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Latest Reviews

Sony KD-49XH9505 review

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The XH9505 is the latest in a long line of superb 49in TVs from Sony.

Samsung QE55Q90T review

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Samsung’s top 4K model for 2020 is punchy, feature-packed and good value.

Spendor Classic 1/2 review

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Spendor’s Classic 1/2 wraps thoroughly modern sound quality in a rich blanket of retro charm.

Panasonic TX-55HZ1000B review

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The first Panasonic OLED of 2020 is one of the very best TVs you can currently buy.

Sony WH-1000XM4 review

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Sony’s WH-1000XM4 noise-cancelling headphones promise comfort, clever features and superb sound quality. Do they deliver?

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live review

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Samsung’s ambitious wireless earbuds have an innovative new design and plenty of features, but is the sound up to scratch?

Hands on: Samsung Galaxy Note 20 (Note 20 Ultra) review

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Formidable flagship phones but do either the Samsung Galaxy Note 20 or the Note 20 Ultra justify the high price tag?

Philips 55OLED805 review

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Philips’s core OLED model for 2020 has all the ingredients to be a massive success.

dCS Bartók review

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The dCS Bartók is a hugely capable music streamer, DAC and headphone amp, but why does it cost so much?

Audio-Technica ATH-AWAS Zakura review

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Audio-Technica’s ATH-AWAS Zakuras deliver a premium sound, but they tend to favour analysis over the dramatic.

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Latest News

Marantz announces 12 Series Special Edition amplifier and SACD player

By Becky Roberts

The PM-12 Special Edition amplifier and SA-12 Special Edition SACD player are revamps of the original models that were made solely for the Japanese market.

Sky's next slate of TV shows in HDR is here

By Becky Roberts

Britannia and Cobra are available in HDR now, with four more TV shows due by the end of next month...

Want cheap AirPods? These Enacfire wireless earbuds are just £25 at Amazon

Want cheap AirPods? Save 75% on these Enacfire wireless earbuds at Amazon

By What Hi-Fi?

Just £25.50 today only, the Enacfire G20s promise a 48-hour battery and IPX8 water resistance... not bad on paper.

Apple countersues headphones giant over alleged wireless patent infringements

Apple countersues headphone giant over wireless patent infringements

By Becky Roberts

Apple has hit back at Koss' patent lawsuit, claiming that the allegations are "baseless".

Bluesound kit owners can stream Jazz Re:Fest in hi-res for free

BluOS kit owners will be able to stream JAZZ RE:FEST in MQA hi-res for free

By What Hi-Fi?

The festival will be streamed in hi-res through the BluOS Controller app on Sunday 23rd August...

Xbox Series S confirmed by controller packaging

Xbox Series S console confirmed by controller packaging

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The packaging for the next-gen Xbox controller mentions the rumoured Xbox Series S, confirming the name of Microsoft's lower-priced console.

Audiovector R 6-series speaker brings 112 changes over predecessor

Audiovector R 6-series teased, brings 112 changes over predecessor

By Becky Roberts

The Danish brand has shed some light on the newest member of its R-series, due in September...

McIntosh and Sonus Faber to branch out into car audio systems

McIntosh and Sonus Faber announce car audio partnership

By Andy Madden

McIntosh and Sous Faber are partnering with Alps Alpine to bring in-car audio systems to select vehicles from 2021.

IFA 2020 Special Edition preview: what to expect from this year's modified show

By Becky Roberts

This year, Europe's biggest annual tech conference will be unlike any before it...

Thom York releases final mix in exclusive Sonos Radio series

Sonos Radio's third and final Thom Yorke mix is now available

By What Hi-Fi?

The Radiohead frontman has just dropped his Sonos Radio swansong. Here's how to listen for free...

50-inch 4K TV deal: 5-star Panasonic slashed in price at Amazon

50-inch 4K TV deal: five-star Panasonic slashed in price at Amazon

By Becky Scarrott

Deals Looking for a cheap deal on a fantastic 50-inch 4K TV? This Panasonic offer is an absolute steal.

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Linn overhauls its Majik DSM entry-level network streamer

By Becky Roberts

The all-new Majik DSM adopts the Selekt DSM's refreshed design and promises performance improvements over its predecessor.

Sony WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones officially unveiled

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The Sony WH-1000XM4 could be the firm's most important pair of wireless, noise-cancelling headphones yet.

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Latest Advice

Xbox Series X: release date, specs, games, news

Xbox Series X: specs, release date and news for the new Xbox

By Andy Madden

Your complete guide to the Xbox Series X covers everything including specs, launch date, controller, games and more

How to transfer music from Google Play Music to YouTube Music

How to transfer your music from Google Play Music to YouTube Music

By What Hi-Fi?

Google Play Music is closing, but this doesn't mean you lose all your music. Here's how to transfer it all to YouTube Music.

Sony 2020 TVs: 8K, 4K, Full HD, OLED, LCD - everything you need to know

Sony 2020 TV lineup: 4K, 8K, OLED, everything you need to know

By Dan Sung

The full skinny on the Sony 2020 TV line-up from top to bottom.

Samsung Galaxy Buds Live vs Apple AirPods Pro: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Apple and Samsung both offer noise-cancelling wireless earbuds, which headphones should you buy?

Panasonic 2020 TVs: everything you need to know

Panasonic 2020 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Becky Roberts

Here's all there is to know about Panasonic's six OLED and 13 LCD TVs for 2020...

Samsung 2020 TV lineup: everything you need to know

By Becky Roberts

Here's all there is to know about Samsung's TV range for 2020, featuring 8K QLED, 4K QLED and 4K LCD TVs.

