's not what you think it is
By Tom Parsons published
The curious case of the Bravia 8A

Best OLED TV 2025: 3 Award-winning sets recommended by our experts
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Our expert TV reviews team offers its advice on which OLEDs are best

Apple iPhone 17
By Lewis Empson, Tom Parsons published
The iPhone 17 brings a handful of new features, but do they make it a better handset for music and movies?

Hisense AX5125H
By Tom Parsons published
A complete Dolby Atmos sound system in a box for an exceptionally low price.

Epson EH-LS9000
By Tom Parsons published
Epson’s more affordable home cinema laser projector delivers movie (and game) magic.

LG C5 (OLED42C5)
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Solid picture quality, flawless gaming specifications and reliable app support in a tiny frame. What’s not to love?

Hisense M2 Pro
By Alastair Stevenson published
Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.

Apple TV
By Tom Parsons published
Six years on from launch, Apple TV has blossomed into one of the best streaming services around.

Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M3)
By Lewis Empson published
Apple’s latest iPad Air is a familiar affair, though it boasts a portable AV experience that is practically unrivalled for the money.

Epson EF-72
By Robyn Quick published
Sleek and flexible, Epson’s latest lifestyle projector is a strong entry to the market.

Our favourite OLED TV of 2025 is now down to its lowest price to date
By Tom Parsons published
Not just the very best flagship OLED, but also the most affordable

Forget Amazon Prime Day – if you want the best Fire TV Stick deal, shop here instead
By Tom Parsons published
The best cheap streaming stick is now even cheaper – and not at Amazon

All four of the best 2025 flagship OLED TVs are on sale, and I've ranked them so you know which to buy
By Tom Parsons published
LG G5 vs Panasonic Z95B vs Samsung S95F vs Sony Bravia 8 II

The 65-inch LG C5 OLED TV just hit a record-low price – and not at Amazon
By Tom Parsons published
£1100 off already!
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