
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

Pro-Ject's pocket-sized Head Box E headphone amp costs just £89
By Joe Svetlik published
Yet Pro-Ject claims it can power even the most demanding headphones.

IKEA's new Bluetooth speaker looks Nattbad, Nattbad at all
By Joe Svetlik published
The retro-styled speaker has Spotify Tap for instant playing

Quick! These 15 Prime Day deals are still live
By Joe Svetlik published
The sale is over, but these deals live on...

Ignore Amazon! This Award-winning music streamer is over £500 cheaper elsewhere
By Joe Svetlik published
Proof it pays to shop around

The best Apple deals for Prime Day 2025
By Joe Svetlik published
Apple deals are rare, but we've spotted some for Prime Day

I'm sick of Amazon Prime Day – but these Technics deals are just the medicine I need
By Joe Svetlik published
They picked me out of a dark place

This Award-winning JBL speaker has hit its lowest price ever – but there's a catch
By Joe Svetlik published
The JBL Charge 5 is a What Hi-Fi? Award-winning wireless speaker, and now has £70 off.

The only Prime Day list you need! 11 Award-winning products with big money off
By Joe Svetlik published
Great deals on some truly great products

I've been a tech journalist for 20 years – here's why you should buy an older pair of headphones this Prime Day
By Joe Svetlik published
The savings gap is huge this year

Sony's best wireless earbuds get another big discount
By Joe Svetlik published
Rated best overall in our list of best wireless earbuds, the XM5 are true all-rounders at a great price.

Lowest. Price Ever. The five-star EarFun Air wireless earbuds are now better than half price
By Joe Svetlik published
Deals The price drop on these Award-winning earbuds makes them even more of a bargain on Amazon Prime Day.

The Award-winning Sony TA-AN1000 returns to its lowest ever price, but has some familiar competition...
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's home cinema amp won Product of the Year last year, and now is just £699.

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day deals 2025
By Joe Svetlik, Harry McKerrell last updated
All the best discounts on Sony's flagship, Award-winning wireless noise-cancelling headphones.

The best Sony WF-1000XM5 Amazon Prime Day 2025 deals
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

Lorde's new transparent CD doesn't work, fans say
By Joe Svetlik published
Lorde's fourth studio album comes on a cool transparent CD, but fans say their players can't read it.

I spent the day listening to Oasis in Spatial Audio, and heard the tech at its best and worst
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Oasis are perfect for Spatial Audio, but the tech is not without its faults...

Yes, you can get a decent TV for around £100 this Prime Day
By Joe Svetlik published
If you're after a new TV this Prime Day, but don't have a lot to spend, you still have some pretty good options...

How to calculate the right viewing distance for your TV
By Verity Burns last updated
These quick calculations could help you choose the right size of TV for your room, and where you should be sitting for the best experience.

Which TVs have the best sound (as well as great pictures)?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
TV speakers can be underwhelming, but which TVs break the mould and deliver high-quality audio?

Iconic British firm Orange Amps has launched its own record player
By Joe Svetlik published
Featuring the Voice of the World crest, the O Turntable is like something out of Austin Powers' bachelor pad.

Yoto wants to be the YouTube of kids' audio – with one crucial difference
By Joe Svetlik published
Yoto is opening up its audio marketplace, but this brings its own issues for parents.

Sony's five-star XM5 wireless earbuds are nearly at their lowest price ever, but I'd consider waiting for Amazon Prime Day
By Andy Madden published
Could they drop even further in the next week or two?

5.1 vs 7.2 surround sound: which is better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Will a 5.1 system suffice? Or would you be better off with a 7.2 surround sound setup?
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