Sony WH-1000XM4 vs Bose Noise Cancelling Headphones 700: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony and Bose both serve up excellent noise-cancelling headphones, but which pair comes out on top?

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: specs, power, features, pricing and controllers compared

PS5 vs Xbox Series X: specs, price and features compared

By What Hi-Fi?

Sony and Microsoft are both launching 8K games consoles in 2020 – but how do they compare?

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones: which is better?

Sony WH-1000XM3 vs Sony WH-1000XM4: which is better?

By What Hi-Fi?

Versus Sony's WH-1000XM4 wireless headphones go head-to-head with their predecessors – but which comes out on top?

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Latest Features

iPhone 12: price, design, release date, leaks and news

By Joe Svetlik

The iPhone 12 is expected to launch in a matter of weeks, so naturally lots of rumours have surfaced about what we can expect from the next iPhone...

15 of the best live streams and online virtual concerts

By Joe Cox

Get your live music fix with these online shows, this week featuring a classic R.E.M. Glastonbury performance.

20 of the best live albums to test your speakers

By Becky Roberts

If your itch for live music needs to be scratched, and you aren't prepared to turn down an excuse to give your hi-fi system a proper run out, track down these exceptional live albums...

Here's an excellent hi-fi system combining vinyl and streaming

By Jonathan Evans

After a complete stereo system that allows for vinyl playback and music streaming? Let us be your guide....

18 of the best film scenes to test picture quality

By Becky Roberts, Dan Sung

Feature Looking for film scenes to demo a new projector or TV? We have a selection...

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B&W 606 vs 607 speakers: which should you buy?

By Ketan Bharadia

We compare and contrast B&W's 606 speakers with their little brothers, the 607s, to find out which is the better buy.

Xbox Series X showcase: 5 questions left unanswered about the new Xbox

Xbox Series X games showcase: 5 big questions left unanswered

By Andy Madden

Xbox revealed more about its upcoming games line-up for the Series X, but we'd still like a few key questions answering.

25 of the best 1980s albums to test your speakers

By Andrew Murphy

We've put together some of the best albums from the 1980s to test your hi-fi system at home.

Listen to the What Hi-Fi? playlist 2020

By Andrew Murphy

Every time a new issue of What Hi-Fi? is published, we update our playlist (on Deezer, Qobuz, Spotify and Tidal) with music we've been listening to in the last month. So please, join us.

Enjoy CDs and streaming with this complete digital hi-fi system

By Jonathan Evans

Get the best of both digital worlds with this CD and streaming system

20 best pop songs to test your speakers

By Becky Scarrott

"I've never believed that pop music is escapist trash. There's always a darkness in it, even amidst great pop music" – Thom Yorke.

Here's a brilliant turntable, tablet and wireless speaker system

By Jonathan Evans

Building a hi-fi system requires knowing which components work well together. Let us be your guide, with these 13 super systems to suit a variety of listening preferences and budgets.

Latest Best Buys

Best gaming TVs 2020: 4K gaming TVs for PS5, Xbox Series X and all current consoles

By What Hi-Fi?

Best Buys The best gaming TVs for current and next-gen consoles.

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Best OLED TVs 2020: the best budget and premium OLED TVs

Best OLED TV 2020: the best budget and premium OLED TVs

By Andy Madden

Best Buys The best OLED TVs deliver some of the most stunning and immersive 4K pictures we've ever seen.

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Best HDR TVs 2020: the ultimate high dynamic range TVs

By What Hi-Fi?

best buys High Dynamic Range (HDR) is the TV technology to have right now, but you'll need a compatible TV to make the most of it.

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Best wireless noise-cancelling headphones 2020

By Tom Parsons

Best Buys Immerse yourself in music and leave the noisy world behind with our pick of the best wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

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Best noise-cancelling headphones 2020: in-ear, on-ear, budget and premium

Best noise-cancelling headphones 2020: in-ears and on-ears, budget to premium

By Tom Parsons

Best Buys Leave the noisy world behind and immerse yourself in music with our pick of the best noise-cancelling headphones.

Best Buys

Best noise-cancelling earbuds: the true wireless way to cut out background noise

Best noise-cancelling earbuds 2020: budget and premium

By Tom Bailey, Andy Madden

Best Buys We've got the best noise-cancelling earbuds for you across a range of prices, budget to premium.

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Best DACs 2020: USB, portable and desktop DACs

By Andy Madden

Best Buys The best DACs can really take a system to another level, and we've rounded up out top picks below.

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Best wireless earbuds 2020: budget and premium

Best wireless earbuds in Australia for 2020: budget and premium in-ears

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Best Buys Cut the cord and ditch the headband: we've reviewed the best wireless earbuds available so you can decide on which suit you best.

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Best soundbars 2020: the best TV speakers you can buy

Best soundbars in Australia for 2020: the best TV speakers you can buy

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Best Buys If a surround sound system is too expensive and space-consuming for you, then a soundbar will meet your needs perfectly.

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Best headphones 2020

By Dan Sung, Joe Svetlik

Best buys The very best headphones around, from cheap and cheerful to seriously expensive.

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Best TV 2020: budget to premium 4K Ultra HD TVs

By Joe Cox, Tom Parsons

Best Buys 4K Ultra HD TVs are more accessible and more affordable than ever, and these are the best ones for the job.

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Best floorstanding speakers 2020: budget to premium

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Best Buy Whatever your budget, we can recommend a pair of brilliant-sounding floorstanding speakers.

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