Hi-Fi

DAB radio: Revo SuperConnect Stereo on a windowsill

Best internet radios 2025: modern radios with streaming smarts

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys With internet connectivity and free streaming to boot, the best internet radios are fit for the 21st century.

Best Buys
Fiio F12 R2R headphone amplifier front shot

Fiio's versatile desktop DAC is designed to supercharge your headphones and offer a "natural, organic sound"

By Harry McKerrell published

Fiio unveils the K13 R2R

DACs
Ruark MR1 Mk3 active speakers

Heading to uni? Here are 7 affordable audio products every music-loving student should have

By Harry McKerrell published

Be the (audio) king of the campus

Hi-Fi
Sharp RP-TT100 turntable on a wooden counter

This AV brand has made a surprise addition to the growing affordable turntable market

By Harry McKerrell published

This wasn't on our 2025 bingo card

Turntables

What made the original NAD 3020 budget amplifier such a legend?

By Ketan Bharadia published

We talk to engineer Taresh Vadgama, who has spent over 40 years with NAD, and take a deep dive into the legendary budget amplifier's design

Stereo Amplifiers
Fell Audio Fell Amp integrated amplifier

Fell Audio Fell Amp

By Ketan Bharadia published

Fell Audio’s first amplifier is well-equipped, but does it have the sonic talent to worry the class leaders?

Stereo Amplifiers
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Headphones

AirPods Pro 3 v AirPods 4 with ANC banner image

AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods 4 with ANC: what are the differences between Apple's noise-cancelling earbuds?

By Harry McKerrell published

Wireless Earbuds

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen): what are the differences between these wireless ANC earbuds?

By Joe Svetlik published

Wireless Earbuds
AirPods Pro 3 floating out of their case and AirPods Pro 2 in their case on a grey and red background

Apple AirPods Pro 3 vs AirPods Pro 2: what are the differences?

By Andy Madden published

Wireless Earbuds

I heard Beyerdynamic's newest wireless over-ear headphones at IFA – should Sennheiser be worried?

By Robyn Quick published

Wireless Headphones

I think Apple’s obsession with the fit of the AirPods Pro 3 is great news for sound quality – here’s why

By Andy Madden published

Wireless Earbuds
Yamaha YH-4000 and YH-C3000 wired headphones on a black background

Yamaha’s new hand-crafted high-end headphones promise serious audiophile sound quality

By Andy Madden published

Headphones
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Speakers

Best computer speakers 2025: upgrade your desktop audio with our 5 expert picks

By Kashfia Kabir last updated

Best Buys The best desktop speakers deliver great sound without taking up too much space, ideal for a small room or home office.

Best Buys
Sonos Era 300 placed next to the Audio Pro C20 on a desk

Best wireless speakers 2025: tried and tested by our expert team

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Whether you're spending big or currently coin conscious, these are the best wireless speakers on the market

Best Buys
Focal Theva No.1 standmount speakers

Focal Theva No.1

By Ketan Bharadia published

Focal’s Theva No.1 is a capable pair of standmounters that excels in delivering scale and sonic authority.

Hi-Fi Speakers
A white Amazon Echo Dot (5th gen) smart speaker shot from above. It is sitting on a wooden table next to a lamp and a small statuette of a hare.

Best Alexa speakers 2025: Amazon's voice-powered smart speakers tried and tested

By Harry McKerrell last updated

Best Buys Combining great sound with useful voice-controlled features, these are the best Alexa smart speakers tested by our expert team

Best Buys
HomePod Mini

Apple HomePod Mini 2: everything we know so far and 4 things we want

By Luke Edwards last updated

Could Apple improve on the HomePod Mini for a super sequel? We've rounded up the latest rumours and what we want to see.

Wireless Speakers
KEF Q3 Meta standmount speakers

KEF Q3 Meta

By Harry McKerrell published

The Q3 Meta harness KEF’s latest innovations to terrific effect, resulting in speakers that outperform their reasonably affordable price point.

