
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

Sonos Ace vs Bose QuietComfort Ultra Headphones: which noise-cancellers should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sonos's first wireless headphones are nothing if not ambitious, but how do they compare to the best noise-cancellers around?

Amazon Last Minute Deals is like Black Friday for the festive period – see the best deals now live
By Joe Svetlik published
Amazon has another sale event, and it's slashed the price of Beats headphones, Amazon devices and more.

Sonos Ace vs Sony WH-1000XM5: which wireless headphones are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Hopes are high for the Sonos Ace. But can they take on the best over-ear wireless headphones we've tested?

On-ear vs over-ear headphones: which is better for noise-cancelling, the gym, kids and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Don't want earbuds? You'll need to decide between on-ear and over-ear headphones. Here's what you need to know.

How to connect headphones to your TV
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Wired or wireless, with or without a dongle, here's how to watch TV solo without disturbing the rest of the room.

Zeitgeist branches out with a range of headphones made from trees
By Joe Svetlik published
By using parts of old trees, Zeitgeist has created a range of audiophile earbuds in which no two pairs are alike.

Apple's much-rumoured HomePod with a screen could be delayed, analyst says
By Joe Svetlik published
Noted Apple analyst Ming-Chi Kuo reckons the device won't appear until after Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference in June 2025.

The lowest ever price on this Award-winning 85in TV is a great deal – and I'll fight anyone who says it isn't
By Joe Svetlik published
Forget TCL, you'll need some TLC if you're going to argue with me about this deal.

Cyber Monday UK deals 2024: hi-fi, home cinema, speakers, headphones and more
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Cyber Monday Cyber Monday 2024 is upon us, with fresh prices drops on our favourite products.

I've found the best Cyber Monday deal on this five-star Arcam AVR
By Robyn Quick published
This amplifier can take your home cinema set up to the next level.

The best Black Friday 2024 UK deals: LG OLEDs, Sony headphones, soundbars, speakers and more
By Andy Madden, Joe Svetlik last updated
Black Friday The Black Friday sales are up to full speed and our team of experts is bringing you only the best deals.

Save £400 on this hidden gem of a soundbar
By Joe Svetlik published
It might not be as well known as a Sonos or Sony, but this JBL model gets the job done.

Marmalade dropper! Sony's Award-winning cheap earbuds have their price slashed – again
By Joe Svetlik published
The Award winning Sony WF-C510 have dropped another fiver, now selling for just £39.

Black Friday movie night, anyone? This Marantz AVR is £800 off
By Joe Svetlik published
Marantz's home cinema amp is a whopping £800 off. Break out the popcorn.

Best LG C3 OLED deals: get the superb LG TV at the lowest price possible
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Whatever the screen size, there's a deal for you. Here's where to find the lowest prices on LG's 5-star C3 OLED TV.

The affordable (and adorable) Sonos Ray soundbar drops to its lowest-ever price for Black Friday
By Lewis Empson published
The Sonos Ray has hit its lowest ever price for Black Friday at just £135.

The best Sony WH-1000XM5 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 deals: lowest prices on five-star wireless earbuds
By Harry McKerrell last updated
The Sony WF-1000XM5 are our favourite wireless earbuds and can be found at some bargain prices

Better than half price! The 5-star Amazon Echo Dot is nearly 60% off for Black Friday
By Harry McKerrell published
If you’re looking for an engaging little smart speaker, Amazon’s Black Friday Echo Dot deal could be the one for you.

Sonos Arc Ultra vs Samsung HW-Q990D: which Dolby Atmos soundbar should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
The Arc Ultra is the new soundbar on the home cinema block, but would you be better off with the Award-winning Samsung instead?

Would sir like a 3D audio KEF headrest to go with his Lotus supercar?
By Joe Svetlik published
Because if you're buying a supercar, the least you can ask for is a binaural headrest.

Which Sonos soundbar should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
Sonos' soundbar range continues to expand, with options for all budgets.

These Award-winning Sony earbuds have returned to their lowest ever price ahead of Black Friday
By Harry McKerrell, Joe Svetlik published
With Black Friday under two weeks away, the Award-winning Sony WF-C700N have returned to their lowest price.
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