
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

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QuietComfort Earbuds (2024): how do they compare?
By Joe Svetlik published
Should you buy Bose's flagship earbuds, or would the cheaper pair suit you just fine?

Sonos devices are about to get more expensive
By Joe Svetlik published
US tariffs on the Sonos manufacturing hubs of Vietnam and Malaysia mean prices will rise for consumers.

Sony trademarks '1000X The Collexion' – could special edition XM6 headphones be incoming?
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's latest trademark suggests it could launch more '1000X'-branded products like Walkmans or speakers.

I tested the Sonos Arc Ultra with the Ace headphones – here are four things I like, and two things I don't
By Joe Svetlik published
The perfect home cinema combination?

This future AirPods feature could make them the headphones of choice for vinyl lovers
By Joe Svetlik published
A new Apple patent reveals a touchscreen AirPods case that connects to a turntable.

LG OLED48C5 vs OLED48C4: which small OLED TV is better?
By Joe Svetlik published
The C5 is another five-star winner, but is it much better than the cheaper model from last year?

Marshall Heston 120 vs Sony Bravia Theatre Bar 9: which soundbar should you buy?
By Esat Dedezade last updated
Marshall's first soundbar squares up against Sony's Award-winning flagship

Best gaming TVs 2025: ideal companions for the PS5, Xbox and PC put to the test
By Tom Parsons last updated
Best Buys Take your gaming to the next level with these awesome gaming TVs.

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs Sony WF-1000XM5: which five-star earbuds should you buy?
By Joe Svetlik published
Bose's second-gen QC Ultra Earbuds earned five stars, but are they better than Sony's reigning pair?

Bose QuietComfort Ultra Earbuds (2nd Gen) vs QC Ultra Earbuds (1st Gen): which noise-cancelling buds are better?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
More advanced noise cancellation comes to these second-gen Bose buds. But are they worth the extra?

The Award-winning Sony XM5 wireless earbuds just hit their best price this year
By Joe Svetlik published
Sony's flagship WF-1000XM5 earbuds have plunged to near their best ever price.

Sony Bravia 8 II vs Bravia 9: what's new with Sony's latest TV?
By Joe Svetlik last updated
How does Sony's new step-down model compare to its range-topper? And which should you buy?

Check out the 6 movies and TV shows on repeat in our test rooms right now
By Robyn Quick published
From Star Wars to K-Pop, this is quite the mix

CEDIA Expo 2025 opens Best of Show Award nominations
By Joe Svetlik published
Could your company stand apart from others in the industry?

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
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