Lewis Empson

Senior Staff Writer

Lewis Empson is a Senior Staff Writer on What Hi-Fi?. He was previously Gaming and Digital editor for Cardiff University's 'Quench Magazine', Lewis graduated in 2021 and has since worked on a selection of lifestyle magazines and regional newspapers. Outside of work, he enjoys gaming, gigs and regular cinema trips.

Latest articles by Lewis Empson

Samsung S95F OLED TV
Best Samsung TVs 2026: budget to premium, 4K, 8K, QLED, QD-OLED

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys Looking for a new TV and prefer a Samsung? No one would blame you. Take a look at the best Samsung TVs our in-house experts have tested and reviewed...

Best Buys
The OLED iPad Mini has a 60Hz display, but it isn't a dealbreaker for on-the-move AV enthusiasts like me – here's why

By Lewis Empson Published

I get the frustration, but is everyone being a bit overdramatic?

Tablets
Move over Mini LED, 111-inch OLED TVs could be on the way – and they might be more affordable than you think

By Lewis Empson Published

A £112 million investment could be the answer to cheaper large-screen OLEDs

Televisions
Hisense UR8 RGB Mini LED TV
Hisense UR8 (65UR8STUK)

By Tom Parsons Published

Amazing specs and a great price, but how does Hisense’s step-down RGB Mini LED TV perform?

2 Comments
Televisions
Best LG TVs 2026: 3 top sets tried, tested and recommended by our experts

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys Pick the right LG TV and you'll be treated to some of the best pictures on the market. Here's our pick of LG's current crop.

Best Buys
The Apple TV 4K and quad HomePod home cinema setup looks great on paper, but I think it needs one crucial upgrade to take it to the next level

By Lewis Empson Published

Apple's neat system should take some inspiration from Sonos

5 Comments
Surround Sound Systems
Best Blu-ray and 4K Blu-ray players 2026: budget to premium disc players

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys The best Blu-ray players guarantee awesome picture quality and excellent sound from Full HD and 4K Blu-rays.

Best Buys
The 13-inch iPad Air being held in one hand. On the screen is an image from Palm Royale.
Best tablets 2026: top tablets for movies and music

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best buy Our pick of the best tablets for video and audio, featuring iPads, Fire HD tablets, and a big-screen Samsung device.

Best buy
Apple's pitching its all-new iPad Mini as the perfect tablet for cinephiles

By Lewis Empson Published

A bigger, brighter OLED display and an in-screen sound system headline the upgrades

Tablets
Speaker packages need to get this crucial thing right in order to succeed, but it's not a golden ticket for cinematic sound success

By Lewis Empson Published

Teamwork makes the dream work...

Surround Sound Systems
Paradigm Premier v2 5.1 speaker package

By Lewis Empson Published

Paradigm’s Premier v2 5.1 speaker package swings big with a punchy and powerful approach to cinematic sound

5 Comments
Surround Sound Systems
Sony could be burying 4K Blu-ray for good as rumours swirl about its last dedicated player

By Lewis Empson last updated

UPDATED Sony could be driving a huge nail into 4K Blu-ray's coffin...

UPDATED
I used to think the Apple HomePod was a joke, but living with it has changed things

By Lewis Empson Published

I'm a reformed HomePod super fan...

Wireless Speakers
Best projectors 2026: the best options tested by our home cinema experts

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys There's nothing quite like a huge picture from a great projector – we've rounded up the best around.

Best Buys
Best AV receivers 2026: the top home cinema amplifiers we've tested

By Lewis Empson last updated

Best Buys From Dolby Atmos to HDMI 2.1, get the surround sound system you deserve with our list of the top AV amplifiers we've tried and tested.

Best Buys
Apple TV+ TV streaming service
Apple TV

By Tom Parsons last updated

Six years on from launch, Apple TV has blossomed into one of the best streaming services around.

TV Streaming Services
Apple iPhone 18 Pro smartphone
Apple iPhone 18 Pro

By Tom Parsons last updated

A superb portable AV device, with subtle but worthwhile improvements to picture and sound.

Smartphones
Sony Xperia 10 VIII smartphone
Sony Xperia 10 VIII

By Lewis Empson last updated

Can Sony keep up its AV winning streak with its latest affordable Android smartphone?

2 Comments
Smartphones
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation) video streamer
Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K Max (2nd Generation)

By Lewis Empson last updated

Amazon’s latest generation Fire TV Stick 4K Max impresses, especially for the price. So, should it be your new streamer?

Streaming Hardware
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4) tablet
Apple iPad Air 13-inch (M4)

By Tom Parsons last updated

New chip, same awesome portable picture and sound performance.

Tablets
KEF R Meta 5.1 Speaker System speaker package
KEF R Meta 5.1 Speaker System

By Tom Parsons last updated

R Meta speakers look perfectly matched on paper, but can they deliver a truly cohesive home cinema experience?

Surround Sound Systems
Dali Sonik 5 5.1 home cinema speaker package
Dali Sonik 5 5.1

By Tom Parsons last updated

Can Dali turn two five-star stereo speakers into a surround sound package that’s even better than the sum of its parts?

Surround Sound Systems
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i HCP speaker package
Wharfedale Diamond 12.1i HCP

By Lewis Empson last updated

Have Wharfedale’s minor tweaks made an Award-winning speaker package even better?

Surround Sound Systems
Hisense M2 Pro lifestyle projector
Hisense M2 Pro

By Alastair Stevenson last updated

Hisense’s smallest coffee table projector offers an impressive big-screen home cinema experience.

Projectors
Sony Bravia Projector 8 home cinema projector
Sony Bravia Projector 8 (VPL-XW6100ES)

By Lewis Empson last updated

The final projector in Sony’s native 4K projector series has landed in our test room – can it score Sony the hat-trick?

Projectors
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