Hi-Fi Speakers
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TV & Home Cinema

TCL C7K (65C7K)

By John Archer published

Step-down Mini LED model is arguably the pick of TCL’s 2025 TV range

Televisions

We’ve spent months testing 2025’s latest sets – and three new OLED TVs are a cut above the rest

By Alastair Stevenson published

Our home cinema experts have had their hands full (of OLEDs) recently

Televisions

Best OLED TV 2025: the 3 sets our reviewers recommend revealed

By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated

Our expert TV reviews team offers its advice on which OLEDs are best

Televisions

One of my favourite sci-fi films is getting a long-overdue 4K Blu-ray release complete with Dolby Atmos and Vision

By Lewis Empson published

The Grid has never looked so good

TV & Home Cinema
Metz MQE7600 4K TV

Metz MQE7600 (65MQE7600ZUK)

By John Archer published

Venerable German brand Metz turns to Tivo, Freely and Quantum Dots to try and make its mark on the UK.

Televisions

I saw Xgimi’s new hardcore 4K projector at IFA – should Sony and JVC be worried?

By Robyn Quick published

Will the Titan live up to its name?

Projectors
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Streaming & Entertainment

This classic thriller is 100%-rated on Rotten Tomatoes and a surprisingly good test for any home cinema

By Richard Trenholm published

This classic thriller will test your nerves along with your home cinema

Streaming & Entertainment
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Plus held in front of a yellow surface. On screen is 'Heat Waves' by Glass Animals on Tidal.

Best music streaming services 2025: free streams to hi-res audio

By Joe Svetlik last updated

Best Buys The best music streaming services offer slick interfaces, high-quality audio and access to millions of tracks – here are the top choices.

Best Buys

Spotify Lossless: release date, price and all the official details on the long-awaited higher-quality streams

By Becky Roberts, Joe Svetlik last updated

Everything you need to know about Spotify's new Lossless better-than-CD quality streaming tier.

Music Streaming
Spotify HiFi

An excruciating timeline of our eight-year wait for Spotify (HiFi) Lossless

By Becky Roberts last updated

With Spotify's Lossless tier eight years in the making, let’s take a trip through the hi-res streaming journey so far...

Music Streaming

My laziness has been rewarded: Spotify HiFi (well, Lossless) is finally here

By Tom Parsons published

Switching streaming services is hard, but music quality is also important

Music Streaming

The hotly rumoured new Apple TV 4K streamer still isn't here – I'm not surprised, but I am losing patience

By Lewis Empson published

The best streaming device is overdue for an upgrade

Streaming Hardware
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Dali, Bluesound and JBL: here are the five latest hi-fi and home cinema announcements that have piqued our interest

By Lewis Empson published

Plus a tiny new iFi DAC and Google's latest premium Android smartphone

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Apple event 2025 live: all the AirPods Pro 3 and iPhone 17 news direct from our experts

By Alastair Stevenson last updated

Keep on top of all the Apple news in real time with our live hub!

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Small Dolby Atmos soundbars, a new Vision for home cinema, Technics turntable and more

By Alastair Stevenson published

Last week was a particularly eventful one for our hi-fi and home cinema experts

AV

Five-star OLED TVs galore, incredible hi-fi speakers and more tested and recommended by our experts

By Alastair Stevenson published

It was a hugely busy but rewarding month for our hi-fi and home cinema experts

AV

What Hi-Fi? Awards 2025 – all the details and key dates revealed

By Alastair Stevenson last updated

Our 43rd What Hi-Fi? Awards are happening, these are the key dates and deadlines

AV

Monitor Audio's Bronze speakers, a Musical Fidelity amplifier, and Yamaha's Dolby Atmos soundbar are all being tested this month

By Kashfia Kabir published

Our test rooms are packed with new hi-fi and AV goodies this month

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