
Becky Roberts
Becky is the managing editor of What Hi-Fi? and, since her recent move to Melbourne, also the editor of the brand's sister magazines Down Under – Australian Hi-Fi and Audio Esoterica. During her 11+ years in the hi-fi industry, she has reviewed all manner of audio gear, from budget amplifiers to high-end speakers, and particularly specialises in headphones and head-fi devices. In her spare time, Becky can often be found running, watching Liverpool FC and horror movies, and hunting for gluten-free cake.
Latest articles by Becky Roberts

Apple confirms iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max with triple-camera, Atmos and 4K
By Becky Roberts published
Apple's iPhone 11 line-up features three handsets boasting new audio tech and 4K video.

Apple TV Plus launches on 1st November at £4.99/month
By Becky Roberts published
Apple has revealed pricing and a release date for its Apple TV+ streaming service.

Samsung Galaxy Fold will run 'hundreds' of optimised apps at launch
By Becky Roberts published
Earlier today, Samsung announced that the Fold will run 'hundreds' of apps specially optimised for its foldable form.

Shure upgrades eminent SE earbuds with new Bluetooth cable
By Becky Roberts published
The Award-winning SE425s and their five- and four-star siblings get longer-lasting wireless connectivity.

The best new products at IFA 2019: Sonos Move, Sony Walkman and more
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 IFA 2019 is underway, and there have been dozens of new product announcements. Here are our favourite...

Hisense to launch first Roku TVs in the UK this year
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 Exact models haven't yet been announced, but we can expect affordable 4K HDR TVs up to 65 inches.

IFA 2019: news and highlights from Europe's biggest tech show
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 IFA is Europe's biggest consumer electronics show and sees Berlin play host to hundreds of new product launches.

Philips undercuts Sony and Bose with new ANC headphones, reveals Fidelio X3
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 At IFA 2019, Philips has announced an array of new headphones, including Fidelio X2 successors.

LG G8X ThinQ takes on foldable phones with dual-screen design
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 LG has today announced the global launch of the dual-screen handset, taking on Samsung Galaxy Fold and Huawei Mate X.

Panasonic Transparent OLED TV will launch in 2020
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 The Transparent OLED is a prototype lifestyle TV; a conceptual project by Panasonic and Swiss furniture company Vitra.

Cambridge Audio looks to rival Rega with fully furnished CXA61, CXA81 amps
By Becky Roberts published
The two new amps replace the CXA60 (a multiple What Hi-Fi? Award winner) and CXA80 models launched in 2015.

Sonos Move launched alongside Play:1 and Connect successors
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 It’s official: Sonos has announced its highly anticipated, considerably leaked Sonos Move, its first-ever portable speaker.

Philips' OLED 754 is a budget OLED with Alexa built in
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 Philips has given us a behind-the-doors look at its first TV with Alexa voice control....

Philips unveils two OLED TVs with Bowers & Wilkins Atmos speakers
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 We now have two more Philips OLED TVs that leverage the year-old B&W collaboration, the OLED+934 and OLED+984...

Sennheiser Momentum Wireless headphones aim to reclaim noise-cancelling crown
By Becky Roberts published
IFA 2019 Sennheiser challenges its Sony and Bose rivals once again with its latest pair of Bluetooth noise-cancelling headphones.

Definitive Technology's Studio Slim is a stylish, streaming-savvy soundbar
By Becky Roberts published
A 3.1 soundbar/subwoofer combo to take on the premium soundbar competition

Monitor Audio unveils its most compact and affordable amplifier yet
By Becky Roberts published
The IA40-3 amplifier is designed to be the driving force in a TV or audio system.

Bang & Olufsen Beosound Stage: a gorgeous Atmos, streaming soundbar
By Becky Roberts published
“The first soundbar that brings the rich and powerful Bang & Olufsen Signature Sound to any TV...”

You can now save 25% on the multi-award-winning Chord Mojo DAC
By Becky Roberts published
Chord's most affordable DAC is now just £299 for a limited period.

Geneva Cinema+ is a sleek soundbar stand for your TV
By Becky Roberts published
The Cinema+ is a compact TV speaker designed to be wall-mounted or sit atop an aluminium table or floor stand.

Bryston BDA-3.14: a well-equipped network streaming DAC
By Becky Roberts published
The BDA-3.14 utilises the BDA-3’s DAC architecture but builds on its offering with an array of streaming features.

Old Sony devices are losing Amazon Prime Video access
By Becky Roberts published
Sony AV devices from 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2013 will shortly lose access to Amazon Prime Video.

'Filmmaker Mode' promises director's vision for LG, Panasonic and Vizio TVs
By Becky Roberts published
The UHD Alliance has collaborated with the film industry to create a picture mode that disables a TV's processing settings.
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