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

The best OLED TV deals: huge savings on 5-star sets from LG, Sony and more
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Deals Great savings on the top-scoring OLED TVs we have tried and tested, from 42-inch to 77-inch models.

Sky should have resurrected a key hi-fi partnership with its Glass Gen 2 TV
By Alastair Stevenson published
Based on my experience, In-built TV speakers can only take you so far…

Best OLED TV 2025: our reviewers' 3 recommendations for every budget
By Alastair Stevenson, Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Our TV reviewers detail the top-scoring OLED TVs they'd personally recommend for every budget and type of viewer.

Sky says it's not after OLED TV buyers with Glass Gen 2 – and I think that's a mistake
By Alastair Stevenson published
An OLED from Sky makes a lot of sense in the current market

Bristol Hi-Fi Show 2025: dates, tickets and what to expect
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
What can we expect from this year’s Bristol Hi-Fi Show? Here’s what you need to know

Best headphones with a mic 2025: top options for music and calls tested
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Want a great pair of headphones for phone calls and video chats? These are the best options we've tested.

Rewind: five-star wireless headphones for audiophiles, why Apple should buy an OLED TV heavyweight and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the top hi-fi and home cinema headlines from last week in one handy place.

The Super Bowl in Dolby Atmos could be a match made in heaven – but only if they don't fumble the play
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’ve watched loads of sports in Dolby Atmos, and not all of the experiences were great…

Pick of the Month: five-star Dali wireless headphones, Technics earbuds plus a hi-fi surprise
By Alastair Stevenson published
These are the top scoring hi-fi and home cinema products we reviewed last month.

Sony Bravia 8 (K65XR80)
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Updated The Bravia 8 is the only new OLED TV from Sony this year, but can it fill the shoes of its Award-winning predecessor?

This five-star Dolby Atmos soundbar's price tag has dropped by £400
By Robyn Quick published
The five-star Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9 is selling for its lowest price ever, boasting £400 off its usual price.

Now Playing: 6 songs we've been listening to in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Our new monthly playlist includes fresh releases from The Weather Station and Coheed And Cambria, as well as go-to classics from the likes of Massive Attack and Macklemore.

Is hi-fi getting better? The What Hi-Fi? team wants to know your thoughts!
By Alastair Stevenson published
We want to hear your thoughts on a key question plaguing many hi-fi fans minds!

In for Review: the B&W Zeppelin Pro Edition, Theatre Bar 8 and more tested
By Alastair Stevenson published
Welcome to the first entry of the What Hi-Fi? team’s In for Review column!

Rewind: Next-generation OLED TVs, our verdict on Dali’s latest speakers and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
All the latest hi-fi and home cinema news in one handy digest.

One of the UK's most iconic cinemas is under threat – and it needs your help
By Robyn Quick published
The Prince Charles Cinema is a gem for movie lovers across the UK, and it's facing the threat of closure.

Sony's new open earbuds are good, but we are sticking with our older recommendation – for now
By Alastair Stevenson published
We’ve just tested the new Sony LinkBuds Open (WF-L910) and, while they’re an improvement, they’re too expensive right now.

Best Sony earbuds 2025: our reviewers' 5 recommendations
By Alastair Stevenson last updated
Best Buys Love Sony but don't want a pair of on- or over-ear headphones? How about a pair of brilliant Sony earbuds?

Philips has finally fixed one of my biggest problems with most flagship OLED TVs
By Alastair Stevenson published
The Philips OLED950 is here, and I’m most excited about something it has taken away, rather than added to its flagship set.

Best cheap TVs 2025: 6 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.

Rewind: Rega’s new turntable reviewed, fresh rumblings about Sony’s next-gen headphones and more
By Alastair Stevenson published
Our experts detail the top home cinema and hi-fi news to break over the past week.

Adventures in AV: The Galaxy S25 is cool, but I want Samsung to make a proper “home cinema in a hand”
By Alastair Stevenson published
Oi Samsung! Where’s the giant iPad Pro rival we’ve been waiting for?

Just tested! We have a new best value Mini LED TV
By Alastair Stevenson published
I’ve tested some of the biggest and brightest Mini LEDs available, and this four star Hisense is now the one I recommend to most people.
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