
Alastair Stevenson
Alastair is What Hi-Fi?’s editor in chief. He has well over a decade’s experience as a journalist working in both B2C and B2B press. During this time he’s covered everything from the launch of the first Amazon Echo to government cyber security policy. Prior to joining What Hi-Fi? he served as Trusted Reviews’ editor-in-chief. Outside of tech, he has a Masters from King’s College London in Ethics and the Philosophy of Religion, is an enthusiastic, but untalented, guitar player and runs a webcomic in his spare time.
Latest articles by Alastair Stevenson

I just tested one of 2025's best small OLEDs – and it proves most companies are focusing on the wrong thing
By Alastair Stevenson published
OLED has a bright future, but it needs more than that to be truly great

Composure over razzmatazz – why these understated five-star hi-fi speakers are the ones I’m lusting after
By Alastair Stevenson published
Be right back, I need to visit my local hi-fi shop

This is the only OLED TV to tempt me this year – but I still wouldn’t recommend upgrading yet
By Alastair Stevenson published
As the director intended picture quality and excellent app support aren’t enough to tempt me to upgrade to this awesome OLED, yet...

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

I've searched high and low and there's a drought of good cheap TV deals
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Nearly all the affordable sets we’ve reviewed and recommend have been cheaper in the past

I tested two of 2025's most-anticipated small OLED TVs – and I have one big piece of advice for potential buyers
By Alastair Stevenson published
We’ve said it once and we’ll say it again: you need to budget for a soundbar as well when buying a TV

Watch the best Batman movie before it leaves Prime Video
By Alastair Stevenson published
Sometimes things don't need to be dark to be good

Samsung’s small OLED TV tested, new five-star hi-fi speakers, Yamaha’s latest Dolby Atmos soundbar system and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news direct from our experts

Yamaha's cutting edge Dolby Atmos soundbar could fix a big issue I've had with past systems – but a key concern remains
By Alastair Stevenson published
Atmos packages are on the up, in multiple ways...

Samsung S90F (QE48S90F)
By Alastair Stevenson published
Competitive pricing, small size, flawless gaming specifications; there’s a lot to like about Samsung’s step-down OLED.

An OLED TV shootout, unique five-star amp from Chord, new Onkyo hi-fi and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Another week, another entry into our regular hi-fi and home cinema news digest

Two Dolby Atmos soundbars, awesome wireless earbuds, a specialist hi-fi treat and more earn five-star ratings
By Alastair Stevenson published
Here’s what you need to know about the top hi-fi and home cinema hardware we tested last month

LG’s C-series OLED TVs are good, but they could be so much better – here’s how
By Alastair Stevenson published
Small changes could go a long way, especially on LG's step-down OLEDs

Samsung Galaxy Z Flip 7
By Lewis Empson published
Samsung’s latest smartphone is its most convincing foldable yet, but does it deliver a flipping good AV experience?

If you have deep pockets, this five-star, money no object, OLED TV is the one to get
By Alastair Stevenson published
If you’re cash rich and willing to pay for the best home movie experience possible on a TV, this is the set we recommend

Best OLED TV 2025: 4 top picks direct from our reviewers
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Our expert TV review team offers its advice on which OLEDs are best

Five-star Bose earbuds, affordable hi-fi from Monitor Audio and Musical Fidelity, a Dolby Atmos-ready Sonos rival, and much more
By Alastair Stevenson published
It was another busy week for the What Hi-Fi? team…

The new LG C5 OLED is a fantastic five-star TV – but here's why I won't be upgrading
By Alastair Stevenson published
Do you already own an LG C-series OLED TV? Think twice before you consider it the 2025 model.

It’s no OLED, but this is the best cheap 70-inch TV we’ve tested
By Alastair Stevenson published
It’s not perfect, but this Sharp is by far the best giant TV we’ve tested in quite some time

Best cheap TVs 2025: 7 fantastic value sets for movie fans tested
By Tom Parsons last updated
best buys For very little money you can buy a 4K HDR TV with a great smart platform and decent gaming specs.

Ozzy Osbourne and Black Sabbath helped cement my love of vinyl – RIP the Prince of Darkness
By Alastair Stevenson published
An ode, to one of music’s greats – your legacy extended far beyond metal

LG C5 (OLED48C5)
By Alastair Stevenson published
LG’s sixth-generation 48-inch LG C5 is here and brings the same core benefits that made its predecessors great, plus a few minor upgrades.

Pro-Ject’s latest headphone amp, Beyerdynamic wireless headphones, a Dolby Atmos surprise and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
The wheels keep on turning in the world of hi-fi and home cinema – here’s what you need to know
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