
Joe Svetlik
Joe has been writing about tech for 20 years, first on staff at T3 magazine, then in a freelance capacity for Stuff, The Sunday Times Travel Magazine (now defunct), Men's Health, GQ, The Mirror, Trusted Reviews, TechRadar and many more. His specialities include all things mobile, headphones and speakers that he can't justifying spending money on.
Latest articles by Joe Svetlik

Best headphone amplifiers 2025: expert picks to boost your personal listening
By Becky Roberts last updated
Best Buys Our expert pick of the best headphone amps includes affordable, portable models as well as premium units for home listening.

Why not celebrate Record Store Day with a limited-edition gold turntable?
By Joe Svetlik published
Available in US stores only

Best streaming devices 2025: smart TV sticks and boxes chosen by our experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys The best TV streaming devices are easy, affordable and capable of delivering high-quality pictures and sound to your TV.

JBL Charge 6 vs Charge 5: which Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Charge 6 has a bigger, bassier sound, but what other improvements has JBL made?

Best cheap noise-cancelling headphones 2025: expert-tested recommendations
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Blocking background noise doesn't have to cost a fortune – these are the best cheap ANC headphones we've tested.

Best Sonos alternatives 2025: multi-room music systems rated by experts
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Best Buys Sonos is the original, and one of the best, home wireless music systems – but there are alternatives worth considering.

Best budget soundbars 2025: cheap 'bars, tested by our experts
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys These budget soundbars are easy, effective, and prove you don't have to spend a fortune to improve your TV's sound.

Google TV Streamer vs Amazon Fire TV Cube: which is the best streaming device?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Wooed by Google Gemini? Smitten with Alexa? Or undecided? We dive into the details...

Google TV Streamer vs Chromecast with Google TV: should you upgrade?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Is the new kid on the block worth ditching your trusty Chromecast for? We compare Google's newest streamer with its predecessor.

Sony 2025 TV lineup: everything you need to know
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sony is filling the gaps in its existing range, with three new TVs coming soon.

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.

9 stand-out tracks we've been enjoying in the What Hi-Fi? test rooms
By Harry McKerrell published
Now Playing returns for its third instalment, with new bangers and some old school classics for you and your hi-fi to enjoy.

JBL Flip 7 vs JBL Flip 6: which five-star Bluetooth speaker is better?
By Harry McKerrell last updated
A new Flip speaker is big news. But what improvements does the Flip 7 have over the Flip 6?

£91 off! Bose's five-star wireless earbuds hit their best price this year
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's awesome QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds drop to just £209.

Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra vs iPhone 16 Pro Max: how do the flagship phones compare?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Can Samsung's improvements elevate the S25 Ultra above Apple's top-of-the-range iPhone?

Google TV Streamer vs Apple TV 4K: which streaming device is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
Which streamer should earn a place under your TV: the Google TV Streamer or Apple TV 4K?

JBL Flip 6 dips below £80 for the first time this year
By Joe Svetlik published
£79 for the JBL Flip 6 is a great deal – and the biggest discount so far this year.

Napster is back and promising music streaming, listening parties, merch and tickets
By Joe Svetlik published
Napster has been acquired by Infinite Reality, and will gain a new social focus.

Sony WF-C710N vs WF-C700N: which five-star budget wireless earbuds are the better buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Two Sony earbuds, but are the new C710N a substantial upgrade?

Best iPhones 2025: 4 options for music and movie lovers rated
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Whether you want an entry-level model or the larger Pro Max for watching movies, Apple has an iPhone for you.

These cheap Sony headphones are the best deal I can recommend during the Amazon Spring Sale
By Kashfia Kabir published
For just £36, these are terrific budget cans

Best Sony soundbars 2025: these are the 5 our reviewers recommend
By Joe Svetlik last updated
best buys Sony makes some of the best soundbars in the business, including immersive Dolby Atmos models – here are our favourites.

These five-star Sony earbuds are going cheap – but we would buy a different pair
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's five star WF-C500 wireless earbuds are just £44 – but that's £4 more than their superior successors.
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